WPL 2023 Points Table: Delhi Capitals consolidate second spot, RCB lurk at bottom

MI vs RCB (Pic Courtesy: wplt20)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) succumbed to a fifth consecutive defeat in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 on Monday as Delhi Capitals clinched a six-wicket win in a tense finish. Chasing 151 on what turned out to be a challenging surface for batters, Delhi were guided by the pair of Jess Jonassen (29 not out) and Marizanne Kapp (32 not out), who produced an all-round innings. After delivering a superb 4-0-17-0 in the first half, Kapp guided her side past the finish line with an unbeaten 32 not out from as many balls, including three fours and one six.

Delhi, meanwhile, maintained their second spot in the points table with four wins giving them eight points, whereas Bangalore were pushed closer to elimination with a series of humiliating defeats in the inaugural WPL, losing all their five matches.

The tournament is not only be about the creme-de-la-creme of world cricket with huge pay packets and reputations to play for but also for a fresh crop of cricketers with some noteworthy talent tucked within. The likes of Kaur, Rodrigues, and Verma will look to live up to their expectations in the days to come, while adapting to pressure and arclights of a high-octane tournament like this. A total of 87 players will be in fray, with players as young as a little over 15 looking to ply their trade alongside the world's best.

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Each team that wins will grab two points on offer. In case a match ends in a tie, the outcome will be determined by a Super Over. Both teams will be awarded a point each if a match doesn't take place due to unforeseen reasons. The Eliminator, which will be played on March 24, is going to determine which team faces the table toppers in the WPL final on March 26.