In an exciting encounter at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, Smriti Mandhana's team emerged victorious against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. The match took place on a sunlit afternoon, starting at 14:00, and drew cricket enthusiasts to witness a keenly contested game. Opting to field first, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women faced a formidable batting display from Mandhana's squad, eventually succumbing to a narrow defeat.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, led by the experienced Meg Lanning, won the toss and chose to field. Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Vadodara's renowned stadium, the match officials, Ajitesh Argal, Anish Sahasrabudhe, Gayathri Venugopalan, GS Lakshmi, and Narayanan Janani, ensured smooth proceedings. The team featured notable players such as Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, and Jess Jonassen, who were eager to make an impact.
Batting first, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women scored a total of 141 runs all out in just three overs. Ellyse Perry emerged as the top scorer with a commanding 85 runs. Their effort was not enough to outpace Mandhana's team, who responded assertively. The team led by Smriti Mandhana included Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, and Richa Ghosh, showcasing a balanced mix of youth and experience.
Smriti Mandhana's team showcased an impressive batting performance, scoring 146 runs for the loss of two wickets in two overs. Skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a crucial 34 runs, guiding her team to victory. The bowlers for her team—Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy—played pivotal roles in restricting the opposition's scoring.
Richa Ghosh donned the gloves as the wicket-keeper for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, while Sarah Bryce kept wickets for Mandhana's side. The bowling attack for the Royal Challengers included Georgia Wareham, Ekta Bisht, and Kim Garth, who strived to contain Mandhana's lineup but ultimately fell short.
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