WPL 2024 Final, RCB Triumphs over Delhi Capitals in The Final

WPL 2024 Final

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women’s team wins their name in history by winning the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 title. In the summit clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, RCB secured a resounding 8-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals, led by Smriti Mandhana.

WPL 2024 Final-Dominant Bowling Display by RCB

Opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals struggled against RCB’s disciplined bowling attack, being bundled out for a modest total of 113 runs. Shreyanka Patil emerged as the standout bowler, claiming a crucial 4-wicket haul, while Sophie Molineux chipped in with 3 wickets, delivering a telling blow to the Delhi batting lineup.

WPL 2024 Final-Individual Honours

Orange Cap (Highest Run-Scorer)

Ellyse Perry of Royal Challengers Bangalore won the coveted Orange Cap, amassing an impressive 341 runs across 9 matches, with a remarkable average of 69.4.

Purple Cap (Highest Wicket-Taker)

RCB’s Shreyanka Patil secured the Purple Cap, claiming the highest number of wickets in the tournament, with her exceptional bowling performance proving pivotal in the team’s success.

WPL 2024 Final-Most Sixes

Shafali Verma of the Delhi Capitals hit the most number of sixes in the tournament, smashing an impressive 20 sixes in 9 matches.

Most Valuable Player (MVP)

Deepti Sharma won the MVP award for her outstanding all-round performance, scoring 295 runs at an average of 98.33 and taking 10 wickets at an average of 21.70.

Player of the Final

Sophie Molineux was declared the Player of the Final for her superb bowling spell, taking 3 wickets, including the crucial dismissal of Shafali Verma, and conceding just 20 runs in her 4 overs.

Prize Money and Awards

The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s team etched their name in history with their inaugural WPL triumph, providing a memorable moment for their passionate supporters and setting the stage for future editions of the tournament.