“Hold” Top Memes After RCB Defeats MI in Eliminator Of WPL 2024.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerged triumphant in a thrilling encounter against the defending champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 eliminator.
Despite a shaky start with openers Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine departing early, the in-form Ellyse Perry’s stellar knock of 66 runs off 50 deliveries anchored RCB’s innings. Supported by Richa Ghosh’s contribution of 14 runs, Bangalore posted a competitive total of 135 runs. Mumbai Indians’ bowlers Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Saika Ishaque stood out with two wickets each.
In response, Mumbai Indians faced a challenging run chase. Openers Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews were dismissed cheaply, while Nat Sciver-Brunt and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur attempted to stabilize the innings. However, despite a valiant effort from Amelia Kerr, who remained unbeaten on 27 runs, Mumbai Indians fell short of the target. RCB’s bowlers, led by Shreyanka Patil with two wickets, restricted Mumbai Indians to 130 runs.
Ellyse Perry, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, and Asha Sobhana chipped in with crucial wickets as RCB secured a thrilling victory by five runs, booking their place in the tournament final.RCB women’s team is now set to clash against Delhi Capitals women at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, March 17.
Meanwhile, fans shared their creative spirit with memes capturing the essence of the WPL eliminator clash, here are some the best reactions and memes