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[Watch] Smriti Mandhana's Priceless Reaction As Shafali Throws Her Wicket

Anurag Dasgupta

Mandhana's reaction [Source: @wplt20/X.com] Mandhana's reaction [Source: @wplt20/X.com]

The Delhi Capitals Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru game in the Women's Premier League was off to a great start for the defending champions as Shafali Verma, who scored big runs in DC's opening match was dismissed in the first over. She played a reckless shot and Renuka Thakur scalped her wicket.

Smriti Mandhana, the RCB captain opted to bowl first and the decision was instantly rewarded as Renuka Thakur delivered the goods and dismissed the scorer of the previous game. Shafali was dejected and rightly so as she played a needless shot to throw her wicket away.

The RCB pacer bowled a length ball on the off stump and Shafali Verma just chipped it straight to Mandhana at mid-off. The RCB captain was delighted with the wicket and gave a priceless reaction after the dismissal.

How Mandhana tactically got Shafali's wicket

Smriti Mandhana has played quite a lot of cricket with Shafali in Indian jersey. Hence, she knows all about her strengths and weaknesses.

Shafali in the early going tends to play the ball in the air and Mandhana took advantage of it as she placed an attacking field and the DC batter fell in the trap.Mandhana wanted Shafali to play the ball in the air, which she did and miscued it badly as the ball went straight to the RCB captain.

Both teams eyeing back-to-back wins

Both the sides are eyeing their second successive win in the league. RCB played the match of the tournament when they defeated Gujarat Giants in a nail-biter in the opening match of the tournament.

Meanwhile, DC, just like RCB were a part of a close-fought encounter against Mumbai and won. the game by barest of margins.