Kanika Ahuja Becomes the Unsung Hero for RCB as they Register their first win in WPL 2023
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally had reason to smile after registering their first win of WPL 2023, defeating the UP Warriorz by five wickets at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, March 15.
After captain Smriti Mandhana elected to field first, their bowlers were all over the UPW batting unit. Despite Grace Harris and Deepti Sharma mounting a fightback, the Warriorz were always playing catch-up and were skittled out for 135.
RCB’s Young Brigade Stands Tall; Help them Claim first points
With the senior players flattering to deceive in large swathes, the performance of the young brigade would have chuffed RCB after their win last evening.
Amidst this, it was the young duo of Kanika and Ghosh that steadied the ship under pressure, before Shreyanka Patil enhanced an already burgeoning reputation by adding the finishing touches.
Kanika Aahuja anchored Royal Challengers Bangalore’s innings with a fine knock of 46 as the side registered its first win in the ongoing Women’s Premier League on Wednesday.
Earlier, Ellyse Perry picked three wickets while Sophie Devine took two as RCB bundled out UP Warriorz for 135 runs in Navi Mumbai. Grace Harris fought well with her 46-run knock but she lacked support from other UPW batters. RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana had won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game.
Virat Kohli Proves To Be ‘Lucky Charm’ for RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women were going through a barren run in the first-ever Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023. Smriti Mandhana-led side were winless after their first five matches this season and it took a visit from former India captain and RCB men’s team batter Virat Kohli to boost the side to a win.
Virat Kohli proved to be the ‘lucky charm’ for RCB Women’s team as they finally notched up a win in the WPL 2023, defeating UP Warriorz by five wickets to keep slim hopes of qualifying for the Playoffs alive. The former RCB men’s team captain is in Mumbai ahead of the first ODI against Australia on Friday (March 17) and interacted with the women’s team before their clash against the UP Warriorz.
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