Lucknow, March 8, 2025: In a high-scoring thriller at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, UP Warriorz (UPW) secured a thrilling 12-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW). UPW set a new WPL record total of 225/5, powered by Georgia Voll’s unbeaten 99. Despite Richa Ghosh’s explosive 69 off 33 balls, RCBW fell just short, getting bowled out for 213 in 19.3 overs.
This game shattered multiple records, making it one of the most entertaining encounters in WPL history.
UPW’s Historic Batting Performance
Georgia Voll Anchors Record-Breaking 225/5
UPW posted the highest-ever total in WPL history, surpassing Delhi Capitals’ 223/2 in 2023. The star of the innings was Georgia Voll, who played a masterful knock of 99 off 56 balls* (17 fours, 1 six, SR 176.79), narrowly missing a century but ensuring UPW’s domination.
Key Partnerships:
- Grace Harris & Voll (77 off 43 balls) – Explosive start, Harris smashing 39 (22).
- Kiran Navgire & Voll (71 off 31 balls) – Navgire’s brutal 46 off 16 balls (5 sixes).
- Voll’s late charge (75 in final 39 balls) ensured UPW crossed 225.
Most Boundaries in a WPL Innings:
- 30 boundaries (25 fours, 5 sixes) – A record-breaking assault.
RCBW Bowlers Struggle
RCBW bowlers had a forgettable outing, conceding runs at an alarming rate.
- Georgia Wareham (4-0-43-2) – Picked up Navgire and Henry.
- Charlie Dean (4-0-47-1) – Expensive but dismissed Ecclestone.
- Ellyse Perry (4-0-35-0) – Best economy (8.75) but remained wicketless.
RCBW’s Brave Chase Falls Just Short
Richa Ghosh Leads the Fightback
Chasing a mammoth 226, RCBW had a mixed start, losing three wickets inside 7 overs (76/3). However, Richa Ghosh (69 off 33, 6 fours, 5 sixes, SR 209.09) kept their hopes alive with an aggressive knock.
Key Partnerships:
- Ghosh & Georgia Wareham (64 off 33 balls) – Revived RCBW from 107/5 to 171/6.
- Sneh Rana & Kim Garth (26 off 6 balls) – Late fireworks took them close.
Sneh Rana’s Blazing Cameo Almost Turns the Game
With RCBW needing 43 off the final 2 overs, Sneh Rana (26 off 6, SR 433.33) hit two sixes, but Deepti Sharma dismissed her, sealing UPW’s thrilling win.
UPW Bowlers Hold Their Nerve
- Sophie Ecclestone (4-0-25-3) – Key breakthroughs, including Wareham.
- Deepti Sharma (4-0-50-3) – Dismissed Ghosh and Rana in crunch moments.
- Chinelle Henry (4-0-39-2) – Removed Mandhana early.
Match Summary & Records Broken
- Highest Team Total in WPL: 225/5 (UPW)
- Most Boundaries in a WPL Innings: 30 (UPW)
- Joint-Highest Individual Score in WPL: Georgia Voll (99*), tied with Sophie Devine’s 99 in 2023.
- Highest Strike Rate in the Match: Sneh Rana (433.33)
Conclusion
UP Warriorz have made a bold statement with this record-breaking win. Georgia Voll’s historic knock and disciplined bowling proved decisive, while RCBW will rue their middle-order collapse. With WPL 2025 heating up, this match has set the standard for an action-packed tournament ahead.
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