Dubai, Aug 15 (Ians) Australia’s prolific all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner and England seamer Chris Woakes were on Tuesday named International Cricket Council (Icc) Players of the Month for July 2023.
The 26-year-old Gardner becomes the first player to win back-to-back awards, claiming her fourth Icc Women’s Player of the Month prize following another scintillating set of performances against England and Ireland in July.
Gardner’s latest triumph sees her overcome Nat Sciver-Brunt and compatriot Ellyse Perry who were also shortlisted for their stellar performances in July.
On the other hand, Woakes wins the Icc Men’s Player of the Month award for his fruitful contributions with the ball, helping his side claw back a two-nil deficit to close out their Ashes series on level terms.
“Gardner and Woakes emerged victorious from votes gathered from global fans registered at icc-cricket.com and a specialist panel comprising Icc Hall of Famers, former international players,...
The 26-year-old Gardner becomes the first player to win back-to-back awards, claiming her fourth Icc Women’s Player of the Month prize following another scintillating set of performances against England and Ireland in July.
Gardner’s latest triumph sees her overcome Nat Sciver-Brunt and compatriot Ellyse Perry who were also shortlisted for their stellar performances in July.
On the other hand, Woakes wins the Icc Men’s Player of the Month award for his fruitful contributions with the ball, helping his side claw back a two-nil deficit to close out their Ashes series on level terms.
“Gardner and Woakes emerged victorious from votes gathered from global fans registered at icc-cricket.com and a specialist panel comprising Icc Hall of Famers, former international players,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Dubai, Aug 7 (Ians) Two Australian all-rounders Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner alongside England’s star all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt have been nominated for the Icc Women’s Player of the Month award for July.
Perry celebrates her first nomination after scoring consistently across all formats throughout the month. She had an exceptional month in July, which led to her nomination for the Icc Women’s Player of the Month. Her performance in both the Odi and T20I leg of the Ashes tour was noteworthy.
On the other hand, Gardner is nominated for the second time in a row for the Player of the Month award. The No.1 ranked all-rounder in the Icc Women’s T20I rankings, had a stellar month in international cricket.
In four of the five ODIs she played, Gardner took three wickets, while also amassing 160 runs at an average of 40.0 and a strike-rate of 129.03. She also...
Perry celebrates her first nomination after scoring consistently across all formats throughout the month. She had an exceptional month in July, which led to her nomination for the Icc Women’s Player of the Month. Her performance in both the Odi and T20I leg of the Ashes tour was noteworthy.
On the other hand, Gardner is nominated for the second time in a row for the Player of the Month award. The No.1 ranked all-rounder in the Icc Women’s T20I rankings, had a stellar month in international cricket.
In four of the five ODIs she played, Gardner took three wickets, while also amassing 160 runs at an average of 40.0 and a strike-rate of 129.03. She also...
- 8/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Dubai, Aug 1 (Ians) Australia’s dominant 2-0 Odi series triumph over Ireland in Dublin has seen a majority of their players make big moves in the latest update to the Icc Women’s Player Rankings.
Australia’s off-spin all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, who also won the Icc Women’s Player of the Month for June 2023, reached career-best ranking in all three lists starting with jumping five slots from 21st to 16th and 579 rating points in the batters list after a quick-fire 65 from 39 deliveries in the second match.
She has also moved one place to a personal best fourth place in the bowlers rankings, with 673 points after taking three wickets for 38 runs in the third game. Her efforts also meant Ashleigh got her best ranking of number two and 389 points (from fourth place) in the all-rounders list, that continues to be topped by England’s Natalie Sciver-Brunt, who also continues her stronghold over the top batting position.
Australia’s off-spin all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, who also won the Icc Women’s Player of the Month for June 2023, reached career-best ranking in all three lists starting with jumping five slots from 21st to 16th and 579 rating points in the batters list after a quick-fire 65 from 39 deliveries in the second match.
She has also moved one place to a personal best fourth place in the bowlers rankings, with 673 points after taking three wickets for 38 runs in the third game. Her efforts also meant Ashleigh got her best ranking of number two and 389 points (from fourth place) in the all-rounders list, that continues to be topped by England’s Natalie Sciver-Brunt, who also continues her stronghold over the top batting position.
- 8/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Dublin, July 23 (Ians) All-rounder Heather Graham has been ruled out of Australia’s upcoming women’s Odi series against Ireland due to a calf strain. Cricket Australia (CA) added that uncapped allrounder Tess Flintoff will be Heather’s replacement for the three-game series.
Heather was in Australia’s squad for the Odi leg of the Women’s Ashes and retained her spot for the tour of Ireland as a replacement for pacer Megan Schutt, who has gone back home after the end of the multi-format trip to England.
“Graham will remain with the Australian team in Ireland to commence her rehabilitation before returning to Australia to continue this with Cricket Tasmania,” said CA in a statement.
It added that the injury also means Heather won’t take part in The Hundred in England, where she was supposed to play for the Northern Superchargers. Tess, on the other hand, had recently...
Heather was in Australia’s squad for the Odi leg of the Women’s Ashes and retained her spot for the tour of Ireland as a replacement for pacer Megan Schutt, who has gone back home after the end of the multi-format trip to England.
“Graham will remain with the Australian team in Ireland to commence her rehabilitation before returning to Australia to continue this with Cricket Tasmania,” said CA in a statement.
It added that the injury also means Heather won’t take part in The Hundred in England, where she was supposed to play for the Northern Superchargers. Tess, on the other hand, had recently...
- 7/23/2023
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Dubai, July 11 (Ians) Sri Lanka’s record-breaking spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Australian women team’s star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner were on Tuesday adjudged the winners of Icc Player of the Month awards for June.
Hasaranga beat out strong opposition from Australia batter Travis Head and Zimbabwe opener Sean Williams for the coveted award in the men’s section on the back of his superb performances for the island nation at the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
The all-rounder collected 26 wickets at an average of 10 during the month, with the majority of those scalps helping Sri Lanka qualify for the 50-over World Cup at the end of the year.
Hasaranga was the leading wicket-taker in the Qualifier event, with the 25-year-old also becoming just the second player, after Pakistan great Waqar Younis, in the history of Odi cricket to claim three consecutive five-wicket hauls.
On the other hand, Gardner...
Hasaranga beat out strong opposition from Australia batter Travis Head and Zimbabwe opener Sean Williams for the coveted award in the men’s section on the back of his superb performances for the island nation at the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
The all-rounder collected 26 wickets at an average of 10 during the month, with the majority of those scalps helping Sri Lanka qualify for the 50-over World Cup at the end of the year.
Hasaranga was the leading wicket-taker in the Qualifier event, with the 25-year-old also becoming just the second player, after Pakistan great Waqar Younis, in the history of Odi cricket to claim three consecutive five-wicket hauls.
On the other hand, Gardner...
- 7/11/2023
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Dubai, July 11 (Ians) New Zealand star Suzie Bates returned to the top five while India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made it back to the top 10 in the latest Icc Women’s T20I batting rankings, released on Tuesday.
Bates, a formerly top-ranked batter, has advanced three places to reach fifth position after scores of 44 and 52 helped her team take a winning 2-0 lead in their three-match series in Sri Lanka while Kaur’s match-winning 54 not out off 35 balls in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Bangladesh has lifted her four places to 10th position.
In the latest update, that also considers performances in the second and third matches of the England-Australia series as well as all three matches of the West Indies versus Ireland series, West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews is a significant gainer after being named ‘Player of the Series’ for contributions with both bat and ball.
Bates, a formerly top-ranked batter, has advanced three places to reach fifth position after scores of 44 and 52 helped her team take a winning 2-0 lead in their three-match series in Sri Lanka while Kaur’s match-winning 54 not out off 35 balls in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Bangladesh has lifted her four places to 10th position.
In the latest update, that also considers performances in the second and third matches of the England-Australia series as well as all three matches of the West Indies versus Ireland series, West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews is a significant gainer after being named ‘Player of the Series’ for contributions with both bat and ball.
- 7/11/2023
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London, July 9 (Ians) England beat Australia by five wickets via Dls method in a rain-affected third and final T20I to win the series 2-1 at Lord’s and keep their slim hopes of winning the multi-format Women’s Ashes 2023 alive, here on late Saturday night.
Teenager Alice Capsey (46 off 24) combined with vice-captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt (25 off 25) to steer England to a revised target of 119 off 14 overs with four balls to spare and with five wickets in hand in front of yet another record-breaking crowd in London.
Late wickets helped Australia push England’s chase into the final over; with just two runs to defend, Jess Jonassen trapped Heather Knight lbw first ball, but Dani Gibson iced victory next delivery with a reserve sweep for four.
With this, England inflicted World Champions Australia’s first bilateral series defeat in the format since 2017.
