The 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) witnessed a historic moment when UP Warriorz Women clinched victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the first-ever Super Over in the league’s history. The thrilling contest at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium kept fans on the edge of their seats as the match ended in a tie before Warriorz emerged victorious in the tiebreaker.
Match Summary
Batting first, RCB-W set an imposing total of 180/6, thanks to a brilliant knock by Ellyse Perry. UP Warriorz had a shaky chase, but Sophie Ecclestone’s last-minute heroics ensured a dramatic tie, pushing the game into the first-ever Super Over in WPL history.
RCB-W’s Dominant Batting Performance
Ellyse Perry was the star performer for RCB-W, smashing an unbeaten 90 off 56 balls. Despite Smriti Mandhana falling cheaply, Perry and Danni Wyatt-Hodge steadied the innings with a crucial 94-run stand. However, late wickets prevented RCB from crossing the 200-mark.
Deepti Sharma (2/42) and Tahlia McGrath (1/30) provided key breakthroughs, while Chinelle Henry (1/34) and Sophie Ecclestone (0/29) ensured RCB didn’t completely run away with the game.
UP Warriorz’ Chase Begins
RCB’s bowlers struck early, with Renuka Singh (2/36) dismissing Kiran Navgire and Vrinda Dinesh cheaply. Tahlia McGrath’s early dismissal (0 off 1) further dented UPW’s chances. Despite Deepti Sharma’s fightback, the Warriorz struggled at 72/4.
With wickets falling, Ecclestone (33 off 19) took charge, finding crucial boundaries alongside Saima Thakor (14 off 8). Their counterattack brought UPW back into the game, taking it to the last ball. With 9 runs needed off the last over, Ecclestone tried to seal the win but was run out on the final ball, leading to a thrilling tie.
Super Over: A Historic Moment
Chinelle Henry and Grace Harris opened but struggled to find big shots. Harris played a cautious game, and UPW managed only 8 runs in their Super Over.
Needing 9 to win, RCB-W sent out Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh. However, Sophie Ecclestone delivered a masterclass in spin bowling, conceding just 6 runs and securing a historic victory for UP Warriorz.
Fan Reactions and Social Media Frenzy
Fans showered praise on Sophie Ecclestone for her all-round brilliance and Deepti Sharma for her captaincy. Meanwhile, RCB faced criticism for crumbling under pressure despite being in a winning position.
RCB FAILS TO CHASE 9 IN THE SUPER OVER. 🤯 #SOPHIEECCLESTONE #RCBvUPW #WPL2025 pic.twitter.com/SpzgAhGxOC
— SHANKAR CHOUDHARY (@Shnkr77) February 24, 2025
Watching this joker Smriti 😹 & chapri Shreyanka Patil 🙀 like this gives me different level of happiness.
Thank God you created Sophie Ecclestone 🥰 and didn't let her play for RCB.
That full toss six by her was ditto copy of MS Dhoni.😇#WPL2025 #ellyseperry #wpl2025 #kimgarth— Cricketing Kid (@Cricketingkid) February 24, 2025
Ok so my new crush is golden hair girl SOPHIE ECCLESTONE.😍#RCBvUPW#WPL2025
— Random 🇮🇳 (@Square1Cut) February 24, 2025
Sophie Ecclestone – superb performance… World no. 1 bowler for a reason.
Scored 17 runs in 5 balls – when need 18 in the last over.
Defended 8 runs in Superover.#WPL2025 @UPWarriorz pic.twitter.com/A0MLRORomz
— alekhaNikun (@nikun28) February 24, 2025
Failed to Defend 18 runs in 5 balls
Failed to Score 9 runs in 6 ballsJust RCB things 🔥#WPL2025
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) February 24, 2025
What a Thriller! 🤯🔥 Even better than the Champions Trophy! 💥🔥
Super Over Madness! 🤣⚡ #RCBvUPW #WPL #WPL2025 pic.twitter.com/9X64TQSSaz
— Rio (@CricRio6) February 24, 2025
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