UP Warriorz Triumph in WPL’s First-Ever Super Over Against RCB

Sophie Ecclestone's all-round brilliance secures a historic victory for UP Warriorz in a thrilling Super Over against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

UP Warriorz defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever Super Over in Women's Premier League history, held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Sophie Ecclestone played a pivotal role with both bat and ball, scoring crucial runs in the final over and delivering a near-perfect Super Over to defend eight runs.
RCB’s Ellyse Perry shone with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 90 off 56 balls, helping her team post a competitive total of 180/6 in their innings.
Richa Ghosh executed a Dhoni-style last-ball run-out to force the match into a Super Over, a moment that captivated fans and highlighted her quick reflexes.
Despite the loss, RCB remains at the top of the WPL 2025 points table due to a superior net run rate, while UP Warriorz climbed to third place with this victory.