Despite missing some of their key stars due to injury concerns, the Smriti Mandhana-led side have made a strong start to their title defence, showing the world they are more than capable of winning the Women's Premier League again.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana made a heartfelt apology to her teammate and all-rounder Ellyse Perry after the team’s Super Over defeat in the WPL 2025 against UP Warriorz at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday,

After a quiet outing in the previous match, Mandhana bounced back in spectacular fashion, leading her team from the front with an elegant and aggressive innings. She made history by becoming the first

Skipper Smriti Mandhana led from front as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to win second consecutive game of the Women's Premier League 2025.

DC were folded for a paltry score of 141 in 19.3 overs. Renuka Singh (3/23) and Georgia Wareham (3/25) were superb with the ball. In response, Smriti Mandhana was exceptional with the bat, scoring 81. DC lost Shafali Verma (0) early on (1/1). Thereafter, Meg Lanning and Jemimah Rodrigues added 59 runs as DC recovered.

In-form Ellyse Perry stood out with her all-round performance in RCB's narrow defeat against UP Warriorz at home in their fourth WPL 2025 encounter.