How Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry held nerves to deny tearful RCB deja vu as Smriti Mandhana bursts into wild celebration
9 months ago

How Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry held nerves to deny tearful RCB deja vu as Smriti Mandhana bursts into wild celebration

Hindustan Times  

Two Sundays apart, Royal Challengers Bangalore camp portrayed contrasting emotions at the end of a WPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals. But while Bangalore were left heartbroken and gutted a week back, succumbing by just a run, RCB burst into jubilant celebrations seven days later as they exacted revenge against Capitals at the Arun Jaitely Stadim in New Delhi to clinch their maiden WPL title. Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry helped RCB script eight-wicket win against RCB in WPL 2024 fina; On March 10, at the same venue, in a chase of 182, RCB found themselves requiring 17 off the last over. RCB required five runs from the final over against DC in the final on Sunday, but this time Richa had stronger support at the other end of the crease in Ellyse Perry, who was on 34 off 36. She was immediately hugged by Perry before the rest of the RCB players joined in, while captain Smriti Mandhana, who was gutted as well in that previous game against Delhi, burst into wild celebrations.

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Richa Ghosh happy to follow footsteps of Smriti Mandhana after series win vs WI
5 days, 18 hours ago

Richa Ghosh happy to follow footsteps of Smriti Mandhana after series win vs WI

India Today  

India's Richa Ghosh won the player of the match award as the hosts thrashed West Indies by 60 runs in the final T20I of the series. In the post match presentation, Ghosh credited stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana setting the stage for the Indian batters to fire. India Women vs West Indies Women: 3rd T20I Highlights Richa's sensational innings combined with …

Peaking at right time, holding nerves in big moments helped us win WPL: RCB's Ellyse Perry
9 months ago

Peaking at right time, holding nerves in big moments helped us win WPL: RCB's Ellyse Perry

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Staying calm and composed in the most high-pressure moments and peaking at the right time helped Royal Challengers Bangalore win their maiden title at the Women's Premier League, said star Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry. The 33-year-old Perry emerged as the star performer for RCB as she ended the tournament as leading run-scorer with 347 and also recorded the …

Smriti Mandhana's 'Eye of the Tiger' glance at WPL trophy before start of RCB's title-winning chase vs DC goes viral
9 months ago

Smriti Mandhana's 'Eye of the Tiger' glance at WPL trophy before start of RCB's title-winning chase vs DC goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Smriti Mandhana and her Royal Challengers Bangalore side were heavily trolled after the Women's Premier League inaugural season, where they had finished fourth after winning just two of their eight games. Smriti Mandhana takes a look at the WPL title before the start of RCB's chase At one point in the game, RCB were staring at a huge total after …

RCB end 16-year wait for title; beat DC by 8 wickets to grab WPL title
9 months, 1 week ago

RCB end 16-year wait for title; beat DC by 8 wickets to grab WPL title

The Hindu  

A spirited women’s team washed away Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 16 years of hurt and disappointment, landing their maiden title which came through an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in front of a cheering full house in the Women’s Premier League final here on Sunday. But DC, led by Meg Lanning, will rue the missed chance of bettering their runners-up position …

Smriti Mandhana dumbfounded and in tears after RCB make WPL 2024 final; MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur fights back emotions
9 months, 1 week ago

Smriti Mandhana dumbfounded and in tears after RCB make WPL 2024 final; MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur fights back emotions

Hindustan Times  

Such is the brutality of sports. Two captains, who play for the same national side, displayed contrasting emotions at the end of a riveting T20 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi where Royal Challengers Bangalore beat defending champions Mumbai Indians by five runs in the Eliminator to make their maiden final in the Women's Premier League. Mandhana …

WPL 2024, MI vs RCB Highlights: Mandhana leads RCB to narrow win vs Mumbai in Eliminator, to face Delhi in final
9 months, 1 week ago

WPL 2024, MI vs RCB Highlights: Mandhana leads RCB to narrow win vs Mumbai in Eliminator, to face Delhi in final

Hindustan Times  

Mar 15, 2024 11:15 PM IST WPL 2024, MI vs RCB Live Cricket Score: Speaking after the match, RCB's Wareham said, "Not really sure, we fought through the end, every time we got together, we spoke about fighting till the end. Smriti and Sophie Devine were the ones who were trying to keep us calm and it was really cool …

MI vs RCB: Elysse Perry's valiant effort takes Royal Challengers Bangalore to maiden WPL final
9 months, 1 week ago

