Watch: USA Pacer Tara Norris Creates History, Takes First Five-Wicket Haul In WPL 2023

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Tara Norris, a 24-year-old hailing from Philadelphia sealed the fate of the match in just two overs. In her WPL debut, she took wickets of some renowned batters in the world and became the first player to take a fifer in WPL, to guide Delhi Capitals to a 60-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their campaign opener in Mumbai on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine started the enormous chase of 224 with a bang.

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Mumbai Indians' 20-year-old pacer Issy Wong created history in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, bagging the tournament's first-ever hat-trick in the Eliminator clash against UP Warriorz. Issy stepped up when her franchise needed her the most, taking a total of 4 wickets for just 15 runs in 4 overs as Mumbai went on to beat UP by a whopping 72 runs in the virtual semi-final on Friday. In the process, Mumbai entered the final of the tournament, setting up a date with Delhi Capitals.

WPL 2023: Delhi Capitals Go Atop Table With 9-Wicket Thrashing Of Mumbai Indians

A breathtaking boundary-hitting show after a clinical bowling attack helped Delhi Capitals thrash Mumbai Indians by nine wickets to jump to the top of the table in the Women's Premier League on Monday. South African pacer Marizanne Kapp (2/13) struck twice in two balls early on to help Delhi restrict Mumbai, who were put in to bat, to a meagre 109 for 8. Shikha Pandey and Jess Jonassen also chipped in with two wickets for DC. Chasing a small total, the top three Delhi batters of captain Meg Lanning (32 not out off 22 balls), Shafali Verma (33 off 15 balls) and Alice Capsey (38 not out of 18 balls) competed among themselves in hitting boundaries as their side chased down the target with 66 balls remaining.

Watch: Sophie Devine Slams 94m Six In WPL. RCB Teammates' Reaction Wins Internet

It was a special innings from Sophie Devine as the New Zealand batter slammed 99 off just 36 deliveries to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to a comfortable victory over Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL) encounter on Saturday. Devine's innings had 9 fours and 8 massive sixes with one of the maximums going for 94 meters.

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WPL 2023, RCB vs GG: Sophie Devine Stars With 99-Run Knock As Royal Challengers Bangalore Register 2nd Consecutive Win

Sophie Devine struck a stunning 99 off just 36 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Gujarat Giants by eight wickets in their Women's Premier League match in Mumbai on Saturday. Opting to bat, Gujarat Giants posted 188 for 4 with opener Laura Wolvaardt top-scoring with 68 off 42 balls and Ashleigh Gardner and Sabbhineni Meghana contributing 41 and 31 respectively. But Devine single-handedly won the match for RCB with her batting pyrotechnics. Captain Smriti Mandhana made 37.

Manchester United won't repeat the Jose Mourinho mistakes of five years ago this summer

For some Manchester United staffers the prospect of a return to the United States this summer will be enough to bring them out in a cold sweat. The States is a favourite pre-season venue for players and fans, but five years ago the temperature under Jose Mourinho's collar was as hot as the air outside.