Watch: Smriti Mandhana Bowls In WPL, India Teammate Draws Comparisons With Virat Kohli

23.03.2023 - 12:35 sports.ndtv.com

It was a disappointing show from Smriti Mandhana in the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League as the star batter failed to score big for Royal Challengers Bangalore and her team also failed to reach the play-offs.

However, the RCB skipper had a surprise up her sleeve in the final group stage match against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. Mandhana, who was bought for a record Rs 3.4 crore, bowled for the first time in the tournament and the video has quickly gone viral on social media as she rarely bowls.

Mandhana's action reminded fans of Virat Kohli who is also well known for his distinctive bowling action and even her India teammate Harleen Deol reacted to her bowling.

Seems like jersey no 18 has the same bowling action.. what say @mandhana_smriti ..!!!!!! Mumbai Indians registered a four-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League, riding on Amelia Kerr's allround heroics. #SmritiMandhana bowling@mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/SIxasyojlr Chasing a modest 126 to win here at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai Indians stuttered post a fiery start and also failed to knock off the target in 11.3 overs – a condition that would have helped them improve net run rate over Delhi Capitals.

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