Meghna Singh becomes first Indian pacer with four-fer in WPL
Meghna Singh was the pick of Gujarat Giants bowlers against Delhi Capitals in match number 10 of the 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL) in Bengaluru. The Indian pacer took four wickets, restricting the Capitals to 163/8 in 20 overs. Notably, DC were 105/2 at one stage. In the process, Meghna became the first Indian pacer to take a four-wicket haul in the WPL.
Meghna shines with 4/37
Meghna came in as a first-change bowler after spinner Tanuja Kanwar and pacer Kathryn Bryce shared the new ball. Meghna first dismissed the dangerous Shafali Verma and outfoxed Alice Capsey shortly after the powerplay. Meghna then removed DC skipper Meg Lanning, who went on to score a half-century. Radha Yadav was her final scalp. The Indian pacer conceded 37 runs in four overs.
First Indian pacer with this feat
As mentioned, Meghna is the first-ever Indian pacer to register a four-wicket haul in the WPL. She has also taken the first four-fer for GG in WPL 2024. Before the match, the Indian seamer had taken a solitary wicket in three WPL games.
GG signed Meghna for Rs. 30 lakh
Meghna went unsold in the inaugural WPL season (2023). She earned the coveted contract ahead of the ongoing season, when GG signed her for Rs. 30 lakh. Notably, Meghna was the first Indian player to be sold at the auction.
Meghna joins an elite company
Meghna is just the second Indian bowler to claim a four-wicket haul in the WPL. Mumbai Indians Women spinner Saika Ishaque was the first to do so in the inaugural WPL season. She finished with 15 scalps last season.