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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 the commencement of the Delhi-leg 𒉰of 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 o꧅ff 38 deliveries, which iജncluded six boundaries 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 fo𒉰r 37 runs in her spell. In the end, Delhi Capitals emerged victorious by 29 runs, thanks to their strong batting perfo🅺rmance and disciplined bowling effort.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Mood right now 😉
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
DELHI CAPITALS BECOMES THE FIRST TEAM TO SUCCESSFULLY DEF🍌END A TOTAL AGAINST MUMBAI INDIANS IN THE WP🌟L. 🤯
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
In their first home game, Delhi Capitals 192/4 🍌(20.0, become 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 ev🌌er▨ to defend a total against Mumbai in 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 Rodrigues against Mumꦉbai .💦She accelerated her inning directly from first gear to fifth.
First 14 balls she manage to score only 13 bꦚut next 19 ball she went on to score 56 runs.
Exceptional display of Batting.
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991)
What tremendous batting by Jemimah Rodrigues, 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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