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Lucknow, March 8, 2025: UP Warriorz (UPW) delivered a stunning batting performance in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, setting a record-breaking total of 225/5 against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW). This stands as the highest team total in WPL history, surpassing Delhi Capitals' previous record of 223/2 in 2023.
The star of the night was Georgia Voll, who played a sensational knock of 99 off 56 balls*, smashing 17 fours and 1 six at a strike rate of 176.79. Her innings equaled the highest individual score in WPL history, alongside Sophie Devine’s 99 in 2023.
Adding to the fireworks, UPW’s 30 boundaries in the innings became the most in a single WPL match, highlighting their dominant batting effort.
UPW’s Explosive Batting Performance
Powerful Start: Harris and Voll’s 77-Run Opening Stand
UPW got off to a flying start, thanks to Grace Harris (39 off 22, 7 fours, 1 six, SR 177.27) and Georgia Voll. The duo stitched a 77-run partnership in just 43 balls, setting the foundation for a big total. Voll contributed 35 off 21, displaying aggressive intent from the beginning.
Navgire’s Blazing Knock: 71 Runs in 31 Balls for 2nd Wicket
After Harris’ dismissal, Kiran Navgire (46 off 16, 2 fours, 5 sixes, SR 287.50) took charge. She hammered boundaries at will, forming a rapid 71-run stand off 31 balls with Voll. Navgire’s strike rate of 287.50 was the highest in the match, showcasing her destructive power.
Voll Anchors as UPW Crosses 200
Voll continued her onslaught, forming crucial partnerships:
- 43 runs (25 balls) with C Henry (19 off 15, 4 fours, SR 126.67)
- 32 runs (19 balls) with Sophie Ecclestone (13 off 10, 2 fours, SR 130.00)
Despite wickets falling at regular intervals, Voll remained firm, accelerating in the death overs. She was stranded at *99, narrowly missing a century but ensuring UPW finished at a record 225/5.
RCBW Bowlers Struggle Under Attack
RCBW’s bowling unit had a tough outing, with none of the bowlers able to contain UPW’s aggressive batters.
- Kim Garth: 4-0-42-0 (Economy 10.50)
- R S Thakur: 3-0-42-0 (Economy 14.00)
- Charlie Dean: 4-0-47-1 (Economy 11.75)
- Ellyse Perry: 4-0-35-0 (Economy 8.75)
- Georgia Wareham: 4-0-43-2 (Economy 10.75)
- Sneh Rana: 1-0-13-0 (Economy 13.00)
Georgia Wareham was the only bowler to take two wickets, dismissing Navgire and Henry. Charlie Dean picked up one wicket, getting Ecclestone. However, with an economy rate of over 10 for most bowlers, RCBW struggled to contain UPW’s batting assault.
UPW’s Record-Breaking Stats from the Match
- Highest Team Total in WPL: 225/5 (Previous: DC’s 223/2 in 2023)
- Most Boundaries in a WPL Innings: 30 (17 fours by Voll, 7 by Harris, 4 by Henry, 2 by Ecclestone)
- Joint-Highest Individual Score in WPL: 99* by Georgia Voll (Equaling Sophie Devine’s 99 in 2023)
- Highest Strike Rate in the Match: Kiran Navgire (287.50)
Conclusion: UPW’s Dominance Sets the Bar High
With this emphatic performance, UP Warriorz have established themselves as a top contender in WPL 2025. Their aggressive batting approach and record-breaking total will serve as a warning to other teams in the tournament.
For RCBW, this game highlighted their bowling struggles, and they will need a major turnaround in their upcoming matches. The stage is now set for a thrilling WPL season, with teams looking to challenge UPW’s dominance.
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