Following the end of T20I series, Australia lead...
Teenager Alice Capsey (46 off 24) combined with vice-captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt (25 off 25) to steer England to a revised target of 119 off 14 overs with four balls to spare and with five wickets in hand in front of yet another record-breaking crowd in London.
Late wickets helped Australia push England’s chase into the final over; with just two runs to defend, Jess Jonassen trapped Heather Knight lbw first ball, but Dani Gibson iced victory next delivery with a reserve sweep for four.
With this, England inflicted World Champions Australia’s first bilateral series defeat in the format since 2017.
Following the end of T20I series, Australia lead...
- 7/10/2023
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Dubai, July 5 (Ians) England opener Tammy Beaumont, Australia off-spin all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner and West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews have earned nominations for the Icc Women’s Player of the Month award for June 2023.
Tammy last won an Icc Player of the Month crown in February 2021 and the right-handed batter lit up the June 2023 with her record-breaking innings of 208 in the one-off women’s Ashes Test in Nottingham. She was the shining light for England as they fell to defeat at the hands of an Ashleigh-inspired Australia.
Her mammoth score came from 331 balls and kept the home side in contention throughout. The feat meant she became the first English woman to register a Test double hundred, and just the second woman from her country to hit a hundred in all three formats of the international game.
On the other hand, Ashleigh again finds herself among the candidates for the prize...
Tammy last won an Icc Player of the Month crown in February 2021 and the right-handed batter lit up the June 2023 with her record-breaking innings of 208 in the one-off women’s Ashes Test in Nottingham. She was the shining light for England as they fell to defeat at the hands of an Ashleigh-inspired Australia.
Her mammoth score came from 331 balls and kept the home side in contention throughout. The feat meant she became the first English woman to register a Test double hundred, and just the second woman from her country to hit a hundred in all three formats of the international game.
On the other hand, Ashleigh again finds herself among the candidates for the prize...
- 7/10/2023
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Sydney June 30 (Ians) Dublin-born fast bowler Kim Garth has been named in a strong Australian women’s squad which will return to Ireland for a bilateral Odi series for the first time since 2015.
Australia and Ireland will play three ODIs across six days in Dublin as part of the Icc Women’s Championship.
Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (Nsp) has named a 14-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Odi Tour of Ireland and included Garth, who made her senior debut for Ireland as a 14-year-old and played 114 internationals before moving to Australia in 2020 to pursue a career as a professional cricketer.
“Kim Garth has had a remarkable cricketing journey to this point of her career. She’s worked incredibly hard to earn her place on this tour and there’s no doubt it will be a unique experience for her,” CA’s Head of Performance (Women’s Cricket) and National Selector,...
Australia and Ireland will play three ODIs across six days in Dublin as part of the Icc Women’s Championship.
Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (Nsp) has named a 14-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Odi Tour of Ireland and included Garth, who made her senior debut for Ireland as a 14-year-old and played 114 internationals before moving to Australia in 2020 to pursue a career as a professional cricketer.
“Kim Garth has had a remarkable cricketing journey to this point of her career. She’s worked incredibly hard to earn her place on this tour and there’s no doubt it will be a unique experience for her,” CA’s Head of Performance (Women’s Cricket) and National Selector,...
- 6/30/2023
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Nottingham, June 26 (Ians) Off-spinner Ashleigh Gardner starred with the ball, claiming a brilliant 8/66 in the second innings as England were bowled out for 178 before lunch on day five of the one-off Women’s Ashes Test, handing Australia an easy 89-run victory, here on Monday.
Ashleigh’s effort means she finishes the one-off Test with an astonishing 12 wickets, after previously picking four wickets in the first innings, with her haul being an Australian record. For England, debutant Danni Wyatt top-scored with 54 before she was trapped lbw by Ashleigh as Australia wrapped up the match within 21 overs on final day’s play.
Ashleigh also became the second bowler to take eight wickets in an innings in women’s Tests, after India’s Neetu David took 8/53 against England in 1995. Her overall match figures of 12/165 are second-best figures in women’s Tests after Pakistan’s Shaiza Khan took 13/226- against West Indies in 2004.
The...
Ashleigh’s effort means she finishes the one-off Test with an astonishing 12 wickets, after previously picking four wickets in the first innings, with her haul being an Australian record. For England, debutant Danni Wyatt top-scored with 54 before she was trapped lbw by Ashleigh as Australia wrapped up the match within 21 overs on final day’s play.
Ashleigh also became the second bowler to take eight wickets in an innings in women’s Tests, after India’s Neetu David took 8/53 against England in 1995. Her overall match figures of 12/165 are second-best figures in women’s Tests after Pakistan’s Shaiza Khan took 13/226- against West Indies in 2004.
The...
- 6/26/2023
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Melbourne, March 29 (Ians) Teenage batter Phoebe Litchfield has been rewarded for her recent white-ball form by winning a place in Australia’s 15-player squad for their Ashes tour of England.
Australia will play one Test match, three T20Is and three ODIs in the multi-format women’s Ashes series, to be held in England from June 22. The Meg Lanning-led have held the women’s Ashes since 2015 and won by 12-4 margin in 2021/22 at home.
Litchfield, the 19-year-old batting prodigy, who caught attention by hitting back-to-back half-centuries in her first two ODIs against Pakistan in January, is the only addition to the Australian squad who secured a record-extending sixth T20 World Cup title in South Africa in February.
“Following the success of the side at the recent T20 World Cup, the focus now turns to the exciting challenge of retaining the Ashes away from home. We’ve been fortunate to...
Australia will play one Test match, three T20Is and three ODIs in the multi-format women’s Ashes series, to be held in England from June 22. The Meg Lanning-led have held the women’s Ashes since 2015 and won by 12-4 margin in 2021/22 at home.
Litchfield, the 19-year-old batting prodigy, who caught attention by hitting back-to-back half-centuries in her first two ODIs against Pakistan in January, is the only addition to the Australian squad who secured a record-extending sixth T20 World Cup title in South Africa in February.
“Following the success of the side at the recent T20 World Cup, the focus now turns to the exciting challenge of retaining the Ashes away from home. We’ve been fortunate to...
- 3/29/2023
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Mumbai, March 20 (Ians) Riding high on classy knocks by Grace Harris and Tahlia McGrath along with Sophie Ecclestone’s thrilling show in the final over, Up Warriorz stunned Gujarat Giants by three wickets here at Brabourne Stadium to seal their berth in play-offs in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (Wpl) here on Monday.
Reeling at 39/3 in the powerplay, the Warriorz shifted the momentum into their favour to Harris’ 72 off 41, decorated with seven boundaries and four maximums, and MacGrath’s 57 off 38, including 11 boundaries.
Chasing 179, the Warriorz suffered a major blow early in the innings as Monica Patel struck in the second over to send skipper Alyssa Healy cheaply for 12. Healy was slightly early into her pull shot and got a top edge and the ball flew towards deep square leg, where Harleen Deol took an easy catch.
In the next over, Kim Garth removed Kiran Navgire on a short ball...
Reeling at 39/3 in the powerplay, the Warriorz shifted the momentum into their favour to Harris’ 72 off 41, decorated with seven boundaries and four maximums, and MacGrath’s 57 off 38, including 11 boundaries.
Chasing 179, the Warriorz suffered a major blow early in the innings as Monica Patel struck in the second over to send skipper Alyssa Healy cheaply for 12. Healy was slightly early into her pull shot and got a top edge and the ball flew towards deep square leg, where Harleen Deol took an easy catch.
In the next over, Kim Garth removed Kiran Navgire on a short ball...
- 3/20/2023
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Mumbai, March 20 (Ians) Half-centuries by Dayalan Hemalatha and Ashleigh Gardner powered Gujarat Giants to a total of 178/6 in 20 overs against Up Warriorz in Match 17 of the Women’s Premier League (Wpl) here at Brabourne Stadium on Monday.
After losing the three wickets inside the Power-play, Hemalatha (57 off 33) and Gardner (60 off 39) steadied the ship, scoring runs at a brisk pace. The duo stitched a stunning 93-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Meanwhile, Sophie Ecclestone took the top spot in the list of highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
Opting to bat first, the opening duo of Sophia Dunkley and Laura Wolvaardt gave Giants a strong start, collecting runs in 41 runs off 4.1 overs in the Power-play.
After a dot ball and a single in the opening over, Wolvaardt used the angle to good effect and guided the ball through third man for a four. Dunkley looked fluent in the next over as she...
After losing the three wickets inside the Power-play, Hemalatha (57 off 33) and Gardner (60 off 39) steadied the ship, scoring runs at a brisk pace. The duo stitched a stunning 93-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Meanwhile, Sophie Ecclestone took the top spot in the list of highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
Opting to bat first, the opening duo of Sophia Dunkley and Laura Wolvaardt gave Giants a strong start, collecting runs in 41 runs off 4.1 overs in the Power-play.
