Author: Gargi Raut

The second Formula One race week was power-packed with just as much racing action as controversy. Christian Horner, Red Bull Team Principal and CEO, continued to dominate the news headlines as rumours swirled about his sacking. Horner might have thought that being cleared of all allegations after an investigation would mean a clean slate for the rest of the racing calendar, but little did he know that those accusations of inappropriate behaviour seem to be shadowing his every move. At the other end of the spectrum, Ollie Bearman, who caught everyone’s eye with his stunning debut for Ferrari following Carlos…

The Women’s Premier League took a turn and passed the baton to Delhi as the host city tonight. With the Arun Jaitley Stadium playing host to its first game in this edition of the tournament, apprehension over the unfamiliar conditions was an issue. Even after losing the toss and being put in to bat first, Delhi Capitals registered one of their best totals in the tournament and came out victorious against the mighty Mumbai Indians. Registering a win by 29 runs. Meg Lanning stuns once again Meg Lanning, hailed as one of the game’s greats, only recently announced her retirement…

Delhi Capitals on Sunday continued their winning run by defeating Gujarat Giants while securing third win on the trot in the Women’s Premier League 2024. The trend this year has shown the toss winner having higher win rate, however, Gujarat Giants proved their inability to capitalise on the chances and continued their winless run in the tournament, succumbing to a 25-run defeat. Meg Lanning leads by example Meg Lanning has already attained legendary status in her playing career. She is considered one of the greats of the game. Known for her aggressive batting, Lanning is also hailed as one of…

The ninth match of the second edition of the Women’s Premier League saw Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Mumbai Indians on Saturday. Having won the toss, Mumbai Indians came out victorious, winning the match by seven wickets. Royal Challengers Bangalore lost their second match on the bounce, giving flashbacks of their horrendous WPL 2023 campaign. Ellyse Perry and Georgia Wareham save RCB from humiliation There’s been an unfortunate but predictable trend in this edition of the Women’s Premier League. Whoever wins the toss, eventually ends up winning the match. That is exactly what happened in the match between…

The eighth match of the second edition of the Women’s Premier League saw UP Warriorz take on Gujarat Giants. The Giants continued their streak of bad luck as UPW won the match by six wickets. It seems like GG are already saying goodbye to their hopes of having a successful WPL campaign for the second season in a row. Sophie Ecclestone demolishes GG batting line-up Sophie Ecclestone emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the inaugural WPL auction, ultimately being signed by UP Warriorz for a whopping Rs 1.8 crore. It was a thrilling showdown as Delhi…

The second season of the Women’s Premier League has been nothing short of sensational. From back-to-back half-centuries to three-wicket hauls to last-ball finishes, the tournament keeps getting hotter and hotter. You think it couldn’t get better, but it does. And what’s the pièce de résistance, you may wonder? The crowd! Brace yourself if you happen to navigate around the Chinnaswamy Stadium during match hours – you’re in for a traffic snarl. Why? Because the fans just can’t seem to get enough of the WPL action. With each passing match, the Bangalore crowd continues to exceed expectations. When you witness fans…

Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 25 wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to secure their second win of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 on Thursday. The match also produced a whopping 19 sixes, the joint-most in a women’s T20 match. Having won the toss RCB opted to bowl first with one change as Nadine de Klerk replaced Ellyse Perry in the XI. Whereas Delhi Capitals replaced Annabel Sutherland with fellow Aussie Jess Jonassen, a gamble that paid off. Delhi Capitals all rounders put on a show As RCB won the toss and…

UP Warriorz made light of the Mumbai Indians’ challenge In the 6th match of Women’s Premier League 2024. Having lost two of their best performers, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Shabnim Ismail, to injuries, MI must have breathed a sigh of relief by posting 162 but that was not enough as UPW clinched victory by 7 wickets Hayley Matthews is back! Hayley Matthews is a cricket sensation known for her aggressive yet elegant style of batting. She made waves when the Mumbai Indians snapped her up for Rs. 40 Lakh during the first WPL auction. In her debut season, she…

In Match 5 of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, the Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore continued their good run of form, defeating Gujarat Giants by a hefty eight-wicket margin. High on confidence after a nail-biting win against UP Warriorz, RCB showcased their prowess. Gujarat Giants suffered their second consecutive loss in the tournament. RCB’s Bowling Impresses RCB dismantled Gujarat’s batting with their formidable bowling attack. GG managed only 107 runs, with Sophie Molineux, Renuka Singh Thakur and Georgia Wareham taking six wickets among themselves. Molineux claimed a three-wicket haul, Thakur scalped two wickets and Wareham one. Australia’s Sophie Devine contributed…

In the fourth match of the Women’s Premier League 2024, UP Warriorz faced off against Delhi Capitals. Both were coming off a loss in their first fixture. Delhi Capitals opened their account with a 9-wicket win. Batting woes continue for UP Warriorz Winning the toss, Delhi Capitals opted to send UPW to bat. The decision proved to be a masterstroke for the Capitals, as the Alyssa Healy-led franchise crumbled under pressure. Apart from Shweta Sehrawat, who made a 42-ball 45, the rest of the batters struggled. Grace Harris was the next highest-scorer with a disappointing 17-run knock. Despite expectations fuelled…