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India knocked out of Women’s T20 World Cup after being outclassed by Australia | Cricket News

India knocked out of Women’s T20 World Cup after being outclassed by Australia | Cricket News

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At 85/3 after 12 overs, India had Australia exactly where they wanted them. Defending 170 at Lord’s in a must-win game for a place in the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final, Harmanpreet Kaur & Co had the favourites in a chokehold with the required rate climbing towards 11 an over, and Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner forced to rebuild rather than attack. Then came Radha Yadav with the 13th over of the chase. The left-arm spinner, who returned with figures of 3/28 in the previous match against Bangladesh, leaked 17 runs as Perry and Gardner finally broke free. Gardner drove and pulled with authority while Perry kept the scoreboard ticking, the over releasing all the pressure India had painstakingly built till then. The Indian skipper looked livid, the required rate dropped rapidly, Australia’s dugout found belief, and suddenly it was India searching for answers. Perry and Gardner never relinquished that momentum. Their 100-run partnership for the fourth wicket came off just 57 balls but was built in two distinct phases. Initially content with rotating strike …

India Women lose Test by 10 wickets as Australia complete dominant win in Perth

India Women lose Test by 10 wickets as Australia complete dominant win in Perth

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India Women suffered a 10-wicket defeat against Australia in the one-off day-night Test in Perth, as the hosts completed a comprehensive victory on Sunday. Australia sealed the result after bowling India out for 149 in their second innings and comfortably chasing the modest target of 25 in just 4.3 overs without losing a wicket. The result capped a dominant performance by the hosts across the three days and marked a memorable farewell in Test whites for captain Alyssa Healy. India resumed Day 3 at 105 for six, with Pratika Rawal and Sneh Rana at the crease. The pair added valuable runs to take the total to 132 before Rana was bowled by Ashleigh Gardner. Rawal showed resilience during her innings and top-scored with 63, but wickets fell quickly after Rana’s dismissal. Gardner and Player of the Match Annabel Sutherland wrapped up the innings, with Sutherland completing a catch off Rawal to end India’s resistance. Australia’s openers Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield faced little trouble while chasing the small target, completing the run chase quickly to …

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur rescues Mumbai Indians again, ensures seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants | Cricket News

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur rescues Mumbai Indians again, ensures seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants | Cricket News

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In the early stages of this year’s Women’s Premier League (WPL), Harmanpreet Kaur appears to have turned crisis management into routine. For the second match in a row, Mumbai Indians found themselves wobbling early, and for the second time in three days, their captain calmly took charge. After rescuing MI from 51 for two with an unbeaten 74 against Delhi Capitals, Harmanpreet walked out again on Tuesday with the chase threatening to unravel at 37 for two, this time against Gujarat Giants while facing a target of 193. Captain’s knock She began cautiously, conscious of the asking rate and the wickets lost, before shifting gears once she found her rhythm. The momentum turned in the ninth over when she took on Georgia Wareham, followed by a decisive assault on Renuka Thakur in the 11th. Using the long-on boundary smartly, Harmanpreet carved a four and then a six to revive MI’s innings and steady the chase. She continued to target the straight boundaries, launching Ashleigh Gardner for a maximum in the 12th over before keeping the …

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants start campaign with win over UP Warriorz

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants start campaign with win over UP Warriorz

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The Gujarat Giants started their 2026 Women’s Premier League campaign with a comfortable ten-run victory over the UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. Having being asked to bat first, the Giants rode on the back of a stunning half-century from skipper Ashleigh Gardner to post a whopping 207/4 on the board. Gardner smashed six boundaries and three sixes in her 41-ball 65 before she was cleaned up by the left-arm spin of Sophie Ecclestone. The Australian all-rounder found an able ally in debutant Anushka Sharma (44). Together, the duo stitched a 103-run stand off just 63 deliveries for the third wicket. Sharma hit seven boundaries in her 30-ball stay and ensured that the Giants never lost the momentum after Sophie Devine went back to the hut, scoring an explosive 20-ball 38 while opening the innings. Georgia Wareham (27*) and Bharti Fulmali (14*) provided the finishing touches as the Giants posted a daunting first innings score. Ecclestone was the pick of the bowlers for the Warriorz, finishing with figures of …

All five franchises confirm Captains ahead of new season

All five franchises confirm Captains ahead of new season

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All five franchises have confirmed their captains ahead of the Women’s Premier League 2026 season, which will be played from January 9 to February 5. While three teams have chosen continuity in leadership, two franchises will head into the new campaign under fresh captains. Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants have retained their skippers from the previous season, signalling stability after strong recent performances. Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz, meanwhile, have opted for a change at the helm as they look to reshape their title challenges. Delhi Capitals have named Jemimah Rodrigues as captain following her standout year with the Indian national team. The 25-year-old takes over from Meg Lanning, who led the franchise to three consecutive finals. Although this will be Rodrigues’ first stint as a WPL captain, she brings prior leadership experience from India A and domestic cricket. Gujarat Giants will continue under Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, who guided the side to their first playoff appearance last season. Gardner’s all-round impact and calm leadership have made her a central figure in …

WPL 2025 Eliminator: Can Gujarat Giants avoid a 7th straight defeat against Mumbai Indians? | Football News

