New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) England pacer Lauren Bell has admitted she is still coming to terms with leading the team’s fast-bowling unit, saying she “hadn’t really comprehended” stepping into a role once occupied by some of the country’s most iconic seamers. At just 25, Bell has evolved into the leader of England’s pace attack following the exits of stalwarts such as Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt, along with the more recent absence of Kate Cross. Her rise began with a breakthrough …
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Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues struck a fluent 57 off 37 balls as Delhi Capitals posted a formidable 203/4 in their 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Thursday.Inserted to bat first, DC posted the highest-ever total in a WPL final and also the highest score in Vadodara. After Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma provided the early momentum, Jemimah took charge with a sparkling…
Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Lauren Bell said she is relishing her time in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) and is eager to make an impact in the final against Delhi Capitals at the BCA Stadium at Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday.Lauren has picked 12 wickets in eight games at an economy of 5.63, and holds the record for the most number of dot balls bowled in the competition – 116. She will be the key for RCB to make an impact with the new ball yet …
Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) The grand finale of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 promises a thrilling contest, with the stakes at an all-time high as Delhi Capitals (DC) face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) here at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi) This final has a unique India-South Africa flavour, with key players like Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, and Richa Ghosh lighting up the stage, while the likes of Marizanne Kapp and Laura Wolvaardt add international spice.The build-up …
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Delhi Capitals will attempt to shake off three successive final defeats when they face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) decider clash in Vadodara on Thursday, with the side’s former fielding coach Milap Mewada backing the side to finally break their jinx in the title clash. DC have always reached the WPL’s summit clash since the tournament’s inception in 2023, but are yet to lift the trophy, a record that weighs on a squad now led b…
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Lauren Bell has emerged as the most economical force in this season’s Women’s Premier League (WPL), and has attributed her success in the competition to the backing from skipper Smriti Mandhana giving her lots of confidence. Lauren has taken 12 wickets in eight games at an average of 15 and an economy rate of 5.63 with a strike-rate of 16. But the numbers also tell about the England pacer’s story of relentless accuracy – 116 dot b…
Vadodara, Jan 26 (IANS) Mumbai Indians held off a stunning late assault from Richa Ghosh to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 15 runs in a thrilling 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Monday.Chasing 200, RCB collapsed to 35/5 in the powerplay as Hayley Matthews and Shabnim Ismail tore through the top order, leaving the side in huge danger of suffering a big hit to their net run rate. But Richa had other ideas, as she launched a breathtaking counter-attack…
Vadodara, Jan 26 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt etched her name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score a century in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), as she guided Mumbai Indians to a commanding 199/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara on Monday.After 1059 days and 82 matches, the WPL finally witnessed its first centurion, and fittingly, it was achieved by England’s Sciver-Brunt, who also registered her maiden T2…
Vadodara, Jan 26 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Lauren Bell said she is focused on taking a lot of confidence in terms of how she has gone in the entire tournament so far. Lauren has taken nine wickets in six games so far at an economy rate of 5.75 and has been a force to reckon with in power-play.“I think sometimes maybe I get a bit angry. But even the other day, my coach called me and was like, ‘You’re at your best when you’re smiling,’ and I maybe lost my smile…
Vadodara, Jan 26 (IANS) Leg-spin bowling all-rounder Amelia Kerr has come in for injured seam-bowling all-rounder Nicola Carey in the Mumbai Indians line-up, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the 2026 WPL clash at the BCA Stadium on Monday.RCB have already qualified for the playoffs, though their winning streak came to a halt against DC. Meanwhile, MI, with two wins from six games, remain in playoff contention thanks to a stronger net run rate. The si…