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‘Oye chuna laga diya’ – Fans react as Bangalore franchise register hat-trick of losses in Women’s T20 League
In the 6th match of the Women’s T20 League, the Gujarat franchise locked horns with Bangalore at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday, March 8. Both teams were playing their third fixture of the inaugural season and looking for their first win. The Gujarat team won the match by 11 runs and the Bangalore-based franchise went on to register their third consecutive loss of the season.
Currently, Gujarat is in fourth position with two points. On the other hand, Bangalore is last. Talking about the game, Gujarat won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts were unchanged while the visitors Bangalore brought in Poonam Khemnar in place of Disha Kasat.
Gujarat, while batting first, scored 201 runs with the loss of seven wickets in the first innings. The top scorer for them was Harleen Deol and England’s star batter Sophie Dunkley. Deol scored 67 runs off 45 balls at a strike rate of above 148, with nine fours and a six, while Dunkley scored 65 runs off just 28 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 232.14.
D factor takes Gujarat to first victory
In the end, Indian youngster Dayalan Hemalatha and Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland scored quickfire knocks. Hemalatha scored 16 runs off 7 balls, with two fours and a six at a strike rate of around 229, and Sutherland scored 14 runs off 8 at a strike rate of 175, with one four and one six each. For the Bangalore side, Shreyanka Patil and Heather Knight both picked up two wickets each, while Megan Schutt and Renuka Singh also got one wicket each.
When attempting to reach the mark, Bangalore once more made a strong start, but they made the same blunder when captain Smriti Mandhana failed to turn it into a big one and left after scoring only 18 runs. Sophie Devine, on the other hand, played superb innings, scoring 66 runs off 45 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. Ellyse Perry also played a good knock, but she had a low strike rate.
Richa Ghosh, a destructive Indian wicketkeeper-batter, once again let Bangalore’s supporters down by only scoring just 10 runs. Knight tried to reach the mammoth total in the end, but she was not successful because no other players supported her.
Here’s how fans reacted to the Bangalore franchise’s hat rick of losses:
As expected, RCB continue to play the opponent with their four overseas players.
Shreyanka is the only bright spark
— Mathan. R (@MathanR88284135) March 8, 2023
I think that RCB might have a comeback. It's a good team, but they just need to gel together. I'll be keen to see them play their hearts out in their next game against UPW!
— Amy (@Cricket_fan_101) March 8, 2023
Smriti Mandhana made few blunders. Switching to spin early when Perry was bowling nicely. Sending Heather Knight – the most experienced cricketer – too low. Knight should come 1 down no matter the situation because she will win you matches – not Richa Ghosh
— Amit Singh (@toamisin) March 8, 2023
Rcb old fans to new fans 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/9nLwKAoIfa
— jayesh warang (@jayeshwarang) March 8, 2023
RCB means only shining and zero performance – taking inspiration from RCB Men
Sania Mirza fails to inspire the girls— Neil (@Omneild) March 8, 2023
— Harsh (@186Harsh) March 8, 2023
Choklis legacy continues
— Vincent. (@VinciJ6) March 8, 2023
we will comeback strongly 💪(next year)
— R (@KLmyidolo) March 8, 2023
Don't worry they will will the cup next year as usual ..
— Deep ( ⏳ ) (@Deep12955533) March 8, 2023
RCB W is giving tough competition to RCB M in terms of losing.
Meanwhile Eh sala cup Namde 🙁 pic.twitter.com/ZBxcIXteup
— Shakti Man 💥 (@IamShaktiMann) March 8, 2023
