In an exciting Women’s Premier League (WPL) face-off between Delhi Capitals and Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Meg Lanning leading the Delhi Capitals, won the toss and elected to bat first. Their innings started strong with a 54-run opening partnership between Shafali Verma and Lanning until Sobhana Asha got the breakthrough. Despite losing Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning in quick intervals, Alice Capsey and Jemimah Rodrigues built a formidable 97-run partnership. Royals’ Shreyanka Patil managed four crucial wickets as the Capitals posted 181/5. Twitter Reacts as Delhi Capitals confirm their Playoffs berth after beating RCB.
The Royals chase began with Sophie Molineux and skipper Smriti Mandhana, but early setbacks saw Mandhana depart in the second over. Ellyse Perry and Molineux steadied the run chase with a crucial 80-run partnership, later Sophie Devine and Richa Gosh built their 49-run partnership. Despite Gosh’s 51-run innings, Bangalore fell short by just 1 run, ending at 180 for 7. Jemimah Rodrigues’ stellar innings earned her the Player of the Match accolade as Delhi Capitals secured a playoff spot with this victory.
Here are some highlights from the match
Ladies’ night at Arun Jaitley Stadium
A formidable group of influential women including Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan, Olympic bronze medalist MC Mary Kom, renowned designer Masaba Gupta, enterprising entrepreneur Vineeta Singh, and esteemed journalist Faye D’Souza gathered at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to spread awareness about women’s cricket. Their collective support serves as a powerful call to action, inviting fans from all over the nation to back women in sports.
Kareena Kapoor at the toss time in RCB vs DC match at Delhi. pic.twitter.com/lsgIwRQiHA
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 10, 2024
WPL 2024: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mary Kom and other female celebs enjoy DC vs RCB last-ball thriller in Delhi https://t.co/wjGsm705WQ #KareenaKapoorKhan #TATAWPL #DCvRCB #WPL2024 #WeRIndia
We aggregate, we simplify, WeRIndia!
Image Source – Instagram pic.twitter.com/zBTg22cZmF
— Werindia (@werindia) March 11, 2024
#KareenaKapoorKhan, India's legendary boxer #MCMaryKom, designer #MasabaGupta, journalist #FayeDSouza and entrepreneur #VineetaSingh attended #WPL2024 https://t.co/Qsqx0xBGR4
— Times Now Sports (@timesnowsports) March 11, 2024
Jemimah’s mature knock
Jemimah Rodrigues scored 58 runs from 36 balls, significantly contributing to her team’s victory. In addition to her outstanding performance, she was observed consoling the opposing team’s player, Richa Ghosh, at the end of the match. She reassured Richa, expressing the importance of her presence in the upcoming World Cup. Fans were deeply moved by Jemimah’s compassionate gesture.
Moment when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lost by 1 run against Delhi Capitals ✨#DCvRCB #RCBvDC #PlayBold #EllysePerry #AliceCapsey #RichaGhosh #JemimahRodrigues #Rcb #WPL2024 #Cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/5Gpn5p4Tag
— cine_sdn (@sdn789_) March 10, 2024
A rock solid half century by Jemimah Rodrigues. ⭐pic.twitter.com/TH8tTCc5h6
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 10, 2024
Jemimah Rodrigues said "I feel for Richa Ghosh. I told her, this will help you in future – maybe she could hit the winning runs in the World Cup Final for India & help us lift the Trophy". pic.twitter.com/KDGkHGJwWX
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 10, 2024
Shreyanka’s 4-fer
After resting for a few matches due to injury and still playing with an injured wrist, she came back strong after a few bad games, taking 4 crucial wickets of Meg Lanning, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, and Jess Jonassen. The latter three were dismissed in her last two overs, during the death overs. Fans praised her for such an exceptional bowling spell.
