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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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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
