Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry made an explosive impact during a Women’s Premier League (WPL) match in Bengaluru, not just on the scoreboard but quite literally on the field. In a stunning display of power hitting, Perry sent a ball soaring for a massive six off UP Warriorz bowler Deepti Sharma, only for it to crash through the rear window of a Tata Punch EV strategically parked inside the stadium for product placement.
The incident instantly electrified the stadium, with fans erupting in cheers as the white ball made its unexpected detour through the car window. The camera quickly panned back to a somewhat sheepish Perry, who, along with her teammates, could hardly believe the turn of events. The commentators added to the amusement with remarks about the impending bill and cheekily suggesting Perry should get to keep the damaged vehicle, echoing the playful adage, “You break it, you keep it.”
Perry, who had walked onto the pitch with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) score reading 1/51, then went on to forge a crucial 95-run partnership with captain Smriti Mandhana. Mandhana, not to be overshadowed, dazzled with 80 runs off just 50 balls, including 10 fours and three sixes. However, it was Perry’s window-smashing antics that stole the spotlight, despite her impressive innings eventually ending at 58 runs from 37 balls.
The match also featured a noteworthy performance by fellow Australian star Alyssa Healy, who led the UP Warriorz’s charge in the run chase. Healy’s valiant 55 runs from 38 balls highlighted her tenacity, but the collective might of the RCB, powered by standout performances from Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, and Sobhana Asha, ultimately proved too strong, restricting the Warriorz to 8-175 from their 20 overs.
This thrilling encounter marked the fifth match for both teams in the competition. With this victory, RCB solidified their position in third place among the five teams, while the Warriorz, facing a setback, moved down to fourth after snapping their two-game winning streak.
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