After a dot ball and a single in the opening over, Wolvaardt used the angle to good effect and guided the ball through third man for a four. Dunkley looked fluent in the next over as she...
- 3/20/2023
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Mumbai, March 20 (Ians) Gujarat Giants won the toss and elected to bat first against Up Warriorz in Match 17 of the Women’s Premier League (Wpl) 2023 at Brabourne Stadium, here on Monday.
Giants made one change with Monica Patel coming in place of Sabbhineni Meghana in the playing XI while Warriorz remained unchanged for this game.
“It is sunny today and it is a flat track. in. That is what was in our mind today and we have to win big to make it to the eliminator. Dew factor is not going to come in this game,” Giants skipper Sneh Rana said after winning the toss.
On the other hand, Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy said: “We will get out there and have a bowl, get used to the conditions. This is the third game on this wicket, the spinners might come to the fore today. No changes from the game we played last time.
Giants made one change with Monica Patel coming in place of Sabbhineni Meghana in the playing XI while Warriorz remained unchanged for this game.
“It is sunny today and it is a flat track. in. That is what was in our mind today and we have to win big to make it to the eliminator. Dew factor is not going to come in this game,” Giants skipper Sneh Rana said after winning the toss.
On the other hand, Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy said: “We will get out there and have a bowl, get used to the conditions. This is the third game on this wicket, the spinners might come to the fore today. No changes from the game we played last time.
- 3/20/2023
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Mumbai, March 18 (Ians) Royal Challenger Bangalore opener Sophie Devine said her familiarity with the Brabourne Stadium after playing a few matches there helped her blast a 36-ball 99 to help her team to an eight-wicket win against Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (Wpl) here on Saturday.
Devine put up a brilliant display of power-hitting as she blasted a 36-ball 99, hitting some of the biggest sixes and became the top scorer in Wpl with 266 runs. She muscled her way to her half-century off just 20 balls, hitting six boundaries and four maximums as she gave Rcb a big start along with skipper Smriti Mandhana (37 off 31), setting Rcb on course to victory.
But Devine overshadowed everyone and overpowered Gujarat Giants, who had put up a big total of 188/4 in their 20 overs thanks to a superb fifty by Laura Wolvaardt (68 of 42) who shared two half-century partnerships with S Meghana (31 off 32) and Ashleigh Gardner (41 off 26).
However,...
Devine put up a brilliant display of power-hitting as she blasted a 36-ball 99, hitting some of the biggest sixes and became the top scorer in Wpl with 266 runs. She muscled her way to her half-century off just 20 balls, hitting six boundaries and four maximums as she gave Rcb a big start along with skipper Smriti Mandhana (37 off 31), setting Rcb on course to victory.
But Devine overshadowed everyone and overpowered Gujarat Giants, who had put up a big total of 188/4 in their 20 overs thanks to a superb fifty by Laura Wolvaardt (68 of 42) who shared two half-century partnerships with S Meghana (31 off 32) and Ashleigh Gardner (41 off 26).
However,...
- 3/19/2023
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Wpl 2023: Sophie Devine blitzkrieg helps Rcb thrash Gujarat Giants; Delhi Capitals seal playoffs spo
Mumbai, March 18 (Ians) Sophie Devine put up a brilliant display of power-hitting as she missed scoring the fastest century in women’s T20 cricket, hitting 99 off 36 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Gujarat Giants by eight wickets with 27 balls to spare in Match 16 in the Women’s Premier League (Wpl) 2023 here on Saturday.
Devine produced one of the best innings in T20 cricket in the maiden edition of Wpl as Royal Challengers Bangalore blazed to 189/2 in 15.3 overs, after restricting Gujarat Giants to 188/4 in 20 overs.
The win maintained Rcb’s chances of making it to the playoffs as they moved to the fourth spot, ahead of the Giants who too have four points but have an inferior Net Run Rate. With Up Warriorz ending Mumbai Indians’ unbeaten run, Rcb’s win sealed Delhi Capital’s place in the playoffs, joining Mi in the knockout stage.
Devine, who blasted some of the biggest sixes at Brabourne stadium,...
Devine produced one of the best innings in T20 cricket in the maiden edition of Wpl as Royal Challengers Bangalore blazed to 189/2 in 15.3 overs, after restricting Gujarat Giants to 188/4 in 20 overs.
The win maintained Rcb’s chances of making it to the playoffs as they moved to the fourth spot, ahead of the Giants who too have four points but have an inferior Net Run Rate. With Up Warriorz ending Mumbai Indians’ unbeaten run, Rcb’s win sealed Delhi Capital’s place in the playoffs, joining Mi in the knockout stage.
Devine, who blasted some of the biggest sixes at Brabourne stadium,...
- 3/18/2023
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Mumbai, March 18 (Ians) Laura Wolvaardt hammered a brilliant 68 off 42 deliveries and shared two half-century partnerships with Sabbhineni Meghana (31 off 32) and Ashleigh Gardner (41 pff 26) to help Gujarat Giants post a challenging 188/4 off 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) in Match 15 of the Women’s Premier League (Wpl) here on Saturday.
Wolvaardt blasted nine fours and two sixes and with help from the promoted Meghana and the experienced Gardner helped Gujarat Giants to a good score in this crucial match after skipper Sneha Rana won the toss and elected to bat first at the Brabourne Stadium here.
Rcb skipper Smriti Mandhana brought off-break bowler Shreyanka Patil (2-17) rather late, only in the 17th over and she applied breaks on the galloping Gujarat Giants by sending back Wolvaardt and Gardner.
Dayalan Hemalatha (16 not out off 6) and Harleen Deol (12 off 5) blasted 22 runs off the last over bowled by Megan Schutt to help Gujarat reach a defendable total.
Wolvaardt blasted nine fours and two sixes and with help from the promoted Meghana and the experienced Gardner helped Gujarat Giants to a good score in this crucial match after skipper Sneha Rana won the toss and elected to bat first at the Brabourne Stadium here.
Rcb skipper Smriti Mandhana brought off-break bowler Shreyanka Patil (2-17) rather late, only in the 17th over and she applied breaks on the galloping Gujarat Giants by sending back Wolvaardt and Gardner.
Dayalan Hemalatha (16 not out off 6) and Harleen Deol (12 off 5) blasted 22 runs off the last over bowled by Megan Schutt to help Gujarat reach a defendable total.
- 3/18/2023
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Mumbai, March 18 (Ians) Gujarat Giants Women won the toss and opted to bat first against Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) Women in their Women’s Premier League (Wpl) 2023 match at the Brabourne Stadium here on Saturday.
Gujarat made one change in their playing XI with Mansi going out and Sabbhineni Meghana coming in for the second match of the double-header day.
Gujarat captain Sneh Rana hoped that her teammates continue with their positive attitude in this match. “I’m really happy with the girls’ positive attitude and hope they continue it. 160-165 looks par on this wicket.”
Rcb skipper Smriti Mandhana said she would have chosen to field first on winning the toss. She said they have made one change in the side, bringing in Preeti Bose for Renuka.
“Even if we lose the toss, we want to win the game and we wanted to field anyway. One change: Renuka misses...
Gujarat made one change in their playing XI with Mansi going out and Sabbhineni Meghana coming in for the second match of the double-header day.
Gujarat captain Sneh Rana hoped that her teammates continue with their positive attitude in this match. “I’m really happy with the girls’ positive attitude and hope they continue it. 160-165 looks par on this wicket.”
Rcb skipper Smriti Mandhana said she would have chosen to field first on winning the toss. She said they have made one change in the side, bringing in Preeti Bose for Renuka.
“Even if we lose the toss, we want to win the game and we wanted to field anyway. One change: Renuka misses...
- 3/18/2023
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Mumbai, March 17 (Ians) Veteran India batter Punam Raut credited the Gujarat Giants’ mental fortitude for making a comeback in the Women’s Premier League (Wpl) through an 11-run win over Delhi Capitals, in what was only their second win of the competition.
Pushed into batting first at Brabourne Stadium, Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner slammed 57 and 51 not out while being involved in a crucial 81-run partnership off 53 balls for the third wicket as Gujarat made 147/4.
Giants’ leading bowlers chipped in with a disciplined show, with Kim Garth, Tanuja Kanwar and Ashleigh returning with two wickets each while captain Sneh Rana and Harleen Deol took a wicket apiece as Delhi were bowled out for 136 all out in 18.4 overs.
“It feels good when your team is struggling and you can lead it with a good performance and deliver on expectations. Making a comeback is a big thing in any sport. They are...
