Despite being on vacation in Mauritius, former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricketer AB De Villiers showed his unwavering support for the team by shouting their iconic chant "Ee sala cup namde" in a family vlog. He also defended captain Virat Kohli against criticism about his strike rate, reminding everyone of Kohli's incredible performance in the IPL and asking the critics to consider their own lack of experience in the game.
In a thrilling final match, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerged as the victor, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by 8 wickets to win the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 title. RCB's victory was celebrated by their players and on social media, with the team sharing a post with the caption "Ee Sala Cup N̶a̶m̶d̶e̶ Namdu!" (This time, the cup is ours!). IPL and WPL teams also joined in the celebrations, with cricketers like Virat Kohli sharing their excitement on Instagram. It was a historic moment for RCB, who clinched their first title in the WPL.
In the final of the Women's Premier League, Shreyanka Patil and Sophie Molineux took a combined seven wickets to bowl out Delhi Capitals for 113. RCB's top order, led by captain Smriti Mandhana, then produced crucial knocks to chase down the target with eight wickets and 3 balls remaining, ending their franchise's 16-year-long wait for a major title. Shreyanka also claimed the Purple Cap for most wickets in the tournament, while Ellyse Perry claimed the Orange Cap with an unbeaten 35 in the final.