MI vs RCB: Elysse Perry's valiant effort takes Royal Challengers Bangalore to maiden WPL final

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bangalore produced a stunning comeback to defeat Mumbai Indians by five runs in the Women's Premier League 2024 eliminator clash and qualify for the first-ever final on Friday, March 15. The star Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry recorded another brilliant performance by smashing a fifty and one crucial wicket to help RCB knock out the defending champions at New …

Ellyse Perry inconsolable, Smriti Mandhana gutted in RCB locker room as WPL 2024 Playoff chances hang by a thread
9 months, 1 week ago

Ellyse Perry inconsolable, Smriti Mandhana gutted in RCB locker room as WPL 2024 Playoff chances hang by a thread

Hindustan Times  

With Delhi Capitals getting the better of Royal Challengers Bangalore in an absolute humdinger of a contest at the Women's Premier League 2024 on Sunday, superstars Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry looked visibly emotional in the franchise's locker room. It was heartbreak for Richa Ghosh as RCB were upstaged by Meg Lanning's DC side by just one run on matchday …

WPL 2024: Richa Ghosh’s heartbreak - Of lone wolves, fine margins and the power of the pack
9 months, 1 week ago

WPL 2024: Richa Ghosh’s heartbreak - Of lone wolves, fine margins and the power of the pack

The Hindu  

How do you console a player who fought tooth and nail to get her team to a win only to fall short by a run? The few seconds of silence from Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Luke Williams, as he lauded Richa Ghosh’s efforts in the debrief after a crushing one-run loss to Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here …

Suryakumar Yadav tries to lift devastated Richa Ghosh's spirits with starry message after RCB's heartbreak in WPL 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Suryakumar Yadav tries to lift devastated Richa Ghosh's spirits with starry message after RCB's heartbreak in WPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

India batter Suryakumar Yadav shared a sparkling message for Richa Ghosh who was devastated after failing to get Royal Challengers Bangalore over the line in the Women's Premier League match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday night. Needing 182 to win, Ghosh blasted a brilliant half-century to put RCB on the brink of victory, but unfortunately …

Smriti Mandhana fights back tears, Richa Ghosh buries head as RCB lose thriller to DC, WPL playoffs hopes dented
9 months, 1 week ago

Smriti Mandhana fights back tears, Richa Ghosh buries head as RCB lose thriller to DC, WPL playoffs hopes dented

Hindustan Times  

For the third straight night in a row, the 2024 edition of the Women's Premier League witnessed a thrilling contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as Delhi Capitals became the second team to qualify for the playoffs, after defending champions Mumbai Indians, following a one-run win against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Richa Ghosh put on a valiant fightback for RCB with …

WPL 2024: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry fifties carry RCB to 23-run win over UPW
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WPL 2024: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry fifties carry RCB to 23-run win over UPW

Firstpost  

Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry set the foundation for RCB’s win as they added 95 runs, posting a formidable 198/3 Smriti Mandhana of the Royal Challengers Bangalore is the leading run-scorer in WPL 2024 with 219 runs after five matches. Image: Sportzpics Engaging fifties by skipper Smriti Mandhana and star all-rounder Ellyse Perry formed the foundation of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s …

Ellyse Perry's unmissable reaction on shattering car window; Smriti Mandhana jumps to top of WPL Orange Cap list
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ellyse Perry's unmissable reaction on shattering car window; Smriti Mandhana jumps to top of WPL Orange Cap list

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana continues her purple patch in the ongoing season of Women's Premier League as she scored her second fifty of the season on Monday. Smriti Mandhana in the company of Elysse Perry added 95 runs off just 64 balls for the second wicket. The RCB captain, who had a forgettable first season last year, is …

WPL 2024: RCB faces Gujarat Giants, eyes second straight win in front of home fans
9 months, 4 weeks ago

WPL 2024: RCB faces Gujarat Giants, eyes second straight win in front of home fans

The Hindu  

It took six matches and a pep talk from Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore to get its first win in the Women’s Premier League’s inaugural season. But all it needed was the home support to get its WPL 2024 campaign off to a winning start, beating UP Warriorz by two runs, and RCB will eye to keep the momentum …

WPL 2023: RCB remain winless as DC clinch thriller
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: RCB remain winless as DC clinch thriller

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Smriti Mandhana was hopeful at the toss on Monday. Her team hadn’t won a single game in the first half of the league stage of the Women’s Premier League, but each of those four defeats had come at the Brabourne Stadium. Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana Unfortunately for RCB, they went on to suffer their …

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