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UP Warriorz acquires Deepti Sharma for Rs 3.2 crore, Laura Wolvaardt sold to Delhi Capitals in marquee set

UP Warriorz acquires Deepti Sharma for Rs 3.2 crore, Laura Wolvaardt sold to Delhi Capitals in marquee set

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Deepti Sharma headlined the marquee set, returning to her original franchise after the UP Warriorz used the Right-to-Match card, following Delhi Capitals winning the solitary bid for Rs 50 lakh. DC quoted Rs 3.2 crores and the Warriorz accepted the bid. She will be joined by Meg Lanning and Sophie Ecclestone in the setup, the latter for whom the Warriorz used their second RTM card. Here’s the full set of marquee players and the teams they were sold for: Deepti Sharma All-rounder Deepti Sharma, who entered the auction at a base price of Rs 50 lakh, was sold to UP Warriorz for Rs 3.2 crore at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction in New Delhi on Thursday. The all-rounder was initially bought by Delhi Capitals (DC) for Rs 50 lakh, but the UP Warriorz opted to use the Right-to-Match (RTM) card. DC valued her at Rs 3.2 crore, and the Warriorz accepted the bid to regain the player in their squad. The 28-year-old played three seasons for the UP Warriorz, during which she scored …

Women’s World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament: ICC picks three Indians in XI, Laura Wolvaardt named captain | Cricket News

Women’s World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament: ICC picks three Indians in XI, Laura Wolvaardt named captain | Cricket News

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The ICC on Tuesday announced the Women’s World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament, including three of India’s title-winning stars in the playing XI. Opener Smriti Mandhana, key batter Jemimah Rodrigues, and Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma were all included in the XI, with South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt named captain of the all-star side. Wolvaardt enjoyed an undisputed run as batter in the tournament, amassing a whopping 571 runs at an average of 71.37 to break the record for the most runs at any single edition of the Women’s World Cup. Story continues below this ad Finishing as the second-leading run-scorer of the tournament, just behind Laura Wolvaardt, Mandhana picked up her form in a record-breaking year during the latter half of the tournament. The left-hander’s standout moment was her 109 against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai, but her ability to perform against top opposition was also evident in her consecutive prior scores of 80 and 81 against Australia and England. The ICC noted that Rodrigues’ phenomenal unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-finals …

Jemimah Rodrigues hands over best fielding medal to Amanjot Kaur for Laura Wolvaardt catch: ‘You just didn’t catch that catch, you caught the World Cup’ | Cricket News

Jemimah Rodrigues hands over best fielding medal to Amanjot Kaur for Laura Wolvaardt catch: ‘You just didn’t catch that catch, you caught the World Cup’ | Cricket News

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Allrounder Amanjot Kaur made important contributions in the field which went a long way in helping India win their maiden Women’s World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Amanjot set the tone by running out opener Tazmin Brits with a pin-point throw, breaking the partnership with Laura Wolvaardt. She would then turn the match on its head when she managed to keep hold of Wolvaardt’s catch after initially fumbling it three times which all but ended the Proteas resistance. “So girls, we talk about special moments. We talk about special occasions. A lot of times it’s a 100 or a 50 but there are some moments in the game that changes lives forever. And that moment has changed our lives forever and that is today Amanjot. First starting with the run out to set the tone in the chase and then you just didn’t catch that catch, you caught the World Cup,” Jemimah Rodrigues said while handing over the best fielder’s medal to Amanjot …

‘In a World Cup final you don’t want to lose wickets to a part-time bowler’: Laura Wolvaardt reacts to Shafali Verma’s spell | Cricket News

‘In a World Cup final you don’t want to lose wickets to a part-time bowler’: Laura Wolvaardt reacts to Shafali Verma’s spell | Cricket News

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South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted that she did not expect Shafali Verma to bowl and have the kind of impact that she did in the Women’s ODI World Cup final on Sunday. The 21-year-old claimed figures of 2/36 in seven overs, taking the wickets of Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp to derail the Protean chase of 299 runs. Wolvaardt admitted that it was frustrating to give away those wickets to Verma and be forced to stay cautious not to add to her tally. “Yeah, didn’t really expect her to bowl much today. So a bit of a surprise factor from them. She just kind of bowled front of the hand and really slow and was able to pick up a couple of wickets. I think. Yeah. In a World Cup final you don’t want to lose wickets to a part-time bowler. But frustrating that she was able to pick up two, two big ones as well, and yeah, then almost had to own the side of caution to not give her any more wickets,” …

Women’s World Cup final: Laura Wolvaardt slams her second century of the tournament vs India | Cricket News

Women’s World Cup final: Laura Wolvaardt slams her second century of the tournament vs India | Cricket News

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South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt slammed a century in the final of the Women’s World Cup against India to keep the Proteas firmly in the driver’s seat at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Wolvaardt took 96 deliveries to reach the milestone in an innings studded with 11 fours and 1 six. The century against the hosts was her second of the tournament and her 11th of her ODI career, building on from that scintillating 169 runs against England in the semifinal. She acted as the hope for South Africa as wickets kept tumbling around her. Earlier, Wolvaardt struck an unbeaten half-century as Shafali Verma’s twin blows reduced South Africa to 150 for five in 30 overs. India set South Africa a victory target of 299. Story continues below this ad Shafali first caught and bowled Sune Luus (25) and then had Marizanne Kapp caught behind to leave SA at 123-4 in 22.1 overs. Deepti Sharma then removed Sinalo Jafta (16) as SA lost half their side in 29.3 overs. Wolvaardt and …

