Smriti Mandhana, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals in the championship match of the 2024 Women’s Premier League, ending their 16-year trophy drought.
On Sunday, March 17, RCB defeated DC by eight wickets in New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium to win the WPL championship.
ESPNcricinfo’s staff chose the team after closely following the tournament and limiting the number of international players to four.
Mandhana suggested Williams, whom she had previously worked with at Southern Brave. The squad also signed crucial players during the auction, including Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham.
Molineux’s second-over spell was game-changing, as she took three wickets as the Delhi Capitals fell from 64 for 0 to 64 for 3. That resulted in an entire breakdown in impetus.
A Celebration of RCB Historic Victory & Smriti Mandhana
On Sunday night, Ghosh scored the winning runs as RCB won their first WPL title, while Shreyanka took four wickets, including Meg Lanning’s, to earn the Purple Cap for most wickets in the league.
Shreyanka defied medical advise to compete in the Eliminator and final despite having been diagnosed with a slight fracture.
When it came down to it, she forced herself to play through the pain. As the squad celebrated, a crowded Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed her leading the team’s dancing moves from the podium. The skipper, Smriti Mandhana, was one among those coaxed into shaking a leg.
“The feeling hasn’t sunk in yet; maybe it’ll take some time,” Mandhana stated during the post-match presentation. “I’m having difficulty coming up with many expressions right now. The only thing I want to say is how pleased I am of this group. We’ve had ups and downs, and the way they remained together and pulled us past the line was incredible to witness.”
Conclusion
RCB’s first victory in the Women’s Premier League 2024, aided by Smriti Mandhana’s shrewd captaincy and Shreyanka’s tenacious play despite injury, is a historic milestone. Their success exemplifies collaboration, persistence, and the spirit of overcoming obstacles, as witnessed by a jubilant Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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