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WPL 2026: Litchfield, Lanning lead UP Warriorz to second win over Mumbai Indians

WPL 2026: Litchfield, Lanning lead UP Warriorz to second win over Mumbai Indians

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Skipper Meg Lanning and the young Phoebe Litchfield hit half-centuries as the UP Warriorz registered a second win in three days over the reigning champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday. Having been asked to bat first, the Warriorz posted a challenging 182/7 in their 20 overs on the back of a 119-run partnership between Lanning (70) and Litchfield (61). The duo combined to hit 18 boundaries and three sixes as they took the Mumbai Indians bowlers to the cleaners. However to the reigning champions’ credit, they managed to pull things back considerably once Litchfield was prized out by Amanjot Kaur in the 13th over. Harleen Deol and Chloe Tyron made vital contributions for the Warriorz, but some exceptional bowling in the death from Nat Sciver-Brunt (2-22) and Amelia Kerr (3-28) ensured that they didn’t cross the 200-run mark. Mumbai Indians started the chase with another new opening pair as Sajana Sajeevan walked out to kickstart the chase alongside Hayley Matthews. All of Mumbai Indians top four batters got starts and touched the double digits but none …

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield shine as UP Warriorz outclass Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in Navi Mumbai finale | Cricket News

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield shine as UP Warriorz outclass Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in Navi Mumbai finale | Cricket News

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Fifties from Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield helped Warriorz reach 187/8 which proved too much for MI in the end. The UP Warriorz’ Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign gathered further momentum on Saturday as they produced a near-complete performance to defeat reigning champions Mumbai Indians by 22 runs to end their D.Y.Patil Stadium leg of the season on a high. Lanning-Litchfield shine After Kiran Navgire fell for a first-ball duck, the Australian duo of captain Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield made full use of the batting-friendly conditions to lay the foundation for UP Warriorz to reach 187/8 after 20 overs. Lanning walked in carrying confidence from her 54 against Delhi Capitals and quickly settled into her rhythm, using the leg-side boundaries to great effect. She punished anything loose from the MI pacers, and a couple of crisp fours and a six over fine-leg early on set the tone. MAXIMUM x 2⃣ 🔥 🎥 Enjoy some batting brilliance from Phoebe Litchfield and Meg Lanning 👏 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/7bDWCP77Em #TATAWPL | #KhelEmotionKa | #UPWvMI | @UPWarriorz …

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 …

Australian legend Meg Lanning, who led DC into three straight finals, named UP Warriorz captain

Australian legend Meg Lanning, who led DC into three straight finals, named UP Warriorz captain

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Legendary former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been named as captain of UP Warriroz franchise ahead of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season, the franchise confirmed on Sunday. Lanning, who was signed by the UP Warriorz for Rs 1.9 crore at the 2026 WPL Auction, led Delhi Capitals to three straight finals in the first three editions of WPL but was released by the franchise ahead of the mega auction. While DC did attempt to bring her back, UP Warriorz managed to acquire to services because of the purse they had available. Lanning, as a player, won two ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups and five ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles. As captain, she led Australia to T20 titles in 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023 and one ODI World Cup crown in 2022. One of the most consistent performers in WPL too, Lanning has amassed 952 runs in 27 matches, forming a hugely successful opening partnership with Shafali Verma at Delhi Capitals. “It is a real honour to be named captain of the UP …

Deepti Sharma returns to UP Warriorz for ₹3.20 crore

Deepti Sharma returns to UP Warriorz for ₹3.20 crore

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Deepti Sharma emerged as one of the biggest headline-makers of the WPL 2026 auction in New Delhi on Thursday, with UP Warriorz exercising their Right to Match (RTM) card to retain the India all-rounder for ₹3.20 crore. The amount makes her the second-most expensive player in league history. Mumbai Indians secured New Zealand’s all-rounder Amelia Kerr for ₹3 crore, while Gujarat Giants bought Kiwi veteran Sophie Devine for ₹2 crore. UP Warriorz were active throughout the session, also winning a bidding battle to sign Australia’s Meg Lanning for ₹1.90 crore and using a second RTM card to bring back England spinner Sophie Ecclestone for ₹85 lakh. Delhi Capitals picked up South African opener Laura Wolvaardt for ₹1.10 crore, and Gujarat Giants added India pacer Renuka Singh for ₹60 lakh. In a surprising twist, Australia captain Alyssa Healy went unsold. Deepti’s return, after a tense bidding war between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz, was the highlight of the auction. UP invoked RTM at a decisive moment, pulling Agra’s star all-rounder back into the squad. The signing …

