WPL 2024 Final Preview: RCB vs DC
In the much-anticipated Women’s Premier League final, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will clash with Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Ground in Delhi on March 17. The encounter promises to add a new chapter to the league’s history with a fresh champion set to emerge.
WPL 2024 Final: Key Players to Watch Out For
Both teams boast formidable line-ups, but certain players stand out for their potential impact on the final. Alice Perry, currently leading the batting charts with 312 runs, holds the Orange Cap and will be instrumental for RCB. However, DC’s captain, Meg Lanning, isn’t far behind with 308 runs, setting the stage for a captivating showdown between the two. Additionally, the likes of Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, and Jemimah Rodrigues possess the firepower to sway the match in their team’s favor.
Bowling Dynamics and Potential Game-changers
On the bowling front, Marizen Kapp has been Delhi’s standout performer, claiming 11 wickets in six matches. Supported by the likes of Jess Jonassen and Radha Yadav, DC’s bowling attack poses a significant threat to RCB’s batting order. Meanwhile, RCB’s Asha Shobhana and Sophie Molyneux, with 10 and 9 wickets respectively, are vital cogs in their team’s bowling arsenal, capable of applying pressure on DC’s batting line-up.
Possible playing XI of both teams
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning (captain), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizan Cap, Jess Jonathan, Tania Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Arundhati Reddy, Titas Sadhu, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Sophie Devine, Elise Perry, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Sophie Molyneux, Georgina Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Shraddha Pokharkar, Asha Shobana, Renuka Singh.
This team will be watched
Team 1- Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shefali Verma, Elise Perry (captain), Sophie Devine, Maryzan Kapp (vice-captain), Elise Kappse, Jess Jonassen, Radha Yadav.
Team 2- Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning, Shefali Verma, Elise Perry (captain), Merizan Cap, Elise Capse, Jess Jonassen (vice-captain), Titas Sadhu, Sophie Molyneux
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