The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 Final was a spectacle of cricketing brilliance. The Mumbai Indians (MI) clashed with the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-stakes battle for supremacy. Let’s dive into the highlights of this thrilling encounter!
The Grand Showdown
Toss and Decision
DC won the toss and opted to bat first. The Arun Jaitley Stadium buzzed with anticipation as the players took their positions.
DC’s Batting
DC’s opening pair, Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma, set the stage ablaze. But RCB’s bowlers fought back, and DC was bowled out for 113 runs in 18.3 overs.
RCB’s Chase
RCB’s chase was led by the dynamic duo of Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine. They played sensibly, picking gaps and rotating the strike. A fiery cameo by Elysse Perry sealed RCB’s victory with 8 wickets in hand.
Player of the Match
Sophie Molineux stole the show with her brilliant bowling performance (3 wickets for 20 runs). She rightfully claimed the Player of the Match award.
The RCB players erupted in joy, lifting the coveted WPL trophy. But the records didn’t stop there:– Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 95 runs remained the highest individual score in the tournament.– Shreyanka Patil emerged as the leading wicket-taker with 13 scalps.– Shafali Verma smashed the most sixes (20) in the WPL.