RCB vs DC WPL 2023: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) saw a sensational start to its second game as Meg Lanning’s Delhi Capitals Women team posted an imposing total of 223 runs on the scoreboard. The opening partnership between Lanning and Shafali Verma was the highlight of the innings, as they smashed a remarkable 162 runs to set the tone for the match. RCB lost the match by 60 runs as they could score 163 runs only. However, Shafali Verma is into the headlines with not just her batting but her superb fielding skills as well.
Shafali Verma pulls off a stunner
Royal Challengers Bangalore made a promising start to their chase by scoring 41 runs in the first four overs. Skipper Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine showed good form, taking advantage of the loose deliveries. However, it was Shafali Verma who stole the limelight once again, as she secured a crucial breakthrough for her team with an exceptional catch.
During the match, Sophie Devine, who had scored 14 runs off 10 deliveries, attempted to play Capsey over the fielder at mid-off as she stepped out of her crease. Unfortunately, she failed to connect with the ball as intended. However, Shafali Verma, positioned at the edge of the circle, displayed exceptional fielding skills as she lunged forward and grabbed the ball in mid-air. The video of the catch is now making rounds on social media.
Watch the WPL 2023 video here
The field umpires reviewed the catch, but it was apparent that Verma had successfully caught the ball with her hand in time to complete one of the most spectacular catches seen in the Women’s Premier League thus far.
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