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Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Clinch Maiden WPL Title In a thrilling final match of the Women's Premier League 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) secured their first-ever championship title by defeating Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Delhi Capitals Women started aggressively with openers Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning setting a brisk pace. However, a sudden collapse saw them lose three wickets at the score of 64, including Jemimah Rodrigues and Alice Capsey both departing without scoring. Despite Shafali Verma's impressive knock of 44 runs off 27 balls, supported by Meg Lanning's 23 runs, Delhi Capitals could only manage to score 113 runs, all out in 18.3 overs. RCBW's bowlers, especially Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Molineux, and Asha Sobhana, put up an outstanding performance, restricting DCW's batting lineup with their effective spells. Chasing a target of 114 runs, RCBW began...

 RCBW Edge Past MIW in Thrilling Eliminator In a nail-biting encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) clinched a thrilling victory over the Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) in the Eliminator match of the Women's Premier League 2024 (WPL).  RCBW won by 5 runs. It's RCBW vs Delhi Capitals in the Final on Sunday, 17th March. Opting to bat after winning the toss, RCBW faced an early setback as their openers, Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine, departed cheaply, managing only 10 runs each. However, Ellyse Perry once again showcased her class by steering her team out of trouble with a brilliant knock of 66 runs off 50 balls, supported by Wareham's unbeaten 18 runs. Despite a formidable effort from MIW bowlers Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Saika Ishaque, who claimed two wickets each, RCBW posted a competitive total of 135/6 in 20 overs. In response, MIW started steadily with contributions from their openers Yastika Bhatia and Hay...

 MI and RCB Clash in WPL 2024 Eliminator In a highly anticipated showdown, the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to face off in the eliminator match of WPL 2024 on Friday, 15th March at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Mumbai's skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur's blistering 95* had already secured Mumbai's place in the playoffs before their recent defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore led by Ellyse Perry. Despite Kaur's exceptional leadership, Mumbai Indians have experienced a turbulent season, with five victories marred by three comprehensive losses. However, with a wounded spirit, Mumbai aims to replicate their previous season's resilience when they bounced back from a setback against UP Warriorz in a similar fashion. Batting coach Devieka Palshikaar hinted at a sense of déjà vu, suggesting that history might repeat itself, as Mumbai gears up to confront Royal Challengers Bangalore. Mumbai sees this as an opportunity to showcase their renowned al...