Royal Challengers Bangalore have lifted their maiden franchise title within the Women’s Premier League. The wait of 16 years ended when Smriti Mandhana‘s ladies defeated Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals within the remaining of the WPL 2024 on the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Mandhana’s staff will etch down into the historical past books as they’re the primary RCB facet to give their followers the much-needed pleasure and loyalty of help for 16 lengthy years. Cricket legends congratulated the staff for his or her 8-wicket win and took to social media to ship their reactions.
Congratulations to RCB for changing into the WPL champions and DelhiCapitals, the runners-up tonight, had been dominant all through the event. This second season has set new benchmarks by way of fan help and reputation. As we gear up for future seasons, I can foresee this momentum solely amplifying. Applauding Jay Shah sir and BCCI for his or her unbelievable efforts in championing ladies’s cricket. Here’s to the unstoppable rise of the WPL,” former India skipper Mithali Raj posted on X.
“Many congratulations RCB on winning the WPL. Great temperament shown in crunch situations and deserving winners,” Virender Sehwag wrote on X. “Congratulations to the RCB Women’s team for their outstanding performance in the WPL!” Mohammed Shami wrote on X.
“RCB-W champions of WPL. Congrats on an outstanding season. Finally Ee Sala Cup Namdu,” Chris Gayle wrote. Here are a few of the reactions:
The Bangalore facet defeated Delhi within the remaining by 8 wickets within the remaining over. They had been requested to chase 114 within the showdown conflict and thanks to some cool-headed batting by Ellyse Perry, Smriti Mandhana and Rich Ghosh, they bought over the road with three balls to go.
The contest was an exhilarating low-scoring one. Even although the goal wasn’t even run-a-ball, RCB had been made to work laborious. Smriti Mandhan and Sophie Devine batted with maturity and didn’t take any pointless dangers. They bought the staff close to 50 within the first eight overs however DC sensed a comeback with the wicket of Devine.
Mandhana saved her cool and Ellyse Perry joined her. Perry didn’t get off the blocks shortly and took her time. The required price went above six and RCB misplaced Mandhana too, suggesting a late twist within the story. But Perry held her composure, struck a couple of fours and Ghosh partnered her effectively. With 5 wanted off six balls, RCB bought over the road with Ghosh hitting the successful boundary.
Earlier, Sophie Molineux set the issues for RCB with three wickets within the eighth over that derailed DC’s innings. From being 61/0 after six overs, DC misplaced their manner to get bowled out for 113.
