In the second edition of the Women’s Premier League, winning the toss and choosing to field first has been the prevailing strategy for most teams.
Following suit, RCB opted for the same approach on Tuesday, a decision led by Captain Smriti Mandhana. This decision proved fruitful as their opening bowler, Renuka Singh Thakur, showcased her prowess early on by dismissing Gujarat Giants’ captain, Beth Mooney, in just her second over.
The pivotal moment arrived when Renuka delivered an out-swinger that narrowly missed Mooney’s bat, followed by a well-pitched delivery that swung into Mooney, breaching her defenses and sending the off stump cartwheeling.
Mooney’s misjudgment, leaning forward to play behind the line but failing to read the bowler’s variations, led to her downfall.
Through the gates 🔥🔥
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 27, 2024
Renuka Singh gets the Chinnaswamy crowd going 🤩
Gujarat Giants lose Captain Beth Mooney.
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Witnessing the top-ranked Women’s T20I batter lose her wicket left Renuka exultant, her celebratory roar resonating through the Twitterverse, capturing admiration for her bowling finesse.