Last year taught us a lot of things, as a player, as a captain and as a team: Reflections from Mandhana on Last Year's Journey

Smriti Mandhana, the skipper of Royal Challengers Bangalore, expressed gratitude for the unwavering support from the management following their Women's Premier League setback last season. This support played a pivotal role in their triumphant campaign this year, culminating in a title victory against Delhi Capitals.

Reflecting on the learnings from the 2023 season, Mandhana emphasized the growth experienced by the team. She credited the management for their steadfast backing during the post-season review, acknowledging their resilience amidst challenges. Mandhana, speaking at the post-match presentation, conveyed her pride in the team's resilience and determination.

The elation of clinching the title was still sinking in for Mandhana, who struggled to articulate her emotions fully. She commended her team's perseverance through ups and downs, particularly highlighting their exceptional performance during the Bangalore leg of the tournament. Mandhana emphasized the importance of peaking at the right time in such competitive events.

The bowling prowess of Shreyanka Patil and Sophie Molineux restricted Delhi Capitals to a modest total of 113 runs. Mandhana, along with Sophie Devine and Elysse Perry, anchored the chase, securing victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore with three balls to spare.

Mandhana acknowledged the collective effort behind the triumph, stressing that the victory was not solely hers but belonged to the entire team and management. She expressed gratitude to the loyal RCB fanbase, whose unwavering support played a pivotal role in their success.

Meg Lanning, leading Delhi Capitals, admitted disappointment at failing to secure the title but praised RCB for their exceptional performance. Despite a batting collapse, Lanning acknowledged the competitiveness of every game in the tournament and congratulated RCB on their well-deserved win.