Chasing a goal of 108 runs, RCB’s Mandhana (43, 27 balls, 8×4, 1×6) and S Meghana (36, 28 balls, 5×4, 1×6) shaped a strong partnership of 40 runs for the second wicket, effortlessly attaining the goal in simply 12.3 overs.This win marked RCB’s second consecutive victory within the WPL.
RCB’s success was constructed upon the superb basis laid by their bowlers, with pacer Renuka Singh (2/14) and left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux (3/25) being the standout performers after the staff opted to bowl. The Giants struggled to submit a aggressive complete, managing solely 107 for 7.
Mandhana set the tone for RCB’s chase with a robust begin, smashing two fours within the first two balls off pacer Lea Tahuhu. The left-hander’s aggressive innings included a well-timed pull and a six over the top of Tahuhu, contributing to RCB amassing 13 runs within the opening over.
Regardless of dropping Sophine Devine within the fourth over, Mandhana continued her onslaught. Though she missed out on a fifty, her entertaining innings highlighted the distinction with the Giants’ earlier struggles on the identical pitch.
The Giants’ captain Beth Mooney (8) fell sufferer to Renuka’s strategic change in line, whereas Phoebe Litchfield was stumped by Richa Ghosh. Renuka, bowling her full quota of 4 overs, concluded with spectacular figures of 4-0-14-2.
The Giants confronted steady setbacks, dropping key wickets, together with that of Ashleigh Gardner, hindering their efforts to spice up the innings. Dayalan Hemalatha’s unbeaten 31 off 25 balls helped the Giants attain simply past the 100-run mark.
RCB bowlers maintained management all through the innings, limiting the Giants to solely 10 fours and two sixes, underscoring the issue the Giants encountered on the sphere.
(With PTI inputs)
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