Twitter erupts as Royal Challengers Bangalore thump Delhi Capitals to clinch the WPL 2024 title

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) etched their name in history on Sunday, finally breaking their trophy drought across franchise leagues by clinching the Women’s Premier League (WPL) title. They defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by a convincing eight-wicket margin at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Successful run-chase by Royal Challengers Bangalore

Chasing a modest target of 114 set by DC, RCB openers Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine laid a solid foundation for the chase. Mandhana anchored the innings with a composed knock, while Devine provided the early impetus with her aggressive batting style. Ellyse Perryand Richa Ghosh also chipped in with valuable runs later in the innings, guiding RCB comfortably over the finish line in the final over.

RCB spinners restrict DC for 113

Earlier, it was the RCB bowling attack that shone brightly. Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil emerged as the wrecker-in-chief, claiming a career-best four wickets and restricting DC to a paltry 113 runs in their allotted overs. Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux also played a crucial role, picking up a crucial wicket-taking over that dismissed the dangerous trio of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Alice Capsey, effectively derailing the DC batting momentum. Molineux’s three wickets, combined with Patil’s haul, propelled RCB to a position of dominance.

This victory marks a historic moment for RCB, who have struggled to secure a title in the men’s Indian Premier League (IPL) despite reaching the finals on multiple occasions. Their triumph in the WPL signifies a significant accomplishment and will be a huge confidence booster for the franchise moving forward.

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While RCB celebrates their maiden title win, the Delhi Capitals camp will be left to rue missed opportunities and plan for a stronger comeback next season. The WPL has concluded its second successful season, showcasing the immense talent and growing popularity of women’s cricket in India.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Aaarceeebeeee! ❤️💛
What a fantastic performance! Congratulations to all our girls! 🏆#WPLFinal pic.twitter.com/DzKCxD3por

— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 17, 2024

RCB clinch the 2024 WPL title ❤#cricket #DCvRCB #WPLFinal #WPL2024 #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/ohoagM22v5

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) March 17, 2024

Historic – Shreyanka Patil becomes first player to have Picked two 4-Wicket hauls in WPL history.

– What a player, Absolute Star. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/dlIl4NExw1

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 17, 2024

The over that brought @RCBTweets back in the game!#cricket #WPL2024 #WPLFinal #DCvRCB #SophieMolineux pic.twitter.com/7CWFsnyDP9

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 17, 2024

Take a moment and bow down to Sophie Molineux. Her one over changed the entire momentum of this match 🛐 pic.twitter.com/pRY7TFAXmJ

— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) March 17, 2024

One of Sophie Molineux’s traits that impressed many Indians, including @RCBTweets captain Smriti Mandhana, during their 2021 tour of AUS, was her resilience in playing with a fractured jaw after she copped a throw on her face.

Today, she turned the #WPL2024 final on its head. pic.twitter.com/XPI1Reno7X

— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) March 17, 2024

Ee Sala Cup N̶a̶m̶d̶e̶ Namdu! 🏆🥹#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #SheIsBold #WPL2024 #WPLFinal #DCvRCB pic.twitter.com/jkubj1MRy6

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 17, 2024

What a tournament for RCB !!! 🥵🔥🔥

Champions – RCB 🏆
Orange Cap – Perry ❤️
Purple Cap – Shreyanka ❤️#RCBChampions #WPLFinal pic.twitter.com/1F0CB4FqLr

— V I P E R (@VIPERoffl) March 17, 2024

RCB Wins… 🥳#DCvRCB #WPLFinal pic.twitter.com/v9qjRKjhua

— Narundar (@NarundarM) March 17, 2024

SHREYANKA PATIL – PURPLE CAP HOLDER IN WPL 2024. 🔥👊 pic.twitter.com/sDbv2vBIVD

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 17, 2024

After 8 overs
Sophie Molineux Tops in Purple Cap List

After 14 overs
Asha Shobana Tops in Purple Cap List

At End of Inning
Shreyanka Patil Tops in Purple Cap List 💥

RCB 👏#WPL2024 pic.twitter.com/lDxlTv4hWV

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) March 17, 2024

Sophie Molineux with THREE WICKETS in an over to absolutely take charge of the WPL final.

Absolute scenes!#WPL2024 #WPLFinal pic.twitter.com/EwSTsr04XW

— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) March 17, 2024

Shreyanka Patil said, “I’m a different beast when I see some turn on the wicket (smiles)”. pic.twitter.com/l6bDuDqfd2

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 17, 2024