Delhi Capitals
Dynamic Duo Pant and Warner Propel DC to Victory; Dhoni's Heroics in Vain
Warner and Prithvi Shaw set the stage with a formidable 93-run partnership after a cautious start. Pant's explosive 51 off just 32 balls propelled Delhi Capitals to a challenging total of 191/5. Pant, making a remarkable return after a harrowing road accident in December 2022, exhibited his aggressive batting style with four boundaries and three maximums.
Depth in Indian Cricket: Insights from Smriti Mandhana on Indian Captains' Triumphs in WPL 2024
In the previous edition, Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of Mumbai Indians, clinched the inaugural WPL title at the Brabourne Stadium. Fast forward to this year, Smriti led RCB to a resounding victory over Delhi Capitals by eight wickets, witnessed by a spirited crowd of 29,131 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
IPL 2024: Ngidi Out Injured, Capitals Bring in Fraser-McGurk as Replacement
With 14 IPL appearances and 25 wickets to his credit, Ngidi's absence is a blow for DC. His lower-back injury, sustained recently during the SA20, has necessitated his withdrawal from the upcoming IPL season, leading the Capitals to opt for Fraser-McGurk as a stand-in.
WPL: Delhi Capitals Assert Supremacy, Clinch Final Spot
The match kicked off with an electrifying performance from Marizanne Kapp, who wreaked havoc on the Giants' batting lineup in the opening overs, claiming three crucial wickets. Partnering with Jess Jonassen, they further dismantled the Giants, leaving them struggling at 16 for 3 within the first five overs.
Delhi Capitals Edge Out RCB in Thrilling WPL 2024 Encounter, Secure Playoff Berth with Slim Victory
Opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals posted a challenging total of 181/5, courtesy of impressive contributions from Jemimah Rodrigues, who smashed a quickfire 58 off 36 balls, and Alice Capsey, who added 48 runs from 32 deliveries. RCB's chase seemed on track with Ellyse Perry's blistering 49 off 32 balls until she fell victim to a run-out, leaving the team at 93/3 in the 12th over.
Delhi Capitals Clinch Victory Over Gujarat Giants, Secure Top Spot in WPL 2024
Opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals faced a challenging task against Gujarat Giants' bowling attack. However, Meg Lanning's resilient knock of 55 runs off 41 balls provided the much-needed stability to the innings. Despite losing early wickets, contributions from Alice Capsey and late fireworks by Shikha Pandey propelled Delhi Capitals to a modest total of 163/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant's Unexpected Auction Experience, Excited to Represent DC on the Table
Reflecting on his emotions, Pant expressed his childhood dream of contributing to a team and feels fortunate to fulfill it.
Report Indicates Delhi Capitals' Decision to Release Manish Pandey and Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan had a modest performance, scoring 53 runs in four matches, while Manish Pandey accumulated 160 runs in 10 games during the previous season.
WPL 2024: Champions Mumbai Indians retain Harmanpreet; Gujarat to continue with Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney
Besides Harmanpreet, Mumbai has also retained WPL 2023's Most Valuable Player and Purple Cap recipient Hayley Matthews and Emerging Player of the Season Yastika Bhatia along with Player of the Final Natalie Sciver-Brunt.
Ajit Agarkar, Shane Watson leave Delhi Capitals after franchise’s ninth-place finish in IPL 2023
Agarkar joined the franchise as an assistant coach in February 2022, with Watson coming in a month later. During their time at Delhi, the franchise didn't manage to make it to the playoffs in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Agarkar has played in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and 4 T20Is for India, and was a member of the inaugural Men’s T20 World Cup winning team in 2007.
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