RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 highlights: Shafali Verma and Tara Norris help Delhi Capitals crush Bangalore by 60 runs

Meg Lanning's Delhi Capitals (DC) crushed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) led by Smriti Mandhana in match No.2 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 at the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday.

DC openers Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning made a confident start against RCB by smashing 37 runs in the first 5 overs. (WPL Twitter)

Giving Delhi Capitals (DC) a rollicking start against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their campaign opener of the inaugural Premier League (WPL) 2023 on Sunday, the world-class batting duo of Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma smashed the highest opening stand of 162 runs in match No.2 of the T20 tournament at the Brabourne Stadium. While skipper Lanning played a sublime knock of 72 off 43 balls, opener Shafali top-scored (84 off 45 balls) for Delhi Capitals as the openers laid the foundation for a gigantic total in 20 overs. ...Read More

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• 5 Mar 2023, 06:49:14 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 live score: Delhi Capitals thrash Royal Challengers Bangalore by 60 runs!

  Megan Schutt finishes the innings with a brace of boundaries but her knock is in vain as Delhi Capitals have defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore at Brabourne Stadium. Shafali Verma's quick-fire knock of 84 and Tara Norris' historic five-wicket haul have sealed Delhi Capitals' massive 60-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 06:45:26 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 live score and updates: Delhi on verge of a massive win!

  DC's Jess Jonassen leaks just 3 runs in her final over. Shikha Pandey will bowl the final over of RCB's innings. RCBW 153-8 after 19 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 06:41:39 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 live score and updates: Tara Norris, take a bow! 

  OUT! A five-wicket haul for Tara Norris, who has been a star turnout for Delhi Capitals. DC's Associate pick in their star-studded XI has made a massive impact. Norris removes Knight (34) to take a historic fifer at WPL 2023. Preeti Bose is the next batter in for RCB. RCBW 150/8 after 18 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 06:36:21 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 live score and updates: Can Tara Norris take a fifer?

  Marizanne Kapp signs off with the ball. The DC star went wicketless in her four overs and leaked 25 runs. Heather Knight moves to 23 off 17 balls with a single to long-on. RCBW 138-7 after 17 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women need 86 runs in 18 balls. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 06:29:19 PM IST

  Delhi vs Bangalore, WPL 2023 live score and updates: Uphill task for RCB 

  Tara Norris concedes a couple of boundaries but Delhi Capitals are still favourites to secure a comfortable win over RCB at Mumbai. Norris still has one over left. RCBW 116-7 after 15 overs. Jess Jonassen is back into the attack. The required rate has gone past the 22-run mark. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 06:24:28 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 live score and updates: Delhi Capitals need 3 wickets now!

  OUT! Asha Shobana is dismissed by Shikha Pandey in the 14th over. Delhi Capitals are on verge of a famous win over Bangalore. Shikha Pandey leaks 9 runs in her 3rd over. RCBW 105-7 after 14 overs. Delhi Capitals need 3 wickets to win the match. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 06:15:56 PM IST

  DC vs RCB, WPL 2023 live updates: Tara Norris putting up a show for Delhi Capitals!

  After a two-wicket over, Tara Norris has returned with two crucial scalps in her next over. Yes, she was on a hat-trick before Asha Shobana took a single to deny her a historic feat at WPL 2023. Richa Ghosh (2) and Kanika Ahuja (0) were both dismissed by Norris in the 13th over. RCB have lost five wickets for 96 runs. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women now need 128 runs in 42 balls. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 06:07:43 PM IST

  DC vs RCB, live score and updates: Tara Norris announces her arrival in WPL 2023!

  Tara Norris has turned the tie on its head. Norris first cleaned up an on-song Perry for 31 off 19 balls. In the same over, she got the better of Disha Kasat (9 off 11 balls). Norris' twin strikes have put DC on top. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women need 133 runs in 54 balls. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 06:01:40 PM IST

  Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals, WPL 2023 live score and updates: Ellyse Perry is key for RCB!

