Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp said Delhi Capitals (DC) have endured a more inconsistent campaign in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, but believed the tougher route to the final could work in their favour.DC are in their fourth WPL final, where they take on RCB at the BCA Stadium, and enter the title clash on the back of edging Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator. “We probably weren’t as good this year. We had a bit of ups and downs, a lot more than in previous…
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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) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to field first against Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) final at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Thursday. Both teams are unchanged from their wins in their last games in the competition.RCB won the WPL in 2024 and are aiming to add their second title. DC, meanwhile, are three-time runners-up and are keen to break their losing jinx in a WPL title clash. RCB qualified for the final …
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Actress Sanya Malhotra delivered a powerful performance mid-innings during the Women’s Premier League Eliminator. Being surrounded by so many female athletes also made her reflect on the importance of fitness and the immense discipline it requires.Looking back at the experience, Sanya revealed how deeply personal the moment was for her.She shared, “Performing at the WPL was incredibly special. The energy of the crowd was unreal, and it felt amazing to be part of a space …
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 4 (IANS) The Delhi Capitals clinched a seven-wicket win against the Gujarat Giants on Tuesday to seal their spot in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final for the fourth consecutive time in as many editions of the tournament, and former India captain and DC’s Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly hailed the team’s efforts by dropping a comment on all-rounder Marizanne Kapp’s social media post. Ganguly is heavily involved with the Delhi women’s team, overseeing overall strateg…
Vadodara, Feb 4 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues credited the team’s belief, calm decision-making and a collective bowling effort after her side stormed into a fourth consecutive Women’s Premier League (WPL) final with a seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator on Tuesday here at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi).“This finals feels different for sure. But also I think with GG, the last two games didn’t go our way. We were…. Last over we needed seven runs, today we …
Vadodara, Feb 3 (IANS) New Zealand and Gujarat Giants all-rounder Sophie Devine believes that experience alone does not define a player’s value in a team, stressing instead the importance of clarity and consistency of role in building confidenceDevine said this clarity has helped her perform in the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL), where she has been able to understand her role and contribute effectively to the side.Asked how she views her role in the team, Devine highlighted the advanta…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s big-hitting all-rounder Grace Harris said her contrasting personality with skipper Smriti Mandhana has been key to their successful opening partnership as the team prepares for the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) final, set to happen at BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday.The Australian power-hitter was handed the role of opening the batting alongside Smriti by head coach Malolan Rangarajan in a practice session ahead of the tournament….
Vadodara, Feb 3 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Giants in the crucial Eliminator tie of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi). With both sides heading into the contest with an unchanged XI from their previous game, the winner will go on to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final on Thursday.The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League has been characterised by narrow margins, making dominant wins uncomm…