Smriti-Danni 107 Runs Partnership, RCB Beat Delhi Capitals By 8 Wicket

On 17 February, the fourth match of WPL '25 was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana’s 81 runs with bat and Renuka Singh’s 3 wickets helped Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets.  

Match Summary

Jemimah’s 34 Runs, Delhi’s Cross The Mark Of 140+

Delhi’s Capitals lost the toss, came from the batting first. In Delhi's loss their star players Shafali Verma in powerplay. She went for a duck. Jemiah Rodrigues, who comes in middle order, who manages the inning and runs the scoreboard. She scored 34 runs in 22 balls including 4 (4) and 2 (6), in her innings. This inning helped Delhi Capitals to cross the mark of 140+.

Other side RCB bowling attack was given the outstanding performance by Renuka Singh and Georgia, who took 3-3 wickets each. Both outstanding performances helped Delhi not cross 150 mark. 

Smriti-Danni 107 Runs Partnership, Easy Win For RCB

RCB started their innings with a power hitting opening. Chasing 143, RCB’s opener Smriti and Danni made a partnership of 107 runs in 65 balls. Smriti’s who score 81 runs in 47 balls include 10 (4) and 3 (6) other side Danni’s who score 42 in 33 balls, her innings include 7(4). Delhi Capitals bowling was only able to take 2 wickets and RCB made this win easily.

RCB Top Of The Table, Delhi Capitals Need Focus On Their Batting

After RCB beat Delhi Capital by 8 wickets, this win gave RCB new confidence for their upcoming matches. They won 2 in 2 matches. Now they are at the top of the WPL 2025 Points Table. Otherside, Delhi Capital’s loss will give them a big threat for their next match against UP Warriorz. Delhi Capitals need to focus on their batting. Otherwise it is difficult for them to come back in the tournament.