RCB vs UPW Match 9 Results

6:33 PM IST We are sure that this Monday wasn't a monotonous one for any one of you by any means. Because that's the kind of game we have got at our disposal. A nerve-jangling, nerve-wracking, heart-stopping one, or call it whatever you want. It was a stunner and has just elevated the tournament's competitive nature further up. That's a wrap! Thanks for joining us for this exciting Women's T20 league match. We'll be back with more action soon! Mark your calendars for the next match which will be played between Delhi and Gujarat on February 25th, 2025, at 7.30 IST (2 pm GMT). Join us an hour early for pre-match analysis, updates, and more. Until then, goodbye and cheers!

6:26 PM IST Sophie Ecclestone is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her match-winning all-round performance, first with the bat and then bowling a sensational super over, defending 8 runs. She begins by saying it was amazing. Says she never got nervous to bowl and this was probably the first time in five years that she felt the heat. Adds it is amazing to win and appreciates the team effort. Appreciates Chinelle Henry for being amazing up front. On taking the single off the penultimate ball, she says that they can only laugh about it but also mentions about her fuming at that time as well. Says that Kranti does not understand her, but she told her that if she was running, just run. Is excited to go up against Mumbai and is hopeful they can go three in three.

6:29 PM IST The skipper of UP, Deepti Sharma expresses a sense of relief and accomplishment. She described the contest as a beauty of a game and felt privileged to be part of the first-ever Super Over in the Women's T20 League, made possible by Sophie Ecclestone's heroics. According to Deepti, the decision to entrust Sophie with the Super Over was a straightforward one, given her reputation as the best bowler in the world. Looking ahead, Deepti emphasizes that her team's focus remains fixed on securing wins, regardless of the venue they are not worried about where we're playing and their sole objective is to get that win under our belt.

6:17 PM IST ... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...

6:14 PM IST The captain of Bengaluru, Smriti Mandhana says it is disappointing to be on the losing side, but says they did a lot of things right. Adds that these things happen and they will take it and come back stronger. Says she has been pretty positive this year, but accepts that she went into a shell while batting. Mentions it is always great to have Ellyse Perry to bowl. Says that having an all-rounder like her is a luxury as she is the greatest in women's cricket. Adds it is really tough for her to be on the losing side after a knock like that. Further adds that Ekta and Sneh Rana bowled well and concludes by saying they will take this in their stride and come back stronger.

6:33 PM IST Jon Lewis the head coach of UP is up for a quick chat with the broadcasters. He says that it is nice to pull out a game from the jaws of defeat. He mentions that he knew Sophie could strike a few big ones and is pleased with the way she executed her bowling as well. Says that shows her class as the most valuable player for the team. Further tells that they just want to keep going and hope they pick up a couple more wins from here. Adds they like to back the Indian talent and will continue to back Vrinda Dinesh up top. Ends by saying that the middle order needs to step up a bit and try to effectively score freely and also rotate the strike.