NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals secured a hard-fought 25-run victory towards Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) of their Women’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). However, different RCB batters could not contribute considerably, and the group completed at 169 for 9.
Mandhana confronted 28 balls within the powerplay phase and hammered 45 runs as the house group reached a powerful 52 for no loss after six overs.
Mandhana continued her aggressive methods and smoked Marizanne Kapp (2/35) over mid-wicket for a six. But the veteran South African had the final chortle 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 sleek batting, as Delhi Capitals held their floor.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals set a formidable complete 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.
Despite Mandhana’s onslaught, Delhi Capitals managed to defend their complete, 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 each side, with Mandhana’s good innings standing out, however Delhi Capitals emerged victorious with a robust all-around show.
(With PTI inputs)
Chasing a difficult goal of 195, Mandhana performed an excellent innings, scoring 74 runs off 43 balls (10×4, 3×6). However, different RCB batters could not contribute considerably, and the group completed at 169 for 9.
Mandhana confronted 28 balls within the powerplay phase and hammered 45 runs as the house group reached a powerful 52 for no loss after six overs.
Mandhana continued her aggressive methods and smoked Marizanne Kapp (2/35) over mid-wicket for a six. But the veteran South African had the final chortle 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 sleek batting, as Delhi Capitals held their floor.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals set a formidable complete 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.
Despite Mandhana’s onslaught, Delhi Capitals managed to defend their complete, 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 each side, with Mandhana’s good innings standing out, however Delhi Capitals emerged victorious with a robust all-around show.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com