The Royal Challengers Bangalore men’s team displayed a heartwarming gesture of sportsmanship and camaraderie as they paid tribute to the victorious Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 champions during the RCB Unbox event in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
Led by Smriti Mandhana, the WPL 2024 champions were honored with a guard of honor by the star-studded RCB men’s team, featuring renowned players such as Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Glenn Maxwell, Karn Sharma, and others. As Smriti Mandhana and her team walked with the coveted trophy, the RCB men’s team formed a dignified guard of honor, acknowledging their remarkable achievements in the tournament.
The atmosphere at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was electrifying as the RCB women’s team, buoyed by the cheers of enthusiastic fans, took a triumphant victory lap. During this celebratory moment, Smriti Mandhana engaged in a spirited video call with star all-rounder Ellyse Perry, further enhancing the jubilant ambiance.
The culmination of the victory lap saw the RCB women’s team posing proudly with the WPL trophy, symbolizing their hard-earned triumph in the fiercely contested tournament. Their journey to clinch the championship title was characterized by resilience, skill, and team spirit.
In the WPL 2024 final, RCB showcased dominance in all facets of the game, with spinners Sophie Molineux and Shreyanka Patil playing pivotal roles in restricting the formidable Delhi Capitals to a modest total of 113. Subsequently, RCB chased down the target comfortably, securing an emphatic 8-wicket victory and etching their name in the annals of WPL history.
The tribute extended by the Royal Challengers Bangalore men’s team underscores the ethos of unity and respect within the cricketing fraternity, transcending gender boundaries and celebrating excellence on the field. As champions of the WPL 2024, Smriti Mandhana and her team have not only made their mark but also inspired future generations with their stellar performance and sportsmanship.
