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Delhi Capitals Opt to Bat First Against Royal Challengers Bangalore in WPL ClashIn the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL), Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning continued her trend of choosing to bat first when they faced Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Lanning expressed confidence in the pitch, describing it as "pretty good" while acknowledging that there was "a little bit for the bowlers if you get in the right area."Delhi Capitals made a single change to their lineup, bringing back Marizanne Kapp in place of Annabel Sutherland. Lanning emphasized their strategy of fielding their strongest team in every match while considering the workload of their bowlers throughout the tournament.On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana also preferred to bat first but stated that she "didn't mind chasing" after witnessing Mumbai Indians' successful chase of 191 against Gujarat Giants the previous night. RCB handed a debut to Maharashtra's left-arm pacer Shradda Pokharkar, who replaced the injured Kanika Ahuja. They also made two other changes among their Indian players, bringing in Shreyanka Patil and Disha Kasat while leaving out S Meghana, Simran Bahadur, and Ekta Bisht. Their overseas contingent of Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux, and Georgia Wareham remained unchanged.The pitch used for the match was the same as the one on Saturday, where a team chasing successfully broke a five-game streak of teams batting first winning in Delhi. A victory for Delhi Capitals would secure their place in the playoffs.

WPL GG vs RCB Live: Giants Seek Redemption in Delhi, RCB Eyes Home AdvantageThe Women's Premier League (WPL) moves to Delhi for its second leg, with Gujarat Giants (GG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set to clash in Match 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Gujarat Giants, led by Australian captain Beth Mooney, have endured a disappointing start to the tournament, losing all four of their matches in Bengaluru. Mooney has acknowledged the team's batting struggles, which have left them as the only side yet to register a win.RCB, on the other hand, ended the Bengaluru leg on a positive note with a victory over UP Warriorz. Skipper Smriti Mandhana is eager to see how the Delhi crowd embraces the WPL, having played in front of a packed stadium in Bengaluru.Mandhana has been in impressive form, scoring 164 runs in five games at a strike rate of 120.58. She has also praised her opening partner Sabbhineni Meghana, who has contributed 164 runs so far.The Giants face an uphill battle, needing to win all their remaining games to salvage their campaign. They will be hoping to turn their fortunes around in Delhi, where they will have the opportunity to play on a different surface.RCB, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their momentum and secure a top-four finish. They will be buoyed by the home advantage, having a large fan base in Delhi.The match promises to be an exciting contest between two teams with contrasting fortunes. Gujarat Giants will be desperate to break their losing streak, while RCB will be aiming to continue their winning ways.

Women's Premier League: RCB Aim to Rebound Against Confident UP WarriorzThe Women's Premier League (WPL) is heating up as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and UP Warriorz clash in Match 11. RCB, who started the season with two impressive wins, have suffered back-to-back defeats, while UP Warriorz have bounced back from two initial losses to secure two consecutive victories.RCB, led by Smriti Mandhana, will be eager to get their campaign back on track after disappointing performances against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. The team's batting lineup, which boasts the likes of Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Sophie Devine, has failed to fire in recent matches.UP Warriorz, on the other hand, have shown resilience and determination in their recent wins. Led by Deepti Sharma, the team has a balanced squad with a strong bowling attack featuring Anjali Sarvani and Rajeshwari Gayakwad. Their batting lineup, anchored by Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath, has also been in good form.The match promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams with contrasting fortunes. RCB will be desperate to break their losing streak and regain their early momentum, while UP Warriorz will be looking to extend their winning run and solidify their position in the standings.