In a thrilling Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) and Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W), RCB-W’s star bowler Renuka Singh Thakur provided a moment of sheer jubilation for the Bangalore crowd. The match, held at M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, saw RCB-W captain Smriti Mandhana winning the toss and opting to bowl first.
Singh, known for her prowess with the ball, capitalized on the pitch conditions, which favored bowlers early on. In just the second over of her spell, Singh bowled a beautiful inswinger that bamboozled GG-W captain Beth Mooney. The delivery sneaked through the gap between Mooney’s bat and pad, uprooting the off-stump. Mooney, unable to read the delivery, had to depart without troubling the scorers much.
The dismissal sparked wild celebrations among the RCB fans, known for their passionate support. The stadium reverberated with chants of “RCB, RCB” as Mooney walked back to the pavilion. The wicket was crucial for RCB-W, as it set the tone for their dominance in the game.
Talking in the post match dressing room interview posted by RCB on their official website, Ellyse Perry mentioned that there are loud voices in Chinnaswamy Stadium cheering for their team, which she considers a huge advantage. She also stated that when she talks to girls from other teams, they express jealousy over how great their fans are.
Ellyse Perry said “There are so loud voices out there in Chinnaswamy – all cheering for us, it’s a huge advantage and talking to girls from other teams, they are just really jealous of how great our fans are”.
As the match progressed, RCB-W continued to assert their dominance, with the bowlers keeping a tight leash on the GG-W batsmen. The Giants suffered a massive collapse, losing half their side within the first ten overs. RCB-W, coming off a strong victory in their previous match, looked set to continue their winning momentum.
Singh’s wicket of Mooney not only provided an early breakthrough but also showcased her ability to deliver under pressure. The Bangalore crowd’s enthusiastic support added to the spectacle of the game, highlighting the passion and excitement that cricket brings to fans.
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