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UP Warriorz Women’s Record-Breaking WPL 2025 Dominance: A Historic Victory
Witness the electrifying UP Warriorz Women’s victory in the WPL 2025, shattering records and rewriting history with a breathtaking display of power hitting and strategic brilliance. Discover the key moments and statistical highlights of this game-changing match.
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UP Warriorz Women’s Record-Breaking WPL 2025 Dominance: A Historic Victory
A Historic Innings and a Stunning Victory
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 witnessed an unforgettable match between the UP Warriorz and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. In a display of explosive batting and strategic prowess, the UP Warriorz secured a resounding victory, setting new benchmarks in the league’s history. Their performance in the 18th match, played in Lucknow, was nothing short of spectacular.
UP Warriorz’s Record-Breaking Batting Masterclass
The UP Warriorz’s first innings total of 225/5 shattered the previous WPL record, previously held by Delhi Capitals. This incredible score marked the highest ever in WPL history, pushing the boundaries of women’s T20 cricket. This win ensured that every WPL team now boasts at least one innings exceeding 200 runs, a testament to the league’s rising competitiveness.
Georgia Voll’s Century: A Pivotal Performance
Georgia Voll’s unbeaten century was the cornerstone of this remarkable innings. Her 99* off 56 balls, peppered with 17 boundaries and a towering six, was a breathtaking display of power-hitting and precision. This incredible knock stands as the second-highest individual score in WPL history, a feat matching Sophie Devine’s previous achievement. Voll’s performance perfectly showcased the Warriorz’s ability to blend aggressive batting with strategic planning.
RCB’s Determined Response
Despite facing a daunting target, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women mounted a spirited chase. Their impressive 213 was their highest-ever run chase in the WPL. Though ultimately falling short by 12 runs, RCB’s performance underscored the intense competition within the league.
A Festival of Boundaries
The match was a whirlwind of boundaries and sixes. The UP Warriorz’s 39 boundaries (32 fours and 7 sixes) in their innings set a new WPL record for the highest number of boundaries by a single team in an innings. The combined total of 71 boundaries in the entire match also surpassed previous records. The 18 sixes hit during the match ranked as the second-highest in a single WPL match, adding to the thrilling spectacle.
Deepti Sharma’s Expensive Over
The match also featured moments of high drama, exemplified by Deepti Sharma’s 19th over, where Sneh Rana plundered an incredible 26 runs. This became the most expensive over in WPL history, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the game and Sneh Rana’s explosive hitting power (strike rate of 433.3 in that over!).
Statistical Dominance: Redefining WPL Benchmarks
The match aggregate of 438 runs established a new high, surpassing the previous record held by Gujarat Giants and RCB. This remarkable total also places it as the second highest aggregate ever recorded in women’s T20 cricket worldwide. The powerplay performances were equally impressive, with UP Warriorz scoring a record-breaking 67 runs in their powerplay, and RCB responding with 70 runs—the third highest in WPL history. The combined powerplay score of 137 runs also set a new benchmark.
Impact and Conclusion
The 18th match of the WPL 2025 between UP Warriorz and RCB was a game-changer. UP Warriorz’s record-breaking performance demonstrated the league’s explosive growth and the incredible talent within women’s cricket. This electrifying match solidified its place in WPL history, showcasing the thrilling future of women’s T20 cricket. The match’s impact on team rankings and future strategies within the league will undoubtedly be significant.
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