Gujarat Giants (GG) secured their first points on the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 table with a 19-run victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 6 (Wednesday) at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Captain Beth Mooney exhibited her batting prowess by contributing 85 runs, playing a crucial role in GG's triumph over Smriti Mandhana’s RCB.
With this victory, Gujarat Giants have now accumulated two points in the WPL 2024 points table. Having a chance to claim the top position in the standings, Royal Challengers Bangalore fell short by 19 runs against Gujarat Giants and maintain their position in the second spot.
Here’s The Updated Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 Points Table
Following six matches in the tournament, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have accumulated a total of six points. However, their net run rate has declined from +0.242 to +0.038. Mumbai Indians occupy the third position with six points from five matches and a net run rate of +0.018. At the top of the standings are the Delhi Capitals with eight points.
Currently, UP Warriorz hold the fourth position in the standings, having garnered four points from five games in the WPL 2024. The competition for a spot in the playoffs promises to intensify in the upcoming days.
Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 Most Runs List
1. Smriti Mandhana: 6 matches, 6 innings, 243 runs, Avg: 40.50, SR: 153.80, 32 4s, 10 6s.
2. Meg Lanning: 5 matches, 5 innings, 201 runs, Avg: 40.20, SR: 122.56, 23 4s, 4 6s.
3. Sabbhineni Meghana: 6 matches, 6 innings, 168 runs, Avg: 33.60, SR: 112.75, 20 4s, 3 6s.
4. Alice Capsey: 5 matches, 4 innings, 167 runs, Avg: 41.75, SR: 135.77, 21 4s, 5 6s.
5. Grace Harris: 5 matches, 5 innings, 158 runs, Avg: 52.67, SR: 164.58, 22 4s, 5 6s.
Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 Most Wickets List
1. Jess Jonassen: 3 matches, 12.0 overs, 72 balls, 9 wickets, Avg: 7.11, Runs: 64, 4-fers: -.
2. Radha Yadav: 5 matches, 15.0 overs, 90 balls, 8 wickets, Avg: 12.50, Runs: 100, 4-fers: 1.
3. Marizanne Kapp: 4 matches, 16.0 overs, 96 balls, 8 wickets, Avg: 13.62, Runs: 109, 4-fers: -.
4. Sophie Ecclestone: 5 matches, 19.3 overs, 117 balls, 7 wickets, Avg: 17.71, Runs: 124, 4-fers: -.
5. Sophie Molineux: 6 matches, 22.0 overs, 132 balls, 7 wickets, Avg: 24.43, Runs: 171, 4-fers: -.