New Delhi, May 16 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ace batter Virat Kohli lavished praise on India women stars Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues for their defining performances in two of the biggest matches in women's cricket in the last 12 months, calling Rodrigues' World Cup semi-final century against Australia the "more special" innings between the two.

Speaking on the RCB Podcast, Kohli highlighted Mandhana's natural ability and composure after the left-hander powered RCB to their second Women's Premier League (WPL) title with a blistering 41-ball 87 against Delhi Capitals in the final.

Mandhana's knock came despite battling a "massive flu" and helped RCB complete the highest successful chase in WPL history as they hunted do...