Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the BCA Stadium at Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday. After captain Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 57 to take DC to 203/4, RCB completed the highest successful chase in a WPL final in 19.4 overs with immaculate ease.The victory also made RCB the first team to win the title after finishing top of the group stage standings, and the firs…
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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…
Vadodara, Feb 4 (IANS) As Delhi Capitals sealed their place in the final of the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a commanding seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at the BCA Stadium here on Tuesday, allrounder Chinelle Henry reflected on the mindset of heading into the Eliminator, saying it was about having clear heads and staying calm. Chasing a target of 169, DC completed the chase with 26 balls to spare, booking a final clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and extendi…
Vadodara, Feb 3 (IANS) Delhi Capitals Women produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Giants Women by seven wickets, chasing down a competitive target with ease, courtesy of a clinical batting display led by Lizelle Lee and Jemimah Rodrigues, to enter the final of the tournament for the fourth consecutive time.Asked to respond to Gujarat’s 168/7, Delhi wasted little time asserting control. Openers Lee and Shafali Verma set the tone with an aggressive powerplay, racing to 75 r…
Vadodara, Feb 3 (IANS) Delhi Capitals’ bowlers kept the hosts in check, while wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney’s sluggish yet resilient knock and Gerogia Wareham and Kashvee Gautam’s efforts with the willow helped the Gujarat Giants get to a competitive total of 168/7 when the two sides squared off in the crucial and penultimate contest of the Women’s Premier League 2026, the Eliminator, here at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi).Marizanne Kapp conceded six runs in the opening over as Sophie Devin…
Vadodara, Feb 1 (IANS) Veteran pace bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp claimed three wickets as Delhi Capitals produced a disciplined bowling display to restrict UP Warriorz to 122/8 in their decisive 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, on Sunday.UPW’s innings never found momentum, with Shikha Pandey’s late cameo of 23 off 13 balls the only spark in an otherwise lacklustre effort. Simran Shaikh threatened to produce finishing fireworks with a brisk 22 befor…
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, …
Vadodara, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals off-spin bowling all-rounder Minnu Mani lauded her side’s disciplined bowling effort after their comprehensive seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 WPL, saying the team stuck to its plans on a slow surface at the BCA Stadium. Electing to field first, DC’s bowlers made full use of the conditions to dismiss RCB for 109. Nandni Sharma spearheaded the attack with figures of 3-26, including two wickets in the final over and retained …
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The impressive ability of Delhi Capitals (DC) to adapt after losses and avoid repeat defeats has been central to their resurgence in the 2026 WPL, said former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Katey Martin. The franchise’s strategic shift since not having an ideal Navi Mumbai leg of the tournament has seen them climb to second place on the points table. Their bowling unit has spearheaded the transformation, as a disciplined performance led them to end the winning streak of…