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WPL 2025: Ellyse Perry Draws AB de Villiers Comparisons After Lone-Warrior Knock vs Mumbai Indians

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Ellyse Perry produced a breathtaking knock for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) in their high-voltage WPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians Women (MIW). With wickets tumbling at regular intervals, Perry stood tall, playing a lone warrior’s role to guide RCBW to a respectable total of 167/7 in 20 overs.

Batting first at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCBW got off to a flying start, thanks to skipper Smriti Mandhana’s quickfire 26 off 13. However, the momentum soon shifted as Mumbai’s bowlers struck back, removing Mandhana, Danielle Wyatt, and Raghvi Bist in quick succession. Kanika Ahuja also fell cheaply, leaving RCBW struggling at 57/4.

Amidst the chaos, Perry took charge, smashing 81 runs off just 43 balls, including 11 fours and two sixes. She built a crucial partnership with Richa Ghosh (28 off 25) and continued her counterattack even after Ghosh’s dismissal. With her precise stroke play and power-hitting, she single-handedly kept RCBW in the game. Her dismissal on the penultimate ball of the innings was the only way Mumbai Indians could stop her.

Fans Compare Perry to AB de Villiers

Her sensational knock instantly drew comparisons with RCB’s legendary batter, AB de Villiers, who was known for rescuing the team in pressure situations and taking them to challenging totals. Fans on social media couldn’t stop calling her the “female ABD” for her fearless and game-changing approach.

RCB’s official social media handle also joined the bandwagon, posting a striking image comparing Perry to AB de Villiers. The post celebrated how Perry, much like the South African great, played a lone warrior’s knock to lift RCB when they needed it the most.

With this knock, Perry has once again cemented her status as one of the finest all-rounders in the game and a true match-winner for RCB Women.

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 21 February 2025

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