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Smriti Mandhana Leads RCB to Second WPL Championship
SportsFeb 6

Smriti Mandhana Leads RCB to Second WPL Championship

Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed the highest chase in Women's Premier League history to claim their second title in thrilling fashion. Captain Smriti Mandhana's explosive 87 off 41 balls powered RCB past Delhi Capitals' 203-run target with just two balls remaining.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
RCB Women Win 2nd WPL Title With Stunning Chase
SportsFeb 5

RCB Women Win 2nd WPL Title With Stunning Chase

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana and opener Georgia Voll smashed their way to cricket history, chasing down 204 runs to claim their second Women's Premier League championship. The dynamic duo turned what seemed like a daunting target into a masterclass of batting excellence.

Indian Express2 min read
Unknown Batter's 73 Powers RCB to WPL Playoffs First
SportsJan 19

Unknown Batter's 73 Powers RCB to WPL Playoffs First

Gautami Naik went from barely known to match hero with her first-ever half-century, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an undefeated streak and a historic playoff spot. The 27-year-old's breakout performance proved that every player gets their moment to shine.

The Hindu2 min read
Nat Sciver-Brunt Scores First-Ever Century in WPL History
SportsJan 26

Nat Sciver-Brunt Scores First-Ever Century in WPL History

England cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt made history by scoring the Women's Premier League's first-ever century, leading Mumbai Indians to a crucial 15-run victory over table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The landmark achievement came at a perfect time, reviving Mumbai's playoff hopes after three consecutive losses.

Indian Express2 min read
Nat Sciver-Brunt Hits First-Ever WPL Century in 57 Balls
SportsJan 26

Nat Sciver-Brunt Hits First-Ever WPL Century in 57 Balls

After three and a half seasons, the Women's Premier League finally has its first century. Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt made history with a stunning 100 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Indian Express2 min read
England Captain Scores First-Ever WPL Century
SportsJan 26

England Captain Scores First-Ever WPL Century

England cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt made history by hitting the first-ever century in the Women's Premier League, smashing 100 runs to lead Mumbai Indians to victory. Her record-breaking performance pushes women's cricket into new territory and showcases the growing strength of the sport's premier franchise league.

BBC Sport2 min read
Nandni Sharma Makes India's T20 World Cup Squad at 24
SportsMay 3

Nandni Sharma Makes India's T20 World Cup Squad at 24

A young woman who begged her father for cricket lessons as a fourth-grader just earned her spot on India's Women's T20 World Cup team. Nandni Sharma's journey from a Chandigarh cricket academy to bowling alongside the world's best proves that childhood dreams paired with relentless work can come true.

Indian Express2 min read
India's Women's Cricket League Transforms Girls' Lives
SportsJun 20

India's Women's Cricket League Transforms Girls' Lives

A glitzy new cricket league in India is giving hundreds of young girls the chance to become professional athletes in a sport that once ignored them. The Women's Premier League launched in 2023 with millions in funding, creating opportunities that didn't exist just years ago.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
England Captain Scores First Century in Women's Cricket League
SportsJan 26

England Captain Scores First Century in Women's Cricket League

Nat Sciver-Brunt just made history with a blazing 100 runs in India's Women's Premier League, smashing a record that had stood since the league began. Her unbeaten century came from just 57 balls, lighting up the stadium and setting a new bar for women's cricket.

Sky Sports2 min read