In an exhilarating clash, the Delhi Capitals women emerged victorious against the Royal Challengers Bangalore women by 25 runs in a high-scoring contest. Despite skipper Smriti Mandhana’s half-century, the team failed to chase down 195 runs in 20 overs.
1st inning highlights
Earlier, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, RCB aimed to contain the Delhi batting lineup. The Delhi Capitals women posted an imposing total of 194/5 in their 20 overs, setting a challenging target for their opponents.
Shafali Verma in last 2 innings in this WPL 2024:
– 64*(43).
– 50(31).– Two fifties in two innings from Box Office player, Shafali Verma! pic.twitter.com/GUCkWuZgyz
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) February 29, 2024
Shafali Verma showcased her explosive form, contributing a quickfire 50 off 31 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes. Supported by Alice Capsey‘s well-crafted 46 and Marizanne Kapp’s brisk 32, the Delhi Capitals women put up a formidable score. Jonassen’s finishing touches, with an unbeaten 36 off 16 balls, propelled the team to a commanding total of 194.
For RCB, Sophie Devine and Nadine de Klerk took two wickets each, while Shreyanka Patil took a wicket too. Devine dismissed Meg Lanning and Kepp, while Patil dismissed Shafali Verma.
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2nd inning highlights
In response, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women displayed resilience, with Smriti Mandhana leading the charge with a brilliant 74 off 43 balls, featuring 10 fours and 3 sixes. However, the disciplined bowling attack of Delhi, spearheaded by Marizanne Kapp and Arundhati Reddy, limited RCB’s progress. Kapp and Reddy claimed crucial wickets, putting pressure on the opposition.
Marizanne Kapp was pumped after cleaning up Smriti Mandhana! ?#RCBvDC | #WPL2024
— Women’s CricZone (@WomensCricZone) February 29, 2024
Despite Sabbhineni Meghana’s valiant 36 and contributions from other batters, RCB fell short of the target. Jonassen’s impactful bowling performance, taking three crucial wickets, further dented RCB’s chances. In the end, RCB Women finished at 169/9 in their 20 overs.
Delhi Capitals Women’s all-round effort secured a well-deserved 25-run victory, underscoring their dominance in the encounter. Shafali Verma’s explosive start with the bat and Jonassen’s pivotal role with both bat and ball were instrumental in Delhi’s triumph. The match showcased exceptional performances, treating fans to a thrilling spectacle of T20 cricket.
