Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur returned as India women’s team captain for the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka starting later this month after she was rested for the home series against Ireland in January. The BCCI women’s selection committee picked a 15-member squad with Smriti Mandhana as Harmanpreet’s deputy for the April 27 to … Read more
India women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, her deputy Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Monday retained in Grade A, the highest category of central contracts offered by BCCI. Pacer Renuka Thakur, all-rounder Jemimah Rodrigues, wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh and opener Shafali Verma managed to hold on to their Grade B contracts. Left-arm … Read more
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended an otherwise disappointing season on a positive note, denying Mumbai Indians a direct entry into the final of the Women’s Premier League with an 11-run win on Tuesday. The result helped table toppers Delhi Capitals secure a direct berth in the final of the competition, which will … Read more
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be determined to give their home fans a parting victory over a fatigued Delhi Capitals outfit here on Saturday, before the Women’s Premier League moves to Lucknow for its third leg. RCB had begun the third season of WPL with two wins in Vadodara, but their fortunes … Read more
Smarting from their dramatic Super Over loss in the Women’s Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to get back on track when they take on bottom-placed Gujarat Giants here on Thursday. The defending champions started strong with two commanding wins, but consecutive defeats against Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz have halted their … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) match at Vadodara, riding on the outstanding performances from Renuka Singh, Georgia Wareham, and captain Smriti Mandhana. Former Indian captain Mithali Raj lauded RCB’s performance, highlighting the team’s control from the very first over. With … Read more
Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year on Monday, following her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics. Manu was among five nominees for the award, alongside golfer Aditi Ashok, para shooter Avani Lekhara, India women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and wrestler Vinesh Phogat — each … Read more
Smriti Mandhana smashed a blistering 47-ball 81 to power reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a resounding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League in Vadodara on Monday. RCB bowlers, led by Renuka Singh (3/23) and Georgia Wareham (3/25), produced a disciplined performance to bowl out Delhi for 141 in … Read more
WPL 2025 LIVE Updates: GG vs RCB Match© BCCI Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2025 First Match And Opening Ceremony LIVE: The Women’s Premier League 2025 kicks off on Friday with a match between Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. RCBW captain Smriti Mandhana acknowledged the impact … Read more
Defending champions Royal Chellengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Gujarat Giants in the opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 in Vadodara on Friday. RCB, under the leadership for Smriti Mandhana, defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) in a thrilling final last year to win the franchise’s first ever trophy. As the team … Read more