WPL 2023: The bowler’s did it for us tonight, says Meg Lanning after DC’s 9-wicket win vs MI

Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning has stated that the bowlers performed the most important function of their win over Mumbai Indians. DC thrashed MI by 9 wins to go prime of the Women’s Premier League desk.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 20, 2023 23:40 IST

Lanning heaps reward on DC’s bowling unit (PTI)

By India Today Web Desk: Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning has stated that the bowlers performed the most important function of their win over Mumbai Indians. DC thrashed MI by 9 wickets to go prime of the Women’s Premier League desk.

Speaking after the match, Lanning stated it was an excellent sport by DC, including that the bowlers received them the sport. DC restricted MI to simply 109/8 and chased down the goal with 9 wickets and 11 overs remaining.

“It was a great game, hard to fault much. We got off well with the bowl, Kapp got us to a great start again and to chase down like that was brilliant. I think the bowler’s did it for us tonight, to restrict them to about 100 was great,” stated Lanning.

The Australian opener additionally regained the Orange Cap after remaining unbeaten on 32, however stated that she isn’t too nervous about ending as the highest run-scorer however is targeted on successful matches for DC.

“I was quite happy with the blue, not too worried about things like this. Just want a repeat performance like this, bat well, bowl well and hopefully get another win,” stated Lanning.

Marizanne Kapp, who was adjudged the Player of the Match, stated the entire bowling unit deserves reward, including that it’s been some time since she’s seen a efficiency like that. Kapp picked up 2 wickets and making a gift of simply 13 runs in 4 overs.

“To be honest, the whole bowling group deserves this award. Everyone bowled well today. Been a while since I’ve seen a performance like this, and the team has been working really hard and well together,” stated Kapp.

The win for DC takes them above MI within the WPL charts and retains their hopes alive of gaining direct qualification for the ultimate.

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Rounaq Sehrawat

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Mar 20, 2023