The Delhi Capitals defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 25 runs, securing the top spot in the 2024 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Marizanne Kapp and Jess Jonassen starred with all-round performances, supported by Shafali Verma’s half-century and a fiery innings from Alice Capsey. This victory propelled Delhi Capitals to the forefront of the WPL table, showcasing their team’s strength and skill. With solid contributions from key players, they demonstrated their dominance in the league and are poised to continue their winning streak as they aim for success in the ongoing tournament. (PTI)
The home team won the coin toss and chose to field, but Delhi Capitals became only the second team in WPL 2024, after RCB, to win while batting first. Despite losing captain Lanning early on, Delhi got off to a strong start thanks to Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey. Their partnership for the second wicket added 82 runs in just 43 balls, helping Delhi Capitals, last year’s runners-up, reach a commanding total of 194/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Verma continued her good form with another half-century, following her match-winning 64 not out in the previous game against UP Warriorz. (PTI)
Marizanne Kapp took over after Shafali and Capsey fell. Kapp smashed 32 in 16 balls. (PTI)
Jess Jonassen’s unbeaten innings of 36 runs off just 16 balls provided the much-needed momentum in the final overs for DC. Their aggressive batting display saw them scoring an impressive 70 runs in the last five overs, solidifying their commanding position in the match. (PTI)
In response, the home team, led by Smriti Mandhana’s explosive batting, made a strong start against the DC bowlers at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Mandhana’s aggressive innings of 74 runs off 43 balls, supported by Devine’s contribution of 23 off 17, propelled the team to a promising partnership of 77 runs. (PTI)
Arundhati Reddy’s crucial breakthrough dismissed Devine, while Marizanne Kapp continued her impactful performance by claiming important wickets of Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh, further tightening the grip for DC. (PTI)
RCB’s chase fizzled out after that and it became a procession of wickets towards the end, with Jonassen taking three in the last over alone. (PTI)
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