Pushed into batting first at Brabourne Stadium, Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner slammed 57 and 51 not out while being involved in a crucial 81-run partnership off 53 balls for the third wicket as Gujarat made 147/4.
Giants’ leading bowlers chipped in with a disciplined show, with Kim Garth, Tanuja Kanwar and Ashleigh returning with two wickets each while captain Sneh Rana and Harleen Deol took a wicket apiece as Delhi were bowled out for 136 all out in 18.4 overs.
“It feels good when your team is struggling and you can lead it with a good performance and deliver on expectations. Making a comeback is a big thing in any sport. They are...
- 3/17/2023
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Mumbai, March 16 (Ians) A much better batting and bowling performance meant Gujarat Giants managed to keep their chances for a top-three finish in the Women’s Premier League (Wpl) with an 11-run win over Delhi Capitals at Brabourne Stadium on Thursday.
Though 147/4 looked a little short of the usual par score at the venue, skipper Sneh Rana insisted it was a par score based on how the conditions were, especially with the pitch slowing down in the later stages of the tournament.
“Smile is always there. We thought 150 was par based on the conditions. Lanning’s was a big wicket and we enjoyed it. Kim started brilliantly, momentum was with us. The two-wicket over swung it back. Whoever contributes, it’s good,” she said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
Pushed into batting first, Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner slammed 57 and 51 not out while being involved in a crucial 81-run partnership...
Though 147/4 looked a little short of the usual par score at the venue, skipper Sneh Rana insisted it was a par score based on how the conditions were, especially with the pitch slowing down in the later stages of the tournament.
“Smile is always there. We thought 150 was par based on the conditions. Lanning’s was a big wicket and we enjoyed it. Kim started brilliantly, momentum was with us. The two-wicket over swung it back. Whoever contributes, it’s good,” she said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
Pushed into batting first, Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner slammed 57 and 51 not out while being involved in a crucial 81-run partnership...
- 3/16/2023
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Mumbai, March 16 (Ians) In Gujarat Giants getting their second win of the Womens Premier League (Wpl) with an 11-run victory over Delhi Capitals, off-spin all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner justified her top billing through superb performances with bat and ball.
Ashleigh was aggressive from the word go to be unbeaten on 51 off 33 balls as Gujarat made 147/4. She was also involved in a crucial 81-run partnership off 53 balls for the third wicket with Laura Wolvaardt, who made 57. With the ball, she took 2-19 in 3.4 overs to get a big win for Gujarat.
“It’s the game I was searching for. I felt I’d been inconsistent so far in the tournament. To put my team in a winning position with the bat, Laura and I set the platform for our team to leverage. Then we knew we had to bowl well,” said Ashleigh on getting the Player of the Match award.
She was...
Ashleigh was aggressive from the word go to be unbeaten on 51 off 33 balls as Gujarat made 147/4. She was also involved in a crucial 81-run partnership off 53 balls for the third wicket with Laura Wolvaardt, who made 57. With the ball, she took 2-19 in 3.4 overs to get a big win for Gujarat.
“It’s the game I was searching for. I felt I’d been inconsistent so far in the tournament. To put my team in a winning position with the bat, Laura and I set the platform for our team to leverage. Then we knew we had to bowl well,” said Ashleigh on getting the Player of the Match award.
She was...
- 3/16/2023
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Mumbai, March 16 (Ians) Scintillating fifties from Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner took Gujarat Giants to 147/4 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in Match 14 of the Womens Premier League (Wpl) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.
While Laura took time before opening up to make 57 off 45 balls, Ashleigh was aggressive from the word go to be unbeaten on 51 off 33 balls. While getting their respective first fifties of the competition, Laura and Ashleigh were involved in a crucial 81-run partnership off 53 balls for the third wicket.
The duo ensured Gujarat did not suffer a batting collapse on a pitch that offered some help for the spinners. Electing to bowl first, Delhi had early success as Sophia Dunkley mistimed the loft to mid-on off Marizanne Kapp in the opening over. Harleen Deol and Laura Wolvaardt took a boundary each off Radha Yadav and Marizanne respectively.
Harleen was more aggressive of the two, sweeping...
While Laura took time before opening up to make 57 off 45 balls, Ashleigh was aggressive from the word go to be unbeaten on 51 off 33 balls. While getting their respective first fifties of the competition, Laura and Ashleigh were involved in a crucial 81-run partnership off 53 balls for the third wicket.
The duo ensured Gujarat did not suffer a batting collapse on a pitch that offered some help for the spinners. Electing to bowl first, Delhi had early success as Sophia Dunkley mistimed the loft to mid-on off Marizanne Kapp in the opening over. Harleen Deol and Laura Wolvaardt took a boundary each off Radha Yadav and Marizanne respectively.
Harleen was more aggressive of the two, sweeping...
- 3/16/2023
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Mumbai, March 16 (Ians) The Gujarat Giants managed to hold their nerve to get back to winning ways by registering an 11-run win over Delhi Capitals in match 14 of the Women’s Premier League (Wpl) at the Brabourne Stadium on Thursday.
After scintillating fifties from Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner took Gujarat to 147/4 in 20 overs, the bowlers did well, and coupled with mistakes from Delhi’s batters, were able to reduce them to 100/8 by the 15th over.
But Arundhati Reddy gave Gujarat an almighty scare with her 17-ball 25 and shared a partnership of 35 off 21 balls with Shikha Pandey. But with her falling in the 18th over meant Gujarat eventually finished on the right side of the result and pushed Royal Challengers Bangalore to the bottom of the points table.
After captain Meg Lanning survived a pretty close on the very first ball off Kim Garth, Shafali Verma got going by lofting...
After scintillating fifties from Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner took Gujarat to 147/4 in 20 overs, the bowlers did well, and coupled with mistakes from Delhi’s batters, were able to reduce them to 100/8 by the 15th over.
But Arundhati Reddy gave Gujarat an almighty scare with her 17-ball 25 and shared a partnership of 35 off 21 balls with Shikha Pandey. But with her falling in the 18th over meant Gujarat eventually finished on the right side of the result and pushed Royal Challengers Bangalore to the bottom of the points table.
After captain Meg Lanning survived a pretty close on the very first ball off Kim Garth, Shafali Verma got going by lofting...
- 3/16/2023
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With losses in all of its five matches so far, the Smriti Mandhana-led side are under immense pressure to win the rest of its three games and hope for other results to go their way for making a miraculous entry into the playoffs.
Left-handed Smriti, also the opener for Rcb, has been a shadow of her fluent self with the bat, making only 88 runs in five innings averaging 17.60 at a strike rate of 117.33. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes one big knock from Smriti can give the turnaround Rcb need in their Wpl campaign.
"As a captain, you would be hoping to turn this around and I am sure such big players, they have a pride attached to their performances and it’s the first time in India, she’s playing for a franchise."
"So, it brings a lot of pressure; it does have its own responsibilities and when...
Left-handed Smriti, also the opener for Rcb, has been a shadow of her fluent self with the bat, making only 88 runs in five innings averaging 17.60 at a strike rate of 117.33. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes one big knock from Smriti can give the turnaround Rcb need in their Wpl campaign.
"As a captain, you would be hoping to turn this around and I am sure such big players, they have a pride attached to their performances and it’s the first time in India, she’s playing for a franchise."
"So, it brings a lot of pressure; it does have its own responsibilities and when...
- 3/15/2023
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Mumbai, March 14 (Ians) Mumbai Indians continued their winning run in the 2023 Women’s Premier League (Wpl) as they beat Gujarat Giants (Gg) by 55 runs at the Brabourne Stadium – Cci, here on Tuesday.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s brilliant fifty (51) and Yastika Bhatia’s (44) impressive opening knock led the way for Mi before their bowling attack restricted Gujarat to 107/9.
Chasing 163, the Gujarat Giants got off to a shaky start. Sophia Dunkley was trapped Lbw on the very first delivery of the innings.
Mi started the powerplay on a high note and that’s exactly how they finished it. Hayley Mathews removed Sabbhineni Meghana and Annabel Sutherland in the same over as the Gujarat Giants were reeling at 34/3 after 6 overs.
Harleen Deol struck three fours to get going but her 22-run knock was put to an end by Issy Wong, who got the Gg opener out Lbw in the 9th over.
Troubles grew...
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s brilliant fifty (51) and Yastika Bhatia’s (44) impressive opening knock led the way for Mi before their bowling attack restricted Gujarat to 107/9.
Chasing 163, the Gujarat Giants got off to a shaky start. Sophia Dunkley was trapped Lbw on the very first delivery of the innings.
Mi started the powerplay on a high note and that’s exactly how they finished it. Hayley Mathews removed Sabbhineni Meghana and Annabel Sutherland in the same over as the Gujarat Giants were reeling at 34/3 after 6 overs.
