WPL 2025: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s team once again found themselves on the wrong side of history as they suffered an early exit from the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 after a narrow 12-run loss to UP Warriorz on March 8 at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.
Despite being the defending champions, RCB finished last on the points table with just two wins from seven matches, leaving their fans frustrated and prompting a wave of memes and criticism on social media.
WPL 2025 : Never Changing Story – Fans Mock RCB After Early Exit from WPL 2025
RCB’s Struggles Continue in WPL 2025
RCB’s journey in the WPL 2025 was nothing short of disappointing. They failed to build momentum throughout the season, with inconsistent performances from both batters and bowlers. In their final must-win game against UP Warriorz, RCB faltered while chasing a massive target of 226 runs. Despite a fighting 69 off 33 balls from Richa Ghosh, RCB were bundled out for 213 in 19.3 overs.
Captain Smriti Mandhana’s struggles with the bat continued as she managed only 4 runs, leaving the team under pressure early in the chase. While Ellyse Perry (28 off 15) and Sabbhineni Meghana (27 off 12) provided a glimmer of hope, their dismissals made things tough for the team.
The highlight of the chase was Sneh Rana’s explosive cameo of 26 off just 6 balls, but it wasn’t enough to get RCB over the line. Fans were left heartbroken as another season ended in disappointment.
Social Media Reactions: Trolls and Memes Galore
RCB’s exit from WPL 2025 triggered an onslaught of hilarious memes and brutal criticism from fans who have seen this pattern unfold too often. Many compared the women’s team’s fate to the men’s RCB team, known for its repeated heartbreaks in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Here are some of the reactions from Twitter:
- “RCB and choking in big games – a never-ending love story!”
- “New season, same RCB. Even a trophy win last year couldn’t change their fate.”
- “RCB winning trophies is just a temporary glitch in their legacy of disappointment.”
What’s Next for RCB?
With this early exit, RCB management will have to reassess their strategy, squad balance, and leadership choices ahead of the next WPL season. Their star-studded lineup failed to deliver consistent performances, highlighting the need for key reinforcements and better decision-making.
Meanwhile, UP Warriorz ended their campaign on a high, with Georgia Voll’s explosive 99 off 56 balls and Kiran Navgire’s 46 off 16 balls playing a crucial role in their victory over RCB.
As the playoffs approach, fans will now shift their focus to the remaining teams, while RCB supporters are left waiting for another season, hoping for a different outcome next time.
