The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as the two finalists of the Women’s Premier League 2024, Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, gear up to face each other at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday night. Cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as the clash promises to unveil the newest champions of the league. Delhi Capitals Women have won the toss and have opted to bat

Delhi Capitals Women: The Standout Team

In a display of dominance, Delhi Capitals Women emerged as the standout team on the league stage. They asserted their dominance with six wins out of eight matches, only facing defeats at the hands of Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz. Their consistent performance propelled them to the top of the points table, securing their spot in the final for the second consecutive time.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore Women: Overcoming Challenges

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women had to navigate through a more arduous path. Despite a balanced performance with four wins and four losses, they clinched the third spot in the league stage. However, they showcased resilience in the Eliminator, defeating defending champions Mumbai Indians to book their maiden final berth. This marked a significant improvement from their previous season’s performance, where they struggled to secure victories.

As anticipation reaches fever pitch, cricket fans are busy speculating on the likely outcome of the final. While Delhi Capitals Women hold the edge with their impressive performance in the league stage, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women cannot be discounted, especially after their resolute victory in the Eliminator. Pitch conditions, weather, and player form will influence the final result.

Women’s Premier League: Who said what at the toss?

Meg Lanning – We will bat tonight, I think this is our best chance to win the game. The pitch is in good shape so you have to bat well. It doesn’t matter what happened before. We are facing a great team and we have to play well. We will be on the same team.

Smriti Mandhana – We would have batted first as well, but it didn’t worked. I think we have to play well, stick to the plan and play good cricket. We’ve had a lot of ups and downs this season, but tonight we have to do our best. This is the fourth match played on a single wicket and the last wicket was slow. One change, We’ve one change – Meghana comes in for Disha Kasat

Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women (Playing XI): Meg Lanning(c), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia(w), Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh(w), Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Shraddha Pokharkar, Renuka Thakur Singh