Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women have been going by way of a barren run within the first-ever Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023. Smriti Mandhana-led aspect have been winless after their first 5 matches this season and it took a go to from former India captain and RCB males’s workforce batter Virat Kohli to spice up the aspect to a win.
Kohli proved to be the ‘lucky charm’ for RCB Women workforce as they lastly notched up a win within the WPL 2023, defeating UP Warriorz by 5 wicket to maintain slim hopes of qualifying for the Playoffs alive. The former RCB males’s workforce captain is in Mumbai forward of the primary ODI in opposition to Australia on Friday (March 17) and interacted with the ladies workforce earlier than their conflict in opposition to the UP Warriorz.
How to show a Setback right into a Comeback – who higher to speak about this! _
Extremely grateful to @imVkohli for spending time with the workforce and motivating them earlier than immediately’s match! _
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— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 15, 2023
Chasing 136 to win, RCB girls workforce have been in a spot of trouble as soon as in opposition to however Kanika Ahuja’s 46 off 30 balls and Richa Ghosh’s calm unbeaten 31 lifted them to a morale-boosting win. “We were tensed but Kanika and Richa’s stand got us through. Very proud of Kanika. I think the camera showed I was nervous initially and we had to get a win at least today,” Smriti Mandhana mentioned after the win on Wednesday (March 15).
“But Kanika and Richa played really well. Kanika’s approach is brilliant. Indian players are more technical but her flair was brilliant to see. Big thanks to the loyal supporters, they were supporting even when they weren’t in great positions. This one’s for them,” Mandhana added.
After bowlers ran riot, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batters held their nerves as Kanika Ahuja’s blistering innings of 46 runs helped RCB defeat UP Warriorz (UPW) by 5 wickets at DY Patil Sports Academy on Wednesday. Royal Challengers Bangalore registered their first factors of the event with a five-wicket win over UP Warriorz. RCB obtained their first win of the WPL and moved to No. 4 on the factors desk.
“I just wanted to win a game for RCB. Since childhood, I have hit big sixes. My cricketing journey was difficult in Patiala initially but things are getting better. I’ve been in similar situations playing for Punjab, so I enjoy the pressure. The atmosphere in the team was a bit low when we were losing but we remained positive. The win today was great,” Ahuja mentioned after the win.
