Delhi’s brilliant batting
After losing the toss and opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals scored a huge score of 203/4 in 20 overs on the basis of excellent innings by captain Jemimah Rodrigues (57), Laura Wolvaert (44) and Lizelle Lee (37).
chenille henry storm
In the last overs of the innings, Chinelle Henry played a stormy innings of 35 unbeaten runs in just 15 balls, taking Delhi’s score beyond 200, due to which the match seemed completely in favor of Delhi. He scored 24 runs in the 19th over. Due to which Delhi could reach a huge score.
RCB’s bad start
While chasing the big target of 204 runs, Royal Challengers Bangalore lost the wicket of Grace Harris (09) in the second over itself, due to which Delhi got the early lead. This wicket was very important for Delhi and the fans had full hope that the Delhi bowlers were going to do something amazing in the final.
Smriti and Georgia’s record partnership
After the initial setback, captain Smriti Mandhana (87 runs, 41 balls) and Georgia Woll (79 runs, 54 balls) took charge and made a match-winning partnership of 165 runs for the second wicket. Due to this partnership, RCB won the match.
Mandhana’s captaincy attack
Smriti Mandhana completed her half-century in just 22 balls and spoiled the rhythm of Delhi bowlers by hitting 12 fours and 3 sixes in her innings. He played an innings of 87 runs in this match. Due to which he was chosen Player of the Match.
thrill of the last overs
RCB needed 18 runs in the last two overs of the match. Chinelle Henry raised Delhi’s hopes by bowling Smriti Mandhana, but the atmosphere changed as soon as Radha Yadav stepped on the crease.
Radha Yadav won the title
10 runs were needed to win in the last over. Radha Yadav (12*) maintained her composure under pressure and hit two consecutive fours to make RCB champion for the second time in just 19.4 overs. RCB fans had lost hopes, but Radha did wonders.
Delhi’s fourth defeat
It was very sad for Delhi Capitals as the team had to face defeat in the final for the fourth time in a row. Despite the big score, their bowlers could not defend the target in the end. It was a surprise for Delhi that despite scoring more than 200 runs in the final, their team lost the match.
Delhi stars looked disappointed
As soon as the match ended, Delhi Capitals players looked very disappointed and emotional on the field itself. Captain Jemimah Rodrigues and other senior players were not able to control their emotions.
RCB’s celebration and equalization
On the other hand, there was an atmosphere of celebration in the camp of Royal Challengers Bangalore. All the players ran on the field and hugged each other and congratulated them on the victory. Now both RCB and Mumbai Indians have two titles each.
