Shreyanka Patil Creates History in WCPL

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

21-year-old Bangalorean, Shreyanka Patil, became the first Indian cricketer to be signed for the Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL).

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The right-handed all-rounder represented Guyana Amazon Warriors in the oversees T20 league.

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The saga of firsts doesn't end. She became the first Indian to top a chart in an oversees major league.

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The off-spinner recorded a four-wicket haul against Barbados Royals, including the big wicket of West Indies' Hayley Matthews.

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The match took place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on September 3, 2023.

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Patil dismissed Rashada Williams (6), Hayley Matthews (22), Aaliyah Alleyne (10) and Chedean Nation (0).

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Yet her effort went in vain as Barbados Royals managed to reach the 147-run target, with 3 wickets in hand.

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Guyana Amazon Warriors took on Barbados Royals again on the final, on Sept 11 (Monday), but lost due to falling short by 8 runs from the target.

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