Delhi Capitals Head Coach emphasises ‘no mental block’ after losing third WPL final in a row | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals Head Coach emphasises ‘no mental block’ after losing third WPL final in a row | Cricket News

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On Saturday Mumbai Indians clinched their second Women’s Premier League title and on the contrary, Meg Lanning’s Delhi Capitals have now lost the third WPL final in a row. However, Head Coach Jonathan Batty would emphasize that there is no mental blockage and would take a more jovial route in the press conference after the loss and would give the reason for the defeat as “the opposition got more runs than we did!” “The players were up for it, they were fine and I think there was no mental block at all. But it’s just full credit to the opposition, they outplayed us and deserved to win the game” Batty would say. ” It will take time to think through what went wrong,” Batty said. “Two great quality teams going head-to-head and it was such a tight game. To lose by eight runs, which is two boundaries, we lost it by two balls in the end. That game can go either way from there. I don’t think there was a common denominator. You always have …

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 8-runs to clinch their second WPL title | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 8-runs to clinch their second WPL title | Cricket News

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Harmanpreet Kaur led Mumbai Indians to beat Meg Lanning’s Delhi Capitals by eight runs to win the second Women’s Premier League title. Chasing 150 runs in the final Delhi could only manage 141/9 from their quota of 20 overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai with three wickets. Meanwhile Marziana Kapp was the top scorer for Capitals in the chase. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur saved her best for the big day with a scintillating 44-ball 66 but Delhi Capitals did well enough to restrict Mumbai Indians to a fighting 149 for 7. Marizanne Kapp (2/11 in 4 overs) was the pick of the DC bowlers while left-arm spinners Shree Charani (2/43 in 4 overs) and Jess Jonassen (2/26 in 3 overs) also got crucial wickets. Story continues below this ad Put in to bat, MI started on a sedate note, courtesy a fine Powerplay spell by Kapp as the home side were just 22 for 2 after seven overs.But, Harmanpreet effortlessly shifted gears from the onset, starting with a short-arm swat pull …

WPL 2025: Smriti Mandhana’s RCB spoil Mumbai Indians’ party, Delhi Capitals’ top spot confirmed | Cricket News

WPL 2025: Smriti Mandhana’s RCB spoil Mumbai Indians’ party, Delhi Capitals’ top spot confirmed | Cricket News

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Delhi Capitals played their last league match on March 7 in Lucknow, and they will next be in action on Saturday in the final as their top spot was finally confirmed on Tuesday. They had to wait till the last over of the league phase to have confirmation for their place on top of the standings as Mumbai Indians fell short in the run-chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Brabourne Stadium. Meg Lanning’s DC have now made it to the final for the third straight season but will come in cold to the title clash because of the skewed schedule. In contrast, MI – should they reach the final – will play four matches in six days. First up, they take on Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator on Thursday. The story of the night in Mumbai was RCB’s batting unit firing collectively as they reached 199/3 in their 20 overs. MI In what has been a tournament tailor-made for run-chases, Brabourne Stadium has now witnessed back-to-back wins for sides batting first. Asked to bat …

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 …

WPL playoff scenarios: Can Smriti Mandhana’s RCB make it out of the league stage? What are MI and GG’s chances? | Cricket News

WPL playoff scenarios: Can Smriti Mandhana’s RCB make it out of the league stage? What are MI and GG’s chances? | Cricket News

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It’s the business end of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and the qualification scenarios are getting clearer. Finalists in 2023 and 2024, Delhi Capitals have once again been the team to beat in the league stage and became the first team to seal their qualification for the playoffs. The winners of 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s chances are hanging by a thread. The top-placed team directly enters the final, while No 2 and No 3 will play in the Eliminator. Here’s a look at team-by-team scenarios: Delhi Capitals (8 matches, 10 points) The most consistent franchise in the WPL, Meg Lanning’s DC are guaranteed a spot in either the Eliminator or the Final. However, they are still not guaranteed the top spot as they have finished their league play on 10 points from 8 matches. They can just wait and watch if Mumbai Indians or Gujarat Giants get to 10 points at a better run rate. Gujarat Giants (7 matches, 8 points) GG, a much improved side this year, have hit form at the right time. …