Royal Challengers Bengaluru opened the 2006 Women’s Premier League with a dramatic three-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians, thanks to Nadine de Klerk’s extraordinary all-round performance.
After claiming 4/26 to restrict MI to 154/6, Nadine anchored RCB’s chase with an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls. Coming in at 63/4, she absorbed pressure before unleashing a stunning finish, smashing 20 runs off the final four deliveries. Benefiting from late reprieves, her composure and power-hitting sealed a last-ball win, setting the tone for a thrilling WPL season.