The Bengalura storm was hanged in Mumbai; The firework record hung for Ellis Perry
Ellyse Perry Shines as Bengaluru Sets High Target Against Mumbai in Women’s Premier League
The Bengaluru storm was hanged in Mumbai; The firework record hung for Ellis Perry
In a thrilling match of the Women’s Premier League, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a formidable target of 167 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted overs.
The star of the show was Ellyse Perry, who scored an impressive 81 runs, including 11 fours and two sixes from 43 balls. Her strike rate of 188.37 was a testament to her aggressive batting. This performance not only helped RCB set a challenging target but also set a new record for the highest individual score against Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League.
Innings Break!
Ellyse Perry’s brilliant 8⃣1⃣ helps #RCB set a 🎯 of 1⃣6⃣8⃣.
Can #MI break #RCB‘s winning form? 🤔
Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/WIQXj6JCt2 #Tatawl | #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/ULMpLscgkY
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 21, 2025
Richa Ghosh, who came in the middle of the innings, scored 28 runs. Opener and captain Smriti Mandhana contributed 26 off 13 balls, including four fours and a six. No other player could reach double digits for RCB.
For Mumbai, Amanjot Kaur was the standout bowler, taking three wickets for 22 runs in her three overs. Other notable performances included those from Shabnim Ismail, Nat Sciver Brunt, Hayley Matthews, and Sondari Gupta. Mumbai will now look to chase down the challenging target set by Bengaluru.
Top Scores in the Women’s Premier League
Ellis Perry’s 81-run innings against Mumbai in 2025 is a testament to her skill and consistency. Here are some other top scores in the Women’s Premier League:
- Alice Capsey – 75 runs – Bengaluru – 2024
- Hemalatha – 74 runs – Delhi – 2024
- Jameeem Rhorigazes – 69* runs – Delhi – 2024
Pressure? What pressure?
A mighty eighty from 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦 Perry. 🔥#PlayBold #To our rcb #SheIsBold #WPL2025 #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/UJ4biBj1v5
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 21, 2025
Ellyse Perry’s performance is a reminder of the growing popularity and competitiveness of women’s cricket. As the sport continues to gain traction in the U.S. and globally, players like Perry are setting new benchmarks and inspiring future generations.
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