In the Women’s Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets thanks to an outstanding 81 off 47 balls from Smriti Mandhana.
In Monday’s Women’s Premier League match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets thanks to a scorching 47-ball 81 from Smriti Mandhana.
With a disciplined effort, the RCB bowlers—led by Renuka Singh (3/23) and Georgia Wareham (3/25)—bowled out Delhi for 141 in 19.3 overs.Before Richa Ghosh (11 not out from 5 balls) completed the chase with a six in 16.2 overs, RCB’s opening pair of Smriti and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (42 from 33 balls; 7×4) made the goal appear easy, creating a dominant 107-run partnership in only 55 balls.
Smriti, the Indian vice-captain, dominated the bowlers with her trademark sweeps, inside-out drives, and a majestic pull over deep mid-wicket off Marizanne Kapp, smashing ten fours and three sixes.
She set the tone for RCB’s methodical chase by reaching her fastest fifty of the competition in just 27 balls.
Danni maintained the momentum by hitting seven boundaries and offering strong assistance.
