The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team achieved outstanding results during this season. The team maintained their power to control matches throughout the entire tournament. RCB achieved seven victories from nine matches which they won most times by significant point differences. The team reached this level of power which remained unmatched until the end of league competition.
The team captain Smriti Mandhana demonstrated her leadership abilities through her performance. She finished the tournament as the leading run scorer. RCB demonstrated its batting strength through their entire batting lineup. The team achieved complete balance throughout their entire roster as four players reached the top 10 bowling rankings.
Smriti Mandhana Leads by Example
RCB identified Smriti Mandhana as their most important player since the Women’s Premier League began. After she guided her team to win the first title in 2024, she helped them win another championship through her outstanding individual performance.
Smriti scored 377 runs in nine matches. She achieved a batting average of 53.85 with three half-century scores. Her most important games occurred when she faced off against Delhi Capitals. In the league stage, she scored 96 and 38 runs. In the championship match, she scored 87 runs to become the top scorer.
Any team faces increased difficulty when they need to chase a final score that exceeds 200 points. Smriti used that situation to build a foundation for their scoring effort. Grace Harris scored 237 runs while Richa Ghosh scored 189 runs to establish themselves as essential players during the league stage, which helped RCB reach the championship match.
Bowling Unit Creates the Turning Point
The bowling unit functions as the crucial element which determines the outcome of the match. The RCB team failed to qualify for the knockout round during the previous season. The team achieved victory in the championship match through their complete control of the game. The bowling unit which included Lauren Bell and Nadine de Klerk established the primary difference between the two teams.
The WPL season began for Lauren Bell when she made her debut during this present season. She achieved 12 wickets from 9 matches while maintaining a 16.58 bowling average. The bowler delivered 212 balls, of which 128 showed her ability to control the match through dot balls.
Nadine de Klerk delivered consistent performances throughout the tournament. She completed the tournament as one of the three best wicket-takers by claiming 16 wickets. She also contributed valuable runs with the bat. Shreyanka achieved 11 wickets while Sayali Satghare collected nine wickets to create a dependable supporting cast.
Georgia Wareham Makes the Difference in the Final
Georgia Wareham had a quiet season leading into the final. The team depended on her at the most important stage of the game. The pressure transferred to RCB after they lost Grace Harris during their 204 chase.
Wareham responded with aggressive batting and changed the momentum of the match. Her approach lifted the team and allowed Smriti Mandhana to attack more freely later. They established a new record for partnership. The final match established RCB as the champions through their decisive victory.
