WPL Final, Live Cricket Score, Delhi Capitals vs RCB

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 17, 2024, 19:27:03 IST

Done with the pre-match proceedings and it is now time to play. The umpires make their way out to the middle first, followed by the players of Bangalore.

We are all set for the Final to begin but first the Indian national anthem will be played!

Smriti Mandhana, the skipper of Bangalore says that they were looking to bat first as well but on this wicket, it doesn't matter much and just bowl good lines and lengths. Adds that what happened in the past, it doesn't matter and it is a fresh day for them and how they play in this game is all that matters. Mentions that they played a couple of good games on the trot and the Eliminator game gave them something to work on. Reckons the last pitch was a bit slow here but it has been different in different games. Lastly, she informs that Sabbhineni Meghana is back in for Shradda Pokharkar.

Meg Lanning, the captain of Delhi says they will BAT first and mentions that it gives you the best chance to win the game having a target to defend. Says it looks good and that they have played a couple of times on this track. Says what happened previously is irrelevant and adds that Bangalore have done pretty well in the tournament. Informs they are going with the same side. Says the crowd has been excellent and it is going to be interesting to play against Bangalore. Ends by saying they need to play the best cricket.

Bangalore (Playing XI) - Smriti Mandhana (C), Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana (In for Shradda Pokharkar), Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (WK), Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Disha Kasat, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobana, Renuka Singh.

Delhi (Unchanged XI) - Meg Lanning (C), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Taniya Bhatia (WK), Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey.

TOSS - Both captains are out in the middle and Meg Lanning wins the toss. Delhi have elected to BAT first.

PITCH REPORT - Charles Dagnall is at the 22 yards. He begins by saying that it is pitch number 5 being used for this finale. Says it is not necessarily a high-scoring track. Anywhere between 140-150 would be a good total. Says it is the battle in the Powerplay between Delhi batters and Bangalore bowlers.