Watch: WPL bottle-flipping girl goes viral during UP Warriorz vs RCB match as Jemimah Rodrigues faces online heat

A light-hearted boundary-line moment and a wave of online criticism shared the spotlight during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 action, as a ball girl’s surprise bottle-flipping act went viral during the UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match, while Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues faced sharp reactions over her batting form after two straight losses.

Bottle-flipping act turns into viral highlight

An unexpected and fun moment unfolded at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai when a young ball girl caught everyone’s attention between overs. Calmly standing near the boundary, she pulled off three perfect bottle flips in a row, leaving fans in the stands cheering.

The hat-trick of flips, executed with ease and confidence, instantly lifted the mood during an otherwise intense WPL 2026 clash between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Spectators quickly noticed the act.


Clips of the moment soon flooded social media, with fans praising the ball girl’s flair and timing. Many said the scene was a reminder that cricket offers entertainment beyond runs and wickets.

Jemimah Rodrigues trolled after Delhi’s back-to-back losses

While one moment brought smiles, another sparked online anger. Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues faced heavy criticism from netizens following below-par performances in the team’s first two matches of the season.

Delhi suffered a 50-run loss against Mumbai Indians, where Rodrigues scored just 1 run off 3 balls. In the next match against Gujarat Giants, Delhi lost by four runs, with Rodrigues making 15 runs from 9 balls.

Fans took to social media to vent their frustration, questioning her form and approach. One user wrote, “This cringe queen will do everything except scoring runs. Imagine missing two free-hit deliveries, single-handedly costed us two matches.” Another comment read, “Stop crying, you ruined the greatest ever chase in the history of women's cricket by Laura and Lee and now crying in the post-match interview.”

The criticism largely focused on her batting returns, on-field reactions, and post-match comments. Despite the online backlash, some observers believe early-season pressure can affect even experienced players.

With the tournament still in its early stages, attention will now be on whether Rodrigues can silence critics with performances on the field and help Delhi Capitals bounce back in the matches ahead.