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…
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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 …
Vadodara, Jan 24 (IANS) Nandni Sharma starred with figures of 3-26 as Delhi Capitals produced a sensational bowling display to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru for just 109 in their 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) game at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday.On a slow pitch, Nandni stood out with her control and mastery of the slower ball to pick 13 wickets in the ongoing edition — the most by an Indian pacer in WPL’s history. Apart from Nandni, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, and M…
Vadodara, Jan 23 (IANS) Former India captain Mithali Raj has criticised UP Warriorz’s batting performance after they suffered a 45-run defeat against the Gujarat Giants in the WPL match here at BCA stadium. Analysing the match, Raj described Warriorz’s run chase as a complete breakdown in approach and temperament, saying, “It was an absolute batting meltdown by UP Warriorz. Panic set in early and continued through the batting lineup. Once the openers were dismissed, there were no partnersh…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Gautami Naik’s path to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has been rapid and challenging. The 27-year-old batting all-rounder worked through several state teams and domestic cricket hardships before achieving her dream of participating in the league by playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against UP Warriorz in Navi Mumbai on January 12.Although Gautami didn’t get to bat or bowl in the match that RCB won, she will cherish the moments from being informed about he…
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) 19-year-old Lucy Hamilton said that getting her Women’s Premier League (WPL) debut cap from the Delhi Capitals was “really special” and her aim heading into the game was to stay calm, back her strengths, and do the best that she can for the team. The Australian began her WPL career strongly, making a notable lower-order contribution in her debut for DC during their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.After slipping …
Navi Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil said she was ‘very happy’ to claim her maiden five-wicket haul in T20s as her side defeated Gujarat Giants by 32 runs to extend their unbeaten run in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL).At the DY Patil Stadium, Shreyanka took 5-23 and is now the youngest bowler to get a five-wicket haul in WPL, as RCB got on top of the points table. “Firstly, I would love to give the credit to Radha …
Navi Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) all-rounder Sophie Devine has attributed her record-breaking smash of Delhi Capitals (DC) off-spinner Sneh Rana for 32 runs in the 2026 WPL to favourable match-ups and keeping things simple.In the WPL 2026 match between DC and GG at the DY Patil Stadium, which the latter won narrowly, Sophie smacked Sneh for two fours and four sixes to claim the record for the most expensive over in WPL’s history. Incidentally, Sophie herself had scored 32 runs in…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner rued missed chances in the field and dropped catches of “best player in the world” as Harmanpreet Kaur guided Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket victory at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.Chasing a daunting target of 193, the Mumbai Indians showed composure and firepower in equal measure, with Harmanpreet (73 not out) finishing the game in style to cap a dominant batting display from the Kaurs — Amanjot (40) and Ha…