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March 18, 2025 12:09 PM

India women’s team has changed view of female sport, says Kohli

The achievements of India's women's cricket team in recent years have revolutionized perceptions towards women's sport, driving increased engagement, commercial success, and financial stability, according to batsman Virat Kohli. The India women's team, who won silver at the Commonwealth Games and gold at the Asian Games in 2022, are third in the International Cricket Council's Twenty20 and one-day rankings, trailing only Australia and England. "I think what the India women's cricket team has d...

March 13, 2025 4:15 PM

Mumbai Indians set to face Gujarat Giants in WPL 2025 eliminator for a spot in the final

The Mumbai Indians will take on the Gujarat Giants in the high-stakes Eliminator of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Thursday at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. The winner will earn the coveted spot in the WPL 2025 final against the Delhi Capitals, which will take place on Saturday at the same venue. Mumbai Indians finished second in the WPL 2025 standings with 10 points, securing five wins and suffering three losses during the league stage. However, they will be entering the Eliminator ...

March 12, 2025 10:18 AM

WPL 2025 league stage ends in thrilling upset as RCB Stuns Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals secure final spot

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 will be remembered for its fierce competition and unpredictability, and the final league match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday night was no exception. In a dramatic turn of events, fourth-placed RCB defeated second-placed Mumbai Indians (MI), dashing MI's hopes of direct qualification to the final. With this result, Delhi Capitals secured their spot in the final, set for Saturday, March 15. Meanwhile, MI will face Guja...

March 11, 2025 11:24 AM

Mumbai Indians qualify for playoffs after thrilling victory over Gujarat Giants

The excitement of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is at its peak as the tournament approaches its finale. In a thrilling encounter at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Monday, the Mumbai Indians, led by Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, edged out Gujarat Giants by 7 runs to secure their place in the playoffs. With this win, Mumbai Indians (MI) have qualified for the playoffs, set to begin on Thursday in a rematch against Gujarat Giants. Delhi Capitals, led by Meg Lanning, have already secured their ...

March 7, 2025 10:32 AM

WPL 2025: Kerr’s five-wicket haul, Matthews’ half-century power Mumbai Indians to six-wicket win over UP Warriorz

A fine half-century from Hayley Matthews and a stellar five-wicket haul from Amelia Kerr were the key highlights as Mumbai Indians (MI) cruised to a six-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash in Lucknow on Thursday. With this win, the defending champions MI climbed to second place in the standings, boasting four wins and two losses for a total of eight points, boosting their playoff qualification prospects. After winning the toss, MI opted to field. UP Warr...

March 4, 2025 10:29 AM

Gujarat Giants stun UP Warriorz with dominant 81-Run Victory to climb WPL standings

The Women's Premier League (WPL) continues to deliver thrilling matchups as teams vie for a spot in the playoffs. Monday's match in Lucknow saw a dramatic upset, with Gujarat Giants overpowering UP Warriorz by a commanding 81-run margin. Previously positioned at the bottom of the WPL standings, the Giants' emphatic win propelled them upward, leaving UP Warriorz at the foot of the table. Gujarat Giants are now just one spot behind Delhi Capitals, who have already secured a playoff berth. Opting ...

February 28, 2025 12:39 PM

Ashleigh Gardner Shines as Gujarat Giants secure second win in WPL 2025

Gujarat Giants (GG) captain Ashleigh Gardner delivered a stellar all-round performance to guide her team to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Thursday. Gujarat chased down RCB's target of 126 in just 16.3 overs, marking their second win of the tournament. After winning the toss, Gujarat Giants chose to field, a decision that paid immediate dividends. RCB's top order crumbled early, losing three wickets for just 25 runs...

February 27, 2025 12:13 PM

WPL: Nat Sciver-Brunt all-round heroics lift Mumbai Indians to 8-wicket win over UP Warriorz

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. After an inspirational performance with the ball, Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt staged a dominant victory for Mumbai Indians. MI opener Yastika Bhatia's dry spell continued with the bat after Deepti Sharma sent her back for an eight-ball duck. After Yastika's return, MI's chase was fuelled by Sciver-Brunt and Matthews. They began the...

February 25, 2025 11:06 AM

UP Warriorz stun defending champions RCB in WPL’s first-ever super over thriller

The thrilling Women's Premier League (WPL) clash between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday night silenced critics who doubt the excitement of women's cricket. The match had everything — new records, a historic first-ever super over finish in the WPL, and an upset victory. UP Warriorz, who were considered underdogs under new captain Deepti Sharma, triumphed over defending champions and crowd favorites, Smriti Mandhana-led RCB, in a nerve-wracking super over. Put in t...

February 17, 2025 1:47 PM

Deepti missed the presence of senior players in UP Warriorz’ WPL debut: Mithali Raj

Former India captain Mithali Raj believes that UP Warriorz (UPW) skipper Deepti Sharma felt the absence of senior players in her Women's Premier League (WPL) leadership debut against Gujarat Giants (GG) on Sunday. Batting first, UPW managed to post 143/9 in their 20 overs, with Deepti leading from the front, scoring 39 off 27 balls, including six fours. For Gujarat Giants, Priya Mishra claimed three wickets, while Ashleigh Gardner and Deandra Dottin picked up two dismissals each. Commenting on...