Harleen Deol struck three fours to get going but her 22-run knock was put to an end by Issy Wong, who got the Gg opener out Lbw in the 9th over.
Troubles grew...
- 3/15/2023
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New Delhi, March 13 (Ians) Australia’s off-spin all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner was named the Icc Women’s Player of the Month for February 2023, while England’s young batter Harry Brook clinched the Icc Men’s Player of the Month for the same duration.
Both Ashleigh and Brook seal their second Player of the Month awards after winning the honours back in December 2022. While Ashleigh beat competition from Nat Sciver, and Laura Wolvaardt, Harry defeated challenges from fellow nominees Ravindra Jadeja and Gudakesh Motie.
In the opening match of Women’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand, she produced a dazzling bowling performance, taking 5/12 runs to restrict them to a modest 76 all out in pursuit of Australia’s 173. With a total of 10 wickets during the tournament at an average of 12.50, she was named Player of the Tournament in Australia’s sixth time of winning the tournament.
“Thank you to everyone who voted...
Both Ashleigh and Brook seal their second Player of the Month awards after winning the honours back in December 2022. While Ashleigh beat competition from Nat Sciver, and Laura Wolvaardt, Harry defeated challenges from fellow nominees Ravindra Jadeja and Gudakesh Motie.
In the opening match of Women’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand, she produced a dazzling bowling performance, taking 5/12 runs to restrict them to a modest 76 all out in pursuit of Australia’s 173. With a total of 10 wickets during the tournament at an average of 12.50, she was named Player of the Tournament in Australia’s sixth time of winning the tournament.
“Thank you to everyone who voted...
- 3/13/2023
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Navi Mumbai, March 12 (Ians) Pacer Marizanne Kapp, who claimed a sensational fifer and played an important role in Delhi Capitals’ win over Gujarat Giants, on Saturday revealed that she wanted to perform so badly since the last three games didn’t go well for her.
Kapp provided Delhi Capitals with an ideal start, getting rid of four Gujarat Giants batters in the first three overs. The pacer picked the important scalps of Sabbhineni Meghana, Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner to put Giants on backfoot.
She continued her dominance and removed the inform batter Harleen Deol and wicket-keeper Sushma Verma to complete her five-wicket haul.
Kapp’s fifer followed by Shafali Verma’s quickfire half-century (76 off 28) powered Delhi Capitals to a convincing 10-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in a Wpl 2023 match at the Dr. Dy Patil Sports Academy.
“Just wanted to perform so badly. It’s not been going so well.
Kapp provided Delhi Capitals with an ideal start, getting rid of four Gujarat Giants batters in the first three overs. The pacer picked the important scalps of Sabbhineni Meghana, Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner to put Giants on backfoot.
She continued her dominance and removed the inform batter Harleen Deol and wicket-keeper Sushma Verma to complete her five-wicket haul.
Kapp’s fifer followed by Shafali Verma’s quickfire half-century (76 off 28) powered Delhi Capitals to a convincing 10-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in a Wpl 2023 match at the Dr. Dy Patil Sports Academy.
“Just wanted to perform so badly. It’s not been going so well.
- 3/11/2023
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Navi Mumbai, March 11 (Ians) After a dominating 10-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in a Wpl 2023 match, the Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning on Saturday said that it was pretty cool to watch Shafali Verma’s blistering knock and she was just cheerleading from the other end.
Chasing a paltry target of 106, Shafali made a mockery of the Giants’ bowling attack and very much sealed the victory for Delhi inside the powerplay. Her blistering knock started with a six and a four off Tanuja Kanwar in the second over, followed by a hat-trick of fours off Kim Garth.
Ashleigh Gardner, who came to bowl next wasn’t spared either as the DC opener struck two fours, and a six, with skipper Meg Lanning, also striking two boundaries in the over that yielded 22. Two more fours, with a couple of singles, helped Shafali bring up a 19-ball fifty and then she hit...
Chasing a paltry target of 106, Shafali made a mockery of the Giants’ bowling attack and very much sealed the victory for Delhi inside the powerplay. Her blistering knock started with a six and a four off Tanuja Kanwar in the second over, followed by a hat-trick of fours off Kim Garth.
Ashleigh Gardner, who came to bowl next wasn’t spared either as the DC opener struck two fours, and a six, with skipper Meg Lanning, also striking two boundaries in the over that yielded 22. Two more fours, with a couple of singles, helped Shafali bring up a 19-ball fifty and then she hit...
- 3/11/2023
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Navi Mumbai, March 11 (Ians) A sensational fifer from Marizanne Kapp (5-15) followed by Shafali Verma’s quickfire half-century (76 off 28) powered Delhi Capitals to a convincing 10-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in a Women’s Premier League (Wpl) 2023 match at the Dr. Dy Patil Sports Academy, here on Saturday.
This was Delhi Capitals’ third win in four matches and they are at the second spot in the points table while Gujarat suffered their third defeat in four games to lie in fourth place.
Apart from Kapp, the likes of Shikha Pandey (3-26) and Radha Yadav (1-19) also picked crucial wickets at different stages as Delhi Capitals restricted Gujarat Giants to 105/9 in 20 overs. On the other hand, Kim Garth (32 not out off 37), Georgia Wareham (22 off 25) and Harleen Deol (20 off 14) were the only ones to make vital contributions to Gujarat.
Chasing a paltry total, Shafali made a mockery of the Giants’ bowling attack...
This was Delhi Capitals’ third win in four matches and they are at the second spot in the points table while Gujarat suffered their third defeat in four games to lie in fourth place.
Apart from Kapp, the likes of Shikha Pandey (3-26) and Radha Yadav (1-19) also picked crucial wickets at different stages as Delhi Capitals restricted Gujarat Giants to 105/9 in 20 overs. On the other hand, Kim Garth (32 not out off 37), Georgia Wareham (22 off 25) and Harleen Deol (20 off 14) were the only ones to make vital contributions to Gujarat.
Chasing a paltry total, Shafali made a mockery of the Giants’ bowling attack...
- 3/11/2023
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Navi Mumbai, March 11 (Ians) A sensational fifer from Marizanne Kapp (5-15) followed by Shafali Verma’s quickfire half-century (76 off 28) led Delhi Capitals to a thumping 10-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in a Women’s Premier League (Wpl) 2023 match at the Dr. Dy Patil Sports Academy, here on Saturday.
This was Delhi Capitals’ third win in four matches and they are at the second spot in the points table while Gujarat suffered their third defeat in four games to lie in fourth place.
Apart from Kapp, the likes of Shikha Pandey (3-26) and Radha Yadav (1-19) also picked crucial wickets at different stages as Delhi Capitals restricted Gujarat Giants to 105/9 in 20 overs. On the other hand, Kim Garth (32 not out off 37), Georgia Wareham (22 off 25) and Harleen Deol (20 off 14) were the only ones to make vital contributions to Gujarat.
Chasing a paltry total, Shafali Verma demolished Gujarat Giants’ bowlers by hitting them...
This was Delhi Capitals’ third win in four matches and they are at the second spot in the points table while Gujarat suffered their third defeat in four games to lie in fourth place.
Apart from Kapp, the likes of Shikha Pandey (3-26) and Radha Yadav (1-19) also picked crucial wickets at different stages as Delhi Capitals restricted Gujarat Giants to 105/9 in 20 overs. On the other hand, Kim Garth (32 not out off 37), Georgia Wareham (22 off 25) and Harleen Deol (20 off 14) were the only ones to make vital contributions to Gujarat.
Chasing a paltry total, Shafali Verma demolished Gujarat Giants’ bowlers by hitting them...
- 3/11/2023
- by News Bureau
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Navi Mumbai, March 11 (Ians) A sensational fifer from Marizanne Kapp (5-15) helped Delhi Capitals restrict Gujarat Giants to 105/9 in a Women’s Premier League (Wpl) 2023 match at the Dr. Dy Patil Sports Academy, here on Saturday.
Apart from Kapp, the likes of Shikha Pandey (3-26) and Radha Yadav (1-19) also picked crucial wickets at different stages for Delhi Capitals as Kim Garth (32 not out off 37), Georgia Wareham (22 off 25) and Harleen Deol (20 off 14) were the only ones to made vital contributions for Gujarat.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Gujarat Giants were off to a disastrous start, losing five wickets inside the Power-play.
Marizanne Kapp provided Delhi Capitals with an ideal start, getting rid of four Gujarat Giants batters in her first three overs. The pacer picked the important scalps of Sabbhineni Meghana, Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner to put Giants on backfoot.
Another Delhi pacer Shikha Pandey...
