According to the coach, Mandhana was suffering from a 103-degree fever a day before, but still stood up to play a match-winning knock for her team to win the trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFor people who didn\u2019t know, Smriti was at 103 degrees last evening. She did whatever she could behind the scenes to be fully fit and available for us. To turn up for a final like that without any complaints shows incredible character. Thank you for being such a wonderful captain,\u201d he said in the post-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a breathtaking 87 off just 41 balls in the RCB's historic run chase of 204 runs. She also forged an important 165-run partnership, which helped the team clinch their second title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The coach also highlighted the collective effort that powered RCB\u2019s title run, noting that match-winners emerged at different stages of the season. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDifferent players stood up at different times; we had many match-winners. That\u2019s a reflection of the hard work the girls have put in during preparation. As a coaching staff, we couldn\u2019t have asked for anything more,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Georgia Voll\u2019s composure under pressure drew special praise, with Rangarajan acknowledging the unseen preparation behind her breakthrough final, where she scored 79 runs off just 54 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe work she\u2019s put in behind the scenes, and to turn up like that on the biggest night, I\u2019m so very happy for her. Very well done.\u201d Rangarajan said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Georgia Voll\u2019s composure under pressure drew special praise, with Rangarajan acknowledging the unseen preparation behind her breakthrough final, where she scored 79 runs off just 54 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve won six games in the league, we\u2019ve won the WPL; it\u2019s a tremendous achievement. When we come back next season, there will be two stars on our jersey, and we\u2019ll be chasing the third,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n