Vadodara, Jan 28 (IANS) Sophie Devine reaffirmed her status as one of the most reliable all-rounders in international cricket, playing a key role in Gujarat Giants’ victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Tuesday. Facing the challenge of defending nine runs in the final over, Devine remained composed under pressure, ending with figures of 4/37 in four overs, securing an important win and maintaining Gujarat Giants’ chances for a playoff spot.While Devine’s mat…
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Vadodara, Jan 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals star Niki Prasad has said that the three-run defeat against the Gujarat Giants will serve as a big learning lesson for her. The 20-year-old played a fearless knock of 47 off just 25 deliveries at the BCA stadium on Tuesday. Prasad, who walked at a time when the Delhi Capitals were reeling at 100 for 6 chasing a total of 174, said that she had the belief to close the match as she walked at the crease.“When I went in, we were definitely in a very tricky sit…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate following her team’s narrow three-run defeat to Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) match at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium (Kotambi) on Tuesday.The WPL confirmed the penalty in an official release, stating, “Jemimah Rodrigues, captain of Delhi Capitals, has been fined after her team maintained a slow over rate during their team’s match again…
Vadodara, Jan 28 (IANS) Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner described the dramatic final over as an emotional roller-coaster, admitting the tension ran sky-high as the contest went down to the wire in a three-run victory over Delhi Capitals at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.Bowling the penultimate over, Gardner went for 19 runs, leaving only nine for Sophie Devine to defend. Devine held her nerve in a dramatic final over to prevent Delhi Capitals from getting nine runs, sealing a thrilling …
Vadodara, Jan 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues praised the composure and courage shown by Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad in a tense finish, admitting it was a tough pill to swallow after falling just three runs short of the target against Gujarat Giants at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.Sophie Devine held her nerve in a dramatic final over to defend nine runs, sealing a thrilling three-run win for the Giants, completing a season double.A spirited seventh-wicket partnership of 70 ru…
Vadodara, Jan 27 (IANS) Beth Mooney’s composed half-century and N. Shree Charani’s timely strikes shaped an eventful first innings as Gujarat Giants posted a competitive 174 for 9 against Delhi Capitals in the 17th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.Batting first for the first time, the Giants took advantage of Mooney’s composure at the top of the order until the last set of the innings, when Tanuja Kanwar came out to bat. The openin…
Vadodara, Jan 27 (IANS) Sophie Devine held her nerve in a dramatic final over to defend nine runs, sealing a thrilling three-run win for Gujarat Giants over Delhi Capitals and completing a season double against them in the 17th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.Under severe pressure, Devine once again operated with precision under pressure, using the ball effectively and leading the Giants to second place on the points table with eight p…
Vadodara, Jan 27 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against Gujarat Giants in the 17th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday. Delhi Capitals have opted to go in unchanged from their previous outing, showing faith in a combination that delivered in the last game.Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants Women have made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Georgia Wareham and Tanuja Kanwar in place of Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Happ…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Seven years is a long time in cricket. For Bharti Fulmali, it felt even longer. The big-hitting middle-order batter from Amravati had made her India T20I debut against England in Guwahati in 2019. She impressed early by charging down the pitch to hit Laura Marsh for a boundary on her third ball in international cricket, but managed only 18 and 5 in two outings before being left out. As the years rolled by, Bharti, who holds a job with the Income Tax Department, resigned …
Vadodara, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals’ fast-bowler Nandni Sharma has credited the team’s calm and supportive environment for helping her settle into her maiden Women’s Premier League (WPL) season, revealing how encouragement from senior teammates has played a key role in easing her nerves and boosting her confidence. Speaking in a video shared by the WPL on social media, Nandni opened up about her pre-match nerves, her small superstitions, and the reassurance she receives from teammates, …