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  Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)  secured their maiden WPL T20 title by defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Ellyse Perry’s all-round brilliance and Shreyanka Patil’s four-wicket haul led RCB to their first-ever WPL title, while Delhi Capitals fell short despite a strong start. The final showcased the depth of talent in the inaugural WPL season, with both teams battling fiercely for the coveted trophy. Delhi Capitals got off to a flying start, with Shafali Verma’s 44 propelling them to 61/0 in the powerplay. However, RCB’s spin twins, Shreyanka Patil (4/16) and Sophie Molineux (3/20), triggered a collapse, bundling out Delhi for a modest 113. Shreyanka Patil was the star of the final, claiming four crucial wickets, including the prized scalp of Shafali Verma. Sophie Molineux’s off-spin proved equally potent, with three wickets and economical bowling. RCB’s resurgent performance showcased the depth of talent in the inaugural...

  In a thrilling match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 8 wickets, recording the biggest win of the tournament so far. RCB batted first and scored a respectable total of 170 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs. Virat Kohli was the top scorer for RCB with a brilliant knock of 89 runs off 54 balls. KKR bowlers put up a good show, with Pat Cummins and Varun Chakravarthy taking two wickets each. In reply, KKR chased down the target in just 16.3 overs with 8 wickets in hand. Nitish Rana and Shubman Gill gave KKR a solid start, scoring 73 runs in the first 7 overs. Rana scored 70 runs off just 34 balls, while Gill scored 56 runs off 33 balls. Rahul Tripathi also played a handy knock of 29 runs off 17 balls to take KKR to victory. With this win, KKR has moved up to the third spot on the IPL 2023 points table, with 2 wins and 1 loss in their 3 matches so far. RCB, on the other hand, has suffered...