Nandni Sharma’s impressive bowling performance, taking 3-26, and Laura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 42 runs led Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League. Nandni’s 13 wickets in the tournament set a record for an Indian pacer in WPL history, with support from Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, and Minnu Mani in a strong bowling display by DC.
Chasing a target of 110, Delhi Capitals achieved victory with 4.2 overs to spare, moving them to the second spot in the points table. Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee provided a solid start before skipper Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Despite some fielding errors by RCB, DC comfortably reached the target with Marizanne Kapp joining Laura to finish the match.
RCB, already secured a playoff spot, struggled with the bat, posting their lowest total of the season at 109 all out. In contrast, Delhi Capitals celebrated their second consecutive win, enhancing their chances of entering the playoffs with a strong performance in all aspects of the game.
Shafali’s aggressive start, followed by partnerships between Laura and Jemimah, and later Laura and Marizanne, ensured a smooth chase for Delhi Capitals. Despite some setbacks, DC capitalized on RCB’s mistakes in the field to secure a comprehensive victory and boost their net run rate.
