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WPL: All-round Mumbai Indians seal title clash with Delhi Capitals, beat Gujarat Giants by 47 runs
Mumbai, March 14: An all-round show by Hayley Matthews and a fiery half-century by Nat Sciver Brunt helped an all-round Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Gujarat Giants (GG) by 47 runs to seal their Women's Premier League (WPL) final appearance against Delhi Capitals at Brabourne on Thursday.
WPL Eliminator: Gujarat Giants win toss, opt to bowl against Mumbai Indians
Mumbai, March 13: The Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to bowl against the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator clash of the Women's Premier League at the Brabourne Stadium on Thursday.
A tricky season for us...: RCB's Ellyse Perry as title defence comes to close with a win
Mumbai, March 12: Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in their final league stage Women's Premier League (WPL) match, the team's star batter Ellyse Perry reflected on side's up-and-down season, which saw them crash to five successive losses after starting out with two wins before finally getting a win in their final group stage game.
WPL: RCB's 11-run victory over Mumbai Indians sends Delhi Capitals to final
Mumbai, March 11: Delhi Capitals have directly qualified for the final of the ongoing Women's Premier League after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) handed an 11-run defeat to Mumbai Indians on Tuesday at the Brabourne Stadium.
Mumbai Indians edge past Gujarat Giants in thrilling clash, secure fifth win in WPL
Mumbai, March 11: Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched their fifth victory in the Women's Premier League (WPL) with a thrilling 9-run win over Gujarat Giants (GG) at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday.
WPL: Gujarat Giants win toss, opt to bowl against Mumbai Indians
Mumbai, March 10: The Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to bowl against the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Women's Premier League at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday.
Must credit RCB for their fight: Former cricketer Anjum Chopra on UP Warriorz thrilling win over RCB in WPL match
New Delhi March 9: Anjum Chopra, a trailblazer in Indian women's cricket, praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) fighting spirit after UP Warriorz clinched a thrilling win over RCB in a WPL match.
WPL: Harleen's hard-hitting knock outshines Lanning as GG beat DC by 5 wickets
Lucknow, March 7: An explosive knock from Harleen Deol outshined the half-century by Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning as Gujarat Giants secured a five-wicket win over DC in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash at Lucknow on Friday, making their claim for direct qualification to the final stronger.
Amelia Kerr was brave enough to toss the ball up: Mithali Raj praises Kerr's tactical brilliance
Lucknow, March 7: A stellar all-round performance from Amelia Kerr guided Mumbai Indians (MI) to a commanding six-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash in Lucknow. While Hayley Matthews set the tone with a crucial half-century, it was Kerr's exceptional bowling that stole the show as she dismantled the opposition with figures of 5/38.
WPL: Matthews, Kerr shine as Mumbai Indians secure six-wicket win over UP Warriorz
Lucknow, March 6: A fine half-century from Hayley Matthews and a magnificent five-wicket haul from Amelia Kerr were the highlights as Mumbai Indians (MI) cruised to a six-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash at Lucknow on Thursday.
Beth Mooney's unbeaten 96 powers Gujarat Giants to dominant win over UP Warriorz
Lucknow, March 3: Beth Mooney's unbeaten knock of 96 off 59 deliveries guided the Gujarat Giants to a commanding 81-run victory over the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in Lucknow on Monday. Mooney's masterclass helped Gujarat post 186/5, a total that proved far too much for the Warriorz, who were bundled out for just 105 in 17.1 overs.
Lucknow gets unique art landmark as UP Warriorz celebrate women empowerment in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, March 1: On Saturday, UP Warriorz, who are one of the founding franchises of the Women's Premier League (WPL), completed the painting of a mural in Lucknow in the Kisan Bhavan. Painted on a wall that covers an area of 5,500 square feet, the mural was completed in six days. The UP Warriorz players chipped in with their artistic skills during the unveiling of this art piece created by artists from the Hope St+art Foundation.
WPL: Shafali, Jess shine as Delhi Capitals reach playoffs, RCB handed fourth successive loss
Bengaluru, March 1: Exceptional knocks by Shafali Varma and Jess Jonnasen and fantastic spells from Shikha Pandey and Marizanne Kapp pushed Delhi Capitals to a nine-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match at Bengaluru on Saturday, earning them a place in playoffs.
UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma urges home fans to cheer them on; coach Jon Lewis says adaptability is key
Lucknow, February 28: The Women's Premier League (WPL) is one of the most competitive tournaments in women's cricket, and it has now arrived at the doors of the UP Warriorz's home - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
UP Warriorz squad touches down in Lucknow for their first WPL home leg
Lucknow, February 27: The UP Warriorz, led by captain Deepti Sharma, have produced some great performances in the ongoing WPL and have arrived, for the first time, at their home ground in Lucknow. On arrival in Lucknow, the UP Warriorz were welcomed by fans, and a cultural programme at the KD Singh Stadium.
WPL: Nat Sciver-Brunt all-round heroics lift Mumbai Indians to 8-wicket win over UP Warriorz
Bengaluru, February 27: Mumbai Indians breezed past UP Warriroz and moved to the top of the table with an imposing 8-wicket win in the ongoing Women's Premier League on Wednesday.
