As the Royal Challengers Bangalore men’s team has been without a trophy in 16 years in the Indian Premier League, the franchise’s women’s team has tasted success in only its second season in the Women’s Super League. The Smriti Mandhana-led side defeated Delhi Capitals in the final on Sunday to clinch the elusive title. Fans were understandably ecstatic to see their team take home the trophy. However, RCB’s New Zealand star Sophie Devine was also delighted as the girls managed to take the title ahead of the boys.

In a chat after the final in New Delhi, Devine said: “It’s nice to win the trophy before the boys (laughs)”.

Sophie Devine said, “It’s great to win the trophy ahead of the boys (laughs)”. pic.twitter.com/xOeQyPC6eW

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 17, 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) rode another solid batting from Ellyse Perry and spinners Shreyanka Patil and Sophie Molyneux Sophie Molineux’s superb bowling skills and an all-round effort to win their first Women’s Premier League (WPL) title.

Legendary Indian batsman and former captain of RCB men’s team Virat Kohli congratulated the team via video call. In an Instagram story, he also praised RCB’s “superwoman”.

VIRAT KOHLI VIDEO CALL…!!!

– Congratulations to all RCB players. pic.twitter.com/vbJ0JCVi6Z

——Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 17, 2024

Other cricketers like Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Chris Gayle and Yuzvendra Chahal also celebrated this historic win with RCB.

The match came to a close with Delhi Capitals winning the toss and electing to bat first. Opener Shafali Varma (44 off 27 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes) and captain Meg Lanning (23 off 23 balls, including 3 fours) scored a quick 64 A very good start for the team.

However, Shreyanka Patil (4/12), Sophie Molineux (3/20) and Asha Sobhana (2/14) helped RCB bounce back after the powerplay and dismissed the Delhi batsmen one by one, triggering an unimaginable run. collapse. DC went all out and scored 113 runs in 18.3 overs.

Chasing 114, RCB opened with a 49-run stand (32 off 27 balls, including five fours and a six) with the help of Sophie Devine. However, RCB were tested by Delhi’s bowlers in the middle overs, with skipper Smriti Mandhana (31 off 39 balls, including 3 fours) departing at the crucial moment, leaving RCB 82/2 in the 15th over . However, Ellyse Perry (35* off 37 balls with 4 boundaries) and Richa Ghosh (17* off 14 balls with 2 fours) completed the chase with 3 balls remaining.

With ANI input