WPL 4: Smriti-Voll blitz powers RCB to second crown

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a sensational record-breaking chase to claim their second Women’s Premier League title, handing Delhi Capitals their fourth consecutive final defeat.

Chasing 204, RCB secured victory with just two balls to spare, thanks to an explosive partnership between captain Smriti Mandhana, who scored 87 off 41 balls, and Australia’s Georgia Voll, who made 79 off 54. The duo forged a record 165-run stand off 92 balls after Grace Harris fell early in the second over for nine.

Smriti Mandhana dominated the innings and finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 377 runs, while Voll battled until RCB needed 30 more runs. Richa Ghosh followed soon after, and Mandhana fell in the penultimate over, bowled by Chinelle Henry.

“I’m extremely pleased. Three titles as a franchise in the past three years [two women’s, one men’s] is amazing,” said Mandhana. “We knew 200-plus was a strong score, but we fought back in the last four overs. Special credit to Lauren Bell—her four-over spell conceding just 19 runs was match-defining.”

Virat Kohli Congratulates Smriti Mandhana on RCB’s Second WPL Title Victory

RCB’s historic triumph immediately sparked an emotional response from the franchise’s iconic leader, Virat Kohli. Following the victory, he took to social media to praise the team for their grit and determination.

In his message, Kohli congratulated Smriti Mandhana and the entire squad. “Champions again! You’ve kept the RCB flag flying high, and this is something every one of you should be proud of,” he wrote. Furthermore, he added, “A big congratulations to Smriti, the squad, and the management for this remarkable victory. You all truly deserve it. Finally, enjoy the moment and soak in the love from our incredible fans.”

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Smriti Mandhana Stuns All: From Personal Setback to WPL Triumph

Smriti Mandhana has turned personal challenges into cricketing triumph. A few months ago, her marriage to Palash Muchhal was called off due to external reasons.

She quickly recovered and focused on her cricket career. Her dedication has now brought her great rewards. From a painful breakup, Mandhana rose to glory, leading her team to win the Women’s Premier League.

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