IPL-WPL double for RCB? According to Michael Vaughan, 2024 might be the year

IPL-WPL double for RCB? According to Michael Vaughan, 2024 might be the year

After the women's team's final victory on Sunday, March 17, former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that Royal Challengers Bangalore could wind up achieving an IPL and Women's Premier League (WPL) double.

When the Smriti Mandhana-led team defeated the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitly stadium to win their first WPL title, RCB put an end to a 16-year title drought.

In addition to congratulating the squad on X, Vaughan offered an intriguing prognosis for the forthcoming IPL 2024 season.

Fantastic competition. A well-earned victory for @RCBTweets! The Men can now perform the double! Perhaps this is the year …" Vaughan stated on X

At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, RCB defeated the Delhi Capitals in a historic victory that sealed their maiden WPL title. The final saw some really impressive cricket, especially from the RCB team, who dominated the game to win by eight wickets.

Sophie Molineux was a key player, delivering an incredible performance that severely damaged the Capitals batting order by getting three vital wickets in an over.

Delhi Capitals were eventually bowled out for 113 runs in 18.3 overs as a result. Ellyse Perry, the highest run scorer in the tournament, led the RCB chase with a strong innings, supported by contributions from Sophie Devine and Smriti Mandhana.

In 19.3 overs, RCB achieved their goal, a noteworthy accomplishment for the team and its supporters as they celebrated their first-ever league title.

Day one of the event this year will mark the beginning of the men's team's IPL 2024 campaign. The team captained by Faf du Plessis will go to Chennai to play MS Dhoni and CSK at the iconic Chepauk stadium.

The RCB men's team will be playing a total of 5 matches during the initial phase of the IPL 2024 season.