Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to face each other in a crucial fixture at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Both teams are in strong form, having secured three wins so far. MI, after four matches, lead the table with six points (three wins, one loss), while DC hold the second spot with the same points but have played an extra match (three wins, two losses). Both sides are coming off victories—MI defeated UP Warriorz, while DC overcame the Gujarat Giants (GG). Notably, both teams have only won while chasing this season, adding another layer of intrigue to…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to avoid a third consecutive loss at the Chinnaswamy Stadium when they face Gujarat Giants (GG) in the ongoing WPL. In the reverse fixture, RCB created history by chasing down the highest-ever target in the tournament. RCB now leads the head-to-head battle 3-2. Last year, they defeated GG at the same venue. Interestingly, all three of RCB’s wins have come while chasing, while both of GG’s victories have come while defending. RCB’s recent struggles RCB started the tournament well, winning their first two games. However, Smriti Mandhana and her team lost momentum, suffering back-to-back…

Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the in-form UP Warriorz (UPW) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, in a crucial Women’s Premier League (WPL) fixture on Wednesday. UPW is riding high after two consecutive wins, including a thrilling Super Over victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their last match. Meanwhile, MI also secured a dramatic last-over win against the defending champions in their previous outing. With both teams eyeing a step forward in the playoff race, this match promises to be a high-stakes encounter. Yastika Bhatia’s form a concern for Mumbai Indians A major talking point for MI will be the…

Gujarat Giants (GG) begin their Bengaluru leg today as they take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. DC is coming off a loss against UP Warriorz (UPW) at the same venue. With UPW winning two back-to-back matches, DC have slipped to fourth place with four points from four games. GG, on the other hand, are fifth with just two points from three matches. A Must-Win Game for Both Teams A defeat here will make things harder for DC in their playoff race, while for GG, this match could define their season. Their big names—especially the top-order batters—must step…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will aim to return to winning ways as they take on UP Warriorz (UPW) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) today at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB’s homecoming was spoiled by Mumbai Indians (MI) a few days ago, and they will be eager to make amends in front of their fans. Meanwhile, UPW secured their first win of the season in their last game and will look to build on that momentum. A year after a thriller, another exciting battle awaits Exactly one year ago, these two teams played a thrilling match at this venue,…

UP Warriorz (UPW) are still searching for their first win in WPL 2025 under new captain Deepti Sharma. They face Delhi Capitals (DC) today at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, hoping to break their losing streak. In the reverse fixture, DC defeated UPW, and another loss today would give DC a league double over them. UPW players must step up to avoid that. Chinnaswamy – A tough venue for UP Warriorz UPW has struggled at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. They have played five matches here, winning only two and losing three. All these games were in the last season, including a…

The Bengaluru leg of the ongoing WPL 2025 is all set to begin on Friday as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on the 2023 winners, Mumbai Indians (MI), at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With the support of their passionate home crowd, RCB will look to maintain their winning momentum. They have won both their matches so far, defeating Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC). MI, on the other hand, bounced back in their last match with a win over GG after narrowly losing their opening clash against DC. In their five previous WPL meetings, MI hold…

Six matches into the ongoing WPL 2025, the action now shifts from Vadodara to Bengaluru. Fans at the Kotambi Stadium witnessed plenty of excitement, from the highest successful chase in tournament history to thrilling last-over finishes. After the Vadodara leg, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru sit at the top of the table with two wins in two matches, collecting four points with a strong net run rate (+1.440). Gujarat Giants’ Ashleigh Gardner leads the run-scoring charts with 141 runs in three innings at an average of 70.50 and a strike rate of 178.48, including two fifties. With the ball, four…

Deepti Sharma is still searching for her first win as the UP Warriorz (UPW) captain. They lost to Delhi Capitals (DC) by seven wickets at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Annabel Sutherland won the Player of the Match award for her all-round brilliance, but the game had plenty of drama, with UPW getting several chances to win in the last five overs. Chasing 167, skipper Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma gave DC a strong start with a 65-run opening partnership. Shafali once again fell to a spinner while attempting a shot to deep mid-wicket, as Deepti dismissed her for 26 off…

It was the 15th match of WPL 2024. UP Warriorz (UPW) needed a win against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, to stay alive in the playoff race. Ultimately, they won by just one run, but the match was full of drama and tension. In their four WPL meetings, this was the first time UPW managed a victory, thanks to their current skipper, Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance. Deepti was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance, scoring 59 off 48 balls and taking four wickets for 19 runs, including a hat-trick. However, how DC collapsed…