  Australia's Ellyse Perry smashed a hat-trick of boundaries in the 10th over. Radha Yadav, who is yet to take her first wicket, has leaked 10 runs in her 2nd over. RCBW 88-2 after 10 overs. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women need 136 runs in 60 balls. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 05:56:14 PM IST

  Delhi vs Bangalore, WPL 2023 LIVE score and updates: DC in driving seat! 

  Marizanne Kapp, who leaked 14 runs in her 1st over, is back into the attack. DC's Radha Yadav leaked 8 runs in the 8th over before the strategic break. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (67/2 in 8.2 overs) now need 157 runs in 70 balls. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 05:47:43 PM IST

  Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, LIVE score and updates: Mandhana departs as Capsey strikes again!

  OUT! What was that? A soft dismissal as Capsey takes the jackpot wicket of Mandhana. Shikha Pandey was safe as a house and RCB have lost their second wicket. Smriti Mandhana c Shikha Pandey b Capsey 35(23). This is the second wicket for Capsey as she earlier removed Devine in the 5th over. Disha Kasat has joined Ellyse Perry at the crease. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 05:38:01 PM IST

  DC vs RCB, WPL 2023 live score and updates: Out or not out?

  Alice Capsey has bagged the all-important wicket for DC as she has removed Sophie Devine. However, the third umpire is currently checking whether the catch was clean. Devine's decision to shuffle across backfired as the RCB batter found Shafali, who plucked a sharp catch. The verdict is OUT! 

• 5 Mar 2023, 05:34:17 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live score and updates: Mandhana moves to 25 off 15 balls

  Jess Jonassen has been introduced into the attack. She has replaced Marizanne Kapp, who leaked 14 runs in her first over. Making good contact with the ball, Mandhana scored back-to-back boundaries in Jonassen's first over. She fails to retain the strike on the final ball. Ten runs came off the 4th over. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women need 183 runs to win the match. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 05:26:27 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 live score and updates: Mandhana takes charge!

  Marizanne Kapp has been targeted early by RCB skipper Mandhana. Taking the aerial route in the 2nd over, Mandhana smoked a massive six and fired two boundaries in the 2nd over. RCBW 17/0 after 2 overs. Bangalore now need 207 runs in 18 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 05:23:22 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live updates: Mandhana kickstarts RCB's run chase at Mumbai

  Openers Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine have both opened their accounts in the first over bowled by Shikha Pandey. Just 3 runs came off the first over. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women need 221 runs in 19 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 05:05:03 PM IST

  DC vs RCB, WPL Live score and updates: Mandhana and Co. need 224 runs to win!

  Some drama in the final over! Jemimah takes a review for a no-ball. As per the new rules, batters can send the no-ball or wide decisions to the third umpire. Since Jemimah was crouching, it was not a no-ball. Rodrigues smashes a boundary off Schutt on the third ball of the final over. Signing off in style, Kapp gets a boundary on the final ball of the DC innings. Lanning's DC side has posted a massive total of 223-2 in 20 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 04:59:30 PM IST

  Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Delhi Capitals Women live score and updates: Only 6 balls to go!

  Marizanne Kapp has fires 3 sixes in her entertaining knock of 34 off 12 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues has scored 15 off 12 balls as DC posted 211/2 in 19 overs. Into the final over we go! 

• 5 Mar 2023, 04:55:03 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 live score and updates: Can RCB stage a late comeback? 

  Batters Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp have stitched a 32-run stand in 19 balls. DC are still closing on a big total. A total of 50 runs were smashed by DC batters in the last 5 overs. DCW 195/2 after 18 overs.

• 5 Mar 2023, 04:43:08 PM IST

  DC vs RCB, WPL 2023 live score: Knight strikes twice as Shafali and Lanning depart in same over!

  GONE! A big wicket for RCB at last. Lanning, who swept one boundary on the previous ball, is cleaned up by Heather Knight. Lanning b Knight 72(43) - A crucial knock from the Delhi Capitals skipper. DCW 162/1 in 14.3 overs. Marizanne Kapp is the next batter in for the Capitals. The 162-run stand between the DC openers is finally broken. OUT! Shafali is dismissed by Knight on the penultimate ball of the 15th over. Shafali Verma c Richa Ghosh b Knight 84(45). Two new batters on the crease now for Delhi. DCW 164/2 after 15 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 04:36:32 PM IST

  Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Delhi Capitals Women LIVE updates: Can Shafali smash first century of WPL?

