WPL 2023, RCB vs DC, Match 2 LIVE Score and Updates: Shafali, Lenning shine as DC beat RCB by 60 runs

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

That's it from the match! DC emerged victorious in a convincing fashion, leaving RCB to contemplate the right combination for their next match. Thank you for joining us!

A -ing victory to start our #TATAWPL campaign #YehHaiNayiDilli #CapitalsUniverse #RCBvDC pic.twitter.com/KoG0wDOWK5

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 5, 2023

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: DC wins
 
The evening belonged to Delhi as they secured a decisive victory of 60 runs! It was a pure display of dominance throughout!

RCBW 163/8 (20)

Preeti Bose 2(8)

Megan Schutt 30(19)

Last wicket Heather Knight 34(21)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 
 
Kapp replaces Norris, and with a full and straight swing of her bat, Knight clears long off for a SIX! The lethargic over from the South African bowler yielded 14 runs.

RCBW 138/7 (17)

Heather Knight 23(17)

Megan Schutt 18(13)

Last wicket Asha Shobana 2(3)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates:

 First associate player to register awicket haul in the #TATAWPL 

Well done to USA's Tara Norris  #RCBvDC

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— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 5, 2023

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Heather Knight gracefully sits down and sweeps the ball backward of square leg off Tara Norris, with one bounce before it sails over the boundary ropes.

RCBW 116/7 (15)

Heather Knight 9(10)

Megan Schutt 11(8)

Last wicket Asha Shobana 2(3)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Wicket!
 
Shikha charges into the attack, replacing Kapp. Wicket on the first delivery! She bowls a short delivery, and Asha attempts to hook it, but it takes a top edge and is caught by Pandey!

RCBW 105/7 (14)

Heather Knight 4(8)

Megan Schutt 5(4)

Last wicket Asha Shobana 2(3)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Wicket!
 
Norris continues to dominate, and the wickets keep coming as RCB batters fall like dominoes. Richa strides down the pitch and attempts to take the aerial route, but the ball is caught by Jemimah at long off. WICKETS OFF CONSECUTIVE DELIVERIES - what a remarkable evening Norris is having! Kanika departs without making an impact on the scoreboard.

RCBW 96/6 (13)

Heather Knight 3(7)

Asha Shobana 2(2)

Last wicket Kanika Ahuja 0(1)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Wicket!
 
Norris strikes again! Disha Kasat is sent packing after a short delivery down the leg side is pulled straight down to deep backward square leg, where Capsey makes a simple catch.

RCBW 91/4 (11)

Heather Knight 1(1)

Richa Ghosh 1(1)

Last wicket Disha Kasal 9(11)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Wicket!
 
Perry strides down the pitch, eyes fixed on the off-side region, determined to power the ball through. However, the ball remains slow and she ends up getting an inside edge, resulting in her stumps being knocked down by Tara Norris, who is bowling her first over.

RCBW 89/3 (10.3)

Disha Kasal 9(10)

Richa Ghosh 0(0)

Last wicket Ellyse Perry 31(19)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Kapsey has been replaced by Kapp, and she has just given up two runs off the first four balls. Short and Kasat have managed to pull off a much-needed FOUR, giving their team a much-needed boost!

RCBW 72/2 (9)

Disha Kasal 7(8)

Ellyse Perry 16(12)

Last wicket Smriti Mandhana 35(23)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Wicket!
 
Royal Challengers Bangalore have lost both openers to Capsey's impressive bowling. The delivery was nicely tossed up and slid down the leg side, but Smriti was unable to roll her wrists over and offered a simple catch to Shikha at short fine.

RCBW 58/2 (7)

Disha Kasal 1(2)

Ellyse Perry 8(6)

Last wicket Smriti Mandhana 35(23)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates:
 
Mandhana sends the ball soaring over mid-off for a FOUR! This brings RCB's total to 50 runs in a tidy over

RCBW 54/1 (6)

Smriti Mandhana 34(21)

Ellyse Perry 6(4)

Last wicket Sophie Devine 14(11)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Wicket

Outside the off-side, Devine plays a lofted drive and Shafali makes a spectacular diving catch! Devine opts for a DRS review. Replays show that Shafali's fingers are just underneath the ball, making it a remarkable catch!

RCBW 47/1 (5)

Smriti Mandhana 28(16)

Ellyse Perry 5(3)

Last wicket Sophie Devine 14(11)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Outside off, Mandhana slogsweeps it across the line for a lofted FOUR! Continuing the onslaught, Mandhana comes down the track, takes an edge and races away for another FOUR!

