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The 12th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 took place between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians where the Capitals managed to . This also marked tꦓhe commencement of the Delhi-leg of the tournament, held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Jemimah Rodrigues, Meg Lanning powers Delhi Capitals to a formidable total
Delhi Capitals put up an impressive total of 192/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Meg Lanning showcased her class with a superb innings, scoring 53 runs off 38 deliveries, which included six bounda෴ries and two towering sixes. Her composed approach and ability to accelerate the innings were crucial in setting up a formidable total for her team.
On the other hand, played a scintillating knock, smashing 69 runs off just 33 balls, adorned with eight fours and three sixes. Her aggressive batting prowess electrified the atmosphere, providing the much-needed momentum to Delhi Capitals’ innings. Further, Shafali Verma contributed a quickfire 28 off 12 balls as well.
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Jess Jonassen sizzles with the ball
In response, Mumbai Indians fought hard but fell short, managing to score 163/8 in their 20 overs. Amanjot Kaur was the top scorer for Mumbai Indians Women with a valiant 42 off 27 balls, supported by contributions from Hayley Matthews (29 off 17) and Sajeevan Sajana (24 off 14).
Delhi Capitals’ bowlers put up a commendable performance, with Jess Jonassen leading the pack with figures of 3 wickets for 21 runs in her 4 overs. Marizanne Kapp also chipped in with 2 wickets for 37 runs in her spell. In the end, Delhi Capitals emerged vict🔴orious by 29 runs, thanks to their strong batting performance and discipline🅺d bowling effort.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Mood right now 😉
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
DELHI CAPITALS BECOMES T𝔉HE FIRST TEAM TO SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND A TOTAL AGAINST MU🔥MBAI INDIANS IN THE WPL. 🤯
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
In their first home game, Delhi Cap𒁃itals 192/4 (20.0, becom꧟e the first WPL side to successfully defend a total against Mumbai Indians 163/8 (20.0).
— hypocaust (@_hypocaust)
Yes Delhi 🔥
— Estelle Vasudevan (@Estelle_Vasude1)
HISTORY IN WPL….!!!!
Delhi becomes the first team ever to defend a tဣotal against Mumbai ꦦin the league history ⭐
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
should really stop with this 'one of the best in the world' rubbish. She is Marizanne Kapp. She is THE best in the world.
— Rishi (@ladkiincric)
What a knock from Jemimah Rodri🃏gues against Mumbai .She accelerated her inning direcღtly from first gear to fifth.
Firs🃏t 14 balls she manage to score only 13 but next 1𓄧9 ball she went on to score 56 runs.
Exceptional display of Batting.
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991)
What tremendous batting by Jemimah Rod💛rigues, she is completely smashing the Mumbai Indians.
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL)
Jemimah Rodrigues' today innings:
First 14 balls – 13 runs.
Last 19 balls – 56 runs (294.73 SR).This is just Unbelievable acceleration by Jemimah – Take a bow, Jemimah.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
Remember the name! 🏏
Jemimah Rodrigues Masterclass🔥🔥
— 𝙕𝙄𝙈𝘽𝙐 😎 𝕏 (@Zimbu12_)
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