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In a surprising announcement on January 24, the BCCI officially ruled out Lucknow as a venue for the current edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the tournament has been restricted to a two-venue ‘caravan’ model, Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, citing logistical hurdles and a disappointing history of fan attendance in the Uttar Pradesh …

Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry are set to reunite in sky blue after more than five years, headlining a strong 13-player NSW Breakers squad announced for their upcoming Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) match against the ACT Meteors in Canberra. The fixture marks the first time Healy and Perry will take the field together for New South Wales since the …

In the fast-paced world of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, 24 hours can feel like a lifetime. On January 15, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, Harleen Deol provided a masterclass in resilience during Match 8 between UP Warriorz (UPW) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Just a day after being at the centre of a retired …

Fans tuning in for Women’s Premier League (WPL) action on Sunday, January 18, may be left wondering why there is no match scheduled today. With the WPL 2026 having delivered 11 thrilling encounters in quick succession, the sudden pause can feel unusual. However, the absence of a match today is not due to weather, logistics issues, or unforeseen circumstances. Instead, …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the squads for the Women in Blue’s upcoming multi-format tour of Australia. Scheduled to begin in mid-February, the tour is a critical assignment for India as they look to assert dominance against the world’s top-ranked side in their own backyard. The announcement brings a mix of seasoned leadership …

A sublime captain’s knock from Smriti Mandhana guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals Women in Match 11 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. Chasing a target of 167, RCB Women wrapped up the contest in just 18.2 overs, with Mandhana producing one of the finest innings …

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women produced a commanding bowling display against Delhi Capitals Women in the 11th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. After winning the toss and choosing to field first, RCB were rewarded almost instantly as their bowlers, led by Lauren Bell, dismantled the DC top order and seized control of …

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Delhi Capitals Women witnessed notable absentees, with injuries and strategic decisions playing a key role in shaping the playing XIs. As RCB won the toss and opted to bowl first, both captains — Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues — shed light on why players like Chinelle Henry …

In a run-filled encounter at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, UP Warriorz Women registered a confident 22-run victory over Mumbai Indians Women in Match 10 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. Opting to bowl after winning the toss, Mumbai were put under pressure early as UP’s top order delivered a batting masterclass to post an imposing 187/8. Meg …

In a breathtaking display of athleticism during Match 10 of WPL 2026, Harleen Deol produced the most sensational play of the tournament to dismiss Nicola Carey. As the Mumbai Indians attempted to rebuild their innings, Deol’s ‘magic moment’ at the DY Patil Stadium reminded the world why she is considered one of India’s most elite fielders. This dismissal was the …