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…
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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, Jan 30 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s premier all-rounder Nadine De Klerk said that the magnificent eight-wicket win against UP Warriorz, which came after two losses, will boost the team’s morale ahead of the Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL) final, which will be played on February 5 at the BCA stadium. South Africa’s all-rounder took a four-wicket haul and finished with great numbers of 4-22. With that spell, she also became the purple cap holder of the season with 15 wickets to…
Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became the first team to book a place in the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 after cruising to an eight-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara on Thursday.Chasing 144, RCB made light work of the target, finishing the chase in just 13.1 overs on the back of commanding half-centuries by Grace Harris and skipper Smriti Mandhana. Harris smashed a fluent 75, while …
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…
Vadodara, Jan 28 (IANS) UP Warriorz have suffered a major blow in the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL) as their top scorer Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.The Warriorz have named Amy Jones as Litchfield’s replacement for the remainder of the season. The English wicketkeeper-batter was acquired at a price of Rs 50 lakh.Litchfield, playing her first WPL season, impressed with her hitting and strike rotation throughout the innings. The young Australia…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Shivani Singh has been handed her debut in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 as Gujarat Giants (GG) won the toss and elected to bowl first against the unbeaten Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.RCB have won their first two games, while GG are seeking a win after suffering their first defeat of the season. Both sides are level on four points, and a win for either of them will …
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) After Delhi Capitals opened their account in the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a seven-wicket win against UP Warriorz, batter Laura Wolvaardt reflected on a tense finish, saying the team could have taken a bit more responsibility to avoid taking the game deep.Chasing a target of 155, DC completed the chase with seven wickets in hand. Openers Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee laid the foundation with a strong opening stand. Despite a brief wobble in the middle overs, Wolvaa…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Lizelle Lee’s commanding strokeplay, backed by Shafali Verma’s all-round impact, laid the foundation for Delhi Capitals’ first win under captain Jemimah Rodrigues, as they survived another last-over scare to beat UP Warriorz by seven wickets in the seventh match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and open their account on the points table.Laura Wolvaardt’s nerve-wracking finish proved ultimately calming, as she capp…
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Harmanpreet Kaur’s competitive spirit and match awareness, saying that it’s a difficult job for the opposition to set the field for her, after the Mumbai Indians pulled off a thrilling seven-wicket win against the Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Tuesday at the DY Patil Stadium.Reflecting on Harmanpreet’s innings, Karim described the Mumbai Indians captain as one of the most adaptable and difficu…