The recently concluded Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 witnessed a thrilling display of talent, passion, and sportsmanship. Held across Bengaluru and Delhi, the tournament showcased the prowess of female cricketers from around the globe, captivating audiences worldwide.
Royal Challengers Bangalore claim victory in the grand finale
The tournament reached its pinnacle on March 17 as Smriti Mandhana’s Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged victorious, defeating Meg Lanning‘s Delhi Capitals in a gripping final match. The victory marked a fitting end to a fiercely competitive tournament.
Standout performers in the T20 extravaganza
As the dust settles on the WPL 2024, let’s delve into some standout statistics from the tournament featuring some star players.
Most runs:
Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 347 runs in 9 matches
Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals) – 331 runs in 9 matches
Shafali Verma (Delhi Capitals) – 309 runs in 9 matches
Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 300 runs in 10 matches
Deepti Sharma (UP Warriorz) – 295 runs in 8 matches
Highest scores:
Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians) – 95* against Gujarat Giants
Deepti Sharma (UP Warriorz) – 88* against Gujarat Giants
Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants) – 85* against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 80 against UP Warriorz
Most fifties:
Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals) – 4 in 9 matches
Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants) – 3 in 8 matches
Deepti Sharma (UP Warriroz) – 3 in 8 matches
Shafali Verma (Delhi Capitals) – 3 in 9 matches
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Most sixes:
Shafali Verma (Delhi Capitals) – 20 sixes
Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 10 sixes
Richa Ghosh (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 10 sixes
Most fours:
Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals) – 47 fours
Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 41 fours
Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 40 fours
Highest average:
Deepti Sharma (UP Warriroz) – 98.33
Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 69.4
Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians) – 53.6
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