RCB Rana Makes SHOCKING Rant After RCB’s SuRPRISE UPW Loss

RCB’s Sneh Rana’s EXPLOSIVE Rant After SHOCKING Loss To UPW – Did She Throw Team Under Bus? | BIFF

High drama unfolded after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) heartbreaking Super Over loss to UP Warriorz in Match 9 of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025.

All-rounder Sneh Rana’s post-match press conference has set the internet ablaze! Did she just call out her teammates for the collapse?

Was captain Smriti Mandhana in her crosshairs?

Fans are divided – some say she’s a truth-teller, others call it a meltdown! Watch the full breakdown of her controversial statements and decide for yourself.

Was this RCB’s breaking point?

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FULL MATCH REPORT

BIFF Sports Match Report: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz, WPL 2025, Match 9

Date: February 24, 2025

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Result:UP Warriorz beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Super Over (8-1 vs 4-0) after a tie at 180

Match Overview

In a nail-biting encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, UP Warriorz stunned Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the first-ever Super Over of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, clinching a dramatic victory in Match 9.

The game, which saw a packed crowd of over 28,000, delivered high-octane drama, with Ellyse Perry’s unbeaten 90 for RCB matched by Sophie Ecclestone’s heroics with bat and ball for UP Warriorz.

After both teams ended their 20 overs at 180, Ecclestone’s nerveless Super Over performance sealed the deal, handing RCB their second consecutive loss and igniting UP Warriorz’s campaign with a second straight win.

Toss and Team News

UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first, banking on the dew factor and her team’s chasing prowess.

RCB made a notable change, handing a debut to off-spinning all-rounder Sneh Rana in place of the expensive VJ Joshitha.

Additionally, Ellyse Perry, previously restricted to batting due to a hip injury, was cleared to bowl, bolstering RCB’s attack.

UP Warriorz stuck with their winning XI from their previous victory over Delhi Capitals, retaining faith in opener Vrinda Dinesh despite her modest returns.

RCB XI: Smriti Mandhana (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Sneh Rana, Kim Garth, Ekta Bisht, Renuka Singh

UP Warriorz XI: Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud

RCB Innings: Perry’s Masterclass Sets 180

RCB’s innings was anchored by a sublime partnership between Ellyse Perry and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

After a cautious start against Chinelle Henry, Wyatt-Hodge ignited the innings with a six off Grace Harris in the second over.

The duo built a 103-run stand, with Wyatt-Hodge smashing 57 off 38 balls (8 fours, 1 six) before holing out to Deepti Sharma off Tahlia McGrath in the 13th over.

Perry, meanwhile, found her groove, blending elegance with aggression. She finished unbeaten on 90 off 53 balls (12 fours, 2 sixes), her knock featuring a late flurry against Deepti Sharma and Kranti Goud.

Despite losing Smriti Mandhana early (caught behind off Henry for 8), RCB maintained momentum.

However, the middle order faltered—Raghvi Bist (12), Richa Ghosh (4), and Kanika Ahuja (1) fell cheaply to Deepti (1-42), Ecclestone (0-29), and McGrath (1-30). Perry’s late assault, including 18 runs off the final over, propelled RCB to a formidable 180 for 6. Sneh Rana chipped in with a handy 8 not out, supporting Perry’s onslaught.

UP Warriorz Chase: Ecclestone Sparks a Miracle

Chasing 181, UP Warriorz got off to a blazing start, with Kiran Navgire hammering 24 off 10 balls (4 fours, 1 six) in the powerplay.

However, RCB fought back, with Kim Garth dismissing Vrinda Dinesh (1) and Renuka Singh removing Navgire.

Tahlia McGrath’s brief 12 ended via Perry’s first over of the season, leaving UP Warriorz at 57 for 3 after six overs.

Deepti Sharma (25 off 13) and Shweta Sehrawat (31 off 24) revived the chase with a brisk 44-run stand, but Sneh Rana’s debut spell (3-27) turned the tide.

She dismissed Deepti (caught by Wareham), Grace Harris (14), and Uma Chetry (14), reducing UP Warriorz to 125 for 7 by the 15th over.

With 42 needed off the last 18 balls, Sophie Ecclestone (33 off 19, 1 four, 4 sixes) launched a stunning counterattack.

Her partnership with Chinelle Henry (8) brought the equation to 18 off the final over.

Facing Renuka Singh, Ecclestone smashed 6, 6, 4, 1 in a 17-run over, leaving 1 run needed off the last ball. Kranti Goud (2*) faced the final delivery, missed, and attempted a bye, only for Richa Ghosh to channel MS Dhoni, running out Ecclestone at the striker’s end.

The scores were level at 180, forcing WPL’s maiden Super Over.

Super Over: Ecclestone’s Double Act

UP Warriorz batted first in the Super Over, sending out Chinelle Henry and Grace Harris against Kim Garth.

Henry muscled a boundary, but Garth struck back, dismissing her for 5. Harris (2) and Uma Chetry (1) scrambled to 8 for 1.

RCB responded with Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh facing Ecclestone.

The English spinner was immaculate—conceding just 4 runs (all singles) with tight lines and no boundaries.

Mandhana’s review saved her from an LBW, but RCB couldn’t find the rope, falling short by 4 runs.

Ecclestone’s all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award.

Key Moments

• Perry’s 90 not out: A near-flawless knock that set a challenging target.
• Rana’s 3-27: The debutant’s spell swung the game RCB’s way in the middle overs.
• Ecclestone’s 17-run final over: Forced the Super Over with a breathtaking assault.

• Ghosh’s run-out: A moment of brilliance that denied UP Warriorz a regulation win.

• Super Over drama: Ecclestone’s composure outshone RCB’s batting stars.

Post-Match Reactions

Smriti Mandhana (RCB captain): “Disappointing to lose after being in control for so long. We should’ve closed it out in the 20th, but credit to Ecclestone—she was phenomenal.”

Deepti Sharma (UP Warriorz captain): “What a game! Sophie’s batting and then her Super Over—it’s why she’s world-class. This win gives us huge momentum.”

Stats Highlights

• Ellyse Perry became the WPL’s leading run-scorer with her 90 not out

• Sophie Ecclestone’s 33 off 19 included 41 runs off the last 17 balls she faced.

• First Super Over in WPL history, with UP Warriorz emerging victorious.

What’s Next?

RCB (2 wins, 2 losses) will look to regroup against Gujarat Giants on February 27, while UP Warriorz (2 wins, 2 losses) face Mumbai Indians on February 26.

This thrilling contest has set the tone for an electrifying WPL 2025 season—stay tuned to BIFF Sports for more!