Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) celebrated a historic victory as the Smriti Mandhana-led team clinched their first-ever silverware for the franchise on Sunday. In the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, RCB defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets. Chasing a target of 114, RCB achieved victory with eight wickets and two balls to spare. The team’s triumph in the WPL final sparked jubilant celebrations across social media platforms. Prior to the presentation ceremony, RCB captain Mandhana received a special video call from star batter and former skipper of the men’s team, Virat Kohli.

VIRAT KOHLI ON VIDEO CALL…!!!

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– Congratulating all the RCB Players.#ViratKohli𓃵 #WPLFinal #final pic.twitter.com/J3hm9XsaJU

— Anik Chandra Sen (@Aniksenofficial) March 17, 2024

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Chasing a modest target, RCB began their innings cautiously, with Mandhana and Devine forming a solid partnership of 49 runs in 8.1 overs. Mandhana played the role of an anchor, while Devine took on the role of aggressor, striking five boundaries and a six before being dismissed lbw by pacer Shikha Pandey.

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Following Devine’s departure, RCB faced a slight slowdown as Mandhana and Perry struggled to find their timing, resulting in fewer boundaries. In the 13th over, Perry managed to break the shackles by hitting a boundary to deep midwicket off pacer Arundhati Reddy. Shortly after, Mandhana also found the fence with a cut shot to backward point.

RCB seemed to be cruising towards victory, reaching 82 for one in the 15th over. However, Mandhana’s dismissal due to a rash shot revived hopes for the opposition.

Nevertheless, Perry continued her impressive form and, along with Richa Ghosh (17 not out), calmly guided RCB to victory, forming an unbeaten 33-run partnership for the third wicket.

Ghosh sealed the win in style with a boundary off Reddy in the 19.3rd over, ensuring RCB’s triumph in the match.

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