Women’s World Cup Final – ‘Lot of pressure on India’: South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt lays down the gauntlet | Cricket News

Women’s World Cup Final – ‘Lot of pressure on India’: South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt lays down the gauntlet | Cricket News

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South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has said that a capacity Indian crowd at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai could end up adding more pressure on the home team in the World Cup final on Sunday. South Africa, who like Australia had beaten India in the group stages, are also looking to be first-time winners of the Women’s World Cup. “It’s going to be a very exciting opportunity but at the same time I think it puts a lot of pressure on them as well. They have the whole country behind them and are sort of expected to win. I guess so. Yeah, I think it sort of plays in our favour hopefully. We’re very excited for the game. They’re a very good side. We’re going to have to play some really good cricket to beat them, but we’re really excited for the opportunity,” said Wolvaardt in the press conference ahead of the final. South Africa has enjoyed a superior head to head over India in World Cup cricket, with the home team yet …

Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp step up big time as Proteas thump England to reach World Cup final

Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp step up big time as Proteas thump England to reach World Cup final

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“You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish. You know why? Got a 10-second memory. Be a goldfish, Sam.” Fictional football coach Ted Lasso’s advice to one of his players – albeit scientifically disproven now – would perfectly suit South Africa’s campaign at the ICC Women’s World Cup. On October 3rd, after Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and opted to bowl first at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, South Africa played as if they had forgotten how to play cricket. Blown away for 69 all out in the 21st over. England needed just 14.1 overs to win by 10 wickets. Cut to 26 days later, on October 29th, after Sciver-Brunt won the toss and opted to bowl first at the same venue, South Africa became a team of goldfish – captain Laura Wolvaardt alone scored 100 more than they managed that day (169 off 143 balls) with a century for the ages. Story continues below this ad And another one of their superstars stepped up with the ball in hand to …

England vs South Africa, Women’s World Cup Semifinal Highlights: Wolvaardt, Kapp help SA-W beat ENG-W by 125 runs to reach final | Cricket News

England vs South Africa, Women’s World Cup Semifinal Highlights: Wolvaardt, Kapp help SA-W beat ENG-W by 125 runs to reach final | Cricket News

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ENG-W vs SA-W Live Score, Women’s World Cup semi-final: England face South Africa in Guwahati. (PHOTO: AP) England Women (ENG W) vs South Africa Women (SA W) Cricket Score, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Semifinal Match Highlights: Laura Wolvaardt’s knock of her life guided South Africa Women to their first ODI Women’s World Cup final after beating England Women by 125 runs in Guwahati on Wednesday. Earlier, Wolvaardt took South Africa to their highest total in the ICC Women’s World Cup. The Proteas managed 319/7, out of which 169 were scored by Wolvaardt. During the chase, England got off to a horrendous start with their top three returning with no score, as England were restricted to 1/3 in the second over. Marizanne Kapp picked five-wicket haul as England were bundled out for just 194.

Laura Wolvaardt Extends Contract With Two-Years With Adelaide Strikers

Laura Wolvaardt Extends Contract With Two-Years With Adelaide Strikers

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The South African captain, Laura Wolvaardt, has extended her deal with Adelaide Strikers as a pre-draft signing on a two-year contract. She has played 71 matches for the side over five seasons and amassed 1726 runs at an average of 27.83 and a strike rate of 110.92. Adelaide, who claimed titles in back-to-back seasons in 2022 and 2023, failed to create the impact in the last season, as they claimed three wins in 10 matches to finish seventh. “I’m absolutely delighted to be extending my time with the Adelaide Strikers for another two seasons.” “The club has become a second home to me, and I’ve made so many incredible memories here, especially our back-to-back championship wins,” Laura Wolvaardt said. 1725 runs. Two Championship wins. Two more years! Can’t wait to have you back in blue @laurawolvaardt 💙 pic.twitter.com/OMkamFuGL0 — Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) May 27, 2025 “While last season didn’t go as we hoped, I’m incredibly excited about the future and determined to help bring more success to the Strikers and our amazing fans. I can’t …

Laura Wolvaardt Fined for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Laura Wolvaardt Fined for Breaching ICC Code of Conduct

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The South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has been fined for a level 01 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ongoing one-off test against England in Bloemfontein. Wolvaardt was found guilty of violating article 2.8 in the Code of Conduct, which concerns “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an International Match.” During the 45th over of South Africa’s first innings on Monday, when Wolvaardt expressed frustration as she was adjudged LBW by the on-field umpires. South Africa skipper cops a penalty for breaching ICC Code of Conduct in the ongoing #SAvENG Test.https://t.co/gy6gCFTxcR — ICC (@ICC) December 17, 2024 The charges were imposed by on-field umpire Lauren Agenbag and Kerris Klaaste, with support from third umpire Bogani Jele and Fourth umpire Siphelele Gasa. One demerit point has been added to Wolvaardt’s record which is her first offence in a 24-month period. Wolvaardt admitted and accepted the proposed sanction, which was issued by Shandre Fritz, a member of the Emirates ICC international Panel of Match referees and hence no formal hearing was necessary. Under …