That wraps up the final match of the league stage of WPL 2024. Delhi Capitals have secured their spot directly in the final, while RCB Women will go head-to-head against MI Women in the eliminator.
Itβs time to warp up this coverage as well. For now, this is Deepak Prakash signing off on behalf of co-commentator Akshay Bhide and scorer/analyst Raju Khariya. CHEERS!
Shafali Verma (Player of the Match): "Today I tried to play straight. I respected the good balls and if there was an opportunity within my reach, I was ready to seize it. I relied on my strengths, and fortunately, they paid off today.
I felt in good form and was determined to stay at the crease until the end. It's disappointing that I couldn't finish the innings today.
I always strive to give my best in fielding, aiming to prevent as many runs as I can. Our management emphasizes the importance of fielding and has made it a priority to focus on this aspect, with the goal of limiting the opposition's scoring opportunities."
Player of the Match: Shafali Verma.
Meg Lanning is the leading run scorer so far in WPL 2024 and receives the orange cap.
Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals Women Skipper): "Yeah, it was nice that it wasn't close. Those close-finishes have been very stressful. Shafali was excellent. When she plays like that, she makes it look so easy. She hits a long ball.
I think we had good patches in all games. We were close to a perfect game tonight. We are gaining confidence as the tournament has progressed and happy with it.
We lost the first game but have done a lot of things right since then. Qualifying for the final directly gives a big advantage and we will sit back and enjoy the semi-final. Don't want to be playing that.
Both sides are quality sides. They have match-winners on their side and it will be a good contest. Just sit back and enjoy."