Delhi Capitals courageous Smriti Mandhana blitz to beat RCB by 25 runs in WPL | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals secured a hard-fought 25-run victory in opposition to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) of their Ladies’s Premier League match in Bengaluru on Thursday, overcoming a sensational batting show by Smriti Mandhana.
Chasing a difficult goal of 195, Mandhana performed an excellent innings, scoring 74 runs off 43 balls (10×4, 3×6). Nonetheless, different RCB batters could not contribute considerably, and the crew completed at 169 for 9.

Mandhana confronted 28 balls within the powerplay phase and hammered 45 runs as the house crew reached a formidable 52 for no loss after six overs.
Mandhana continued her aggressive methods and smoked Marizanne Kapp (2/35) over mid-wicket for a six. However the veteran South African had the final snicker as she uprooted the off-stump with a slower supply that beat Mandhana’s tentative swish.
This defeat for RCB was regardless of Mandhana’s highly effective and swish batting, as Delhi Capitals held their floor.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals set a formidable whole of 194 for 5, with opener Shafali Verma scoring a fluent fifty (50, 31b, 3×4, 4×6) and Alice Capsey including 46 runs (46, 33b, 4×4, 2×6) for the second wicket.

Kapp (32) and Jess Jonassen (36 not out) performed essential innings in the direction of the tip, contributing to a partnership of 58 runs for the fifth wicket.
Regardless of Mandhana’s onslaught, Delhi Capitals managed to defend their whole, with left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen taking three essential wickets (3/21) throughout a section the place RCB misplaced six wickets for simply 18 runs.
The match showcased spectacular performances from either side, with Mandhana’s good innings standing out, however Delhi Capitals emerged victorious with a powerful all-around show.
(With PTI inputs)