In Match. No 32 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals delivered the first Super Over thriller of Season 18. The match had a plethora of ups and downs, before heading into a dramatic finish, with Delhi Capitals eventually edging past Rajasthan Royals in a game that had the pendulum oscillating.
The night belonged to Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, whose sharpness with the ball turned the tide in Delhi’s favour. Starc was handed the responsibility of defending 9 runs in the final over against the reputed duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel — and the Australian speedster held his nerve, delivering pinpoint yorkers in a pressure situation.
South African star all-rounder Marizanne Kapp took to her social media handle X to applaud the collective effort of the Delhi Capitals after their thrilling win, which took the team to the top of the points table. Kapp celebrated the grit and fight shown by the side in what turned out to be a nail-biting contest. She made a special mention of Mitchell Starc, hailing his exceptional final over and the calm he displayed under pressure during the Super Over.
Marizanne Kapp, a key figure in the Delhi Capitals setup, not only shines in the men’s franchise league as a supporter but also as a vital player for their women’s team in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Having been a part of the franchise since the inaugural season, Kapp has consistently delivered impactful performances, though the side has finished as runners-up in all three editions so far.
In the recently concluded third season, Kapp showcased her all-round prowess once again — scoring 106 runs from just 3 innings at an impressive average of 35.33 and a strike rate of 129.26. With the ball, she remained one of the most economical bowlers in the competition, picking up 8 wickets from 8 matches at a miserly economy rate of 5.72. Her consistent performances continue to make her one of the most valuable and dependable players in the WPL circuit.
Recently, Marizanne Kapp added another accolade in her prized cabinet by bagging the WBBL Player of the Season award for the Melbourne Stars.
As the cricketing world anticipates the commencement of the tri-series involving hosts Sri Lanka, South Africa and India, all-rounder Marizanne Kapp will remain absent as she begins her individual conditioning block in preparation for the crucial ODI World Cup later this year. With the marquee tournament set to be held in India from September to October, the Proteas are carefully managing the fitness of key players.
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