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• 03/18/2024
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) shattered their 16-year-long trophy drought by clinching the 2024 Women’s Premier League (WPL) title in a sensational showdown against Delhi Capitals (DC). At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on March 17, RCB secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over DC, marking their first-ever WPL trophy win.

That Trophy-Lifting Moment! 🙌 🙌

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana receives the #TATAWPL Trophy 🏆 from the hands of Mr Roger Binny, President, BCCI and Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI 👏 👏#Final | @JayShah | @RCBTweets | @mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/pYrNYkZdca

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 17, 2024

RCB’s triumph was orchestrated by a remarkable display of spin bowling in the first innings. Sophie Molinuex and Shreyanka Patil wreaked havoc on DC’s batting lineup, with Molinuex’s stunning three-wicket over turning the tide in RCB’s favour. Their combined effort restricted DC to a meagre total of 113 runs.

Shreyanka Patil topped the bowling charts with 1⃣3⃣ wickets against her name and won the Purple Cap 🔝 🙌#TATAWPL | #Final | @shreyanka_patil | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/eBcfJn6dBj

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 17, 2024

In the chase, RCB’s top-order batters, led by Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, and Ellyse Perry, showcased resilience and composure to chase down the target comfortably. Perry’s stellar performance throughout the tournament earned her the Orange Cap, while Shreyanka claimed the Purple Cap with her exceptional bowling performance.

DC, led by Meg Lanning, had a promising start with a fiery opening partnership between Lanning and Shafali Verma. Shafali’s aggressive batting set the tone, but her innings were cut short by Molinuex’s breakthrough.

Despite Shafali’s explosive 44-run knock, DC faltered under RCB’s spin onslaught, failing to capitalize on their strong start. RCB’s clinical performance in both batting and bowling departments ensured their victory and ended their long-standing quest for a WPL title.

The final was a testament to RCB’s resilience and determination, highlighting their evolution as a formidable force in women’s cricket. With this historic win, RCB reaffirmed their status as a powerhouse in the WPL and signalled a new era of success for the franchise.

WPL 2024, RCB vs DC Final: Brief Scores

In the WPL 2024 Final between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), DC won the toss and opted to bat first. However, they struggled to build momentum as Sophie Molineux and Shreyanka Patil wreaked havoc, claiming crucial wickets. Despite contributions from Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning, DC was bundled out for 113 runs in 18.3 overs.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩! 👏 👏

That's how the Royal Challengers Bangalore sealed a memorable win to emerge the #TATAWPL 2024 Champions! 🏆

Scorecard ▶️https://t.co/g011cfzcFp#DCvRCB | #Final | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/ghlo7YVvwW

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 17, 2024

In response, RCB started steadily chasing 114 runs, with Sophie Devine leading the charge. Although Smriti Mandhana provided a breakthrough for DC, RCB remained composed, easily reaching the target. Ellyse Perry’s anchoring innings and support from the middle-order ensured RCB’s victory, reaching 115/2 in 19.3 overs and securing an eight-wicket win, thereby clinching their first title across leagues in the Women’s Premier League 2024.