WPL 2025 Eliminator: Can Gujarat Giants avoid a 7th straight defeat against Mumbai Indians? | Football News

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Whatever happens in the Women’s Premier League Eliminator on Thursday, Gujarat Giants can chalk down the 2025 season as an improvement. There cannot be arguments that, across the first two editions combined, they were the side that struggled the most in the tournament, finishing last on both occasions. But ahead of 2025, they made changes to the backroom staff, handed the captaincy over to Ashleigh Gardner from Beth Mooney, and added the star power to their lineup in the form of Deandra Dottin. In addition to all that, Kashvee Gautam – their big-money recruit before 2024 who ended up missing the season due to injury – has showcased her potential, especially with the ball in hand, emerging as one of the finds of the tournament for Indian cricket. It hasn’t been a flawless season by any means, but a place in the knockouts for the first time is one that Gardner and Co can relish. However, on Thursday at the Brabourne Stadium, they have to complete another first: beating Mumbai Indians. In the six meetings …

Gujarat Giants dominate RCB at home- Talking points

Gujarat Giants dominate RCB at home- Talking points

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Gujarat Giants stormed back to winning ways with a commanding 6-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Match 12 of the TATA WPL 2025. A disciplined bowling display, coupled with a captain’s knock from Ashleigh Gardner, saw Gujarat secure a crucial two points. Here are the five key talking points from the match: 1. Ashleigh Gardner’s Captain’s knock leads the charge Ashleigh Gardner delivered when it mattered the most, playing a sensational knock of 58 off just 31 balls to power Gujarat Giants to victory. Her innings included an onslaught against Georgia Wareham in the ninth over, where she hammered 19 runs. Gardner displayed a perfect blend of power and precision, ensuring her side comfortably chased down the target. This was her third fifty of the season, reinforcing her role as Gujarat’s mainstay with the bat. 2. Gujarat Giants’ Bowlers restrict RCB’s batting order Gujarat’s disciplined bowling effort was the cornerstone of their victory, limiting RCB to just 125/7 in 20 overs. Deandra Dottin (2/31) set the tone early by …

WPL: Clinical MI trounce GG by five wickets | Cricket News

WPL: Clinical MI trounce GG by five wickets | Cricket News

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All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt starred in both departments as Mumbai Indians produced a clinical performance to return to winning ways with a five-wicket victory over a self-destructive Gujarat Giants in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) match here on Tuesday. Sciver-Brunt smashed a 39-ball 57, her second consecutive half-century, after taking two wickets for 26, as MI first bowled out GG for a modest 120 and then chased down the target, scoring 122 for 5 with 3.5 overs to spare. Invited to bat, Gujarat paid the price for their over-aggression, with MI’s bowlers, led by off-spinner Hayley Matthews, delivering a tight performance. Shabnim Ismail (1/17), Amelia Kerr (2/22), and Amanjot Kaur (1/17) also played key roles in restricting Gujarat’s batting. Story continues below this ad In response, Sciver-Brunt dazzled with a flurry of boundaries, playing cut, pull, sweep, and scoop shots with ease. She hit 11 fours during her innings and was dismissed in the 16th over with just seven runs required to win. Chasing 121, MI lost Matthews (17), Yastika Bhatia (8) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur …

Richa, Perry help RCB past Gujarat Giants in a run fest – Talking Points

Richa, Perry help RCB past Gujarat Giants in a run fest – Talking Points

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Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh scored attacking half-centuries as reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off their 2025 Women’s Premier League campaign with a six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Earlier, Smriti Mandhana had won the toss for the Royal Challengers and asked the Gujarat Giants to bat first. Led by opener Beth Mooney (56) and skipper Ashleigh Gardner’s (79*) half centuries, the Giants posted a massive 201/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru, however, made quick work of the target, chasing down the total with nine balls to spare. Here are the talking points from the match: Highest successful run chase The Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded the highest successful run chase in the Women’s Premier League history, scoring 202/4 in just 18.3 overs. Skipper Mandhana and debutant Danielle Wyatt-Hodge helped RCB to a rapid start with three boundaries in the first over, but both fell cheaply in the next over to Gardner’s off-spin. Perry (57) and Raghavi Bist (25) then stitched an 86-run stand for the …

Ashleigh Gardner smashes three consecutive sixes against RCB

Ashleigh Gardner smashes three consecutive sixes against RCB

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The newly appointed Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner teared into the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowling attack in the opening match of the 2025 Women’s Premier League on Friday. Having being asked to bat first, Gardner came to the crease with the Giants struggling at 41-2 just after the powerplay. The Australian all-rounder took her time to settle in but soon exploded with her feared power hitting. She took a special liking to the young Prema Rawat, smashing the leg spinner for three consecutive sixes in the the 14th over. She went from batting at 15 off 14 deliveries to 33 off 17. The onslaught against Rawat was just a sign of what’s to come as Gardner finished unbeaten on 79 off just 37 deliveries. She struck three boundaries and eight sixes in the innings, equalling Sophie Devine’s record of most sixes in a WPL innings. Interestingly, Devine’s eight sixes had come against the Giants while playing for the Royal Challengers in the inaugural edition of the league. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the …