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WPL Eliminator: Defending champions Mumbai Indians take on in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore | Cricket News – Times of India

Evenly-matched sides promise exciting EliminatorNEW DELHI: It's time to enter the business end of the second edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL). The league stage is over and only two knockout matches remain - the Eliminator and final. While Delhi Capitals have made it to the decider by finishing on top of the table in the league phase, the next two - Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore - will fight it out in the Eliminator on Friday for a spot in the final.This WPL both teams have won a match each against one another. MI emerged victorious by 7 wickets the first time at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, while RCB returned the favour by the same margin at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.It's quite clear the two teams are matched evenly going into the Eliminator. A lot, t...
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Harmanpreet Kaur’s sensational 95 propels Mumbai Indians to WPL playoffs | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a blistering unbeaten innings of 95, propelling Mumbai Indians to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match in Delhi on Saturday.This triumph secured Mumbai Indians' spot as the first team to qualify for the playoffs.Chasing Gujarat's total of 190 for seven, Harmanpreet's explosive knock came in just 48 balls, featuring 10 fours and five sixes. Alongside opener Yastika Bhatia, who contributed 49 runs in 36 balls, the defending champions successfully chased down the target, reaching 191 for three with a ball to spare.Despite losing wickets before reaching 100 within 13.3 overs, Mumbai faced a challenging task of needing 72 runs off 30 balls.Harmanpreet, dropped on 40, switched to "beast mod...
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WPL 2024: Yastika Bhatia, Amelia Kerr shine as Mumbai Indians put on a stroke-making masterclass to thump RCB

On a day when Mumbai Indians restricted a strong Royal Challengers Bangalore batting line-up to 131/6 and then comfortably won the match, a large part of the credit must of course go to the bowlers. But the highlight of the night at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was the exhibition of strokeplay from MI batters. In their chase of 133, Mumbai batters hit 19 fours and three sixes for a total of 94 runs through boundaries, a whopping 70.67% of their total. That Mumbai had four all rounders in their top five of the batting order, who bowled 14 overs between them, was another reminder of their elite core of multidimensional cricketers. Leading the side once again in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt rotated her bowlers around nicely to never let RCB gain any batting momen...
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Sajana Sajeevan: From paddy field cricket to overnight star for Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It's a heartwarming story of triumph against the odds. Sajana Sajeevan's journey from the humble surroundings of Mananthavady in Wayanad, Kerala, to making a debut for Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) is truly inspiring.The fact that her parents, Sajeevan and Sharada, had their share of daily worries, including financial concerns, adds an extra layer of resilience to the narrative.The emotional struggle that Sajeevan and Sharada faced as they learned about their daughter's debut reflects the sacrifices and hopes that parents invest in their children's dreams.The scene of them holding back tears and the entire neighborhood celebrating Sajana's success paints a picture of a supportive community rallying behind a local talent.Sajana's final-ball six that secure...
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Harmanpreet Kaur, Yastika Bhatia fifties help MI beat DC in final-ball thriller in WPL opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Defending Champions Mumbai Indians clinched a thrilling victory in the Women's Premier League (WPL 2024) opener in Bengaluru on Friday, successfully chasing down Delhi Capitals' total of 172 on the final ball of the match, winning by four wickets.Captain Harmanpreet Kaur played a forceful innings, scoring 55 runs (34 balls, 7x4, 1x6), and received substantial support from Yastika Bhatia, who contributed significantly with 57 runs off 45 balls (8x4, 2x6).Despite the impressive power-packed 75 by 19-year-old Alice Capsey (53 balls, 8x4, 3x6), guiding Delhi Capitals to a total of 171 for five, Mumbai Indians managed to stay in the game through the noteworthy efforts of Yastika and captain Harmanpreet Kaur.However, even with their combined contributions, Mumbai needed 12 runs off...
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3rd T20I: India Women aim for series triumph over Australia in decider | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian women's cricket team seeks to clinch a historic T20I series victory over Australia at home in the series-decider on Tuesday. The three-match series is leveled at 1-1 after the first two games. Harmanpreet Kaur's India has a chance to defeat the reigning world champions at home and kickstart the 2024 T20I World Cup year on a high note.India have only one series win against Australia in their five-series bilateral T20I history, with the triumph coming in an away series in 2015-16. Despite this, India have shown great form, securing historic wins in one-off Tests against both Australia and England earlier in the season.The first game saw India dominating and defeating Australia by a record margin of nine wickets, but the second match portrayed a different narrative as...
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Indian women’s squad for Australia ODI series announced | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Monday saw the addition of Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque, and Titas Sadhu to the Indian women's ODI squad for the forthcoming limited overs match against Australia.Beginning on December 28 with the first One-day International at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, the Indian women's team will play three One-day Internationals and as many Twenty20 Internationals against the visiting Australian side.The 20-year-old Kashyap, a crafty left-arm spinner from Patiala, was previously called up for the T20I series against England but did not play.After Shreyanka made her debut in the T20I series against England earlier this month, she was called up for her first ODI.Shreyanka took five wickets in three matches against Heather Knight's women, and in the third and final Twenty20...
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Watch: Dream start for India against Australia in one-off Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India made a brilliant start in the one-off Test against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday as the visitors lost 2 wickets as early as in the second over of the match.On the last ball of the first over, Phoebe Litchfield was run out after a misunderstanding with Beth Mooney, who tapped a delivery by Renuka Singh to the right of backward point and Jemimah Rodrigueshad ample time to sense the opportunity at the batting end as Litchfield was ball-watching instead of responding to Mooney's call and running to the other end.Rodrigues threw the ball to the keeperYastika Bhatia who removed the bails as Litchfield collected a diamond duck.Next batter in Ellyse Perry was clean bowled by Pooja Vastrakar on the fourth ball of the next over with a delivery that came back in. V...
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One-off Test: Confident India take on formidable Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the one-off Test against a strong Australia in Mumbai starting on Thursday, the Indian women will be keen to cross off another audacious goal on their bucket list—a first-ever victory in the conventional format—after demolishing England.India, who have never defeated Australia in any of their ten Test matches spanning more than 46 years, would know that this is their best chance to do so given that they are playing on a field that is predicted to suit the spinners.The Indian bowlers, particularly off-spinner Deepti Sharma, displayed incredible brutality last week against England as they won by the largest margin of runs in women's Test history (347 runs) at the DY Patil Stadium. They hope to continue that fiery streak against the Australians as well.However, India's bowlin...
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India’s leap to the future in women’s cricket begins with T20 rubber against England

