We Are Sorry’ – Smriti Mandhana Apologizes To This RCB Star After Their Loss Against UP Warriorz in WPL 2025

RCB Struggling in Women’s Premier League 2025 Despite Strong Start

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Faces Tactical Setbacks in WPL 2025

After a strong start to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have found themselves facing challenges in their recent matches due to tactical issues on the field. Despite individual brilliance from their star players, RCB has struggled in key moments, particularly against UP Warriorz.

RCB’s Struggles Against UP Warriorz

• Smriti Mandhana’s Apology: After a valiant effort from Ellyse Perry, who played a brilliant knock, RCB failed to secure the win against UP Warriorz. Mandhana expressed regret over the loss, saying, “As a team, really have to tell [Ellyse Perry] we are sorry. It was brilliant to watch her batting. How could we not win that game for her?”
• Batting Collapse: Despite a solid start with Danni Wyatt-Hodge (57 off 41) and Perry’s efforts, RCB’s batting lineup failed to capitalize on the early momentum. They struggled in the Super Over, falling short of the target set by UP Warriorz.
• Super Over Defeat: The game ended with RCB losing the Super Over by 9 runs, largely due to the devastating bowling of Sophie Ecclestone, the No. 1 English T20I bowler.

Failure to Defend Competitive Scores

• RCB’s Bowling Concerns: RCB bowlers have also struggled to defend competitive totals. In their previous match against the Mumbai Indians, RCB posted a strong score of 167, but the bowlers failed to restrict the opponents, leading to another loss. Ellyse Perry’s performance (81 off 43) was the only highlight in the defeat.

Home Ground Disadvantage for RCB

• Mandhana’s Homecoming Woes: After two consecutive wins at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB has now suffered back-to-back defeats in their home games. The team has struggled to maintain consistency, especially in tight matches.
• Close Defeats: The recent losses have raised concerns about RCB’s ability to finish strong, despite having some of the best players in the competition.

Looking Ahead: RCB’s Next Match

• Upcoming Fixture Against Gujarat Giants: RCB’s next match will be their last fixture at home before heading to Lucknow for the third leg of the WPL 2025. They will face Gujarat Giants on February 27, hoping to regain momentum before their travels.

Conclusion: RCB Needs Tactical Changes to Bounce Back

While RCB’s individual performances have been commendable, the team must address their tactical mistakes and bowling shortcomings to stay competitive in WPL 2025. With Smriti Mandhana leading the side, the team will need to make key adjustments ahead of their upcoming matches to ensure they remain in contention for the title.