Lucknow witnessed a thrilling contest as UP Warriorz ended their TATA Women's Premier League 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 12-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 18. Georgia Voll stole the spotlight with a record-breaking unbeaten 99 off 56 balls—the highest individual score in tournament history. Richa Ghosh fought back for RCB with a blazing 69 off 33 balls, while contributions from the lower order made the match a spectacle, fittingly on International Women’s Day.

A Battle of Momentum

RCB fought valiantly but fell short in a match filled with momentum swings. Despite their elimination, UP Warriorz gave their fans a night to remember. Meanwhile, the defending champions had a disappointing end to their season, suffering five consecutive losses. The game was a perfect tribute to Women’s Day, delivering non-stop action and entertainment.

Georgia Voll’s Batting Masterclass

Player of the Match, Georgia Voll, led UPW’s batting onslaught with an unbeaten 99 off 56 balls. Grace Harris (39 off 22) and Kiran Navgire (46 off 16) provided crucial support as UPW posted a record-breaking 225/5—the highest total in TATA WPL history. With nothing to lose, UPW’s openers came out attacking. Harris set the tone by smashing a boundary off the first ball, followed by a towering six against Renuka Singh. She then punished Kim Garth with three consecutive boundaries. Voll, in top form, continued the assault, taking 14 runs off Charlie Dean’s over. The pair raced to a fifty-run stand, pushing UPW to 67/0 in six overs. RCB’s bowlers struggled to contain the attack. UPW reached 77/0 in seven overs before a mix-up led to Harris’ run-out for a brilliant 39 off 22 balls. However, the onslaught continued as Voll anchored the innings, while Kiran Navgire played a destructive cameo. Navgire hammered five sixes and two fours in an explosive 46 off just 16 balls, keeping UPW on top.

Voll’s Unstoppable Finish

As Navgire set the platform, Voll took control in the final overs. Supported by Chinelle Henry and Sophie Ecclestone, she maintained UPW’s aggressive approach. She fell just short of a historic hundred but remained unbeaten on 99, smashing 17 fours and a six. Her brilliant innings helped UPW set the highest-ever total in TATA WPL history, equaling Sophie Devine’s record for the highest individual score in the tournament.

RCB’s Aggressive Chase

Chasing 226, RCB started aggressively. S. Meghana, making her first appearance of the season, blasted 20 runs in the second over. However, UPW struck back as Chinelle Henry dismissed Smriti Mandhana early, caught by Georgia Voll. Ellyse Perry joined Meghana and looked in great touch, reclaiming the Orange Cap. The duo powered RCB to 70/2 in the Powerplay—the highest of the season. However, Sophie Ecclestone dismissed Meghana (27 off 12), and soon Anjali Sarvani claimed her first wicket of the tournament, removing Perry (28 off 15). The momentum shifted towards UPW.

Richa Ghosh’s Fightback

With RCB under pressure, Richa Ghosh launched a stunning counterattack. Combining smart strike rotation with sheer power, she smashed a second half-century of the season, keeping RCB’s hopes alive. She cleared the ropes effortlessly and looked unstoppable. However, just when her onslaught threatened to turn the game, Deepti Sharma made a crucial breakthrough. Using the longer side of the boundary, she dismissed Richa for a well-made 69 off 33 balls, including six fours and five sixes, in the 17th over.

A Nail-Biting Finish

Sneh Rana reignited RCB’s hopes by smashing 27 runs in the penultimate over off Deepti Sharma, swinging the momentum again. However, Deepti had the final say, dismissing Sneh on the last ball of the 19th over, leaving RCB needing 15 runs in the final over. Georgia Voll, entrusted with the last over, held her nerve and delivered a dream finish for UPW. She bowled out RCB for 213, securing a thrilling 12-run victory in their final home game, giving the crowd a perfect farewell performance.

Brief Scorecard

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