MATCH NO – 7th MATCH
SERIES – Women’s Premier Leagues – 2024
DATE – 29th February, 2024
TIME – 07:30 PM IST
VENUE – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
INTRODUCTION
Women’s Premier League is one of the most popular T20 leagues in Women’s cricket. This league started last year. In this league many big stars like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet kaur, Harleen Deol, Shafali Varma, Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Sophia Devine, Sophie Ecceleston, Deepti Sharma, Shabnam Ismail, Annabeal Sutherland, Renuka Singh, Tahlia McGrath, etc play for many frenchies.
This t20 format started from 2023 by Board of Cricket Council of India (BCCI), This is an Indian professional t20 league and biggest T20 league in Women’s Cricket.
Women’s Premier League 2024 has started from 23th February. Seventh matches of Women’s Premier League league will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore & Delhi Capitals.
MATCH PREVIEW
The seventh match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore Women(RCBW) and Delhi Capital Women (DCW) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. In this Season RCB team started well in the batting and scored 157 runs and because of very solid performance by the bowlers they won the match by 2 runs against Gujarat Giants. Whereas Delhi Capitals team lost the first match against Mumbai Indians but in the second match they came back strongly and won the match by 9 wickets against UP Warriorz.
Last time when both teams Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore played between each other, the Royal Challengers Bangalore team scored 150 runs and Delhi capital chased this total and won the match by 6 wickets.
Royal Challengers Bangalore is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players. They had not proven themselves in the last season with won only 2 matches and lost 6 matches out of 8 matches and fourth position in point table.But this season this team start well and won the match by both matches against UP Warriorz & Gujarat Gianst.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like,Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Sabbhineni Meghana.They have good all-rounders also like,Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux, Wareham, Shreyanka Patil. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Sobana Asha, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil, Kate Cross adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
On the other hand, Defending runner up Champion Delhi Capitals is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players. They have proven themselves in the last season with won 6 matches and lost only 2 matches out of 8 matches and table topper in point table.But this season this team did not start well and lost the match by 4 wickets against Mumbai Indians.But in the second match they came back strongly and won the match by 9 wickets against UP Warriorz. They have talented & aggressive batsmen like, Meg Lanning, Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey.They have good all-rounders also like, Marizanne Kapp, Annabeal Sutherland. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy & Sikha Pandey adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals.
PITCH REPORT
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is known for its lively pitches and high-scoring matches, particularly in limited-overs cricket, due to its true bounce and short boundaries.This Venue is the first time it will host the Women;s Premier league matches from this season.
Here’s a typical pitch report for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:
- 1. Bounce and Carry: The pitches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium often offer good bounce and carry for the bowlers, which makes it conducive to fast bowling. Seamers can extract movement off the surface, especially in the early stages of the match.
- 2. Batting-Friendly: Despite offering assistance to bowlers, the pitches in Bangalore are generally batting-friendly. Batsmen can play their shots freely and score runs quickly due to the true bounce and even pace of the wicket.
- 3. Short Boundaries: One notable characteristic of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is its relatively short boundaries, especially square of the wicket. This makes it easier for batsmen to clear the ropes and score boundaries, leading to high-scoring contests.
- 4. Spinners’ Role: While seamers may enjoy some assistance, spinners also have a role to play, particularly as the match progresses. The pitch tends to slow down as the game goes on, allowing spinners to vary their pace and extract turns.
- 5. Weather Conditions: Weather conditions in Bangalore, such as humidity, can also influence the behaviour of the pitch. Generally, matches played under clear skies and dry conditions tend to favour batsmen more, while overcast conditions might assist the seam bowlers.
Overall, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for producing entertaining and high-scoring matches, with something in it for both batsmen and bowlers. It’s a venue where fans can expect exciting cricketing action, particularly in limited-overs formats like T20 and One-Day Internationals.
GROUND STATS (WPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 05 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 160+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 02 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 03 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 120 | 02 |
| BETWEEN 120 TO 139 | 01 |
| BETWEEN 140 TO 169 | 01 |
| ABOVE SCORE 170 | 01 |
BOWLERS STATS ON M. CHINNASWAMY STADIUM (WPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 05
PACER WICKETS – 31
SPINNER WICKETS – 34.
NOTE-:PITCH REPORT WILL BE UPDATED AFTER 5th MATCH 6TH MATCH MIW VS UPW.
RCBW TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Royal Challengers Bangalore team started this season very well and won both matches against UP Warriorz & Gujarat Giants.
- Last match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore & Delhi Capitals, RCB team scored 150 runs and failed to defend it and lost the match by 6 wickets.
- Sophie Devine had scored 266 runs in 8 innings with a 33+average in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Ellyse Perry had scored 253 runs in 8 innings with a 42+average in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- In the last match against Gujarat Giants RCB team bowled out Gujarat team at just 107 runs and won the match by 2 wickets.
