As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) gears up for its second season starting on February 23, 2024, cricket enthusiasts are eager to see which teams will rise to the occasion and which ones will face challenges. Looking back at the previous season, one particular statistic stands out – the runs scored against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as a team. Tthe top five instances of teams scoring the most run against RCB in the Women’s Premier League 2023.
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1. Delhi Capitals: In a match on March 5, 2023, Delhi Capitals showcased an impressive batting performance, amassing a total of 223/2 in their allotted 20 overs. This formidable score proved to be a challenge for RCB, resulting in a significant victory margin of 60 runs for Delhi Capitals.
2. Gujarat Giants: Another standout performance against RCB was by the Gujarat Giants on March 8, 2023. Batting first, Gujarat Giants posted a commanding total of 201/7. Despite RCB’s valiant efforts with the bat, they fell short by 11 runs, highlighting the Giants’ dominance in that match.
3. Mumbai Indians: On March 6, 2023, Mumbai Indians demonstrated their batting prowess by scoring 159/1 in just 14.2 overs against RCB. This impressive display of batting firepower resulted in a convincing nine-wicket victory for Mumbai Indians, underscoring their dominance in that encounter.
4. UP Warriorz: UP Warriorz showcased their batting strength against RCB in two separate matches. Firstly, on March 10, 2023, they chased down RCB’s target of 138 runs without losing a single wicket, winning the match by 10 wickets. Additionally, on March 15, 2023, despite posting a modest total of 135 runs batting first, UP Warriorz succumbed to RCB’s chase, losing the match by five wickets.
5. Mumbai Indians: In another encounter on March 21, 2023, Mumbai Indians once again proved to be a formidable opponent for RCB. Chasing a target of 126 runs, Mumbai Indians achieved victory with relative ease, finishing the match with 16.3 overs to spare and six wickets in hand.
These instances highlight the challenges RCB faced in containing opposition batsmen during the Women’s Premier League 2023. Despite their efforts, RCB’s bowling lineup struggled to contain the onslaught of runs from opposing teams, resulting in significant victories for their adversaries.
As the second season of the Women’s Premier League approaches, teams will likely strategize to capitalize on RCB’s vulnerabilities exposed in the previous season. Whether RCB can rectify their bowling woes and put up a stronger defensive front remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the competition promises to be intense, with teams vying for supremacy in every match.
As fans eagerly await the action-packed encounters set to unfold in the upcoming season, these memorable performances from the past serve as a reminder of the excitement and unpredictability that the Women’s Premier League brings to the world of cricket.
