Royal Challengers Bangalore’s WPL 2024 Triumph Sets Internet Ablaze

On Sunday, March 17, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women broke the franchise’s trophy drought by defeating Delhi Capitals Women in the final of the Women’s Premier League 2024 (WPL 2024). Opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals struggled and were bundled out for a mere 113 runs in their allotted 20 overs due to RCB’s dominant spinners. In response, RCB successfully chased down the target.

The chase commenced positively as openers Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine (32 off 27) put together 49 runs for the first wicket from 49 balls. Shikha Pandey broke their partnership by dismissing Devine lbw in the ninth over. However, captain Mandhana (31 off 39), along with Ellyse Perry (35* off 37) and Richa Ghosh (17* off 14), ensured stability in the middle overs, guiding their team to victory in the final over.

After winning the toss in the major game, the Delhi Capitals got off to a fast start, with Shafali Verma leading the charge. The DC opener thrashed RCB bowlers for boundaries all over the park and took full advantage of the powerplay. Verma smashed Sophie Molineux over her head for a maximum after scoring seven runs off the first five balls to start her innings.

HISTORY !! HISTORY !! HISTORY …

Finally RCB won the First Trophy #WPLFinal #RCBChampions pic.twitter.com/rSURAYM8i5

— V I P E R (@VIPERoffl) March 17, 2024

Girls have done it for RCB @wplt20 Can the boys turn it around this year and win their maiden @IPL titles ?? All eyes will be on @imVkohli & @Gmaxi_32

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 17, 2024

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"Superwoman"
Congratulations RCB for winning pic.twitter.com/3IFtlFCTNQ

— Ansh (@Pvt_insaann) March 17, 2024

"ಆನಂದ.. ಪರಮಾನಂದ…. ಪರಮಾನಂದ…."

ನಮ್ಮ RCB ತಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು! ‍ pic.twitter.com/Eqoqmdumrb

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) March 17, 2024

The moment RCB waited for 17 years. It's here. They are T20 league champions.#WPLFinal pic.twitter.com/poCH6CkxtP

— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) March 17, 2024

Congratulations to @RCBTweets for becoming the WPL champions and @DelhiCapitals, the runners-up tonight, were dominant throughout the tournament.
This second season has set new benchmarks in terms of fan support and popularity. As we gear up for future seasons, I can foresee…

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) March 17, 2024

What a tournament for RCB !!!

Champions – RCB
Orange Cap – Perry
Purple Cap – Shreyanka #RCBChampions #WPLFinal pic.twitter.com/1F0CB4FqLr

— V I P E R (@VIPERoffl) March 17, 2024

RCB comfortably chased down the target, reaching 115/2 in 19.2 overs. Richa Ghosh (17*) sealed the victory with a match-winning boundary alongside Ellyse Perry (35*).

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