Sophie Ecclestone heroics helps Warriorz beat RCB in historic Super Over

Two sixes in the last over, an MS Dhoni-style run out in the last ball, the first-ever super over in WPL history, drama, ecstasy, agony, joy, bewilderment, entailment - you name it and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium had everything. In the end, Sophie Ecclestone's individual brilliance proved to be the difference between the two sides as the UP Warriorz came back from the jaws of defeat not once but twice to beat RCB in a thrilling contest on Monday (February 24).

UP Warriorz batter Sophie Ecclestone gets run out during a Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and UP Warriorz, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium(PTI)

RCB were sent in to bat first and posted a competitive 180/6, powered by Ellyse Perry’s magnificent unbeaten knock of 90 from 56 balls. Perry was well-supported by opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who made a valuable 57. The pair put on a solid 94-run partnership for the second wicket, anchoring RCB's innings after the early loss of captain Smriti Mandhana. Mandhana was dismissed cheaply in the fourth over by counterpart Deepti Sharma.