2024 is building up to be a year of unexpected twists, and it was an electrifying women's squad that ended Royal Challengers Bangalore's 16-year title drought in a thrilling eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League final.?
The atmosphere was explosive, with a loud throng watching history unfold as these courageous athletes defied expectations, causing a whirlwind of unrivaled excitement.?
This WPL club, known as the RCB, breathed new life into a franchise ravaged by IPL disappointments, with unrivaled commitment and spirit.
The spin magic of Shreyanka Patil (4/12) and Sophie Molineux (3/20) staged a spectacular collapse for DC, limiting them to only 113 runs. While victory appeared to be unavoidable, RCB's formalities were accomplished with style, aided by outstanding performances from skipper Smriti Mandhana (31), Sophie Devine (32), and the lively Ellyse Perry (35 not out).?
With the scoreboard reading 115 for two in 19.3 overs, RCB's victory was more comfortable than the tense final that had been predicted. The jubilation rippled through the crowded Arun Jaitley Stadium and into many living rooms throughout Bangalore.
However, for die-hard RCB fans, this victory was not simply the end, but the beginning. Their long-awaited victory triggered a rush of comeback memes, which filled social media feeds with zeal and joy.?
In the high-stakes WPL 2024 final, the Delhi Capitals got off to a good start, thanks to skipper Meg Lanning (23 off 23) and Shafali Verma (44 off 27), who formed a strong partnership.?
But fate intervened when Australia's left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux reversed the tide, orchestrating a quick defeat of the hosts with a triple breakthrough in a single over, changing the final into a nail-biting, low-scoring affair.
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