Apart from Kapp, the likes of Shikha Pandey (3-26) and Radha Yadav (1-19) also picked crucial wickets at different stages for Delhi Capitals as Kim Garth (32 not out off 37), Georgia Wareham (22 off 25) and Harleen Deol (20 off 14) were the only ones to made vital contributions for Gujarat.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Gujarat Giants were off to a disastrous start, losing five wickets inside the Power-play.
Marizanne Kapp provided Delhi Capitals with an ideal start, getting rid of four Gujarat Giants batters in her first three overs. The pacer picked the important scalps of Sabbhineni Meghana, Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner to put Giants on backfoot.
Another Delhi pacer Shikha Pandey...
- 3/11/2023
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Navi Mumbai, March 11 (Ians) Gujarat Giants captain Sneh Rana won the toss and opted to bat first against Delhi Capitals in a Women’s Premier League (Wpl) 2023 match at the Dr. Dy Patil Sports Academy, here on Saturday.
Gujarat Giants, who won the last game, made two changes in their playing XI as Laura Wolvaardt and Georgia Wareham came in place of Sophia Dunkley and Annabel Sutherland for this game.
“We would like to bat first on a fresh wicket. We have two changes, Laura and Georgia are in. It’s amazing for us that Laura has joined us, we are excited. It’s just the team combination for the particular day. Everything is settled, and everyone is in a good shape,” said Sneh at the toss.
On the other hand, the Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals made just one change with Laura Harris replacing Alice Capsey. in the playing XI.
Gujarat Giants, who won the last game, made two changes in their playing XI as Laura Wolvaardt and Georgia Wareham came in place of Sophia Dunkley and Annabel Sutherland for this game.
“We would like to bat first on a fresh wicket. We have two changes, Laura and Georgia are in. It’s amazing for us that Laura has joined us, we are excited. It’s just the team combination for the particular day. Everything is settled, and everyone is in a good shape,” said Sneh at the toss.
On the other hand, the Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals made just one change with Laura Harris replacing Alice Capsey. in the playing XI.
- 3/11/2023
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Mumbai, March 8 (Ians) Fantastic fifties from Harleen Deol and Sophia Dunkley coupled with Ashleigh Gardner’s three-fer propelled Gujarat Giants to 11-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore and their first win of Wpl 2023 at the Brabourne Stadium, here on Wednesday.
Electing to bat first, Sophia set the tone for Gujarat’s big total through a breath-taking 65 off 28 balls, including slamming fastest fifty of the tournament in 18 balls. In her blazing knock, she slammed 11 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 232.14.
Once she fell, Harleen shined to ensure Gujarat didn’t lose momentum. From being 18 off 17 at one point, she impressed everyone with her timing and placement to score 67 off 45 balls, hitting nine fours and a six at a strike-rate of 148.89.
For the third consecutive time in the competition, Bangalore’s bowling was taken apart, barring Shreyanka Patil and Heather Knight taking four wickets while conceding 49 runs off six overs between them.
Electing to bat first, Sophia set the tone for Gujarat’s big total through a breath-taking 65 off 28 balls, including slamming fastest fifty of the tournament in 18 balls. In her blazing knock, she slammed 11 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 232.14.
Once she fell, Harleen shined to ensure Gujarat didn’t lose momentum. From being 18 off 17 at one point, she impressed everyone with her timing and placement to score 67 off 45 balls, hitting nine fours and a six at a strike-rate of 148.89.
For the third consecutive time in the competition, Bangalore’s bowling was taken apart, barring Shreyanka Patil and Heather Knight taking four wickets while conceding 49 runs off six overs between them.
- 3/8/2023
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Mumbai, March 8 (Ians) As Gujarat Giants survived a scare to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 11 runs and register their first win of Wpl 2023 at the Brabourne Stadium on Wednesday, skipper Sneh Rana said she was very proud of ‘superb effort’ from her teammates.
“Amazing, incredible, superb effort from the girls, very proud of them. It (blow to finger) will be fine. Defending here in Cci is never easy, I know it was a tough game, a high scoring game. We lived up to the game,” Rana said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
Gujarat’s win was set up by opener Sophia Dunkley slamming a breath-taking 65 off 28 balls, including hitting the fastest fifty of the tournament in 18 balls, through 11 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 232.14.
After her departure, Harleen Deol impressed everyone with her timing and placement to score 67 off 45 balls, hitting nine fours and a six at...
“Amazing, incredible, superb effort from the girls, very proud of them. It (blow to finger) will be fine. Defending here in Cci is never easy, I know it was a tough game, a high scoring game. We lived up to the game,” Rana said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
Gujarat’s win was set up by opener Sophia Dunkley slamming a breath-taking 65 off 28 balls, including hitting the fastest fifty of the tournament in 18 balls, through 11 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 232.14.
After her departure, Harleen Deol impressed everyone with her timing and placement to score 67 off 45 balls, hitting nine fours and a six at...
- 3/8/2023
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Mumbai, March 8 (Ians) A valiant 66 from Sophie Devine went in vain as Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a 11-run defeat against Gujarat Giants for their third straight loss of Wpl 20233 at the Brabourne Stadium, here on Wednesday.
With immense pressure of chasing down 202, Sophie slammed eight fours and two sixes in her 45-ball knock while sharing a 54-run opening partnership with Smriti Mandhana and a promising stand of 43 runs with Ellyse Perry.
Heather Knight also landed some big blows. But Gujarat taking five wickets after the half-way stage meant Bangalore ended up at 190/6 in 20 overs and are now rooted to the bottom of points table.
Smriti got Bangalore’s chase off to a solid start by hitting two boundaries off Tanuja Kanwer in the second over. Sophie joined the party by slashing and pulling off Kim Garth to collect back-to-back fours, with Smriti ending the over with her trademark cover drive.
With immense pressure of chasing down 202, Sophie slammed eight fours and two sixes in her 45-ball knock while sharing a 54-run opening partnership with Smriti Mandhana and a promising stand of 43 runs with Ellyse Perry.
Heather Knight also landed some big blows. But Gujarat taking five wickets after the half-way stage meant Bangalore ended up at 190/6 in 20 overs and are now rooted to the bottom of points table.
Smriti got Bangalore’s chase off to a solid start by hitting two boundaries off Tanuja Kanwer in the second over. Sophie joined the party by slashing and pulling off Kim Garth to collect back-to-back fours, with Smriti ending the over with her trademark cover drive.
- 3/8/2023
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Mumbai, March 8 (Ians) Fantastic fifties from Harleen Deol and Sophia Dunkley propelled Gujarat Giants to a commanding 201/7 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Wpl 2023 match at the Brabourne Stadium, here on Wednesday.
Sophia set the tone for Gujarat’s big total through a breath-taking 65 off 28 balls, including slamming fastest fifty of the tournament in 18 balls. In her blazing knock, she slammed 11 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 232.14.
Once she fell, Harleen shined to ensure Gujarat didn’t lose momentum. From being 18 off 17 at one point, she impressed everyone with her timing and placement to score 67 off 45 balls, hitting nine fours and a six at a strike-rate of 148.89.
For the third consecutive time in the competition, Bangalore’s bowling was taken apart, barring Shreyanka Patil and Heather Knight taking four wickets while conceding 49 runs off six overs between them. Their fielding and catching wasn’t up to the mark too.
Sophia set the tone for Gujarat’s big total through a breath-taking 65 off 28 balls, including slamming fastest fifty of the tournament in 18 balls. In her blazing knock, she slammed 11 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 232.14.
Once she fell, Harleen shined to ensure Gujarat didn’t lose momentum. From being 18 off 17 at one point, she impressed everyone with her timing and placement to score 67 off 45 balls, hitting nine fours and a six at a strike-rate of 148.89.
For the third consecutive time in the competition, Bangalore’s bowling was taken apart, barring Shreyanka Patil and Heather Knight taking four wickets while conceding 49 runs off six overs between them. Their fielding and catching wasn’t up to the mark too.
- 3/8/2023
- by News Bureau
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Mumbai, March 8 (Ians) Gujarat Giants captain Sneh Rana won the toss and elected to bat first against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Wpl 2023 match at Brabourne Stadium, here on Wednesday.
After winning the toss, Sneh said the playing eleven is unchanged from their three-wicket loss to Up Warriorz on Sunday.
“It’s a used pitch. Want to bat freely with our batting depth. The environment was very positive – the kind of cricket we played. I’m enjoying the role. It adds responsibility to your shoulders,” she added.
Bangalore skipper Smriti Mandhana said leg-spin all-rounder Poonam Khemnar will replace batter Disha Kasat in the playing eleven.
“Considering the wicket, I don’t mind doing both. But we would’ve loved to bat as well. We had the discussion as a bowling unit (about the short outfield dimensions). First two games weren’t the way we wanted to start. It’s 8 matches...
