All posts tagged: Beth Mooney

Beth Mooney’s light-hearted response to Jemimah Rodrigues’ quip: ‘I actually thought they weren’t going to let us back in for losing’ | Cricket News

Beth Mooney’s light-hearted response to Jemimah Rodrigues’ quip: ‘I actually thought they weren’t going to let us back in for losing’ | Cricket News

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After India’s Jemimah Rodrigues joked that she was not sure if she would be allowed to cross the Australian border to play the Women’s Big Bash League after her match-winning performance against the Aussies in the Women’s World Cup semifinals which knocked the defending champions out of the tournament, Beth Mooney replied with a light-hearted comment of her own. “We heard Jemi say earlier that she was worried they weren’t going to let her in the country because they beat us, but I actually thought they weren’t going to let us back in for losing. Thankfully immigration let me in,” Mooney said on the player mic while playing for the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers. Earlier, Rodrigues, who plays for the Brisbane Heat, had said on the sidelines of the BBL, “I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border after the semifinals. But honestly, everyone has been so warm and welcoming, and everyone is so happy in general for the growth of women’s cricket. We know that it’s going to …

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 …

WPL 2025: Richa Ghosh, Sneh Rana shine but it’s the hope that kills as RCB’s playoff bid ends | Cricket News

WPL 2025: Richa Ghosh, Sneh Rana shine but it’s the hope that kills as RCB’s playoff bid ends | Cricket News

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Batting on 61 off 29, in the middle of the 16th over, Richa Ghosh took count of the fielding changes, then took a couple of deep breaths, calming herself down. Next ball, as Chinelle Henry strayed down the leg side, Ghosh just casually flicked the ball, and deposited it over the fence. RCB’s hopes of staying alive depended on her capable shoulders carrying the load of a mega run-chase. Next over, however, when Deepti Sharma bowled one in her arc, her eyes lit up and she went for another big heave over midwicket. But, this time, Henry was waiting. In a tournament where their catching was forgettable for the most part, the West Indies allrounder grabbed the ball cleanly and fell on her back, arms spread across in joy – and relief. Even though Sneh Rana smashed the first five balls she faced for two fours and three sixes in a stunning cameo to give her side hope, RCB’s tournament effectively ended when Ghosh’s knock came to an end. UP Warriorz scored the highest Women’s …

Gujarat Giants crush UP Warriorz by 81 Runs – Talking Points

Gujarat Giants crush UP Warriorz by 81 Runs – Talking Points

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 clash between UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, turned into a one-sided affair as GG registered a commanding 81-run victory. Gujarat Giants outplayed UP Warriorz in all departments. While Mooney’s heroics with the bat were the highlight, their bowlers ensured UPW never had a chance in the chase. With this win, Gujarat has gained significant momentum in the WPL 2025 season Here are the five biggest talking points from the match: #1. Beth Mooney’s masterclass leads Gujarat Giants Beth Mooney once again proved why she is one of the best batters in the game. The Gujarat Giants skipper played a sensational knock of 96*, missing out on a well-deserved century. Her ability to anchor the innings while scoring at a brisk rate set the foundation for GG’s imposing total of 186/5. Mooney’s knock included precise shot selection and impeccable running between the wickets, ensuring Gujarat never lost momentum. #2. UP Warriorz batting collapse Chasing 187, UP Warriorz had an absolute horror start as they lost …

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 …

WPL 2025: Ash Gardner replaces Beth Mooney as Gujarat Giants captain | Cricket News

WPL 2025: Ash Gardner replaces Beth Mooney as Gujarat Giants captain | Cricket News

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Gujarat Giants on Wednesday appointed Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner as the team captain for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season. Gardner takes over from her compatriot Beth Mooney who led the side in the first two seasons of the WPL. In both editions, Gujarat finished bottom of the five-team league, winning only two games apiece in 2023 and 2024. Gardner is a two-time Belinda Clark Award winner and she played a significant role in Australia’s 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medal success. She was the Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2023. Over the last two seasons in the WPL, she has scored 324 runs and bagged 17 wickets for Gujarat. Story continues below this ad “It is an absolute honour for me to be named the captain of Gujarat Giants. I have loved being a part of this team and I am excited to lead this fantastic group in the upcoming season. We have a great mix of young and experienced players and plenty of Indian …

Women’s Ashes: Beth Mooney becomes first Australian woman to record centuries in all formats | Cricket News

Women’s Ashes: Beth Mooney becomes first Australian woman to record centuries in all formats | Cricket News

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Beth Mooney on Friday became the first Australian woman to record hundreds in all formats during the Women’s Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Resuming from her overnight score of 98, wicket-keeper Mooney brought up her century in 155 balls as Australia piled on a mammoth 440 in reply to England’s 170. Mooney is only the fourth woman to score a hundred in all formats after England’s Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt. The 31-year-old Mooney has piled on 2553 runs in 82 ODIs, averaging over 47 besides 3215 runs in T20Is at 41.21 with a high score of 117 not out. It’s a Beth Mooney Test match century! She becomes the first Australian woman to score a hundred in all three formats of the game 🙌#Ashes pic.twitter.com/VLlIgluWHp — 7Cricket (@7Cricket) February 1, 2025 Mooney is also the fourth Australian to achieve the landmark after Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell and David Warner. Mooney also joined her teammate Annabel Sutherland as the only women Test century honour board …

Sleeping Giants Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt awaken as Gujarat flex batting muscle at top of the order | Cricket News

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In an appraisal of a disastrous first half of this season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) for the Gujarat Giants, captain Beth Mooney was blunt. “Scoring a few more runs will be pretty helpful (in the future), probably from the skipper and then flowing through the rest of the team,” she said after a fourth successive defeat. As the league moved to New Delhi for, and her side’s chances of going past the group stage hung in the balance, Mooney, alongside opening partner Laura Wolvaardt, batted as if they had taken that self-criticism to heart. The duo toyed with the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling attack and put on a 140-run partnership, as the Giants rammed their way to a 19-run win to open their account this year on Wednesday. She missed out on a well-deserved 💯 but Captain Beth Mooney led from the front with an excellent opening act! Check out her knock here 🎥🔽 #TATAWPL | #GGvRCB — Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 6, 2024 Mooney and Wolvaardt are so complementary in …

Beth Mooney back as captain of Gujarat Giants, Sneh Rana as deputy

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With the second season of WPL around the corner, the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants has announced that Australian batter Beth Mooney will captain the team and Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana will be her deputy. They will be part of the leadership group with head coach Michael Klinger, mentor and advisor Mithali Raj, and assistant coach Nooshin Al Khadeer. Mooney was appointed captain of Gujarat Giants in the inaugural season of WPL. However, she had to leave the tournament after the first game due to an injury. Mooney is one of the best batters in international T20 cricket. In addition to being part of the team that won the T20 World Cup in 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023, she was also in the squad that won the 2022 ODI World Cup and Gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Despite being in the 2014 T20 World Cup-winning squad, she did not make her international debut for Australia till January 2016. In December 2017, she won both the inaugural ICC T20I Player of the Year and …