Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Smriti Mandhana, have had a rough start in the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023. They have lost all four matches they have played, placing them in last place in the points table.
As a result of their struggles, some fans have been calling out the tactics of Smriti Mandhana. However, the situation escalated when many fans began abusing and spreading negativity on the RCB skipper’s Instagram handle due to her performances. This has raised concerns over the toxicity of certain fans in the sports community.
RCB’s journey so far
In their first match, Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered an embarrassing defeat against Delhi Capitals. They were then dominated by Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians in their second match. Their next two matches against Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz resulted in losses as well.
RCB will be facing Delhi Capitals in their next match, and it will be a challenging task for Smriti Mandhana and her team to prevent another loss. Delhi Capitals are in good form and will be looking to bounce back after losing their previous match to Mumbai Indians. In their last encounter, Delhi Capitals defeated RCB convincingly, and the Meg Lanning-led side will be hoping for a repeat performance.
Mandhana’s struggle with the bat
In the previous encounter against UP Warriorz, Smriti Mandhana was unable to perform with the bat, continuing her poor form in the tournament. The ace Indian batter will be hoping to turn things around as the match against Delhi Capitals approaches.
Despite their poor start, Royal Challengers Bangalore will be hoping to turn things around in the remaining matches of the tournament. The team has a lot of potential, and with Smriti Mandhana’s leadership, they can make a comeback in the league.
Concerns over toxic fandom
However, the abusive behavior of certain fans towards players is a growing concern in the sports community. Fans need to remember that players are humans too and that they can have bad days. It is important to support players during difficult times rather than resorting to abusive behavior on social media.
The WPL 2023 has been an exciting tournament so far, with some franchises performing exceptionally well. However, the toxicity displayed by certain fans towards players like Smriti Mandhana is a concerning issue that needs to be addressed. It is essential for fans to remember that players are humans too and to support them through both good and bad times.
