Published Mar 15, 2024, 11:45 pm IST
As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 reaches its climax, the excitement and anticipation among cricket enthusiasts are palpable. With the completion of the eliminator stage, two finalists have emerged, gearing up for the tournament decider scheduled on 17th March 2024. Before delving into the final clash, let’s take a moment to recognize the standout performers whose exceptional performances have significantly influenced their teams’ journeys in the tournament.
At the forefront of the batting prowess in WPL 2024 stands the formidable all-rounder of RCB, Ellyse Perry. With an impressive tally of 312 runs in 8 matches, Perry has stamped her authority with an outstanding average of 62.40, including two crucial fifties at pivotal moments in the tournament. Following closely is the skipper of Delhi Capitals Women, Meg Lanning, who has amassed 308 runs in eight innings at a blistering average of 60.00. Deepti Sharma of UP Warriorz secures the third position with 295 runs in just 8 matches, boasting a marvellous average of 98.33, despite her team’s exit from the tournament.
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In addition to the top three batters, players like Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants), Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W), and Shafali Verma (Delhi Capitals) have played pivotal roles in their teams’ campaigns, showcasing skill and reliability throughout the WPL tournament.
Turning our focus to the bowling department, Marizanne Kapp of Delhi emerges as the leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets in just 6 matches. Following closely is Sophie Ecclestone of UP Warriorz, who shares the second spot with Jess Jonassen of Delhi Capitals Women, both having secured 11 wickets in 8 matches. The list of leading wicket-takers is further enriched by RP Yadav and DB Sharma, representing Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz, respectively, closely following with 10 wickets each.
Alongside the leading wicket-takers, RP Yadav and DB Sharma have showcased commendable bowling performances, contributing significantly to their teams’ success in the WPL 2024 tournament.
As we approach the much-awaited WPL final, the performances of these standout players in both batting and bowling categories have been instrumental in shaping their teams’ fortunes.
No | Player | Runs | Mat | BF | Avg | H.S | SR | 4s | 6s | 50s |
1 | Ellyse Perry | 312 | 8 | 239 | 62.4 | 66 | 130.54 | 37 | 7 | 2 |
2 | Meg Lanning | 308 | 8 | 246 | 38.5 | 60 | 125.2 | 44 | 4 | 4 |
3 | Deepti Sharma | 295 | 8 | 216 | 98.33 | 88 | 136.57 | 34 | 8 | 3 |
4 | Beth Mooney | 285 | 8 | 202 | 47.5 | 85 | 141.09 | 38 | 5 | 3 |
5 | Smriti Mandhana | 269 | 9 | 185 | 29.89 | 80 | 145.41 | 37 | 10 | 2 |
No | Bowler | Wkts | Mat | Ovs | BBI | Balls | Avg | Ecn | R | 4-Fers |
1 | Marizanne Kapp | 11 | 6 | 24 | 3/5 | 144 | 14.18 | 6.5 | 156 | — |
2 | Sophie Ecclestone | 11 | 8 | 31.3 | 3/20 | 189 | 18.82 | 6.57 | 207 | — |
3 | Jess Jonassen | 11 | 6 | 23 | 3/21 | 138 | 15.09 | 7.22 | 166 | — |
4 | Radha Yadav | 10 | 8 | 24 | 4/20 | 144 | 16.9 | 7.04 | 169 | 1 |
5 | TP Kanwer | 10 | 8 | 29 | 2/20 | 174 | 20.7 | 7.14 | 207 | — |
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