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.

InBL Pro U25: Gujarat Stallions dominate Hyderabad Falcons in electrifying clash

IANS | February 15, 2025 10:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Gujarat Stallions delivered a commanding performance at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium, setting the scene with 30 points in the first quarter and outclassing the Hyderabad Falcons with an 84-73 victory in the InBL Pro U25 showdown. From the start, the Stallions asserted dominance, allowing the Falcons to lead for less than a minute. Trendon Hankerson led with 21 points, while Jock Perry, the MVP of the game, dominated with a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds.

Men's Pro League: Spain hand India 3-1 loss in opening match

IANS | February 15, 2025 10:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 15 (IANS) India's men's hockey team started its campaign on a disappointing note as Spain beat it 3-1 in a tough match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. While Sukhjeet was the lone scorer for India, Borja Lacalle (28'), Ignacio Cobos (38'), and Bruno Avila (56') scored for the Spanish side to begin their India leg on a high.