Delhi Capitals ruled Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, scoring an impressive 212 runs for the loss of only two wickets.
WPL 2023: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
The RCB bowlers had a tough day at the office, with only Megan Schutt keeping the run rate in check. RCB was unable to chase down the score, losing the match by 83 runs, with their batting line-up getting off to a poor start and only valiant efforts from the middle order. In the second match of the WPL, Delhi Capitals registered a comprehensive 60-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. The team posted a mammoth 223/2 in their 20 overs, powered by incredible performances from Meg Lanning (72 off 43) and Shafali Verma (84 off 45). RCB fought back with Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, and Heather Knight making important contributions, but the team eventually fell short.
Conclusion:
Overall, both matches were a great start to the WPL 2023, with both teams putting up an excellent fight.
Keypoints:
1. Delhi Capitals dominated the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League '23 opener
2. DC put up an impressive score of 212 runs for the loss of only two wickets, with Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning leading the charge with a partnership of 105 runs
3. RCB won the toss and elected to field but were unable to contain the DC batsmen
4. The DC openers, Verma and Lanning, were in fine form, scoring boundaries at will and reached the 50-run mark in just five overs
5. In response, the RCB batting line-up got off to a poor start, losing both their openers within the first two overs
6. RCB were eventually bowled out for 129 runs in 19.2 overs, losing the match by 83 runs
7. USA's Tara Norris became the first player to take a five wicket haul in the league's history
8. Delhi Capitals registered a comprehensive 60 run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second match of the Women's Premier League 2023
9. Meg Lanning (72 off 43) and Shafali Verma (84 off 45) powered DC to a mammoth 223/2 in their 20 overs
10. Royal Challengers Bangalore fought back with Ellyse Perry (36 off 24 balls), Sophie Devine (33 off 23 balls), and Heather Knight (31 off 17 balls) all making important contributions
11. However, RCB eventually fell short by 60 runs
12. Delhi Capitals showcased their strength in both batting and bowling, while Royal Challengers Bangalore also put up a good fight