RCBW 41/0 (4)

Smriti Mandhana 27(15)

Sophie Devine 14(9)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Width on offer, Devine crunches it through point and cover for a FOUR! Another FOUR with an identical cut shot! 14 off that over! What a display of batting prowess from Devine!

RCBW 31/0 (3)

Smriti Mandhana 17(9)

Sophie Devine 14(9)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Mandhana strides down the pitch and smashes the ball straight! Replays show that the ball pitched just before the boundary line, resulting in a FOUR! Smriti takes to the skies once more, sending the ball soaring over long off for a SIX!

RCBW 17/0 (2)

Smriti Mandhana 16(8)

Sophie Devine 1(4)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Mandhana gets off to a start with a single. Two dots to follow, Devine is struggling to make contact as the ball keeps skidding in.

RCBW 3/0 (1)

Smriti Mandhana 2(2)

Sophie Devine 1(4)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Innings Break!

The Capitals have put on an outstanding performance to finish the innings with four runs!

DCW 223/2 (20)

Marizanne Kapp 39(17)

Jemimah Rodrigues 22(15)

Last Wicket Shafali Verma 84(45)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 200 up for DC

Knight steps up to bowl the penultimate over. With a full length delivery, Kapp clears her front leg and smashes it over midwicket for a SIX! A double follows, and then ANOTHER SIX! This time, she unleashes a powerful slash over long on to get the maximum.

DCW 211/2 (19)

Marizanne Kapp 34(14)

Jemimah Rodrigues 15(12)

Last Wicket Shafali Verma 84(45)

.@DelhiCapitals cross the -run mark!

What target do you reckon will they set for #RCB?

Follow the match https://t.co/593BI7xKRy#TATAWPL | #RCBvDC pic.twitter.com/zWcRq38yIL

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 5, 2023

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Jemimah moves with agility and executes a deft scoop over Richa's head, collecting a FOUR! She follows it up with another boundary, this time through the covers as she strides down the crease.

DCW 187/2 (17)

Marizanne Kapp 13(5)

Jemimah Rodrigues 12(9)

Last Wicket Shafali Verma 84(45)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Wicket

Two wickets in one over! Shafali charged down the pitch, but her shot was thwarted as Richa uprooted the stumps with ease, leaving the crowd in awe.

DCW 164/2 (15)

Marizanne Kapp 1(1)

Jemimah Rodrigues 1(1)

Last Wicket Shafali Verma 84(45)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Wicket

Lanning shimmied down the wicket, eyes fixed on the ball as she attempted to flick it into the leg-side. Unfortunately, the ball dipped suddenly, evading her willow and crashing into the middle and leg-stumps.

DCW 162/1 (14.3)

Marizanne Kapp 0(0)

Shafali Verma 78(41)

Last Wicket Meg Lanning 72(43)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates:

 @TheShafaliVerma is dealing in boundaries here in Mumbai 

Follow the match  https://t.co/593BI7xKRy#TATAWPL | #RCBvDC pic.twitter.com/vXl5rOEgSh

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 5, 2023

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Lanning has developed a habit of punishing bowlers with a boundary off their first delivery, and she has done so again here with a four behind point. Charging down the pitch, she sends the ball soaring over mid-on for another FOUR!

DCW 145/0 (13)

Meg Lanning 62(37)

Shafali Verma 78(41)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Lanning launches a four to reach her half-century! Wide outside off, Shafali strides down the pitch and smashes a maximum! 14 runs off that over!

DCW 119/0 (11)

Meg Lanning 52(31)

Shafali Verma 62(35)

And now skipper Meg Lanning brings up her half-century!

Who do you reckon will break this dangerous opening partnership 

Follow the match  https://t.co/593BI7xKRy#TATAWPL | #RCBvDC pic.twitter.com/fGwVPhwAY7

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 5, 2023

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 100 up for DC

Shafali reached her fifty with a single, 31-ball half century, showcasing her impressive batting prowess.

DCW 105/0 (10)

Meg Lanning 47(28)

Shafali Verma 54(32)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 22 runs off the over

Shafali strides to the crease and smashes the ball straight for a colossal 70-meter six! She then slog sweeps the next delivery behind square leg to collect a boundary. To cap off the over, she launches yet another six! 22 runs off the over! 

DCW 94/0 (9)

Meg Lanning 41(25)

Shafali Verma 49(29)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

There's no stopping the DC batters, as Lanning picks up right where she left off with a powerful backfoot four through square.

