The third season of the Women’s Premier League kicked off in style on Friday, with Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana mesmerizing fans with his performances at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Alongside renowned singer Madhubanti Bagchi, Ayushmann Khurrana took the stage by storm, winning hearts with his songs and dance moves. Their performance, which took place between innings, has been making waves on social media, with videos going viral and users flooding the comments section with their reactions.
First Match Highlights
In the first match of the season, Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Smriti Mandhana, emerged victorious against Gujarat Giants. Batting first, Gujarat Giants posted a score of 201/5 in 20 overs, which Royal Challengers Bangalore chased down in 18.3 overs, losing just four wickets. Wicketkeeper-batsman Richa Ghosh played a thrilling innings, remaining unbeaten on 64 off 27 balls, with 7 fours and 4 sixes. All-rounder Ellyse Perry also made a significant contribution, scoring 57 runs off 34 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.
Key Performances
For Gujarat Giants, Ashley Gardner top-scored with 79 runs off 37 balls, including 3 fours and 8 sixes, while wicketkeeper-batsman Beth Mooney scored 56 runs off 42 balls, with 8 fours. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Renuka Singh Thakur took two wickets, while Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, and Prem Rawat claimed one wicket each. Ashley Gardner picked up two wickets for Gujarat Giants, with Dendra Dottin and Sayali Satghare taking one wicket apiece. The stage is now set for an exciting season of Women’s Premier League, with fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming matches.