Ellyse Perry And Shafali Verma (Source: @rohit_balyan/x.com, @KaifAli05857839/x.com)
As the Indian fans are enjoying another thrilling edition of the Women’s Premier League, the tournament is all set to host the fourth match of the ongoing season. On February 17, Delhi Capitals Women are all set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women at the Kotambi Stadium live from 7:30 PM (IST).
Delhi Capitals Women
As the new edition of the Women’s Premier League has been kicked off, Delhi Capitals Women has given a thrilling start to their 2025 campaign. While facing Mumbai Indians Women in a last-ball thriller and snatching a narrow 2-wicket win. While bowling first, Annabel Sutherland shattered the opponent’s lineup with her remarkable bowling and other bowlers kept the domination alive. The match got intense with some nail-biting thrills as Shafali Verma dazzled with an electrifying innings of 43 runs. Niki Prasad’s impactful innings of 35 runs pushed the team closer to winning. Arundhati Reddy’s dramatic 2-run in the last ball sealed the victory.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Last year’s defending champion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru women started their campaign with a thrilling win. While facing Gujarat Giants in their inaugural match, fans witnessed an exciting encounter. While bowling first, the RCB bowlers struggled but Renuka Singh troubled the opponent and secured 2 early scalps. While chasing the big total, they had a shaky start after losing two consecutive wickets. Amidst the struggle, Ellyse Perry shined with a thrilling half-century. But Richa Ghosh stole the limelight with her fiery batting as she played a killer unbeaten knock of 64 runs in just 27 deliveries and secured the team’s 6-wicket victory in that match.
Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara– Pitch Report For Match 4
The Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara has shown to be a great surface for the batters. Fast bowlers might get some help early on with the new ball, while spinners are likely to see a bit of turn during the middle overs. As the game goes on, spinners could become crucial. Winning the toss will be important, as the conditions may affect the choice to bat or bowl first.
Top Captain And Vice-Captain For DEL-W vs BLR-W Match 4
3. Shafali Verma
Why Shafali Verma Will Be A Good Choice For Captain Or Vice-Captain Role?
A Massive Trump Card: In the Delhi Capitals’ squad, Shafali Verma is a huge strength. The opener’s ability to score quick runs along with power-hitting ability makes her a huge asset for the team. She is a gem of the tournament as in the last season, she scored 309 runs in just 9 matches with an impressive strike rate of 156.9.
Recent Top Form: After a successful season in the previous year, Shafali gave a thrilling start tournament. While opening the innings in the last match, she played a quickfire knock of 4 runs in 18 balls with an unbelievable strike rate of 238.89. Her presence will be crucial for the side.
2. Richa Ghosh
Why Richa Ghosh Will Be A Good Choice For Captain Or Vice-Captain Role?
Big Asset: Known for unbelievable wicketkeeping abilities along with outstanding batting brilliance, Richa Ghosh is a gem for the team. Her flexibility behind the stumps, aggressive batting techniques along ability to play impactful knocks under pressure make her a star player of the squad. In recent times, her current form is provisioning a huge strength to the side.
Red Hot Form: As the tournament started its journey, Richa dazzled with the bat since the first match. In the last match, she delivered a breathtaking knock of 64 off just 27 balls, smashing 7 fours and 4 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 237.04. She can be a great choice for the captain or vice-captain’s role.
1. Ellyse Perry
Why Ellyse Perry Will Be A Good Choice For Captain Or Vice-Captain Role?
Calm And Composed Nature: Even after being a threat to the opponent bowlers, Ellyse Perry’s calm and Composed batting style is a huge strength for the team. Her ability to deliver quality knocks under pressure makes her a standout player of the squad. In the last edition, she proved her worth by amassing 347 runs in just 9 matches. With her consistency and experience, she remains a game-changer in this tournament.
Shining With Top Form: Perry started off the tournament with a bang. In the last match, despite the odds, she crafted a brilliant half-century, scoring 57 off 34 balls at a sizzling strike rate of 167.65. With her red-hot form, she is a strong contender for the role.