WPL Match 16, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants – Talking Points and Who Said What?

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered a shocking victory over Gujarat Giants within the Ladies’s Premier League (WPL) 2023. Smriti Mandhana and Co. defeated Gujarat Giants (GG-W) by eight wickets on the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on March 18. That is RCB’s second victory within the ongoing WPL season.

Gujarat Giants skipper Sneh Rana gained the toss and opted to bat first. Laura Wolvaardt smashed an excellent half-century as GG-W went on to attain 188/4 in 20 overs. She scored 68 runs off 42 balls, with the assistance of two maximums and 9 boundaries. In the meantime, Ashleigh Gardner additionally scored 41 runs off 26 balls to bolster the Gujarat innings. For RCB, Shreyanka Patil scalped two wickets whereas Sophie Devine and Preeti Bose picked one every.

Chasing a goal of 189 runs, RCB sealed a simple eight-wicket victory in simply 15.3 overs. RCB Opener Sophie Devine smashed 99 off 36 balls, protecting RCB’s slim possibilities alive within the league. Her knock was studded with eight maximums and 9 boundaries. The Kiwi batter shared a document 125-run stand in 57 deliveries with skipper Smriti Mandhana. In the meantime, Kim Garth and skipper Sneh Rana bagged a wicket every for Gujarat Giants. Notably, RCB gained their first match this season beating UP Warriors by 5 wickets on March 15.

Sophie Devine’s knock helps RCB to remain in race

Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Sophie Devine took cost of her facet and smashed a match-winning knock in opposition to Gujarat Giants. She narrowly missed a well-deserved century, scoring a scintillating knock of 99 off 36 balls. Her knock was filled with eight sixes and 9 fours. She additionally picked a wicket for RCB, dismissing Sophia Dunkley. For her match-winning efficiency, she was adjudged the ‘Participant of the Match’.

Laura Wolvaardt helps Gujarat Giants to publish aggressive complete

Gujarat Giants batter Laura Wolvaardt was sensible for her facet smacking 68 runs off 42 balls, together with two sixes and 9 fours. She guided her facet to attain 188 earlier than being dismissed by Shreyanka Patil. The South African completed as the best scorer for GG-W within the match in opposition to RCB.

Dropping captain Sneh Rana:

“Wanting phrases now. However that is what occurs within the sport of cricket. We had an excellent complete however could not do it with the ball. I feel we weren’t on top of things with the bowling, and that price us (On Harleen’s place) We despatched Meghana as a result of she is an explosive batter, we thought she will rating fast runs. I feel we have to come out of this sport, however we are going to come again stronger.”

Profitable captain Smriti Mandhana:

“I feel we took a number of confidence from the final sport. In the present day, the way in which we bowled within the center overs we restricted them to an excellent complete on an excellent floor. After which simply two phrases – SOPHIE DEVINE. (On bowing efficiency) I felt they have been a bit above par given how wickets have been taking part in, however then once we walked out to bat I noticed we had executed effectively with the ball. watching it, might have executed with some popcorn. A number of the sixes have been actually large. (On crew efficiency) I feel the entire ambiance has been very constructive, we now have improved as a bowling, fielding and batting unit. We had a number of doubts the way in which we began however now with two wins I am extra assured that we’re a tremendous crew.”

Participant of the Match, Sophie Devine:

“(On getting Orange Cap) All the time good to beat Meg in one thing. (On milestone of quickest 100) I used to be within the zone tonight, milestones do not get to me so at 99 it wasn’t a couple of drop and run, it was about getting the crew house earlier. Hopefully, we are able to nonetheless be within the run for the playoffs. I feel I’ve obtained used to the circumstances now, having watched a number of video games and I am studying on a regular basis. It maybe assist that I ‘m a bit older. Large credit score to the bowlers earlier, circumstances have been robust with minimal swing and no spin. They’ve executed a number of the hardwork at present. I feel I’ve simply snuck in and brought the credit score with this innings. I feel the one which ended up within the prime tiers was my favourite shot of at present.”