WPL 2024 Final: RCB Clinches Historic Victory
In a landmark moment, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women’s team etched their name in history by capturing the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 title. The climax unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where RCB secured a commanding 8-wicket triumph over the Smriti Mandhana-led Delhi Capitals.
Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a shocking batting collapse against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) spinners as Smriti Mandhana and Co. registered a thrilling win in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final on Sunday. Ending 16 years of hurt and disappointment, RCB claimed their first-ever trophy in T20 cricket. Chasing a modest target of 114 in the 20-over contest, skipper Smriti Mandhana played the role of an anchor while superstar Ellyse Perry remained unbeaten to seal a famous win for Bangalore.
Dominant Bowling Display by RCB in WPL 2024 Final
Choosing to bat first, the Delhi Capitals grappled against RCB’s disciplined bowling unit, succumbing to a modest total of 113 runs. Shreyanka Patil emerged as the standout bowler, scalping a pivotal 4-wicket haul, complemented by Sophie Molineux’s three-wicket contribution, which dealt a significant blow to the Delhi batting order.
WPL 2024 Final: Individual Accolades
Orange Cap (Highest Run-Scorer)
In the final match against DC, Perry contributed 35 runs off 37 balls. As an Australian all-rounder, she surpassed DC skipper Lanning to claim the top spot in the Orange Cap standings. Throughout the WPL 2024, the RCB batter accumulated an impressive total of 347 runs across nine games. Perry maintained an impressive average of 69.40 and secured two half-centuries during RCB’s victorious season. As the recipient of the Orange Cap, Perry is set to receive a prize of INR 5 lakh.
Purple Cap (Highest Wicket-Taker)
In the WPL 2024 final held in the national capital, Shreyanka Patil turned the match into a low-scoring affair by taking four wickets and conceding only 12 runs against DC. With support from Sophie Molineux, who took three wickets, RCB successfully bowled out DC for a meager total of 113 runs in 18.3 overs. Shreyanka, the RCB spinner, also secured the top spot in the Purple Cap standings by claiming a total of 13 wickets throughout the WPL 2024 season. As the Purple Cap winner, Shreyanka has been awarded INR 5 lakh as prize money.
WPL 2024 Final: Most Sixes
Shafali Verma of the Delhi Capitals claimed the title for most sixes in the tournament, unleashing an impressive total of 20 sixes across 9 matches.
| Batswomen | Team | 6s |
| Shafali Verma | DEL-W | 20 |
| Smriti Mandhana | BAN-W | 10 |
| Richa Ghosh | BAN-W | 10 |
| Deepti Sharma | UP-W | 8 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | MI-W | 8 |
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Deepti Sharma claimed the MVP accolade for her exceptional all-round display, amassing 295 runs at a staggering average of 98.33 and bagging 10 wickets with an average of 21.70.
Player of the Final
Sophie Molineux earned the Player of the Final title for her stellar bowling performance, scalping 3 wickets, including the vital dismissal of Shafali Verma, while conceding a mere 20 runs in her 4 overs.
Prize Money and Awards
RCB crowned champions, receive INR 6 crore; DC awarded INR 3 crore: In a thrilling final showdown, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets, chasing down the target in 19.3 overs. As the victorious team, RCB was honored with INR 6 crore in prize money, while DC received INR 3 crore as the runners-up. Delhi Capitals had a strong league phase, accumulating 12 points from 8 matches.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, the defending champions, secured the second position on the WPL 2024 points table with 10 points. RCB claimed the third spot in the league standings before advancing to the playoffs. Their path to victory included triumphs over Mumbai Indians before ultimately clinching the title against table-toppers DC in the final match.
| Award | Winner | Prize Money |
| Winners | RCB | ₹6 Crore |
| Runners-Up | DC | ₹3 Crore |
| Orange Cap (Highest Run-Scorer) | Ellyse Perry | ₹5 Lakh |
| Purple Cap (Highest Wicket-Taker) | Shreyanka Patil | ₹5 Lakh |
The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s team made history with their first-ever WPL victory, creating an unforgettable moment for their devoted fans and paving the way for future editions of the tournament.
