Twitter Reactions: UP Warriorz edge out Royal Challengers Bengaluru in historic super-over thriller

Ellyse Perry's sensational 90* and Ecclestone's last-over heroics set the stage for a dramatic super-over finish.

Published - 24 Feb 2025, 23:40 IST | Updated - 25 Feb 2025, 00:22 IST

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Twitter Reactions- UP Warriorz edge out Royal Challengers Bengaluru in historic super over thriller

Match 9 of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2025) saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) taking on UP Warriorz Women (UP-W), in Bengaluru, on Monday, February 24. The match turned out to be an absolute humdinger as the fans got to see an impeccable first-ever Super Over in the league's history.

A daunting target of 181 was set by RCB-W, registering a total of 180/6 in their 20 overs. Scoring a blistering 90 runs, Ellyse Perry gave the best shot in the innings while Danni Wyatt-Hodge contributed a invaluable 57. The duo's undeniable partnership played a crucial role in helping RCB reach a formidable score.

UP-W, chasing 181 started facing early delays but were recovered by Sophie Ecclestone coming to the rescue with her blazing 33 off 19 balls cameo, which included two sixes and a four in the final over. Her passionate performance with the bat brought UP-W to the brink of a victory, but were smartly bowled out by RCB for 180, leading the game into a draw.

With the match drawn, the game advanced to a Super Over. Warriorz managed to score just 8/1. In what was looking like a rather easy-to-get target, Bengaluru Women faltered and scored 4 runs, leading UP Warriorz to a stunning victory. This game not only brought the notice of audience about the thrilling spirit of both teams but also popularized the lookout of WPL in a Super Over, encouraging more thrilling contests ahead.

Meanwhile, here's how the fans reacted to RCB-W vs UP-W WPL 2025 clash:

Women's Premier League (WPL)

@wplt20

#UPW clinch a historic #TATAWPL game! 👏 They win the first-ever Super Over to make it 🔙 to 🔙 victories! 🥳 Scorecard ▶ tinyurl.com/yw8bnb3v #RCBvUPW

11:36 PM · Feb 24, 2025

Nikhil 🏏@CricCrazyNIKS

Devi. Devi. Goddess. Bow down to Sophie Ecclestone! Best to have played the game. To defend just 8 runs is magnificent! Mind blowing! Fan for life. Always was, now even more so.

11:28 PM · Feb 24, 2025

Akaran.A@Akaran_1

🚨 UP Warriorz beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever super over in the Women's Premier League history at their home ground in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru....!!!! 🚨 #WPL2025 #RCB #Cricket #Bengaluru