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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 16 : Following the five-wicket win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in a Women's Premier League (WPL) match, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Kka Ahuja said that she has accomplished her dream of winning a game for her franchise and added that she has always been a big hitter who likes playing under pressure.After bowlers ran riot, RCB batters held their nerves as Kka Ahuja's blistering innings of 46 runs helped them defeat UPW by 5 wickets at DY Patil Sports Academy on Wednesday."I wanted to win one game for RCB. One dream accomplished today. Since childhood, I have been a big hitter, I always play this way. The cricket journey was a bit tough because there are not the best academies in Patiala, but now things are getting better. I have played in such situations while playing for Punjab, I like playing under pressure. The team is very happy now because we have got our first win, long may it continue," said Kka in a post-match presentation.After being asked to bat first by RCB, UP Warriorz were bundled out for 135 runs in 19.3 overs. After the side was reduced to 31/5, a 69-run sixth wicket stand between Grace Harris (46 off 32 balls) and Deepti Sharma (22 off 19 balls) helped the side reach a respectable total.Ellyse Perry was the pick of the bowlers for RCB, taking 3/16 in four overs. Sophie Devine and Asha Shobana took two wickets each. Megan Schutt and Shreyanka Patil also got a wicket each.In the chase of 136 runs, RCB was in a tricky situation at 60/4 in nine overs. Then Kka Ahuja stitched a 60-run stand with wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh to take RCB to the brink of a win.Ahuja smashed 46 off 30 balls with eight fours and a six while Ghosh made 31* off 32 balls with three fours and a six, finishing unbeaten with Shreyanka Patil (5*), who hit the winning runs.RCB won the match by five wickets with two overs to spare.Deepti (2/26) was the pick of the bowlers for UP. Grace, Sophie Ecclestone and Devika Vaidya also took a wicket each.Kka's knock earned her the 'Player of the Match' title.With this win, RCB is at the fourth spot with one win and five losses in six matches and a total of five points. UP Warriorz is still in the third spot with two wins and three losses in five matches and a total of four points.Brief score: UP Warriorz 135 (Grace Harris 46, Deepti Sharma 22; Ellyse Perry 3-16) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore 136/5 (Kka Ahuja 46, Richa Ghosh 31*; Deepti Sharma 2-26).Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

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