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Delhi Capitals (DC) put on a dominant display to conclude the WPL 2024 league stage in style, thrashing the Gujarat Giants (GG) by seven wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. This emphatic victory not only secures their 🍰place in the final but also sees them finis🔯h atop the points table.
DC bowlers restrict Giants to 126:
The demolition began with a clinical bowling performance from the Capitals. picked up two crucial wickets within the powerplay, dismissing both openers – Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt – to claim the purple cap for the season. Minnu Mani, replacing Titas Sadhu, chipped in with two wickets as well, including the prized scalp of Ashleigh Gardner. Shikha Pandey also joined the party, taking two wickets to restrict the Giants to a ꩵpaltry 126/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Shafali Verma stars in easy chase:
Chasing a modest target, the Capitals openers, Meg Lanning and , got off to a flying start. However, Lanning was unfortunate to be run out after a brisk cameo. Unfazed, Verma took center stage, carving a blistering 71 not out off just 37 balls, laced with 7 fours and 5 sixes. Jemimah Rodrigues ably supported Verma with an unbeaten ꦫ38 off 28 balls, ensuring a📖 comfortable win for DC with 41 balls to spare.
DC await opponent for the WPL 2024 final:
With their place in the final secured, the Delhi side will now await the winner of the upcoming Eliminator clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), scheduled for March 15. This dominant display serves as a strong warning to their potential opponents, showcasing the Capitals’ well-rounded performance with both bat and ball.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Delhi Capitals making it to the Final:
IPL – 1 in 16 seasons.
WPL – 2 in 2 seasons.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
In 2023 – Delhi Capitals becomes the first team to qualify to the final in WPL.
In 2024 – Delhi Capitals becomes the first team to qualify to the final in WPL.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
In 2023 WPL – Delhi Capitals becomes first team to qualify for Final.
In 2024 WPL – Delhi Capitals becomes first team to qualify for Final.
– The Domination of Delhi Capitals under Meg Lanning..!!!
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
Eat. Sleep. Hit Boundaries. Repeat. 🔥
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
💯 Shafali Verma's lightning-fast innings steered Delhi Capitals to yet another direct entry into the WPL final!
🙌🏻 Mar 15th – Eliminator – MI v RCB
🏆 Mar 17th – Final – DC v Winner of Eliminator📷 Getty •
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
Sensational Shafali👌👌
Forꦇ her stunning match-winning knock, Shafali Verma bags the ꦜPlayer of the Match award 🏆
Scorecard 💻📱 |
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20)
Shafali Verma's batting brilliance guides Delhi Capitals to thumping win over Gujarat Giants:
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)
Roaring into the 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 🥳 are one step closer for the ultimate ꦫprize 🏆 | |
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20)
Cap holders at the end of league stage
Orange Cap
Meg Lanning 308 runs
Purple Cap
Marizanne Kapp 11 wickets
Complete dominance from Delhi Capitals
Two legends on top
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17)
Delh💦i Capitals beats Gujrat Giants in one sided 😼affair.
Delhi Capitals becomes the firsꦰt team t🌟o qualify for the WPL final for 2023 and 2024 season.
And the best part is we have Mumbai Indians vs RCB in the eliminator. Fans can't ask for more than this.
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991)
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