After winning the toss, Sneh said the playing eleven is unchanged from their three-wicket loss to Up Warriorz on Sunday.
“It’s a used pitch. Want to bat freely with our batting depth. The environment was very positive – the kind of cricket we played. I’m enjoying the role. It adds responsibility to your shoulders,” she added.
Bangalore skipper Smriti Mandhana said leg-spin all-rounder Poonam Khemnar will replace batter Disha Kasat in the playing eleven.
“Considering the wicket, I don’t mind doing both. But we would’ve loved to bat as well. We had the discussion as a bowling unit (about the short outfield dimensions). First two games weren’t the way we wanted to start. It’s 8 matches...
- 3/8/2023
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Dubai, March 7 (Ians) A trio of stars from Australia, England and South Africa — Ashleigh Gardner, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Laura Wolvaardt that dominated the Icc Women’s T20 World Cup — have been shortlisted for the Icc Women’s Player of the Month Award for February 2023.
Gardner won the award back in December and her inspirational all-round form in February earned her the Player of the Tournament prize as Australia claimed a sixth global T20 crown.
Sciver-Brunt followed up her recent Icc Women’s Cricketer of the Year Award with a string of impressive batting performances, steering England to another World Cup semifinal.
Completing the lineup for the Women’s Player of the Month is leading run scorer from the event, Laura Wolvaardt, who thrilled in a series of performances that led South Africa to their maiden T20 World Cup Final.
Australian all-rounder Gardner arrived in South Africa atop the Icc Women’s T20I Player Rankings.
Gardner won the award back in December and her inspirational all-round form in February earned her the Player of the Tournament prize as Australia claimed a sixth global T20 crown.
Sciver-Brunt followed up her recent Icc Women’s Cricketer of the Year Award with a string of impressive batting performances, steering England to another World Cup semifinal.
Completing the lineup for the Women’s Player of the Month is leading run scorer from the event, Laura Wolvaardt, who thrilled in a series of performances that led South Africa to their maiden T20 World Cup Final.
Australian all-rounder Gardner arrived in South Africa atop the Icc Women’s T20I Player Rankings.
- 3/7/2023
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Mumbai, March 4 (Ians) It has been a long time coming, and the cricketing family cannot wait for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League to get underway.
The Adani Gujarat Giants’ captain Beth Mooney, who recently won yet another Women’s T20 World Cup title in South Africa with the Australian side, said that there has been a buzz amongst the players about the tournament.
“I think there is a good amount of excitement around and there was a little bit of a chat at the Women’s T20 World Cup about what the Wpl was going to look like and I think everyone’s just really excited and raring to go now,” said Gujarat Giants’ captain Beth Mooney.
Asked about the kind of impact the Women’s Premier League can have on young cricketers in the team and the tournament, Mooney, who is a two-time Wbbl winner...
The Adani Gujarat Giants’ captain Beth Mooney, who recently won yet another Women’s T20 World Cup title in South Africa with the Australian side, said that there has been a buzz amongst the players about the tournament.
“I think there is a good amount of excitement around and there was a little bit of a chat at the Women’s T20 World Cup about what the Wpl was going to look like and I think everyone’s just really excited and raring to go now,” said Gujarat Giants’ captain Beth Mooney.
Asked about the kind of impact the Women’s Premier League can have on young cricketers in the team and the tournament, Mooney, who is a two-time Wbbl winner...
- 3/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 27 (Ians) The Adani Group owned Gujarat Giants on Monday appointed Australia’s Beth Mooney as the captain and Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana as the vice-captain of the team ahead of the inaugural edition of the Womens Premier League (Wpl), beginning on March 4.
Touted to be one of the most dominating wicket-keeper-batters in the game, Mooney and her team Australia successfully brought home the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2018, 2020 and 2023 along with the Women’s Odi World Cup in 2022 and the Gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Mooney, who has thrice won the Women’s Big Bash League, is one of the few batters in the women’s T20 to have scored multiple centuries, with two to her name, along with 17 half-centuries.
She is one of the most reliable members of the Australian women’s team and has played more than 83 games and scored 2,350 runs so far in her career,...
Touted to be one of the most dominating wicket-keeper-batters in the game, Mooney and her team Australia successfully brought home the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2018, 2020 and 2023 along with the Women’s Odi World Cup in 2022 and the Gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Mooney, who has thrice won the Women’s Big Bash League, is one of the few batters in the women’s T20 to have scored multiple centuries, with two to her name, along with 17 half-centuries.
She is one of the most reliable members of the Australian women’s team and has played more than 83 games and scored 2,350 runs so far in her career,...
- 2/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
In terms of money, the players involved, and the overall business it has already generated and is likely to create once the action starts, the inaugural edition of the Wpl is turning out to be richer than the best cricket leagues and is comparable with the top leagues in football and basketball.
The league, which has five city-based teams, has raised Rs 4,669 crore ($580 million) through the auction of franchise rights. Several big corporates showed interest and five of them bought franchise rights for five years – from 2023 to 2027 – generating huge interest.
The Adani Group won the rights to the Ahmedabad franchise for Rs 1,289 crore ($155 million), the Reliance Group-owned Indiawin Sports Pvt Ltd bagged the Mumbai franchise for Rs 912.99 crore ($110 million), Gmr-jsw Cricket Pvt Ltd won the Delhi franchise for Rs 810 crore ($100 million), Capri Global holdings won the Lucknow franchise for Rs 757 crore ($95 million) while the Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd,...
The league, which has five city-based teams, has raised Rs 4,669 crore ($580 million) through the auction of franchise rights. Several big corporates showed interest and five of them bought franchise rights for five years – from 2023 to 2027 – generating huge interest.
The Adani Group won the rights to the Ahmedabad franchise for Rs 1,289 crore ($155 million), the Reliance Group-owned Indiawin Sports Pvt Ltd bagged the Mumbai franchise for Rs 912.99 crore ($110 million), Gmr-jsw Cricket Pvt Ltd won the Delhi franchise for Rs 810 crore ($100 million), Capri Global holdings won the Lucknow franchise for Rs 757 crore ($95 million) while the Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd,...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Feb 26 (Ians) Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy had a different take on Harmanpreet Kaur’s unlucky run out in the Icc Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal, saying the India captain could have been inside the crease by an extra two metres if she had made ‘genuine’ effort.
Harmanpreet had kept India in the hunt with a 34-ball 52 in chasing down 173 against Australia on February 23. India needed 41 in 33 balls with six wickets in hand when Harmanpreet swept off leg-spinner Georgia Wareham.
But Ashleigh Gardner threw the ball back from deep mid-wicket to Alyssa, and Harmanpreet, who played the match after two days of fever and a visit to the hospital, did not make a dash for the crease. She was about to reach the crease when the bat got stuck in the ground, and Healy whipped the bails off, catching the Indian short of the crease.
On seeing the decision,...
Harmanpreet had kept India in the hunt with a 34-ball 52 in chasing down 173 against Australia on February 23. India needed 41 in 33 balls with six wickets in hand when Harmanpreet swept off leg-spinner Georgia Wareham.
But Ashleigh Gardner threw the ball back from deep mid-wicket to Alyssa, and Harmanpreet, who played the match after two days of fever and a visit to the hospital, did not make a dash for the crease. She was about to reach the crease when the bat got stuck in the ground, and Healy whipped the bails off, catching the Indian short of the crease.
On seeing the decision,...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Feb 24 (Ians) Following a tight five-run win over India in the first semi-final of 2023 Icc Womens T20 World Cup, Australias left-arm spin all-rounder Jess Jonassen said the side being on the right side of the result showed their resilience and belief within the group.
By stopping a stern counterattack from Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Australia managed to seal their place in the Women’s T20 World Cup final for the seventh consecutive time by restricting India to 168/7 in response to their 172/4 at the Newlands Cricket Ground.
“Alyssa Healy brought us together and was saying there’s a few people who may have thought that we coasted through the group stage in the World Cup, but today’s (Thursday’s match) effort proved that we could get the job done, whatever way.
We had our backs against the wall, we were down and out for a large part of that bowling innings.
By stopping a stern counterattack from Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Australia managed to seal their place in the Women’s T20 World Cup final for the seventh consecutive time by restricting India to 168/7 in response to their 172/4 at the Newlands Cricket Ground.
“Alyssa Healy brought us together and was saying there’s a few people who may have thought that we coasted through the group stage in the World Cup, but today’s (Thursday’s match) effort proved that we could get the job done, whatever way.
We had our backs against the wall, we were down and out for a large part of that bowling innings.
- 2/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Feb 23 (Ians) A spirited counterattack from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues went in vain as Australia entered their seventh Women’s T20 World Cup final with a five-run win over India in the first semifinal at Newlands Cricket Ground on Thursday.