Even @shreyanka_patil played very well. Best player. ಆಪತ್ಬಂದವಿ
— Jayanth R (@Jayanth55616574) March 11, 2024
Shreyanka Patil: 4-0-26-4
Richa Ghosh: 51(29)Two players in tears after the loss by just 1 run…!!!!! Feel for both of them who give everything for the team. pic.twitter.com/rq5fbab8b2
— mahi (@mahi57576) March 11, 2024
For someone so young, Shreyanka Patil has a very big heart
Bowls the more difficult overs & braving injury to turn up for her team in a must win match
Got 3 of the most in form batters in this #WPL at the death on comeback after getting the biggest wicket of Meg Lanning
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) March 11, 2024
She had to endure a heartbreak at the end, but that RCB found themselves in the game for long was, apart from Richa Ghosh’s brilliance, thanks to a thrifty spell from Shreyanka Patil, who bowled two overs at the death for three wickets#WPL2024 #DCvRCB https://t.co/9m0JrdMeAX
— S Sudarshanan (@Sudarshanan7) March 11, 2024
Twitter reactions: Richa Ghosh and Shreyanka Patil’s efforts in vain as RCB lose last-ball thriller against Delhi Capitals in WPL 2024 https://t.co/KQUkuftgJB
— All Things Cricket (@Cricket_Things) March 11, 2024
Richa Gosh’s exceptional efforts
Richa stepped up to bat in the final delivery of the 12th over, forming a vital partnership of 49 runs alongside Sophie Devine. Displaying remarkable skill, she scored 51 runs from 26 balls, including four boundaries and three maximums, achieving an impressive strike rate of 175.86. Her performance fueled hopes for Bangalore’s victory, with only 2 runs needed on the last ball. Unfortunately, she was run out by Jess Jonassen and Shafali Verma, resulting in the Royals’ loss by just one wicket. Despite the defeat, fans applauded her outstanding effort.
Feeling sad for #ShreyankaPatil and Richa Ghosh but look at Captain #SmritiMandhana. The way she consoles #RichaGhosh despite the fact that she is equally hurt by the loss.❤️#RCBForever #RCBvsDC #WPL2024 #WPL pic.twitter.com/QGEVavCTOj
— Ashish (@OfficialAsheesh) March 10, 2024
I tell you sports is not for everyone 💔 for RCB
Richa Ghosh 🙌#WPL2024 #RCBVSDC— Pawan Kumar 🇮🇳 (@Prince11R) March 10, 2024
#RCBvsDC
Bad luck 😢😔pic.twitter.com/zuYP93BqQY— Praveenchary (@Praveencharyjsp) March 10, 2024
Year 2021 : RCB won by 1 run vs DC . Felt for Rishabh Pant and Hetmyer that day.
Year 2024: DC W won by 1 run vs RCB W. Feeling for Richa Ghosh today. Well played Richa 🙌.#WPL2024 #RichaGhosh pic.twitter.com/f6N8cSnqRc
— Naman (@NAMAN_17__) March 10, 2024
Ellyse Perry and Smriti Mandhana's emotions after last night.#RCB #RCBvsDC #DCvsRCB #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/xt8OcFLh34
— SPORTSBUZZINFO (@Sportsbuzinfo) March 11, 2024
Most heartbreaking picture of the day. 💔 pic.twitter.com/0KyNxBz4MG
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 10, 2024
#RichaGhosh #RCBvsDC #RCBW TAKE A BOW, RICHA GHOSH…. YOU ABSOLUTE SUPERSTAR!!!
RCB needed 17 in 6 balls – 6,0,1,2,6,W. She scored a sensational 51 (29), but unfortunately just fell short of the win. 💪👏
— Yashkewat (@Yashkewat13) March 11, 2024
#RCBvsDC #WPL2024 #RichaGhosh pic.twitter.com/bTQtdFSzju
— Dr. Rahul Jat 🇮🇳🚩 (@Rahul_jaat001) March 11, 2024
A wise Men Once Told "Sports can be cruel Sometimes", Why God Why always only #RCB, You may not be a RCB Fan But if u would have watched Yesterday Match #RCBvsDC You would have definitely filled with little heartbreak and Tears in Eyes. That's #Cricket ❤️🏏.
— Anil Kumar. (@AnilAnu486469) March 11, 2024
#RichaGhosh , What an innings 🙌🙌.Though you couldn't finish on the winning side,but this was some great innings to remember.#RCBvsDC #TATAWPL2024
— Lokesh Ranjan (@LokeshRanjan27) March 10, 2024
Winn or loss is the part of game |
•But well played Richa Ghosh 🙌#RCBvsDC#rcb #WPL2024 pic.twitter.com/or0jS5zi5z— Kaif Reza (@KaifReza466589) March 10, 2024
Richa Ghosh special in vain as Delhi Capitals claim last ball thriller #Cricketnews #RCBvsDC #RichaGhosh #WPL2024 #WPL #PowerCorridorshttps://t.co/NZtDe79OOT
— POWER CORRIDORS (@power_corridors) March 11, 2024