In the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, Shreyanka Patil of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) put an extraordinary performance to save a boundary.
In the thrilling 9th match of the tournament, the showdown between RCB and Mumbai Indians at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium was nothing short of spectacular.
The spotlight of the game belonged to Shreyanka Patil, who emerged as the hero for RCB against Mumbai Indians, making crucial contributions to save runs for her team. Her exceptional fielding performance not only lifted the spirits of the home crowd at the Royal Challengers Bangalore but also garnered a thunderous roar of support.
The defining moment occurred during the last ball of the batting powerplay in the second innings. Sophie Devine bowled a deceptive slower delivery to Hayley Matthews outside off, prompting the Mumbai batter to launch it high into the night sky. The trajectory seemed destined for a massive six over the boundary ropes.
Enter Shreyanka Patil at long-on, attempting what could have been one of the greatest catches in the history of the WPL. With a full-length leap to her right, the RCB player managed to secure the ball mid-air before skillfully flicking it back into play. Sensing the momentum threatening to carry her over the ropes, she executed a timely throw, ensuring the ball stayed in play. The stadium erupted in appreciation for Patil’s remarkable athleticism and presence of mind.
Royal Challengers Bangalore had a tough outing in the WPL 2024, suffering their second consecutive loss in the tournament. When asked to bat first, things didn’t go well for them as they lost wickets in quick succession, finding themselves at 71/5 with key players already dismissed.
Ellyse Perry played a crucial role for RCB, contributing an unbeaten 44 runs that proved vital in keeping her team in the game. Georgia Wareham provided good support with her knock of 27, helping RCB reach a competitive total of 131 runs.
During the chase, Mumbai Indians got off to a strong start, thanks to Yastika Bhatia (31) and Hayley Matthews (26), who put together a crucial opening partnership of 45 runs. After their departure, Nat Sciver-Brunt (27) and Amelia Kerr (40*) took charge, guiding Mumbai Indians to a comfortable 7-wicket victory.
Here are some of the reactions of the fans to Shreyanka Patil’s effort:
