MUM-W vs DEL-W, 1st Match: Best memes from MUM-W vs DEL-W game

The Women's Premier League 2024 kicked off with an exciting match between Mumbai Indians Women and Delhi Capitals Women at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Mumbai Indians Women won the toss and chose to bowl first, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.

Delhi Capitals Women faced an early setback when Shafali Verma was dismissed in the third over by Shabnim Ismail. However, captain Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey steadied the innings with a solid 64-run partnership. Capsey played exceptionally well, scoring 75 runs off 53 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues added a quickfire 42 off 24 deliveries.

Delhi Capitals Women posted a challenging total of 171 runs in their 20 overs, with contributions from the lower order. Nat Sciver and Amelia Kerr were standout bowlers for Mumbai Indians Women, each taking two wickets.

In their chase, Mumbai Indians Women lost opener Hayley Mathews early but recovered with a 50-run partnership between Nat Sciver, Brunt, and Yastika Bhatia. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur then led the charge, forming a crucial partnership with Amelia Kerr.

With 18 needed off the last seven balls, Harmanpreet's six in the 19th over added excitement. Needing 12 off the final over, debutante S Sajana sealed the victory with a massive six on the last ball, securing a thrilling four-wicket win for Mumbai Indians Women.

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Next up, Mumbai Indians Women will face Gujarat Giants on Sunday, February 25, while Delhi Capitals Women will take on UP Warriorz on Monday, February 26, at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Here are the best memes from the opening game of the WPL: 2024: