WPL 2024 final: Royal Challengers Bangalore claim championship with win over Delhi Capitals

IN the Women's Premier League 2024 final held on March 17, Royal Challengers Bangalore secured the title with an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals. The team ended Royal Challengers Bangalore's 16-year wait for glory by clinching their maiden title.

Opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals were bowled out for 113 runs in 18.3 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully chased down the target of 114 with three balls to spare.

During the initial innings, Delhi Capitals made a promising start against the Royal Challengers Bangalore spinners, reaching 64 without any loss in just 43 balls. However, their momentum swiftly diminished as they suffered a sudden collapse, losing all 10 wickets for a mere 49 runs.

Once Delhi Capitals reached 72 for 3 halfway through their innings, their key player Meg Lanning, who was striving to revive their fortunes, was dismissed leg before wicket by Shreyanka. This turn of events led to the Delhi Capitals being dismissed for 113 runs.

Notable contributions from RCB came from Smriti Mandhana (31), Sophie Devine (32), and Ellyse Perry (35 not out).

The triumph was a significant moment for RCB who had made it to three previous final appearances in 2009, 2011, and 2016.

Brief Scores:

Delhi Capitals: 113 all out in 18.3 overs (Shafali Verma 44; Shreyanka Patil 4/12, Sophie Molineux 3/20)

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 115 for two in 19.3 overs (Smriti Mandhana 31, Sophie Devine 32, Ellyse Perry 35 not out).