Chasing 148, Delhi Capitals suffered an early setback with captain Meg Lanning departing for just 2 runs, caught by Perry off Renuka Singh’s bowling. However, this brought Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen together, and the duo turned the game decisively in DC’s favor. Shafali, in scintillating form, smashed a blistering 80 off 43 balls, including multiple boundaries and towering sixes, while Jonassen played the perfect foil with an unbeaten fifty. Their partnership was a masterclass in aggressive yet controlled batting, dismantling RCB’s bowling attack with ease.
Shafali’s onslaught began early, as she raced to her fifty in quick time, while Jonassen provided stability, ensuring no further hiccups. The pair stitched together an unbeaten 143-run stand for the second wicket, chasing down the target in just 18.1 overs. Shafali sealed the victory in style with a swept four off a full toss, sparking celebrations among the DC camp. RCB’s bowlers, including Renuka Singh and Kim Garth, struggled to contain the onslaught, with the dew and DC’s aggressive intent making conditions tougher as the night progressed.
