WPL 2025: Not too many stressful days like that, says Lanning after DC’s last-ball win over MI

IANS | February 16, 2025 12:08 AM

Vadodara, Feb 16 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning lauded her team’s adaptability and crucial 'impact performances' after their thrilling two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the second match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at Kotambi Stadium. In a match that swung back and forth, Delhi managed to chase a target of 165 on the final ball, with Lanning crediting the team’s ability to change plans and step up in key moments.

WPL 2025: Harmanpreet rues batting collapse after Delhi edge Mumbai in last-ball thriller

IANS | February 15, 2025 11:57 PM

Vadodara, Feb 15 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that her team lost out on a winning position due to poor batting discipline as Delhi Capitals clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory in the second match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at Kotambi Stadium. Despite a strong effort from Nat Sciver-Brunt and herself, MI failed to bat out their full quota of overs, which ultimately cost them the match.

WPL 2025: Delhi prevail over Mumbai in last-ball thriller in season's first clash

IANS | February 15, 2025 11:42 PM

Vadodara, Feb 15 (IANS) Arundhati Reddy held her nerve to loft the ball over cover for two runs to help Delhi Capitals (DC) pull off a dramatic two-wicket victory over season one champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the second match of Women's Premier League (WPL) Season 3 at the Kotambi Stadium here on Saturday.

Legend 90 League: Rishi Dhawan's unbeaten 99 guides Chhattisgarh Warriors into final

IANS | February 15, 2025 10:53 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 15 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Warriors stormed into the final of the Legend 90 League after an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Kings in Qualifier 1 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. Rishi Dhawan was the star of the night, playing a stunning unbeaten knock of 99* off just 41 balls to guide his team home with ease.

Legend 90 League: Ross Taylor, Bipul Sharma star as Delhi Royals stay in final race

IANS | February 15, 2025 8:12 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 15 (IANS) Delhi Royals kept their title hopes alive with a commanding 43-run victory over Gujarat Samp Army in the Eliminator match of the Legend 90 League at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. The Royals delivered an all-round performance, led by Ross Taylor, skipper Bipul Sharma, and Jerome Taylor, to book their spot in Qualifier 2, while Gujarat Samp Army bowed out of the tournament.

WPL 2025: Sarah, Niki, Sanskriti debut as Delhi Capitals opt to bowl vs Mumbai Indians

IANS | February 15, 2025 7:29 PM

Vadodara, Feb 15 (IANS) Two-time finalist Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against former winner Mumbai Indians in the second match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) Season 3 at the Kotambi Stadium here on Saturday. Sarah Bryce and Niki Prasad will make their debut for Delhi Capitals, while Sanskriti Gupta will play her maiden match for Mumbai Indians.

Ben Duckett declared fit and available for England’s campaign in the Champions Trophy

IANS | February 15, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Left-handed opener Ben Duckett has been declared fit and available for England’s campaign in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19, following a scan on his left groin. Duckett picked an injury in his left groin while fielding during the third ODI against India, which England lost by 142 runs in Ahmedabad and suffered a 3-0 series sweep. After departing India, Duckett was set to undergo scans in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).