  Indian opener Shafali Verma is batting at a strike rate of 193-plus against the RCB bowlers. Shafali and Lanning have completed the 150-run partnership before the death overs. A forgetful day at the office for RCB bowlers in Mumbai. Shafali moves to 84* (44) while skipper Lanning is unbeaten on 64 off 40 balls. DCW 153-0 after 14 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 04:26:38 PM IST

  Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals, WPL 2023 live updates: DC eyeing a massive total!

  Shafali is on a roll! 71 runs have been scored by the world-class duo of Shafali and Lanning in the last 5 overs. DCW 135/0 after 12 overs. Who can stop Lanning and Shafali from scoring big at Brabourne Stadium? 8 overs more to go. DCW 135/0 after 12 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 04:20:11 PM IST

  DC vs RCB Live score and updates: Lanning completes her half-century!

  Another expensive over for RCB. A total of 14 runs came in Heather Knight's 1st over. Lanning stroked a fine boundary to complete her half-century in the 11th over. Renuka is back into the attack. RCB need a wicket, they need it quickly! DCW 119-0 after 11 overs.

• 5 Mar 2023, 04:16:49 PM IST

  DC vs RCB, WPL 2023 LIVE score: Superstar Shafali smashes first 50 for Delhi Capitals!

  50 for Shafali Verma! Nothing but a batting exhibition it has been from Shafali and Lanning. After bringing up her half-century and the 100-run stand with the DC skipper, Shafali came down the track to smash another boundary to end Schutt's second over. DCW 105-0 after 10 overs. So far, Shafali and Lanning have registered the highest partnership in the league. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 04:11:48 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live score: Welcome to the Shafali and Lanning show Asha!

  SIX! "Excellent use of the feet," says Rohan Gavaskar as the ex-India cricketer was all praise for Indian opener Shafali Verma on commentary. Shafali is closing in on her first half-century of the inaugural WPL. After smashing 10 runs in the first 2 balls, Shafali takes a smart single to put an on-song Lanning on strike. FOUR! Lanning smashes a boundary on the next ball as she moves to 41 off 25 balls. SIX! Shafali smokes another maximum to end the over. DCW 94/0 after 9 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 04:05:10 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL LIVE score and updates: Lanning and Shafali leading Capitals' charge

  Asha Shobana started the 7th over with a boundary. However, the RCB spinner only leaked 3 singles to leak 7 runs in her first over. DCW 64-0 after 7 overs. Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma have scored 30 runs each in the first 7 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 03:58:30 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live score and updates: A batting masterclass from Lanning! 

  It seems like Lanning has an edge over the RCB bowlers. The legendary Australian batter has already fired two boundaries in Devine's over. Shafali then comes up with a booming drive to complete a 20-run over. DCW 57-0 after 6 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 03:54:25 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live score and updates: RCB need a wicket!

  Delhi Capitals openers Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning have made a confident start against RCB by smashing 37 runs in the first 5 overs. Sophie Devine will bowl the next over. DCW 37-0 after 5 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 03:47:45 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live score and updates: A rollicking start by Delhi openers!

  SIX! Shafali wasted no time in taking the aerial route after RCB skipper Mandhana introduced spinner Preeti Bose into the bowling attack. Bose made a good comeback as she only leaked a single run in her next 5 deliveries. First 4 overs are done. DCW 29-0 after 4 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 03:39:42 PM IST

  DC vs RCB, WPL 2023 Live updates: Back-to-back boundaries for Delhi Capitals!

