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Shocking:  Renuka Singh Thakur's  First Wicket!

Renuka Singh became the first bowler to take a wicket in WPL 2025, marking a dream start for her team.

Historic First Strike

Richa Ghosh sealed the victory with a six, reminiscent of MS Dhoni's iconic finishing style, leading to comparisons between the two.

Wicket in First Over!

Dream Match-up

Interestingly, this was the first-ever face-off between Renuka and Wolvaardt in WPL history.

Record-Breaking Speed

The delivery that dismissed Wolvaardt clocked 135 km/h, one of her fastest recorded deliveries in WPL.

The wicket came off an inswinger, a rare delivery Renuka uses, making it even more surprising.

Unexpected Dismissal

First Indian Bowler to Dismiss Wolvaardt in WPL

No Indian bowler had dismissed Laura Wolvaardt in a WPL match before this!

Inspired by Jhulan Goswami

Renuka revealed post-match that she had practiced inswing deliveries after tips from her idol, Jhulan Goswami.

Tactical Masterstroke–

Her captain had asked her to specifically target Wolvaardt's off-stump weakness, and she executed it perfectly.

Emotional Celebration

After taking the wicket, Renuka pointed to the sky, dedicating her performance to her late father.

First WPL 2025 Duck

Wolvaardt's dismissal was not just the first wicket but also the first duck of WPL 2025.

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