Royal Challengers Bengaluru unleashed a batting blitzkrieg as Alyssa Healy and Smriti Mandhana tore apart the UP Warriorz bowling attack, sealing a comprehensive nine-wicket win in the Women’s Premier League. The chase was a masterclass in aggressive cricket, completed with remarkable ease under the Bengaluru lights.
Healy’s aggressive 44 off 22 balls, laced with fours and sixes, merged seamlessly with Mandhana’s elegant yet punishing 54 from 30 deliveries. The opening pair’s 101-run partnership dismantled any hopes UP had, reaching the target of 119 in a mere 12.2 overs.
UP Warriorz’s innings was a struggle from the outset. Electing to bat after losing the toss, they managed 118/9, with Harris’s 38 the lone bright spot. RCB’s spin duo of Devine and Shobana struck crucial blows, while the fielding was sharp as ever.
Perry’s unbeaten 19 ensured no dramas in the chase. This victory not only boosts RCB’s net run rate but also signals their intent as serious contenders. As WPL intensifies, Mandhana’s side looks primed for the playoffs, with Healy’s firepower adding a lethal edge.