New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- RCB Women's team coach Malolan Rangarajan praised captain Smriti Mandhana after she had led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their 2nd Women's Premier League title, The skipper's decisive 41-ball 87 in the final against Delhi Capitals made all the difference.

Rangarajan revealed that Mandhana was suffering from a severe case of the flu and a high fever during the match. Yet, she delivered one of the finest innings of the tournament. RCB completed the highest successful chase in WPL history by reaching 204 in 19.4 overs under her calm guidance.

Rangarajan called Smriti Mandhana a "nerd" about her batting. According to the coach, her success comes from constant effort to improve. Like a 'nerd', Smriti Mandhana always st...