Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur reacts to roaring crowd at Chinnaswamy, covers ears during RCB vs MI WPL 2025 clash

The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru experienced a not-so-usual aura during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on February 21, Friday. Never before in the history of WPL, a match had witnessed such a massive crowd huddled to cheer their team. The energy in the stadium was incomparable, with thousands of passionate cricket fans turning the setting into a hive of life and excitement.

The pressure around turned so intense that MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was seen covering her ears, unable to shaft the blaring cheers and support from the RCB spectators. Every wicket, boundary and unreal moment was met with a roar of passion, making it a night memorable for the county of women's cricket.

Electing to bat first after winning the toss, RCB’s skipper Smriti Mandhana gave a fair beginning with a good 26 off 13 balls. However, the woman to stole the show was, Ellyse Perry. She anchored the innings with a fantastic 81 runs off 43 deliveries. Her innings, filled with classic stroke play, was a mix and inclusion of 11 fours and two gigantic sixes, helping RCB to put up a competitive total of 167 runs off 7 wickets in 20 overs.  

Watch the video below:

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women's cricket will forever be indebt to u Chinnaswamy 🫶

08:41 PM · Feb 21, 2025

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The Chinnaswamy crowd continued their abiding love and support as MI came in to chase in the second innings. The stadium blew out with every wicket taken, every dot ball delivered by RCB’s bowlers, creating an experience beyond imagination with the home advantage. Nevertheless, MI batters held up their nerve, and regardless of the adverse crowd, chased down the target, losing 6 wickets.  

Despite RCB falling out a little less, the match will forever be cherished for the humongous crowd support, the passionate aura, and the growing popularity of women’s cricket. The view experienced at Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru tested the essence of women’s cricket and is all set to soar high. 

This wasn't just a normal cricket game, it was a testament to women's sports.