The inaugural match of the TATA Women’s Premier League WPL 2024 proved to be a thrilling encounter. The clash between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2024 has already etched its place as one of the finest in the league’s history.
The Women’s Premier League 2024 commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony, featuring numerous Bollywood superstars who graced the event with their performances. The opening fixture saw Mumbai Indians facing off against Delhi Capitals. Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of Mumbai Indians, won the toss and opted to bowl first. Delhi Capitals’ opening pair comprised Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma. Shafali Verma’s stumps were cleaned by Mumbai Indians’ pacer Shabnim Ismail, who happens to be the most expensive player in WPL 2024.
Delhi Capitals’ skipper Meg Lanning contributed a careful 31 runs off 25 balls before being dismissed by Nat Sciver-Brunt. Alice Capsey played an outstanding innings, scoring 75 runs off 53 balls, including 8 fours and 3 sixes. Jemimah Rodrigues added a quickfire 42 off 24 balls, enabling the team to set a competitive target of 171/5 in 20 overs. In response, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr took 2 wickets each for Mumbai Indians, while Shabnim Ismail claimed 1 wicket.
Mumbai Indians needed to score 172 to win, and their start was shaky as opener Hayley Matthews departed for a duck. However, Yastika Bhatia and Harmanpreet Kaur steadied the innings, with Yastika scoring 57 off 45 balls and Harmanpreet contributing 55 off 34 balls. Harmanpreet Kaur’s dismissal in the 19.5 overs left Mumbai Indians needing 5 runs off the last ball. Under intense pressure, Sajeevan Sajana came to bat and, facing Alice Capsey delivered a decisive six over long-on to secure victory for Mumbai Indians. Undoubtedly, this match stands out as the best in the history of the Women’s Premier League.
For Delhi Capitals, Arundhati Reddy and Alice Capsey claimed 2 wickets each, while Marizanne Kapp and Shikha Pandey took 1 wicket each.
Harmanpreet Kaur won the Player of the Match award for her innings of 55 off 34 balls.
Watch Video! Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2024: Sajana’s Last-Ball Six!
𝙐𝙉𝘽𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙀𝙑𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀!
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 23, 2024
5 off 1 needed and S Sajana seals the game with a MAXIMUM very first ball🤯💥
A final-over thriller in the very first game of #TATAWPL Season 1 🤩🔥
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Women’s Premier League Points table:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Net Run Rate | Points |
| 1. Mumbai Indians | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.1000 | 2 |
| 2. Delhi Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | -0.1000 | 0 |
| 3. UP Warriorz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4. Royal Challengers Bangalore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. Gujarat Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Today, on the 24th of February 2024, the Royal Challengers Bangalore will face the UP Warriorz at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM IST and can be watched on Jio Cinema and Sports 18.
Check the Women’s Premier League 2024 (WPL) schedule, Venue, Timing and Squads