The lanky Indian opener Smriti Mandhana’s languid elegance will meet its match in Meg Lanning’s silky stroke play when Royal Challengers Bangalore square off against Delhi Capitals in Women’s Premier League 2023 on Sunday. With all-rounder extraordinaire Ellyse Perry, equanimous Heather Knight, invincible Sophie Devine, and the marauding Richa Ghosh in their ranks, the squad looks a formidable unit. 

It is exhilarating to wonder how the potential of the cash-rich league will yield for women’s cricket to explore and benefit from for a long time. One can just say, ‘Yeh to bas shuruat hai!’