WPL 2023: Delhi defeated Warriorz to reach the final; Mumbai beats Bangalore in Tuesday’s double-header
The final day of competition in the 2023 Women’s Premier League (WPL) saw an exciting double-header where Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the afternoon fixture while Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated UP Warriorz in the evening game.
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥!@DelhiCapitals win their last league match with 5️⃣ wickets and 13 balls left to secure their entry into the #TATAWPL FINAL 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/r4rFmhENd7#TATAWPL | #UPWvDC pic.twitter.com/4BwnCeSnbO
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 21, 2023
Mumbai opted to bowl first after winning the coin toss which turned out to be a good decision as they managed to limit RCB to a total of 125/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Richa Ghosh And Ellys Perry were the team’s top scorers, each contributing 29 runs. Amelia Kerr the bowlers’ choice are for MI with figures of 3/22. Nat Sciver-Brunt also scored by 2 wickets for 24 runs in her 4 overs quota.
Was tough on tricky ground but Perry and Richa fought hard and got us to what looks like a par score.
“It’s not over until the last ball is thrown” 🙅♀️#PlayBold #SheIsBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #WPL2023 #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/i7xFfZ0zAa
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 21, 2023
In response, MI got off to a solid start with their openers Yastica Bhatia And Hailey Matthews setting up a 53-run partnership. After their dismissal, Amelia, who shone with the ball, played a crucial knockout of 31 not off 27 balls, including 4 fours, to lead her team to victory. for Bangalore, Kanika Ahuja finished with figures of 2/5 in a single over.
Bounced back in our own 𝗠𝗜ghty way! 💪💙#A family #Mumbai Indians #AaliRe #WPL2023 #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/LiYaye27vH
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 21, 2023
In the evening game, the Capitals completely defeated the Warriorz to advance directly to the WPL 2023 Finals. Bowling first, DC limited UP at 138/6, with Alice Capsey three wickets for 26 in her 4 overs quota. Radha Yadav also picked up a pair of scalps for 28 runs in 4 overs.
A late attack gives us a battle total to defend 👏
Let’s go Warriorz! 👊#UPWvDC #UPWarriorzUttarDega #WPL pic.twitter.com/RFqWfJpcbA
— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz) March 21, 2023
Tahlia McGrath stood out for the Warriorz with an unbeaten 58 off just 32 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. Captain Alyssa Healey also made a valuable contribution of 36 runs off 34 balls with 4 fours and 1 six.
Can Delhi Capitals chase UP Warriorz target?#UPWvDC Score card: https://t.co/RuFaCAb3qp#WPL #WPL2023 #cricket #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/YZ7D5drqkB
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) March 21, 2023
In response, the Capitals were once again on their way to a flyer thanks to their star opening pair as skipper Mega Lanning and explosive seizure Shafali Verma. The duo added 56 runs and maintained the run rate. Capsey, hissing with the ball, then took over and brought the team across the finish line with her 31-ball 34, with 4 fours and a six.
Source: Women’sCricket.com
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