Mon Feb 17 22:08:22 UTC 2025: ## Mandhana’s Masterclass Leads RCB to Victory Over DC in WPL 2025
**Vadodara, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the fourth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a stunning 81, her WPL best, anchoring RCB’s chase of 142.
DC, despite a promising start from Jemimah Rodrigues (including the first six of the match), lost wickets regularly after a strong start. Their innings faltered in the middle, ultimately folding for 141 in 19.3 overs. Renuka Singh Thakur’s early breakthrough, dismissing Shafali Verma for a golden duck, set the tone for RCB’s dominance. Ekta Bisht also contributed crucial wickets.
RCB’s chase was a picture of composure. Mandhana and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge put on a strong opening partnership, with Mandhana reaching her fifty in just 27 balls. While a dropped catch by DC offered a brief respite, RCB never looked back, comfortably reaching the target. Richa Ghosh sealed the victory with a final six.
Despite the loss, DC captain Meg Lanning acknowledged RCB’s superior performance and expressed confidence in her team’s ability to bounce back. Post-match interviews also highlighted strong performances from individual players and the team’s overall strategies, including bowling pace and adapting to the pitch’s changing conditions throughout the game. The Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians will face off in the fifth match of the tournament.
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