DCW 64/0 (7)

Meg Lanning 30(20)

Shafali Verma 30(22)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Big over for DC

Two consecutive fours from Lanning, the first one behind point and the second a drive through square leg, earned her a single. Pure class! Shafali then followed up with yet another four, this time with a straight-batted shot past the mid-off fielder. 

DCW 57/0 (6)

Meg Lanning 24(16)

Shafali Verma 29(20)

Powerplay 

The FIFTY partnership comes up between @DelhiCapitals openers Meg Lanning & @TheShafaliVerma #DC 57/0 after 6 overs!

Follow the match  https://t.co/593BI7xKRy#TATAWPL | #RCBvDC pic.twitter.com/fj2qgSJscs

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 5, 2023

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Preeti Bose replaces Schutt, and Shafali welcomes her with a thunderous six! She sends the ball soaring along the line and over the covers for a maximum.

DCW 29/0 (4)

Meg Lanning 14(12)

Shafali Verma 15(12)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Megan Schutt was welcomed warmly by Shafali as the Indian batter creamed her first boundary of the WPL 2023. Alyssa Lanning then followed up with back-to-back boundaries, bringing an end to Schutt's costly first over.

DCW 17/0 (2)

Meg Lanning 10(7)

Shafali Verma 7(5)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

Renuka Thakur has with the new ball, and it is already hinting at swing. Meg Lanning defends it comfortably, but when it skids towards her pads, she attempts to flick it away, only to be denied by another dot ball. 

DCW 3/0 (1)

Meg Lanning 1(4)

Shafali Verma 2(3)

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Sophie Devine, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh(w), Heather Knight, Kanika Ahuja, Asha Shobana, Preeti Bose, Megan Schutt, Renuka Thakur Singh

Delhi Capitals Women (Playing XI): Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning(c), Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Taniya Bhatia(w), Arundhati Reddy, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Tara Norris

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: RCB wins toss 

Smriti Mandhana - We will field first. Fresh wicket, bit of grass and we've some quality seamers. Four overseas players are Perry, Schutt, Sophie and Heather Knight. This  is a great platform, we were waiting for it and this is a chance to showcase our talent. This is big for women's cricket. We've had a quick turnaround, the team is looking in good stead and the management has been amazing as well. 

Meg Lanning - The pitch looks good, even covering of grass and so not unhappy to bat first. We've three quicks and threes spinners, semi all-rounders in women's cricket at the moment. We've practiced well, everyone are in the same boat and we're looking forward to the game.

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: 

The team winning the toss will opt to bat first, considering the lush green conditions and the 33-degree temperature. It makes perfect sense to bat first, as Brabourne offers short boundaries with a slight incline.

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Probable Playing XI

Delhi Capitals Women: Taniya Bhatia (wk), Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Mani Minnu, Jess Jonassen, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Poonam Yadav

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Heather Knight, Ellyse Perry, Indrani Roy, Richa Ghosh (wk), Poonam Nanasaheb Khemnar, Kanika Ahuja, Megan Schutt, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sahana Pawar

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Players to watch

Both teams boast an impressive blend of international and Indian talent. The Royal Challengers have Richa Ghosh and Renuka Singh, two of India's most renowned internationals. The Capitals, on the other hand, feature the likes of Shafali, Poonam Yadav, and Radha Yadav, all of whom have made a name for themselves in the cricketing world.

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates:

A big battle loading on a Super Sunday 

Which side will register their first victory in the #TATAWPL #RCBvDC | @RCBTweets | @DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/rPMio4YOM1

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 5, 2023

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: A look at the squads

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana(c), Dane van Niekerk, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Sophie Devine, Erin Burns, Richa Ghosh(w), Megan Schutt, Renuka Thakur Singh, Disha Kasat, Komal Zanzad, Kanika Ahuja, Shreyanka Patil, Preeti Bose, Sahana Pawar, Poonam Khemnar, Asha Shobana, Indrani Roy

Delhi Capitals: Taniya Bhatia(w), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Meg Lanning(c), Alice Capsey, Laura Harris, Jasia Akhtar, Shikha Pandey, Marizanne Kapp, Sneha Deepthi, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Poonam Yadav, Jess Jonassen, Titas Sadhu, Aparna Mondal, Minnu Mani, Tara Norris

WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2 Live Updates: Hello and Welcome!

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) versus Delhi Capitals (DC) match in the Women's Premier League 2023! RCB Women, led by star campaigner Smriti Mandhana, will be taking on the formidable Delhi Capitals, captained by the recently victorious Meg Lanning of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. This is sure to be an exciting match, so stay tuned for all the action!