- Sabbhineni Meghana scored 53 runs & Richa Ghosh Scored 62 runs in just 37 balls in the previous match against UP Warriorz.
- Sophie Molineux has taken 3 wickets, Renuka Singh has taken 2 wickets & Wareham taken 1 wicket in the previous match against Gujarat Giants.
- Both teams played 2 matches and Royal Challengers Bangalore team lost both matches against Delhi Capitals.
SQUADS
Batting – Disha Kasat, Smriti Mandhana ©, Shabbhineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Indrani Roy (wk).
Bowling – Simran Bahadur, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Renuka Singh, Shraddha Pokharkar, Sobhana Asha.
All Rounder – Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Shubha Satheesh, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Smriti Mandhana ©, Sophie Devine, Shabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh(wk), Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Sobhana Asha, Simran Bahadur, Renuka Singh.
PLAYERS RECENT INNINGS
| LAYERS NAME | RECENT 5 INNINGS |
| Smriti Mandhana | 43r, 13r, 29r, 23r, 54r. |
| Sophie Devine | 6r, 1+0W, 5+1W, 11+1W, 29+1W. |
| Shabbaninegi Meghana | 36r, 53r, 31r, 16r, 0r. |
| Ellyse Perry | 23r, 8+0W, 3+1W, 24+0W, 2+0W. |
| Richa Ghosh | 62r, 34r, 23r, 19r, 96r. |
| Sophie Molineux | 3W, 9+1W, 33+0W, 34+2W, 11+4W. |
| Georgia Wareham | 1W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 1W. |
| Shreyanka Patil | 0W, 8+0W, 0W, 1W, 2W. |
| Asha Sobhana | 0W, 5W, 1W, 0W, 2W. |
| Simran Bahadur | 0W, 0W, 0W, 2W, 2W. |
| Renuka Singh | 2W, 0W, 0W, 0W, 1W. |
PLAYERS STATS ON M. CHINNASWAMY (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | RECORDS ON THIS VENUE |
| Smriti Mandhana | 2 INNINGS – 56 RUNS. |
| Sophie Devine | 2 INNINGS – 7 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Shabbaninegi Meghana | 2 INNINGS – 89 RUNS. |
| Ellyse Perry | 2 INNINGS – 31 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Richa Ghosh | 1 INNING – 62 RUNS. |
| Sophie Molineux | 2 INNINGS – 9 RUNS – 4 WICKETS. |
| Georgia Wareham | 1 INNING – 2 WICKETS. |
| Shreyanka Patil | 2 INNINGS – 0 WICKET. |
| Asha Sobhana | 2 INNINGS – 5 WICKETS. |
| Simran Bahadur | NOT BOWL YET. |
| Renuka Singh | 2 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
PLAYERS LAST 5 INNINGS VS DCW (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | LAST 5 INNINGS VS DCW |
| Smriti Mandhana | 8r, 35r. |
| Sophie Devine | 21+0W, 14r. |
| Shabbaninegi Meghana | 0r. |
| Ellyse Perry | 67+0W, 31+0W. |
| Richa Ghosh | 37r, 2r. |
| Sophie Molineux | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Georgia Wareham | 22+0W. |
| Shreyanka Patil | 4+0W. |
| Asha Sobhana | 2W, 02W. |
| Simran Bahadur | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Renuka Singh | 0W, 0W. |
PLAYERS OVERALL RECORDS VS DCW (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | TOTAL RUNS/WICKETS VS DCW |
| Smriti Mandhana | 2 INNINGS – 43 RUNS. |
| Sophie Devine | 2 INNINGS – 35 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Shabbaninegi Meghana | 1 INNING – 0 RUN. |
| Ellyse Perry | 2 INNINGS – 98 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Richa Ghosh | 2 INNINGS – 39 RUNS. |
| Sophie Molineux | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Georgia Wareham | 1 INNING – 22 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Shreyanka Patil | 1 INNING – 4 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Asha Sobhana | 2 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Simran Bahadur | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Renuka Singh | 2 INNINGS – 0 WICKET. |
DCW TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Delhi Capitals team performed superb in previous season and was runner up in the previous season. This season they lost the first match by 4 wickets against Mumbai Indians But stronger come back in next match and won the match by 9 wickets against UP Warriorz.
- Last match played between Delhi Capitals & Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capital team successfully chased 150 runs and won the match by 6 wickets.
- Meg Lanning has scored 82 runs in 2 innings with a 41+average in this season of Women Premier League.
- Shafali Varma has scored 65 runs in 2 innings with a 65+average in this season of Women Premier League.
- Marizanne Kapp has taken 4 wickets in 2 innings in this season of Women Premier League.
- Alice Capsey has scored 75 runs in & taken 2 wickets in 1 innings in this season of Women Premier League.
- Arundhati Reddy has taken 3 wickets in 2 innings in this season of Women’s Premier League.
