Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) faced Delhi Capitals (DC-W) in the 14th match of the Women’s Premier League 2025 on Saturday, March 1, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. DC-W won the toss and elected to bowl.
RCB-W finished with 147 runs for the loss of five wickets. Ellyse Perry was the standout performer with the bat and remained unbeaten on 60 runs off 47 deliveries. Shikha Pandey and debutant Nallapureddy Charani took two wickets each for DC-W.
DC-W reached the target of 148 runs in just 15.3 overs with nine wickets in hand. Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen scored a half-century each for the team. Verma remained unbeaten on 80 runs off 43 deliveries, while Jonassen remained not out on 61 runs off 38 deliveries.
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First Innings: Ellyse Perry fought a lone battle with the bat
Despite a resilient unbeaten 60 from Ellyse Perry, RCB-W’s batting faltered, particularly in the latter stages of the innings. Mandhana’s early dismissal to Shikha Pandey set the tone, and although Perry and Wyatt-Hodge added 44 runs for the second wicket, the team lost momentum after Wyatt-Hodge fell for 21 runs immediately after the timeout.
Raghvi Bist contributed a modest 33 runs but was fortunate to survive several close calls. The middle order failed to capitalize, with Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja falling cheaply.
For DC-W, Shikha Pandey was the standout bowler, taking two wickets for 24 runs, while debutant Nallapureddy Charani claimed two wickets as well.
Second Innings: Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma helped Delhi Capitals Women reach the top of the table
DC-W chased down the target of 148 with ease, defeating RCB-W by nine wickets. Shafali Verma was the star of the show, scoring a brilliant 80 runs off just 43 balls, showcasing her aggressive batting style with four sixes and eight fours. She was well-supported by Jess Jonassen, who contributed a quickfire 61 runs, helping DC-W reach their target with nearly five overs to spare.
RCB-W struggled to contain the DC-W batting lineup, with Renuka Singh being the standout bowler, taking one wicket for 28 runs in her four overs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Performances & Player of the Match
Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women)
- Perry scored another half-century this season. She has made four half-centuries in six outings.
- In this game, she remained uneaten on 60 runs off 47 deliveries.
Shafali Verma (Delhi Capitals Women)
- Shafali won the Player of the Match award for her batting performance.
- She scored 80 runs off just 43 deliveries and remained not out. She hit four sixes and eight fours during her innings.
Jess Jonassen (Delhi Capitals Women)
- Jonassen had a partnership of 146 runs for the second wicket with Shafali.
- She remained unbeaten on 61 runs off just 38 deliveries.
Shikha Pandey (Delhi Capitals Women)
- Shikha was the pick of the bowlers for DC-W.
- She took two wickets for 24 runs in four overs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Match Summary
In a commanding performance, DC-W defeated RCB-W by nine wickets in the 14th match of the tournament. Chasing a target of 148, DC-W reached 151/1 in just 15.3 overs, led by Shafali Verma’s explosive 80 off 43 balls and Jess Jonassen’s quickfire 61 off 38.
RCB-W, struggling at home, suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, finishing with 147/5. DC-W’s victory secures their spot in the next round and keeps them at the top of the table, while RCB-W faces a challenging path ahead.
