Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar celebrates his 75th birthday on Wednesday, and well-wishes from all around the world pour in for the "Little Master" on social media. Gavaskar, known as one of the greatest batters in the sport, was the first to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket. He is also widely respected as a commentator, providing critical analysis of the game through his syndicated columns and TV appearances. IPL teams, such as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, also pay tribute to Gavaskar for his contribution to Indian cricket.
Social media was flooded with celebratory videos after Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 trophy against Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight wickets. Among these, a viral video of ecstatic fans burning firecrackers and chanting 'RCB-RCB' in Bengaluru caught the internet's attention. Many users expressed their joy and praised the team's performance, while others were surprised by the passionate display of love for cricket in Bengaluru. Even RCB skipper Virat Kohli congratulated the team and shared a special message for them.
The stage is set for an electrifying finale to the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 as the in-form Delhi Capitals take on the resilient Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. After finishing as runners-up in the inaugural edition, DC will be looking to lift their maiden WPL trophy under the leadership of Meg Lanning. However, RCB, led by the dynamic Ellyse Perry, are determined to spoil their party and emerge victorious after a nail-biting win in the eliminator against defending champions Mumbai Indians.
The sell-out crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will witness a thrilling battle between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final of WPL 2024. After finishing as runners-up last year, DC have a golden chance to lift the title at their home ground, backed by their dominant form. But RCB, led by the trio of Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Ellyse Perry, will not go down without a fight as they look to clinch their first WPL trophy. With DC having an unbeaten record against RCB in WPL history and both teams boasting formidable bowling attack, it will be an unmissable clash for all cricket enthusiasts.
The Delhi Capitals claimed a nail-biting one-run win against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in a highly intense match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite a valiant effort from RCB's Ellyse Perry and Sophie Molineux, DC's superior fielding skills and determination secured them the victory. A crucial run out in the 11th over proved to be the turning point, as DC managed to dismiss Perry and shift the momentum in their favor. This victory cements DC's position as one of the top teams in the Women's Premier League.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Meg Lanning's entertaining fifties helped Delhi Capitals secure a comfortable 29-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) match. Delhi Capitals scored 192/4 with Lanning and Rodrigues leading the charge. In response, Mumbai Indians struggled to keep up with the required run rate and could only manage 163/8. Jess Jonassen and Marizanne Kapp were the top bowlers for Delhi Capitals, taking 3/21 and 2/37 respectively. With this win, Delhi Capitals remain at the top of the table while Mumbai Indians face their first loss of the tournament.
Indian batswoman Shafali Verma put on a dominant display as she scored a quick 50-run partnership with captain Meg Lanning in the Women's Premier League match between Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Women. Verma's attacking innings included a six and a boundary, before she was dismissed by a LBW review from RCB.
The second edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2024) is set to begin with a bang as Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Sidharth Malhotra, Kartik Aaryan, and Shahid Kapoor will perform at the glittering opening ceremony. The defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will go against last year's runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) in the season opener, with five teams competing for the prestigious title. Ahead of the first match, Shah Rukh Khan took time to meet the captains and players from both teams, and even shared a special moment with former Kolkata Knight Riders captain and current DC director Sourav Ganguly.