- Radha Yadav has taken 4 wickets in 2 innings in this season of Women’s Premier League.
- In the last match against UP Warriorz, Delhi Capital team bowled out UP Warriorz at just 119 runs and won the match by 6 wickets.
- Meg Lanning scored 51 runs and shefali varma scored 64 runs in the previous match against UP Warriorz.
- Marizanne Kapp has taken 3 wickets whereas Radha Yadav has taken 4 wickets in the last match against UP Warriorz.
- Annabel Sutherland & Arundhati Reddy have taken 1-1 wickets each in the last match against UP Warriorz.
- Both teams played 2 matches and Delhi Capitals team won both matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
SQUADS
Batting – Meg Lanning ©, Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Laura Harris, Aparna Mondal (wk), Sneh Deepthi.
Bowling – Radha Yadav, Sikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Ashwani Kumari.
All Rounder – Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassenn.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Meg Lanning ©, Shefali Varma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Sikha Pandey..
PLAYERS RECENT INNINGS
| PLAYERS NAME | RECENT 5 INNINGS |
| Meg Lanning | 51r, 31r, 64r, 4r, 30r. |
| Shafali Varma | 64r, 1r, 26r, 1r, 64r. |
| Alice Capsey | 75+2W, 7r, 25+0W, 0r, 0r. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 4r, 42r, 2r, 13r, 6r. |
| Marizanne Kapp | 3W, 16+1W, 1W, 75+3W, 50+0W. |
| Annabel Sutherland | 1W, 0W, 210+3W, 18+2W, 0W. |
| Taniya Bhatia | 0r, 1r, 4r, 3r, 1r. |
| Sikha Pandey | 0W, 27+1W, 0W, 0W, 2W. |
| Minnu Mani | 0W, 2W, 2W, 1W, 0W. |
| Radha Yadav | 4W, 0W, 1W, 2W, 0W. |
| Arundhati Reddy | 1W, 2W, 0W, 1W, 1W. |
PLAYERS STATS ON M. CHINNASWAMY (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | RECORDS ON THIS VENUE |
| Meg Lanning | 2 INNINGS – 82 RUNS. |
| Shafali Varma | 2 INNINGS – 65 RUNS. |
| Alice Capsey | 1 INNING – 75 RUNS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 2 INNINGS – 46 RUNS. |
| Marizanne Kapp | 2 INNINGS – 16 RUNS – 4 WICKETS. |
| Annabel Sutherland | 2 INNINGS – 1 RUN – 1 WICKET. |
| Taniya Bhatia | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Sikha Pandey | 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
| Minnu Mani | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| Radha Yadav | 2 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
| Arundhati Reddy | 2 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
PLAYERS LAST 5 INNINGS VS RCBW (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | LAST 5 INNINGS VS RCBW |
| Meg Lanning | 15r, 72r. |
| Shafali Varma | 0r, 84r. |
| Alice Capsey | 38+0W, 2W. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 32r, 22r. |
| Marizanne Kapp | 32+0W, 39+0W. |
| Annabel Sutherland | 14+2W. |
| Taniya Bhatia | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Sikha Pandey | 3W, 1W. |
| Minnu Mani | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Radha Yadav | 0W, 0W. |
| Arundhati Reddy | NOT PLAYED YET. |
PLAYERS OVERALL RECORDS VS RCBW (WPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | TOTAL RUNS/WICKETS VS RCBW |
| Meg Lanning | 2 INNINGS – 87 RUNS. |
| Shafali Varma | 2 INNINGS – 84 RUNS. |
| Alice Capsey | 2 INNINGS – 38 RUNS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 2 INNINGS – 54 RUNS. |
| Marizanne Kapp | 2 INNINGS – 71 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Annabel Sutherland | 1 INNING – 14 RUNS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Taniya Bhatia | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Sikha Pandey | 2 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
| Minnu Mani | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Radha Yadav | 2 INNINGS – 0 WICKET. |
| Arundhati Reddy | NOT PLAYED YET. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 02
- DCW WIN – 02
- RCBW WIN – 00
- NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – R. Ghosh.
BATSMEN – S. Mandhana, S. Meghana, M. Lanning, J. Rodrigues, S. Varma.
ALL-ROUNDERS – E. Perry, S. Devine, A. Capsey, A. Capsey.
BOWLERS – S. Asha.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – R. Ghosh.
BATSMEN – S. Mandhana, M. Lanning, J. Rodrigues, S. Varma.
ALL-ROUNDERS – E. Perry, S. Molineux, A. Capsey, A. Capsey..
BOWLERS – R. Yadav, A. Reddy.
BACK-UPS – R. Singh, S. Pandey, G. Wareham, S. Patil.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – A. Capsey, M. Kapp.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – S. Varma, M. Lanning.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
DELHI CAPITALS MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.