Sobhana Asha creates history with best bowling figures by Indian bowler in WPL history

After a dramatic thriller in the opening game on Friday, the fans witnessed another nail-biter in the second match of the Women's Premier League 2024 on Saturday. A young wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh and debutant Sabbhineni Meghana recorded quickfire fifties to help RCB post a challenging total and then experienced spinner Sobhana Asha bowled a match-defining spell in the 17th over to snatch away two big points from UP Warriorz. Sobhana, the 32-year-old leg spinner, took five wickets while conceding just 22 runs off her four overs to set a new record for best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in tournament history. Sobhana's 5/22 also emerged as the second-best bowling figures after Delhi's all-rounder Marizanne Kapp who took five for 15 against Gujarat Giants last season. Best bowling figures by Indian bowlers in WPL history: Sobhana Asha - 5/22 vs UP Warriorz Saika Ishaque - 4/11 vs Gujarat Giants Saika Ishaque - 3/13 vs Delhi Capitals Shikha Pandey - 3/23 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Deepti Sharma - 3/26 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore After claiming the Player of the Match award, Sobhana shared her emotions and said that she was only thinking of winning in front of home fans.