Author: Trisha Ghosal

Gujarat Giants came into the game on the back of three consecutive losses and rang the changes, bringing in Danni Wyatt-Hodge in place of Georgia Wareham and Rajeshwari Gayakwad for Tanuja Kanwer. Put in to bat first, they reached 153/8 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to Sophie Devine’s late onslaught. UP Warriorz’s innings never really got moving and they fell 45 runs short, as GG moved up to second on the points table with six points from six games. GG went with a new opening pair in Beth Mooney and Wyatt-Hodge. They raced to 23 in just 2.5 overs…

A captain’s innings from Jemimah Rodrigues and a fitting six from Marizanne Kapp off the last ball of the 19th over sealed an important win for Delhi Capitals in Monday’s WPL 2026 match in Vadodara. Put in to bat, Mumbai Indians posted 154/5, which DC chased down losing three wickets. MI’s batting was a tale of sharp contrast between a sluggish start and a powerful middle phase, before DC pulled things back at the death. MI were rocked early, crawling to 23/2 in the power play, the lowest score of the season in that phase, as Marizanne Kapp delivered a…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru underlined why they have been the standout side of WPL 2026 as they comprehensively defeated Gujarat Giants in the first match of the Vadodara leg, becoming the first team to qualify for the playoffs. Asked to bat, RCB were jolted early despite coming in with confidence. Gujarat struck twice in the power play to leave RCB reeling at 9 for 2, a reminder of how incisive their new-ball attack has been this season. Coming into the match, GG bowlers had picked up 10 wickets in the power play, the most by any team, with the best strike…

Four wins out of four matches rarely happen by accident, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s flawless run in the Navi Mumbai leg of the Women’s Premier League 2026 has been built on far more than just form. What has stood out most is how complete, composed and clear-headed this RCB side have looked under Smriti Mandhana. The first and most striking factor has been the collective nature of their performances. Each match has thrown up a different hero. Nadine de Klerk set the tone early in the tournament with decisive all-round contributions. Grace Harris delivered a brutal powerplay assault when momentum…

The final match of the Navi Mumbai leg of WPL 2026 was shaped decisively by the first two overs. Under lights at the DY Patil Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru struck early and hard, leaving Delhi Capitals scrambling for stability long before they could think of building an innings. Bowling with extra bounce and a full, attacking length, Lauren Bell removed both the South Africans, Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt, in the opening over to jolt DC into crisis. When Sayali Satghare followed up with further strikes, the Capitals found themselves reeling at 10 for 4, the lowest score at the…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru could not have asked for a better start to their WPL 2026 campaign. Two wins from two matches, four points on the board, and a commanding net run rate of +1.964 have placed them comfortably at the top of the table. For now, they look settled, confident and in control. But comfort in a tournament like the Women’s Premier League is fleeting. While other teams have already settled into the grind, with Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz playing four matches each, and Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals having completed three, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had the luxury…

What unfolded at DY Patil Stadium was a contest of momentum shifts, tactical gambles, and one emphatic personal redemption. Mumbai Indians Women did well to recover from a stuttering start and post a competitive total. Yet, by the end of the night, it was UP Warriors who walked away with smiles, clarity, and a much-needed win, powered by a remarkable innings from Harleen Deol. MI’s Two-Speed Innings: From Stagnation to Surge The contrast between the two halves of Mumbai Indians’ innings was stark. The first ten overs were laboured: 54/2, weighed down by 31 dot balls and just seven boundaries.…

History is not kind to teams that stumble early in the Women’s Premier League. In WPL, no side losing its first three matches has clawed its way back into the playoffs. That statistic hangs heavily over UP Warriors as they walk into their fourth game, against the defending champions, a resurgent Mumbai Indians. Mumbai, after a sluggish start, have found rhythm and purpose. The turnaround has been led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, with decisive contributions from Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amanjot Kaur, and the breakout performer – as many insiders had predicted – Nicola Carey. UP Warriors, meanwhile, are not short on…

It was a nervy win for Delhi Capitals (DC), as they finally opened their account in the ongoing WPL 2026, defeating UP Warriorz (UPW) by seven wickets at DY Patil Stadium. The 155-run target set by UPW looked comfortable on paper, but turned tricky as their bowlers put the DC batters under sustained pressure. Chasing the target, DC got off to a strong start. On a pitch where the ball gripped and slowed as it aged, Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma added 94 for the opening wicket in 11.4 overs. Shafali scored 36 off 32, while Lee played some outstanding…

Every era of dominance ends, but rarely does it end quietly. Australia’s recent run in women’s cricket hasn’t collapsed dramatically; instead, it has begun to fray at the edges. The results still look respectable. Semi-final qualifications continue. The squad still boasts elite talent. And yet, when the pressure peaks, Australia have faltered, twice now at the semi-final stage. This isn’t about other teams catching up skill-wise. It isn’t about Australia suddenly becoming technically inferior. The warning signs are subtler, and far more concerning. What we are witnessing is a mindset shift, one where belief in skill is increasingly being replaced…