  Four! Megan Schutt has received a warm welcome from Shafali as the India batter has creamed her first boundary of the WPL 2023. Joining the party with Shafali, DC skipper Lanning smashed back-to-back boundaries to end Schutt's expensive first over. An excellent over for Delhi Capitals! DCW 17-0 after 2 overs. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 03:35:15 PM IST

  DC vs RCB, WPL 2023 Live updates: A tidy first over by Renuka Thakur

  We are underway! Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma are leading the batting charge of the Delhi Capitals. Lanning opens her account on the third ball as DC are up and running in the WPL 2023. Lanning's partner-in-crime Shafali Verma gets off the mark with a quick double on the penultimate ball of the over. DCW 3/0 after 1 over. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 03:14:28 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live score and updates: 5 overseas players make DC's playing XI vs RCB!

  "The pitch looks good, even covering of grass and so not unhappy to bat first. We've three quicks and three spinners, so many 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," DC skipper Meg Lanning told Rohan Gavaskar after the toss.

  Delhi Capitals (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.

  Royal Challengers Bangalore (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. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 03:08:32 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live updates: Perry, Schutt, Sophie and Knight to feature for RCB!

  "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," RCB captain Mandhana said after winning the toss.

• 5 Mar 2023, 03:02:40 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live updates: Mandhana wins toss, RCB opt to bowl

  Smriti Mandhana has won the toss and RCB will bowl first. Smriti Mandhana vs Shafali Verma, Ellyse Perry vs Meg Lanning and Dane van Niekerk vs Marizanne Kapp - we are moments away from watching some of the biggest duels in women's cricket!

• 5 Mar 2023, 02:56:19 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live updates: Mandhana all set for captaincy debut

  It's the first doubleheader day in the Women's Premier League. While Royal Challengers Bangalore are up against Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz will meet Gujarat Giants at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Mandhana, who was the first player to be auctioned at WPL 2023 auction, was roped in for a whopping sum of INR 3.4 crore by RCB. Mandhana is leading a side on a full-time basis for the first time in her T20 career. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 02:52:27 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live updates: Shefali Verma is eager to deliver the goods for DC at WPL 2023!

  "The preparations have been good, we have enjoyed a lot and at the same time we know we have to give our 100% in today's match. We have played with each other, so we know each other's strengths and weaknesses, and will look to exploit it. You've been consistent to get runs, I always want to prove myself. There are plenty of video analyses regarding every player's performance. We will have a look at the pitch and decide on the plans. We've a balanced team and I think our batting is really good," Shefali Verma said ahead of DC's match against RCB. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 02:40:03 PM IST

  RCB vs DC, WPL 2023 Live updates: Mandhana opens up on comparison talks with Koh

  Superstar Smriti Mandhana is all set to make her captaincy debut at Royal Challengers Bangalore in the WPL. Sharing her views ahead of RCB's first match at WPL 2023, the Indian opener said that she is aiming to emulate Virat Kohli as the marquee player of the RCB franchise. "I don't like the kind of comparison because what he (Kohli) has achieved is amazing. I just hope that I reach that level, but I'm nowhere near. What he has achieved for this franchise (RCB), I would like to try and do that," Mandhana told reporters. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 02:17:19 PM IST

  DC vs RCB, WPL 2023 Live updates: Delhi Capitals have one of the best Indian lineups at WPL

  Signing the likes of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, Poonam Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia, Radha Yadav at the WPL auction, there is no denying that Delhi Capitals have some acquired the services of some of the biggest Indian talents for the elite tournament. Delhi Capitals also roped in U-19 World Cup-winning seamer Titas Sadhu, exciting talent Jasia Akhtar and wicketkeeper Aparna Mondal for WPL 2023. 

• 5 Mar 2023, 02:08:59 PM IST

  DC vs RCB Live score and updates: A quick look at star-studded squads as Delhi Capitals meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

  Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Squad: 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 Women Squad: 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.  

• 5 Mar 2023, 02:04:24 PM IST

  Hello and welcome!

  Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to launch their title bid in the WPL 2023 with their high-profile campaign opener against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Led by legendary Australian cricketer Meg Lanning, the Delhi Capitals had signed Indian superstars Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, Poonam Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia, Radha Yadav for WPL 2023 at the auction last month.