Tag: Women’s Premier League

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 Eliminator on Friday pits defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a rematch with high stakes. MI Seeks Redemption After Recent Loss to RCB MI draws parallels to their 2023 season, where they overcame a similar mid-season slump to win the Eliminator. Coach Devieka Palshikaar highlights their strong bowling attack and the return of opener Yastika Bhatia as reasons for optimism. However, concerns remain about MI's batting, particularly their middle-order's performance against RCB, where they were thoroughly outplayed by Ellyse Perry's all-round brilliance. RCB Aims to Capitalize on Momentum in the WPL 2024 Eliminator Despite inconsistency throughout the season, RCB scraped into the playoffs ...

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 witnessed a lopsided encounter in its final league stage match. While the result itself held no bearing on the standings, Delhi Capitals displayed their dominance yet again, thrashing Gujarat Giants by a convincing seven-wicket margin. Giants Flounder Despite Late Fightback Opting to bat first, Gujarat Giants got off to a disastrous start. Openers Beth Mooney and Jess Jonassen fell cheaply to Marizanne Kapp and D. Hemalatha respectively. Laura Wolvaardt followed soon after, caught by Shafali Verma off Kapp's bowling. Ashleigh Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield offered brief flickers of hope but were dismissed by Minnu Mani and Shikha Pandey respectively. The saving grace for Giants came in the form of a 68-run partnership between Bharti Fulmal...

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 witnessed a nail-biting clash between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians on Thursday. In the end, Mumbai emerged victorious by 42 runs, solidifying their position in the tournament. UPW vs MI: Mumbai Indians Bat First, Set Up Defensible Total Electing to bat first, Mumbai Indians got off to a shaky start, losing their openers early. However, a crucial partnership between Nat Sciver-Brunt (45 runs) and Harmanpreet Kaur (33 runs) steadied the ship. The duo displayed exceptional strokeplay, taking advantage of any loose deliveries offered by the UP bowlers. Sciver-Brunt, in particular, looked in sublime touch, finding the boundary with ease. Her knock of 45 runs came off just 31 deliveries, showcasing her aggressive intent. Harmanpreet Kaur,...

DC vs MI WPL 2024: The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 arrives in Delhi! The stage is set for a highly anticipated clash between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 5th, 2024. A Tale of Two Teams Delhi Capitals The Capitals, led by the experienced Meg Lanning, are currently sitting atop the WPL table. They have displayed remarkable resilience, bouncing back from a heartbreaking loss against MI to secure three consecutive victories. Their recent dominance, particularly against Gujarat Giants, showcased their ability to perform under pressure. Mumbai Indians The defending champions, MI, come into this match with a mixed bag of results. They suffered a narrow defeat against DC but displayed their fighting spirit by bouncing back against RCB. Thei...

RCB vs UPW, Bengaluru, March 4, 2024: In a nail-biting encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated UP Warriorz by 23 runs to end their Bengaluru leg on a winning note. Electrifying Batting Display by RCB RCB captain Smriti Mandhana (80) and Ellyse Perry (58) laid the foundation for a strong total with a brilliant 95-run partnership for the second wicket. Mandhana reached her fifty in just 34 balls, showcasing some exquisite strokeplay. Sophie Devine added a valuable 14 runs towards the end, propelling RCB to a competitive total of 198/3 in their 20 overs. UP Warriorz Fightback, But Fall Short Chasing a challenging target, UP Warriorz openers Alyssa Healy (55) and Kiran Navgire (18) provided a steady start. However, the middle ord...

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is back for its second season, and with it comes the promise of exciting new talent ready to take the stage alongside established stars. As the competition heats up, here are five rising stars you won't want to miss in WPL 2024. 5 Rising Stars from WPL 2024 1. Titas Sadhu (Delhi Capitals) This young pacer from West Bengal has been making waves in domestic cricket with her exceptional swing bowling capabilities. Her ability to trouble even the most well-established batters has earned her a well-deserved spot in the Delhi Capitals lineup. With her pace and accuracy, Titas Sadhu is poised to make a significant impact in the WPL and potentially disrupt the batting order of many teams. 2. Shreyanka Patil (Royal Challengers Bangalore) ...