RCBW vs DCW | RCBW Dominate DCW with an 8-Wicket Victory in WPL 2025

RCBW Outclass DCW with a Dominant Performance in WPL 2025

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Dominant performance from the Defending Champions to sum up a thumping 8️⃣-wicket victory ????

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Scorecard Summary

Delhi Capitals Women Innings: 141 all out (19.3 overs)

1. Jemimah Rodrigues – 34 (22)
2. Sarah Bryce – 23 (19)
3. Annabel Sutherland – 19 (13)
4. Meg Lanning (C) – 17 (19)

RCBW Bowling:

1. Georgia Wareham – 3/25 (4)
2. Renuka Singh – 3/23 (4)
3. Kim Garth – 2/19 (3.3)
4. Ekta Bisht – 2/35 (4)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Innings: 146/2 (16.2 overs)

1. Smriti Mandhana (C) – 47 (31)
2. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge – 42 (33)
3. Richa Ghosh (WK) – 11* (5)
4. Ellyse Perry – 7* (13)

DCW Bowling:

1. Shikha Pandey – 1/27 (4)
2. Arundhati Reddy – 1/25 (3.2)

RCBW won by 8 wickets

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW) delivered a statement victory in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, defeating Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) by 8 wickets in a commanding run chase at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge led the charge, making light work of DCW’s total of 141.

With this win, RCBW strengthened their campaign, showcasing their batting depth and disciplined bowling attack.

DCW Struggle with the Bat

After winning the toss, RCBW opted to bowl first, putting DCW under pressure early. Delhi’s innings never really gained momentum, as wickets fell at regular intervals.

Meg Lanning (17 off 19) and Jemimah Rodrigues (34 off 22) looked promising, but their dismissals halted DCW’s scoring rate. Annabel Sutherland (19), Sarah Bryce (23), and Shikha Pandey (14) tried to steady the innings, but the lower order collapsed.

For RCBW, Georgia Wareham (3/25) and Renuka Singh (3/23) dismantled the opposition, while Kim Garth and Ekta Bisht chipped in with crucial wickets.

DCW were bowled out for 141 in 19.3 overs, leaving RCBW with a manageable target.

RCBW’s Batting Brilliance

Chasing 142, Smriti Mandhana (47 off 31) and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (42 off 33) got RCBW off to a flying start, forming a 107-run partnership.

Though Mandhana fell at 133/2, Ellyse Perry (7) and Richa Ghosh (11)** ensured a comfortable finish, chasing the total in 16.2 overs.

Bowling Highlights

Despite DCW’s best efforts, their bowlers struggled to contain RCBW’s power-hitters. Shikha Pandey (1/27) and Arundhati Reddy (1/25) were the only wicket-takers for Delhi.

Key Takeaways

RCBW’s all-round dominance: A clinical bowling performance followed by a strong batting display.

Mandhana-Wyatt partnership: Their aggressive approach put the game beyond DCW’s reach.

DCW’s middle-order struggles: Lack of partnerships hurt their chances.

What’s Next?

RCBW will aim to continue their winning momentum, while DCW will look to bounce back in their next fixture.