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).

WPL 2025: Smriti lauds RCB’s middle-order fireworks in opener

IANS | February 15, 2025 12:22 AM

Vadodara, Feb 15 (IANS): Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana lauded Richa Ghosh and Elysse Perry for leading the team to a historic chase against Gujarat Giants in the opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, which is being played at the Kotambi Stadium here on Friday.