WPL: Mumbai Indians win toss, opt to bowl against UP Warriorz
Bengaluru, February 26: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bowl against UP Warriorz on Wednesday in the Women's Premier League (WPL) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Jess Jonassen reveals Sourav Ganguly's advice after match-winning knock for Delhi Capitals
Bengaluru, February 26: Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen played a crucial role in Delhi Capitals' (DC) emphatic six-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL). Jonassen's unbeaten 61 off 32 deliveries, featuring nine boundaries and two sixes, helped her team chase down the 128-run target in just 15.1 overs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium
I thought eight or nine runs might not be enough: Mithali Raj on UP Warriorz's historic Super Over win
Bengaluru, February 25: In a gripping encounter that went down to the wire, UP Warriorz outclassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a Super Over to claim victory in the Women's Premier League (WPL). The match marked a historic moment, as it was the first time a WPL game was decided in a Super Over.
WPL: Ecclestone's all-round heroics lift UP Warriorz to Super Over win over RCB
Bengaluru, February 25: In a nerve-wracking thriller, UP Warriorz outfoxed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with a victory in the Super Over of the ongoing Women's Premier League on Monday.
WPL: UP Warriorz win toss, opt to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Bengaluru, February 24: UP Warriorz (UPW) captain Deepti Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women's Premier League match on Monday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
WPL: 'She seems to have golden arm', Mithali hails Grace Harris' hat-trick against DC
Bengaluru, Feb 23: Former India skipper Mithali Raj praised Grace Harris' hat-trick in UP Warriorz's win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and said the off-spin allrounder "seems to have a golden arm" as she understands her craft well.
UP Warriorz secure first win in WPL with Chinelle Henry's heroics
Bengaluru, February 23: UP Warriorz claimed their first victory in the Women's Premier League (WPL) with a commanding 33-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Bengaluru on Saturday. The match saw an incredible all-round performance from Chinelle Henry, who turned the tide in favour of the Warriorz with a blistering knock and a key wicket.
WPL 2024: MI head coach hails wunderkind Kamali, says she is a superstar in the making
Bengaluru, Feb 22: In a high-pressure moment that could have broken many seasoned cricketers, it was 16-year-old Kamalini who stood tall and delivered the match-winning blow for Mumbai Indians in their dramatic four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The young batter's composed finish in the final over was the night's talk, and Mumbai Indians head coach Charlotte Edwards couldn't help but gush over her talent.
WPL: Delhi Capitals return to winning ways with 7-wicket triumph over UP Warriorz in final-over thriller
Vadodara, February 19: Delhi Capitals came out on top and savoured success with a seven-wicket victory in a final over thriller against the UP Warriorz in the ongoing Women's Premier League at Kotambi Stadium on Wednesday.
They were just a bit too aggressive too early: Stacy-Ann King on Gujarat Giants' batting performance against Mumbai Indians
Vadodara, February 19: Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered a clinical performance at the Kotambi Stadium, securing a five-wicket win over Gujarat Giants (GG) in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL).
WPL: As the tournament progresses, MI's batting unit will fully hit its stride, opines Mithali
Vadodara, Feb 19: Former India skipper Mithali Raj has praised Mumbai Indians' outstanding performance in the comfortable five-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL) match and said it was a "comprehensive and commanding" victory for inaugural season champions.
Loss of key wickets hindered DC's momentum: Stacy-Ann King on their performance
Vadodara, February 18: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produced a commanding performance to secure an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match at Vadodara. Fiery bowling spells from Renuka Singh and Georgia Wareham, combined with an explosive half-century by skipper Smriti Mandhana, propelled RCB to a comfortable win.
She was outstanding: Stacy-Ann King on Smriti Mandhana's brilliant knock against DC
Vadodara, February 18: Vadodara witnessed a stellar display of cricket as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash.
Deepti did miss the presence of senior players in the squad: Mithali Raj
New Delhi, Feb 17: Former India captain Mithali Raj believes that UP Warriorz (UPW) skipper Deepti Sharma missed the presence of senior players in the squad in her Women's Premier League (WPL) leadership debut against Gujarat Giants (GG) on Sunday.
Niki Prasad's 35-run knock provided stability amid wickets falling around her: Mithali Raj
Vadodara, February 16: Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a dramatic two-wicket win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in an electrifying Women's Premier League (WPL) encounter at Vadodara on Saturday. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats, with momentum swinging between the two teams until the very last ball.
Bowlers hold the aces as UP Warriorz kickstart WPL season 3 against Gujarat Giants
Lucknow, February 15: The UP Warriorz have put in the hard yards in pre-season, and are all geared up to begin their campaign at the Women's Premier League (WPL) season 3, from Vadodara.
Perry's commitment is truly commendable: Mithali Raj showers praise on Ellyse's knock against Gujarat Giants
Vadodara, February 15: Former India cricketer Mithali Raj showered praise on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting all-rounder Ellyse Perry for her "truly commendable" commitment against Gujarat Giants (GG).
Brilliant to watch: Mandhana praises Ahuja, Ghosh for RCB's thrilling win
Vadodara, February 15: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) didn't have an ideal start to their campaign, but captain Smriti Mandhana was really happy to secure a victory. The defending champions faced a stiff challenge after conceding the fourth-highest total in Women's Premier League (WPL) history. However, they mounted a remarkable chase, overhauling 202 in style. Key contributions from Richa Ghosh, Kanika Ahuja, and Ellyse Perry proved instrumental in their triumph, and Mandhana lauded her middle order for stepping up after an early collapse.
WPL: Kohli sends 'best wishes' to RCB ahead of their match against Gujarat Giants
New Delhi, Feb 14: India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has extended heartfelt wishes to the franchise's women's side for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 season.