In what promises to be an exhilarating encounter, the WPL final 2024 is all set to witness a battle royale between Delhi Capitals Women (DC Women) and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB Women). Scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 17th, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, this highly anticipated match kicks off at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss slated for 7 PM.
Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning (captain), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Disha Kasat, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobana, Shradda Pokharkar, Renuka Singh
Team Analysis
Delhi Capitals Women: Led by the formidable Meg Lanning, DC Women enter the final with a well-rounded squad boasting both potent batting and bowling units. With several players exhibiting superb form throughout the league, DC Women have multiple top run-getters and wicket-takers in their ranks.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women: Spearheaded by Smriti Mandhana, RCB Women bring their strong batting lineup into the final showdown. While their top order is particularly formidable, their bowling unit has shown signs of improvement, albeit with room for enhancement.
Key Battles
- Ellyse Perry vs Marizanne Kapp: Perry’s prowess with the bat for RCB Women will be challenged by Kapp, who leads the wicket-taking charts in WPL 2024.
- Smriti Mandhana vs Jess Jonassen: Mandhana’s explosive batting will face off against Jonassen’s spin attack for DC Women.
- Meg Lanning vs Asha Sobhana: Lanning’s leadership will be crucial for DC Women, as she looks to counter Sobhana’s bowling prowess for RCB Women.
Key Players
Delhi Capitals Women: Lanning, Shafali Verma, and Jemmimah Rodrigues headline DC Women’s batting, while Kapp, Jonassen, and Radha Yadav lead their bowling attack.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women: Perry, Mandhana, and Richa Ghosh form the core of RCB Women’s batting, with Sobhana and Sophie Molineux leading their bowling department.
Weather and Pitch
With no rain expected, the match is set to proceed without weather interruptions. The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch has favored bowlers in recent games, with spinners enjoying considerable success.
Conclusion
With both teams eyeing their maiden WPL title, the final promises to be a fiercely contested affair. While RCB Women aim to avenge their losses against DC Women earlier in the season, the latter will be eager to maintain their winning momentum. Fans can expect a thrilling showdown as the two sides battle it out for WPL glory.