After Australia’s big players stepped up to make 172/4, India’s top three aggregated only 15 runs among themselves. Harmanpreet and Jemimah rose to the occasion by making 52 and 43 respectively while spearheading the chase with a brilliant 69-run stand off 41 balls.
But the duo falling in 4.2 overs post the ten-over mark meant India could never recover from it and ended up at 167/8 in 20 overs, falling so close yet so far, once again. India would also look at their sloppy fielding efforts and dropping two crucial chances apart from conceding 61 runs in the last five overs.
In chasing 173, India didn’t have a great start. Shafali Verma was...
After Australia’s big players stepped up to make 172/4, India’s top three aggregated only 15 runs among themselves. Harmanpreet and Jemimah rose to the occasion by making 52 and 43 respectively while spearheading the chase with a brilliant 69-run stand off 41 balls.
But the duo falling in 4.2 overs post the ten-over mark meant India could never recover from it and ended up at 167/8 in 20 overs, falling so close yet so far, once again. India would also look at their sloppy fielding efforts and dropping two crucial chances apart from conceding 61 runs in the last five overs.
In chasing 173, India didn’t have a great start. Shafali Verma was...
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Feb 23 (Ians) After India’s narrow five-run loss to Australia in the first semi-final of the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup, captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued her unfortunate run-out on 52, calling the whole incident ‘can’t be unluckier than that’.
Harmanpreet, who played the semifinal despite suffering from illness, was leading her side’s charge of chasing down Australia’s 172/4. But a bizarre moment in the 15th over sent Harmanpreet back when her bat jammed while running towards the striker’s end, leaving her short of her ground.
It turned out to be the turning point of the match as India could make only 167/8 in their 20 overs, despite a 69-run standoff of 41 balls between Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues. The loss meant India fell short of a second successive T20 World Cup appearance and broke the Australian juggernaut by only five runs.
“Can’t feel unluckier than this. We got...
Harmanpreet, who played the semifinal despite suffering from illness, was leading her side’s charge of chasing down Australia’s 172/4. But a bizarre moment in the 15th over sent Harmanpreet back when her bat jammed while running towards the striker’s end, leaving her short of her ground.
It turned out to be the turning point of the match as India could make only 167/8 in their 20 overs, despite a 69-run standoff of 41 balls between Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues. The loss meant India fell short of a second successive T20 World Cup appearance and broke the Australian juggernaut by only five runs.
“Can’t feel unluckier than this. We got...
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Feb 23 (Ians) A spirited counterattack from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues went in vain as Australia entered their seventh Women’s T20 World Cup final with a five-run win over India in the first semifinal at Newlands Cricket Ground on Thursday.
After Australia’s big players stepped up to make 172/4, India’s top three aggregated only 15 runs among themselves. Harmanpreet and Jemimah rose to the occasion by making 52 and 43 respectively while spearheading the chase with a brilliant 69-run stand off 41 balls.
But the duo falling in 4.2 overs post the ten-over mark meant India could never recover from it and ended up at 167/8 in 20 overs, falling so close yet so far, yet again. India would also look at their sloppy fielding efforts and dropping two crucial chances apart from conceding 61 runs in the last five overs.
In chasing 173, India didn’t have a great start in the first four overs.
After Australia’s big players stepped up to make 172/4, India’s top three aggregated only 15 runs among themselves. Harmanpreet and Jemimah rose to the occasion by making 52 and 43 respectively while spearheading the chase with a brilliant 69-run stand off 41 balls.
But the duo falling in 4.2 overs post the ten-over mark meant India could never recover from it and ended up at 167/8 in 20 overs, falling so close yet so far, yet again. India would also look at their sloppy fielding efforts and dropping two crucial chances apart from conceding 61 runs in the last five overs.
In chasing 173, India didn’t have a great start in the first four overs.
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Feb 23 (Ians) Left-handed opener Beth Mooney hit a delightful 53 while captain Meg Lanning applied finishing touches with 49 not out as Australia posted a strong 172/4 against India in the first semifinal of 2023 Icc Women’s T20 World Cup at Newlands Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Australia’s big players lived up to their reputation of coming good in a crunch knockout game as Beth, in her 37-ball knock, hit seven fours and a six apart from earning a reprieve, while Meg was outstanding in her 34-ball unconquered stay, hitting four boundaries and two sixes, to make up for a slow start to take 103 runs off the last ten overs.
India were sloppy in their ground fielding, catching, field placements while in their bowling, they were found wanting. Every India bowler had an economy of above 7.5, with fast bowler Shikha Pandey taking two wickets, while Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav took a wicket apiece.
Australia’s big players lived up to their reputation of coming good in a crunch knockout game as Beth, in her 37-ball knock, hit seven fours and a six apart from earning a reprieve, while Meg was outstanding in her 34-ball unconquered stay, hitting four boundaries and two sixes, to make up for a slow start to take 103 runs off the last ten overs.
India were sloppy in their ground fielding, catching, field placements while in their bowling, they were found wanting. Every India bowler had an economy of above 7.5, with fast bowler Shikha Pandey taking two wickets, while Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav took a wicket apiece.
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Feb 23 (Ians) Australia captain Meg Lanning has won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the first semi-final of the 2023 Icc Women’s T20 World Cup at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on Thursday.
Hours before the semifinal, India’s fast-bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with an upper respiratory tract infection, with Sneh Rana named as her replacement in the squad. There were concerns over Harmanpreet Kaur’s availability due to fever but is now fit to play in the semi-final.
After winning the toss, Australia’s captain informed that left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen and fit-again Alyssa Healy have come into the playing eleven in place of Alana King and Annabel Sutherland.
“Pretty good wicket. Want to get out there and have some fun. Wicket has been playing well here. We’ll adjust accordingly. We...
Hours before the semifinal, India’s fast-bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with an upper respiratory tract infection, with Sneh Rana named as her replacement in the squad. There were concerns over Harmanpreet Kaur’s availability due to fever but is now fit to play in the semi-final.
After winning the toss, Australia’s captain informed that left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen and fit-again Alyssa Healy have come into the playing eleven in place of Alana King and Annabel Sutherland.
“Pretty good wicket. Want to get out there and have some fun. Wicket has been playing well here. We’ll adjust accordingly. We...
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Feb 22 (Ians) As expected, India have made it to the semifinals of 2023 Icc Womens T20 World Cup in South Africa. But to get their ticket to the final, scheduled on February 26, they must overcome the challenge in the form of mighty Australia in the first semi-final of the competition on Thursday.
Australia, also the defending champions, head into the semi-finals as firm favourites, especially with a 3-2 upper hand over India in Women’s T20 World Cup matches. Moreover, Australia got the better of India in the 2020 T20 World Cup final and Commonwealth Games gold medal match last year.
Australia had also won a five-game T20I series in India 4-1, apart from a warm-up match victory earlier in the month. But they will be wary of India’s giant-killing instinct, a glimpse of which was seen when they secured a thrilling super-over victory in the second game...
Australia, also the defending champions, head into the semi-finals as firm favourites, especially with a 3-2 upper hand over India in Women’s T20 World Cup matches. Moreover, Australia got the better of India in the 2020 T20 World Cup final and Commonwealth Games gold medal match last year.
Australia had also won a five-game T20I series in India 4-1, apart from a warm-up match victory earlier in the month. But they will be wary of India’s giant-killing instinct, a glimpse of which was seen when they secured a thrilling super-over victory in the second game...
- 2/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 21 (Ians) Tata Group has bagged the title rights for the Women’s Premier League (Wpl) 2023, Bcci secretary Jay Shah announced on Tuesday.
Jay Shah took to Twitter to share the news. He wrote: “I am delighted to announce the #TataGroup as the title sponsor of the inaugural #Wpl. With their support, we’re confident that we can take women’s cricket to the next level. @Bcci @BCCIWomen @wplt20.”
The Wpl 2023 will begin with a blockbuster clash between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians on March 4 at the Dy Patil Stadium.
In its first season, the Wpl will stage a total of 20 league matches and two Playoff games that will be played in a duration of 23 days.
The league, which have five teams — Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore & Up Warriorz — will have its first double-header day on March 5 when Royal Challengers Bangalore will square off...
Jay Shah took to Twitter to share the news. He wrote: “I am delighted to announce the #TataGroup as the title sponsor of the inaugural #Wpl. With their support, we’re confident that we can take women’s cricket to the next level. @Bcci @BCCIWomen @wplt20.”
The Wpl 2023 will begin with a blockbuster clash between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians on March 4 at the Dy Patil Stadium.
In its first season, the Wpl will stage a total of 20 league matches and two Playoff games that will be played in a duration of 23 days.
The league, which have five teams — Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore & Up Warriorz — will have its first double-header day on March 5 when Royal Challengers Bangalore will square off...
- 2/21/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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