WPL 2024: A Look at Broken Records in the RCB vs GG Match

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 witnessed a thrilling clash between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Gujarat Giants (GG) in Match 5, which concluded with RCB securing a convincing eight-wicket win at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Not only did this victory propel RCB to the top spot in the WPL points table, but it also marked the creation of several broken records in the process.

Ellyse Perry Leads RCB’s WPL Run Scoring Chart

The highlight of the match was Ellyse Perry’s exceptional performance with the bat, which not only contributed to the team’s victory but also etched her name in the record books. Perry, one of RCB’s marquee players, has now become the franchise’s highest run-getter in WPL history. After a stellar WPL 2023, where she amassed 253 runs at an impressive average of 42.17, Perry’s 23 runs in this match brought her overall tally to 284 runs, surpassing the previous record held by Sophie Devine with 273 runs in 11 matches.

Perry’s consistency and ability to deliver in crucial moments make her an invaluable asset for RCB, and her latest achievement solidifies her status as a key player in the team’s batting lineup.

RCB’s Record-breaking Chase

RCB’s prowess wasn’t limited to their bowling performance; their batting unit showcased exceptional skill and determination, resulting in the fastest chase in RCB’s WPL history. Chasing down the target of 108 runs set by GG, RCB achieved the feat in just 12.3 overs. This not only secured RCB’s position at the top of the WPL 2024 points table but also improved their net run rate significantly.

The previous record for RCB’s fastest run-chase also came against GG in WPL 2023 when they chased down 189 runs in 15.3 overs, led by Sophie Devine’s memorable 99 off 36 balls. RCB’s latest chase, clocking in at 12.3 overs, is now the third-fastest in WPL history, with Delhi Capitals’ remarkable 7.1 overs chase against GG in 2023 still holding the top spot.

WPL’s Most Dot Balls in a Single Innings

While the spotlight often falls on batting records, RCB’s bowlers delivered a standout performance that contributed significantly to the team’s success. Facing the Gujarat Giants, RCB’s bowlers, led by Renuka Singh (2/14) and Sophie Molineux (3/25), stifled the opposition, restricting them to a mere 107/7 in 20 overs.

What sets this bowling performance apart is the record-breaking number of dot balls – a staggering 68 dot balls in a WPL innings, the highest by any team in the league’s history. Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Sophie Devine, and Asha Sobhana maintained tight lines and lengths, not giving any breathing space to the Gujarat batters.

The RCB vs GG encounter in WPL 2024 not only showcased RCB’s dominance in both batting and bowling but also witnessed the creation of new records. Ellyse Perry’s milestone as RCB’s highest run-getter, the team’s fastest chase in WPL history, and the unprecedented number of dot balls bowled are testaments to the team’s all-around excellence.

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