Sayali Satghare becomes first concussion substitute in WPL history

Game 10 of the ongoing WPL (Women’s Premier League) featured a clash between Delhi Capitals women and Gujarat Giants women at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday, March 3. Both sides put in good performances, with the Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals emerging victorious. 

The clash also saw history being scripted as the very first concussion substitution was made in the tournament’s history as Gujarat Giants’ Sayali Satghare was brought in the place of Dayalan Hemalatha, who sustained a concussion. 

It is worth noting that Hemalatha sustained a blow to her forehead while attempting a catch at deep midwicket in the 15th over of Capitals' innings. Hemalatha did not feature for the Giants on the field after her injury, and Sayali Satghare came in as her replacement. 

Interestingly, Satghare was picked up by the Giants in the auction for INR 2 crore and went unbeaten on a score of seven runs in the second innings of the 10th game of the WPL. 

Gujarat Giants stay winless in WPL 2024

Speaking of game 10 of the WPL, Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants began their clash with Delhi batting first after losing the toss. Skipper Meg Lanning opened the innings for her side with a knock of 55 runs in 41 deliveries. The skipper was accompanied by Alice Capsey, who added 27 runs on the board, and Annabel Sutherland scored 20 as Delhi Capitals posted a total of 163 runs in the first innings. 

As for Gujarat Giants, Meghna Singh was the highest wicket-taker for her side in the first innings with four wickets to her name. Ashleigh Gardner took two wickets, with Tanuja Kanwar and Mannat Kashyap striking once each. 

Aiming to chase down the target, Gujarat Giants failed to perform to the best of their abilities. Skipper Beth Mooney departed for just 12 runs. Phoebe Litchfield added 15 runs on the board, but Sutherland was the highest run-getter for her side with a knock of 40 runs in 31 deliveries. However, her knock was not enough to propel the Giants to their first win of the season. The side scored 138 runs in the first innings and lost the game by 25 runs.