Sophie Ecclestone’s Heroics Secure UP Warriorz Victory in Nail-Biting Clash Against RCB
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 witnessed its first-ever Super Over as UP Warriorz (UPW) edged past Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a sensational thriller at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Led by Deepti Sharma, the UP Warriorz clinched a dramatic win, denying Smriti Mandhana’s RCB a hard-fought victory in the ninth match of the tournament.
With both teams scoring 180 runs in their 20 overs, the match headed into a historic Super Over, where England’s Sophie Ecclestone emerged as the match-winner.
Match Recap: RCB vs UP Warriorz – A High-Voltage Encounter
🏏 RCB Innings: 180/6 (20 overs)
- Ellyse Perry’s unbeaten 90 off 56 balls powered RCB to a competitive total.
- Danielle Wyatt contributed 57 runs, forging a 94-run stand with Perry for the second wicket.
- RCB’s batting collapse followed, as no other batter reached double figures.
- Deepti Sharma dismissed Smriti Mandhana early, setting the tone for UPW’s fightback.
🏏 UP Warriorz Chase: 180 all out (20 overs)
- Shweta Sehrawat (31) and Deepti Sharma (25) built a platform for UP’s chase.
- At 93/5 in the 11th over, UPW seemed in trouble, needing 87 off 54 balls.
- Sophie Ecclestone turned the game around, smashing 33 off 19 balls (4 sixes, 1 four).
- UP Warriorz needed 18 runs in the final over but fell one short, forcing a Super Over.
Super Over: Sophie Ecclestone Seals the Victory for UP Warriorz
🌟 UP Warriorz Bat First
- Chinelle Henry (4) and Sophie Ecclestone (1) pushed the total to 8 runs off Kim Garth’s over.
🌟 RCB’s Turn – Ecclestone’s Bowling Masterclass
- Defending just 8 runs, Sophie Ecclestone bowled a sensational over, restricting RCB to just 4 runs.
- RCB’s batters struggled under pressure, handing UP Warriorz a historic win.
🏆 Player of the Match: Sophie Ecclestone – For her match-winning all-round performance, playing a crucial knock and defending 8 runs in the Super Over.
Key Highlights & Turning Points
🔥 Sophie Ecclestone’s All-Round Brilliance – Batting, bowling, and winning under pressure.
🔥 RCB’s Batting Collapse – Despite Ellyse Perry’s 90-run masterclass, RCB lost momentum.
🔥 First Super Over in WPL History – A landmark moment in the league.
🔥 UP Warriorz’s Comeback from 139/8 in the 17th Over – A testament to their resilience.
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