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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) etched their name in history on Sunday, finally breaking their trophy drought across franchise leagues by clinching the Women’s Premier League (WPL) title. They defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by a convincing eight♔-ඣwicket margin at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Successful run-chase by Royal Challengers Bangalore
Chasing a modest target of 114 set by DC, RCB openers Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine laid a solid foundation for the chase. Mandhana anchored the innings with a composed knock, while Devine provided the early impetus with her aggressive batting style.and Richa Ghosh also chipp🐼ed 𝐆in with valuable runs later in the innings, guiding RCB comfortably over the finish line in the final over.
RCB spinners restrict DC for 113
Earlier, it was the RCB bowling attack that shone brightly. Off-spinner emerged as the wrecker-in-chief, claiming a career-best four wickets and restricting DC to a paltry 113 runs in their allotted overs. Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux also played a crucial role, picking up a crucial wicket-taking over that dismissed the dangerous trio of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Alice Capsey, effectively derailing the DC batting momentum. Molineux’s three wickets, combined with Patil’s haul, propelled RCB to a position of dominance.
This victory marks a historic moment for RCB, who have struggled to secure a title in the men’s Indian Premier League (IPL) despite reaching the finals on multiple occasions. Their triumph in the WPL signifies a significant accomplishment and will be🐷 a huge confidence booster for the franchise moving forward.
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While RCB celebrates their maiden title win, the Delhi Capitals camp will be left to rue missed opportunities and plan for a stronger comeback next season. The WPL has concluded its second successful season, showcasing the immense talent and growing popularity of women’s cricket in India.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Aaarceeebeeee! ❤️💛
What a fantastic performance! Congratu𝓡lations to all our girls! 🏆— DK (@DineshKarthik)
RCB clinch the 2024 WPL title ❤
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)
Historic – Shreyanka Patil becomes first player to have Picked two 4-Wicket hauls in WPL history.
– What a player, Absolute Star. ⭐
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
The over that brought back in the game!
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Take a moment and bow down to Sophie Molineux. Her one over changed the entire momentum oꦑf this match 🛐
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal)
One of Sophie Molineux’s traits that impressed many Indians, including captain Smriti Mandhana, during their 2021 tour of AUS, was her resilience in playing with a fractured jaw after sh🥃e copped a throw on her face.
Today, she turned the final on its head.
— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha)
Ee Sala Cup N̶a̶m̶d̶e̶ Namdu! 🏆🥹
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
What a tournament for RCB !!! 🥵🔥🔥
Champions – RCB 🏆
Orange Cap – Perry ❤️
Purple Cap – Shreyanka ❤️— V I P E R (@VIPERoffl)
RCB Wins… 🥳
— Narundar (@NarundarM)
SHREYANKA PATIL – PURPLE CAP HOLDER IN WPL 2024. 🔥👊
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
After 8 overs
Sophie Molineux Tops in Purple Cap ListAfter 14 overs
Asha Shobana Tops in Purple Cap ListAt End of Inning
Shreyanka Patil Tops in Purple Cap List 💥RCB 👏
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar)
Sophie Molineux with THREE WICKETS in an over to absolutely take ch✨🀅arge of the WPL final.
Absolute scenes!
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7)
Shreyanka Patil said, "I'm a different beast when I see some turn on the wicket (smiles)".
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
RCB fans— Dr Gill (@ikpsgill1)
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