Twitter reactions: Sophie Ecclestone shines as UP Warriorz outlast RCB in a historic super over thriller in WPL history

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In a game for the ages, UP Warriorz edged past Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a dramatic Super Over finish at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. After both teams finished with identical scores of 180, the match went into a nail-biting Super Over, where the Warriorz held their nerve to claim victory. Kim Garth’s brilliant bowling performance in the Super Over restricted UP Warriorz to just 8 runs, but Sophie Ecclestone’s exceptional last-over defense saw RCB manage only 4 runs, sealing an unforgettable win for the Warriorz.

Ellyse Perry’s heroics power RCB to 180

Opting to bat first, RCB’s innings was anchored by a breathtaking knock from Ellyse Perry (90 off 56 balls), who played a commanding role in setting up a formidable total. Danni Wyatt-Hodge (57 off 41) provided crucial support, forming a solid 117-run stand for the second wicket. RCB looked set for a total well beyond 190, but the Warriorz pulled things back in the death overs with crucial breakthroughs. Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma and Chinelle Henry chipped in with key wickets, while tight fielding led to three crucial run-outs that halted RCB’s final flourish. Despite this, Perry’s incredible power-hitting ensured RCB finished with a competitive 180/6.

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UP Warriorz fight back with a late flourish

Chasing 181, the Warriorz got off to a flying start, with Kiran Navgire (24 off 12) and Dinesh Vrinda (14 off 10) launching an early assault. However, RCB struck back with quick wickets, including the dismissals of McGrath (0) and Deepti (25 off 13), leaving UPW at 72/4 in 8 overs. Shweta Sehrawat (31 off 25) held one end, but consistent strikes from Sneh Rana (3/27), Garth (2/40) and Renuka Singh (2/36) had RCB in the driver’s seat. Just when the Warriorz looked out of the contest, an explosive cameo from Ecclestone (33 off 19) and Saima Thakor (14 off 8) brought the game to an electrifying climax. Needing 9 off the final over, Ecclestone was run out on the last ball, forcing the game into a historic Super Over.

Super Over drama in WPL 2025: Sophie Ecclestone seals it for UPW

The Warriorz batted first in the Super Over but found it tough against Garth’s accuracy, managing just 8/1 in six balls, with Henry (4) dismissed early. With a target of 9 runs, Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh stepped in for RCB, but Ecclestone’s masterful over kept them quiet, conceding just 4 runs. The left-arm spinner held her nerve brilliantly, not allowing RCB a single boundary, scripting a remarkable win for the Warriorz in the first-ever Super Over finish in WPL history.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.




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