Mandhana, Voll, bowlers make it four in four for RCB
Shafali Verma's half-century in vain for Delhi Capitals as they remain at the bottom of the table
Shafali Verma's half-century in vain for Delhi Capitals as they remain at the bottom of the table
Scorer: Chetan Kumar | Commentator: Ashish Pant
Another day, another Mandhana masterclass and though she couldn't get the century, RCB making it four in four will be what will please her most. If you missed any of the action, Suds' report will have you covered. That's all from us tonight, thanks for tuning in as always. A rest day tomorrow and we will be back nice and early as the tournament moves to Vadodara on Monday. Till then, this is me Ashish Pant, signing off on behalf of Sudarshanan, Chetan and Thilak. Ciao!
Smriti Mandhana, the RCB captain. She is also the Player of the Match: [The win] It was amazing to see everyone bowling well, especially in the first three overs. Sayali and Bell doing what they do best. I feel everyone executed the plans well. [Bowling] Anya has been on it, she is an experienced player and she knows having done it. We wanted to get Shafali off the strike and everyone just bowled extremely well in that phase. [Batting] It was good. Chasing a total is a lot easier than setting up as you never knew what is a good total. When we lost Grace, I knew which bowlers to take on and which bowler to defend. Good it worked. [Best RCB XI?] We thought we were one batter short in the last three games, and Voll coming in at No. 3 fits in well.
Presentation time
Jemimah Rodrigues, Delhi Capitals captain: [On Mandhana missing the ton] I just wanted to get her wicket, but she was batting well and it was an outstanding catch by Lucy. [On the batting] From 10 for 4 how Shifu [Shafali] batted was great and I was so happy with the way she kept the intent on. And also Lucy in her debut game. I knew she could bat but I have never seen her bat. It was crazy. She was so calm under pressure. She ended up taking our team to a fighting score. [On not bowling Kapp earlier] There are always those moments. Maybe I could have got Kapp back early. But Nandani also bowled well. We have to work on or bowling and come back stronger. We have nothing to lose and will go allout.
Georgia Voll: [Her innings] It was very scratchy. To get past that initial period was important and to close the game was nice. I found out midday so just wanted to get my head around that I won't be running the water but play some cricket. It has been a while. It was nice to get out and give an all out performance. [Any advice to Mandhana in the 90s] I didn't get the 100 either, so no advice from me. I thought she got that through so a bit disappointing. But great to get the win. It is great. We have a quality group of players, everyone working super hard. Nice to get a few wins, and now to get to Baroda and get a few more.
10.55pm RCB remain undefeated and are in pole position to make it to the playoffs. Mandhana is all smiles but inside she must be gutted to have missed out on a century. It was a clinical chase form RCB. They lost Grace Harris early, but Voll and Mandhana didn't put a foot wrong. They added 142 off 92 balls for the second wicket to all but seal the chase. While Voll was scratchy initially, Mandhana was at her languid best. She hit 13 fours and three sixes before falling to a super catch by Hamilton. No century yet in the WPL but think Mandhana will be more pleased by RCB remaining unbeaten.
Tushar : "In first three WPLs, 8 points were enough to make it in playoffs. Just hope, RCB did not peak too early.."
Professor: "Who will the POTM? I think it should be Bell for her immaculate spell at the beginning. "
Prisha Vora: "ughh I'm still reeling, why Smriti.. @Prakash, you're right.. the WPL is seriously cursed"
Surely the last over of the game. RCB need 3 runs in 12 balls. Hamilton to bowl from around the wicket
Prisha : "And the wait continues... nervous nineties kicking in too many times this WPL"
Prakash: "NO! NO! NO! This has to be a curse on the WPL! There can be no way that so many players come close and get dismissed or just don't reach there!"
With strong support and expert use of the conditions, RCB felt like the home team in Navi Mumbai
Shafali Verma's half-century in vain for Delhi Capitals as they remain at the bottom of the table
Delhi Capitals handed a debut to uncapped Australian Lucy Hamilton
It will be RCB's second game within 24 hours after they beat Gujarat Giants on Friday night