Ellyse Perry Stars in RCB's Record Chase
RCB's record-breaking chase was fueled by impressive performances from Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Kanika Ahuja, who all played crucial roles in the team's victory, setting new benchmarks for the WPL.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully chased down 202 runs against Gujarat Giants, making it the first 200-plus run chase in the Women's Premier League, with Ellyse Perry playing a crucial role in the team's victory.
The match set several records, including the highest target successfully chased in the WPL, most runs aggregated in a WPL game, and most sixes hit in a WPL match by both teams combined. Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja's unbroken 93-run partnership at a run rate of 15.08 is the second-highest for a 50-plus partnership in the WPL. Ghosh scored 64* off 27 balls, the second most by a batter from No.5 or below in the WPL.
Ashleigh Gardner scored 79* off 25 balls, the second-highest by a Giants player in the WPL, while Ellyse Perry and Raghvi Bist's 86-run partnership is the highest for RCB for 3rd wicket or lower in WPL. The match was a thrilling contest that went down to the wire, with RCB-W chasing down the target of 202 runs in 20 overs.
The victory marked a great start to the WPL season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Ellyse Perry's performance was a key factor in the team's success. The Women's Premier League continues to showcase exciting cricket, with teams pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the sport.