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Watch: Mumbai Indians' Issy Wong Creates History, Bags First-Ever WPL Hat-trick

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.

Watch: Smriti Mandhana Bowls In WPL, India Teammate Draws Comparisons With Virat Kohli

It was a disappointing show from Smriti Mandhana in the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League as the star batter failed to score big for Royal Challengers Bangalore and her team also failed to reach the play-offs. However, the RCB skipper had a surprise up her sleeve in the final group stage match against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. Mandhana, who was bought for a record Rs 3.4 crore, bowled for the first time in the tournament and the video has quickly gone viral on social media as she rarely bowls. Mandhana's action reminded fans of Virat Kohli who is also well known for his distinctive bowling action and even her India teammate Harleen Deol reacted to her bowling.

Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz By 5 Wickets, Qualify Directly For WPL Final

Alice Capsey produced a fabulous all-round display, snaring three wickets and smashing a 31-ball 34 as Delhi Capitals thrashed UP Warriorz by five wickets to directly qualify for the final of the Women's Premier League here on Tuesday. Chasing a 139-run target, built around Tahila McGrath's 32-ball unbeaten 58, DC romped home scoring 142 for five in 17.5 overs to finish at the top of the table, toppling Mumbai Indians on the basis of better net run rate. With Delhi grabbing a direct spot in the final, Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz will now face off in the eliminator for the other final spot.

Watch: Australia Star Meg Lanning Does The Iconic Shah Rukh Khan Pose. Jemimah Rodrigues Can't Keep Calm

As Delhi Capitals qualified for the playoffs of the Women's Premier League, the franchise shared a video on social media in which its players could be seen dancing on a Bollywood song with the lyrics "woh ladki jo sabse alag hai (The girl that is different from all)", which had actor Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role from the movie 'Baadshah'. While the entire team danced to the tune, DC skipper Meg Lanning concluded it all with the iconic SRK pose by stretching both of her arms.

WPL 2023: Another Grace Harris Special Helps UP Warriorz Secure Playoff Berth With Thrilling Win Over Gujarat Giants

UP Warroirz's Grace Harris (72 off 41 balls) once again set the stage on fire with her heavy-duty hitting, as the team defeated Gujarat Giants for the second consecutive time by three wickets with just one delivery to secure a place in the playoffs of the inaugural season in Mumbai on Monday. Following the win, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and UP Warriors have made the grade, while Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore have been eliminated from the tournament. Grace smashed the Giants attack to smithereens, hitting seven fours and four maximums in the chase of the Giants' 178/6. When she departed at 172, caught by Kim Garth of Harleen Deol, there were still seven runs to be scored for victory.

Watch: Australia Star Meg Lanning Does The Iconic Shah Rukh Khan Pose. Jemimah Rodrigues Can't Keep Calm

As Delhi Capitals qualified for the playoffs of the Women's Premier League, the franchise shared a video on social media in which its players could be seen dancing on a Bollywood song with the lyrics "woh ladki jo sabse alag hai (The girl that is different from all)", which had actor Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role from the movie 'Baadshah'. While the entire team danced to the tune, DC skipper Meg Lanning concluded it all with the iconic SRK pose by stretching both of her arms.

WPL 2023: Can RCB Still Qualify For Playoffs? Scenario Explained

Despite a horrible start to the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 campaign, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) aren't all out of the playoffs race. The franchise lost its first five matches of the inaugural season of the WPL before registering two back-to-back wins. The situation is such that they are placed 4th on the points table at present and need to win their last match at all costs in order to remain in the hunt for the playoffs. With Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals already through, there's just one place left in the next round of the tournament.

"Gujarat Giants Gave 'Bewildering' Reasoning For My Omission": Deandra Dottin

West Indian Deandra Dottin has expressed disappointment at her exclusion from Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants, terming it "bewildering". The 31-year-old Caribbean all-rounder was signed for Rs 60 lakh by the Adani-owned side, but before the start of the tournament, she was excluded from the squad on medical grounds. The Giants had stated that Dottin failed to get medical clearance by the deadline, which was the reason why they replaced her with Australia's Kim Garth. But Dottin refuted the claims made by the franchise.

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Watch: Mumbai Indians' Issy Wong Creates History, Bags First-Ever WPL Hat-trick

Watch: Smriti Mandhana Bowls In WPL, India Teammate Draws Comparisons With Virat Kohli

Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz By 5 Wickets, Qualify Directly For WPL Final

Watch: Australia Star Meg Lanning Does The Iconic Shah Rukh Khan Pose. Jemimah Rodrigues Can't Keep Calm

WPL 2023: Another Grace Harris Special Helps UP Warriorz Secure Playoff Berth With Thrilling Win Over Gujarat Giants

Watch: Australia Star Meg Lanning Does The Iconic Shah Rukh Khan Pose. Jemimah Rodrigues Can't Keep Calm

WPL 2023: Can RCB Still Qualify For Playoffs? Scenario Explained

"Gujarat Giants Gave 'Bewildering' Reasoning For My Omission": Deandra Dottin