The 2024 Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicked off with an electrifying game, as the Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions, clinched a nail-biting four-wicket triumph against the Delhi Capitals (DC). The excitement peaked with a sensational last-ball six, courtesy of debutant Sajeevan Sajana.
As the second season of the Women’s Premier League geared up for its opening game, both organizers and fans were undoubtedly hoping for a thrilling, high-scoring last-ball showdown. And at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, that’s precisely what unfolded when the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, triumphed over Delhi Capitals in a rematch of last year’s final.
Delhi Capitals had a promising start after being asked to bat first, with Alice Capsey’s impressive innings (75 off 53) propelling them to a total of 171/5. Mumbai Indians, in response, orchestrated a commendable chase, with Yastika Bhatia and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur notching up half-centuries.
However, as the game approached its climax, with five runs needed off the final ball, debutant Sajeevan Sajana remained calm and etched an unforgettable ending by smashing a six over the boundary. This momentous hit secured Mumbai Indians the victory, marking the completion of the third-highest successful chase in the relatively brief history of the WPL.
Here is how fans reacted to S Sajana’s last ball heroics:
