WPL 2023: Milestones do not get to me, says RCB’s Sophie Devine after 99 in opposition to Gujarat Giants

Sophie Devine mentioned that milestones do not get to her after scoring a blistering 99 in opposition to Gujarat Ginats to assist RCB get the win on Saturday. Devine’s 36-ball knock consisted of 9 boundaries and eight sixes.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 18, 2023 23:44 IST

Devine scored an unbelievable 99 in opposition to Gujarat Giants (Courtesy: PTI)

By India Today Sports Desk: Sophie Devine has claimed that milestone do not get to her after scoring a scintillating 99 for Royal Challengers Bangalore in opposition to Gujarat Giants within the WPL 2023 on Saturday.

Devine thrilled the group along with her fearless batting in opposition to GG as RC wanted to chase 189 runs for victory to maintain themselves within the hunt for the playoffs within the competitors.

The all-rounder hit 9 boundaries and eight sixes in her 36-ball 99 and agonizingly missed out on a well-deserved hundred, which might have been a primary within the historical past of the competitors.

Speaking on the post-match presentation, as quoted by Cricbuzz, Devine first mentioned she felt completely happy at beating Meg Lanning for the orange cap in the mean time.

“Always nice to beat Meg in something,” mentioned Devine.

Speaking about lacking out on the hundred, Devine mentioned that milestones do not get to her and the target was to get the workforce residence early. The all-rounder remained hopeful that RCB may very well be in competition for the playoffs after the win. Devine mentioned that she has obtained used to the circumstances now and is studying day by day.

Devine additionally heaped reward on the bowlers and mentioned that her shot up the highest tier was her favourite shot of the day.

“I was in the zone tonight, milestones don’t get to me so at 99 it wasn’t about a drop and run, it was about getting the team home earlier. Hopefully, we can still be in the run for the playoffs. I think I’ve got used to the conditions now, having watched a few games and I’m learning everyday. It perhaps help that I’m a bit older. Massive credit to the bowlers earlier, conditions were tough with minimal swing and no spin. They’ve done a lot of the hardwork today. I think I’ve just snuck in and taken the credit with this innings. I think the one that ended up in the top tiers was my favourite shot of today,” mentioned Devine.

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Mar 18, 2023