The Women’s Premier League is swiftly progressing, with our team now heading to Delhi for the second leg after departing from Bengaluru. Despite a challenging start to the tournament with four consecutive losses, we're not giving up just yet. Our focus is on turning things around, beginning with our upcoming match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday.
In our recent encounter with the Delhi Capitals, Meg Lanning's impressive fifty stood out for them. However, our bowling unit, led by Meghna Singh and Ashleigh Gardner, fought valiantly in the death overs, restricting them to 163 runs. Despite Ash Gardner's brave effort with a quickfire 40, victory remained elusive, and we fell short by 25 runs. Yet, there were glimpses of promise in our performance, sparking hope for a comeback.
On the flip side, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have been formidable, securing three victories so far. In their recent match against UP Warriorz, their batting lineup excelled, led by Smriti Mandhana's explosive 80 and Ellyse Perry's elegant fifty. Their bowling department also impressed, and they aim to maintain their winning streak.
Recalling our previous clash with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, they comfortably defeated us by 8 wickets. Sophie Molineux and Renuka Singh posed significant threats with the ball, taking three and two wickets, respectively. Although it wasn't a memorable outing for us, we are determined to put up a stronger fight this time and clinch our first win of the tournament. Excitement is mounting for what promises to be an exhilarating showdown.