The excitement was electric at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hosted their Unbox Event for the upcoming IPL season. The womenâs team, fresh off their victory in the Womenâs Premier League (WPL) 2024, received a heroâs welcome upon arrival.
Guard of honour and fan adoration
Led by captain Smriti Mandhana and holding the WPL trophy high, the RCB womenâs team entered the stadium to a rousing ovation. Faf du Plessis and the entire menâs team formed a guard of honour, applauding their triumphant counterparts, including the batting maestro Virat Kohli. The womenâs team then took a lap of honour, soaking in the cheers and adulation of the crowd. This heartwarming gesture by the menâs team and the fansâ enthusiastic response have gone viral.
RCB menâs team gave guard of honour to the victorious womenâs team.
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Celebrating from afar
Smriti didnât forget her teammates, Ellyse Perry and Sophie Molineux, who were present at the stadium for RCB Unbox Event. In a touching moment, Smriti video-called them from the stadium, ensuring they shared in the victory. Both Perry and Molineux were instrumental in RCBâs WPL success, and their contributions cannot be forgotten.
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Pressure and promise
The Womenâs teamâs phenomenal achievement undoubtedly raises the bar for the menâs team. As Du Plessis & Co. gear up for their IPL opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 22, they face the pressure to emulate the womenâs triumph. However, with the womenâs teamâs victory as inspiration and their fansâ unwavering support, the RCB menâs team has every reason to be optimistic about their IPL campaign.