The Women’s Premier League 2024 (WPL 2024) is set for an exciting conclusion as Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) in the final on Sunday, March 17 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Both teams have shown exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament, making this final clash a must-watch for cricket fans.
Road to the Final
DC-W enters the final as the top team in the points table, having secured direct qualification with 12 points. Led by captain Meg Lanning, DC-W has been in superb form, winning their last two fixtures convincingly.
On the other hand, RCB-W has had a remarkable journey, qualifying for the knockouts for the first time in the second season. Led by Smriti Mandhana, RCB-W secured their spot in the final with a thrilling five-run victory against the defending champions, Mumbai Indians Women.
Head-to-Head Record
In the four matches played between DC-W and RCB-W, DC-W has emerged victorious in all encounters, highlighting their dominance over RCB-W. However, finals are a different ball game, and RCB-W will be determined to turn the tables this time around.
Match Details
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Date & Time: Sunday, March 17, 7:30 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sports18 and JioCinema
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has favoured teams batting first, with seven out of ten matches being won by the team batting first. The average first innings score is 158.6, indicating that setting a challenging target will be crucial in the final.
Probable Players
Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W):
Meg Lanning (c)
Shafali Verma
Alice Capsey
Jemimah Rodrigues
Annabel Sutherland
Jess Jonassen
Arundhati Reddy
Shikha Pandey
Radha Yadav
Taniya Bhatia (wk)
Titas Sadhu
Royal Challengers Banaglore Women (BAN-W):
Sabbhineni Meghana
Smriti Mandhana (c)
Ellyse Perry
Sophie Devine
Richa Ghosh (wk)
Georgia Wareham
Sophie Molineux
Simran Bahadur
Ekta Bisht
Asha Sobhana
Renuka Singh
Dream11 Predictions
Probable Best Batter of the Match – Meg Lanning (DC-W):
Lanning has been in exceptional form, scoring 308 runs in eight innings at an average of 38.5 and a strike rate of 125.2. With four half-centuries to her name, Lanning will be a key player for DC-W in the final.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match – Marizanne Kapp (DC-W):
Kapp is the leading wicket-taker of the season with 11 wickets in six matches at an average of 14.18 and an economy of 6.5. Her ability to pick up early wickets will be crucial for DC-W in restricting RCB-W.
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Match Prediction
Based on recent performances and head-to-head records, the team batting first is likely to have an advantage in the final. Here are the scenarios for the match:
Scenario 1:
If Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) win the toss and opt to bat first, and if they manage to score between 170-190 runs with a powerplay score ranging from 45-55, then they are likely to emerge victorious in the final.
Scenario 2:
Alternatively, if Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) win the toss and elect to bat first, and if they post a total between 160-180 runs with a powerplay score of 40-50, then they are expected to win the match.
The WPL 2024 final between DC-W and RCB-W promises to be a thrilling contest between two formidable teams. With players like Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp in top form, the final is set to be a high-octane clash. Cricket fans can expect a fiercely competitive match as both teams vie for the prestigious WPL title.
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