Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged out Mumbai Indians in a last-over WPL thriller, powered by Nadine de Klerk’s sensational 6, 4, 6, 4 sequence that yielded 20 runs in four deliveries.
MI batted first, reaching a defendable score on a tricky pitch. RCB’s spinners, led by Shree Charani, applied brakes effectively. But the chase tested RCB’s nerve – top-order collapses left them reeling at 110/6 after 17 overs.
De Klerk walked in and changed the script. Her first shot was a towering six, easing pressure. The boundary next released the valve, followed by another massive hit and a classy four to seal it.
This wasn’t luck; it was skill under lights. De Klerk’s bowling earlier had troubled MI too, making her a standout performer.
Reactions poured in: Experts call it ‘over of the season.’ RCB climbs standings, MI slips. The WPL narrative heats up with such unpredictability.