On paper, 2023 has been a big year for women’s cricket in India. The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchise tournament was held, and professional contracts handed out to several up-and-coming players. The BCCI also announced its first move towards pay parity, bringing match fees paid to women at par with what the men get.It was also a year when India went 11 months – during which they played a T20 World Cup, a home series against Australia, and an away series against Bangladesh – without a head coach. India’s 2023 schedule includes 18 matches in bilateral series – one more than England’s assignments, but fewer than Australia (25), South Africa (25), and New Zealand (20), the four teams alongside them in the top 5 of international rankings. They are playing even ...
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India vs England women: ‘Cusp of something big’ – Amol Muzumdar begins coaching stint in his backyard with fearless cricket and fitness top of checklist

The Indian women’s cricket team don’t play often at home. In T20Is, they played Australia in December last year. The last ODI home series was back in March 2021. That is despite the fact that they have a T20 World Cup in Bangladesh next year and a home World Cup in the 50-over format on the horizon in 2025. And above all this, it’s been a year since the team’s last official head coach was moved on from the job.It is against this backdrop that Harmanpreet Kaur and Co get ready for a rare bumper month of international cricket at home, with finally a new head coach in place. Mumbai domestic legend Amol Muzumdar will begin his stint at a place where he piled on mountains of runs as India play England and Australia over the next five weeks in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. While there is reason to ...
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Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh left out; Shreyanka Patil ignored as India name women’s team for Bangladesh tour – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India announced an 18-member Indian women's cricket team for the upcoming limited-overs tour of Bangladesh, set to commence on July 9 in Mirpur. Right-arm pacer Renuka Singh and Richa Ghosh were excluded from the squad, while young off-spinner Shreyanka Patil did not receive a selection nod.Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the side, while Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as her deputy for the tour.The Indian team is scheduled to compete in three T20Is and three ODIs against Bangladesh, with all six matches taking place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur.The exclusion of wicket-keeper batter Richa Ghosh and off-spinner Shreyanka Patil from the Indian women's cricket team is surprising, especially considering their recent performances. Patil...
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WPL final: Mumbai Indians take on Delhi Capitals for inaugural title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians would look to cap their superb Women's Premier League season (WPL) by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final of the inaugural edition of the tournament at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's form is a huge concern as after three half-centuries earlier on in the tournament, form has deserted her, and, had it not been for Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 72 in the Eliminator against UP Warriorz on Friday, the script of the tournament could have been different.The @DelhiCapitals go head-to-head with @mipaltan at the illustrious Brabourne Stadium - CCI for the D-Day! Only… https://t.co/DodIj7nZcP— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) 1679733679000With Harmanpreet managing just 14 runs in the Eliminator, things could have gone downhill for t...
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Issy Wong: MI vs UPW Highlights: Issy Wong, Nat Sciver-Brunt shine as Mumbai Indians thrash UP Warriorz to reach the final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young pacer Issy Wong (4 for 15) on Friday became the first bowler to take a hat-trick in the Women's Premier League (WPL) as she fired Mumbai Indians into the final of the inaugural edition. Mumbai outclassed UP Warriorz by 72 runs in the Eliminator at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.With the big win, Mumbai set up a mouth-watering summit clash with Delhi Capitals on Sunday.As it happened: Mumbai Indians vs UP WarriorzWong's historic achievement helped Mumbai bowl out UP for 110 in 17.4 overs after setting a challenging 183-run target. Sent in to bat first, Mumbai rode on the blistering knock of 72 not out, off 38 balls, from Nat Sciver-Brunt to post a massive 182 for 4 in their 20 overs. Amelia Kerr contributed 29 off 19 balls for Mumbai too, with the duo adding 60 for the ...
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WPL 2023 Eliminator: Mumbai Indians’ batting vs UP Warriorz’s spin | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians were off the blocks at such a searing pace that at one point it looked like no one would be able halt their juggernaut. But two defeats in the last three matches meant they missed out on an automatic place in the final of the Women's Premier League. More importantly, it laid bare the chinks in their armour which the UP Warriorz will try to exploit when they square-off against MI in the Eliminator at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday.MI won their first five matches with ease and outgunned their opponents in both departments. All thanks to skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Yastika Bhatia's effort with the bat and Saika Ishaque, Amelia Kerr, Issy Wong along with Matthews and Sciver-Brunt's guile with the ball.#OneFamily, 1️⃣ team, 1️⃣ dream...
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WPL 2023, MI vs UPW Highlights: Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt fire Mumbai Indians to fourth straight win | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt notched up a remarkable unbeaten century stand to power Mumbai Indians to an impressive eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz in Match 10 of of the Women's Premier League at the Brabourne Stadium. It was the fourth win on the trot for a rampaging Mumbai as they remained unbeaten in the tournament and consolidated their position at the top in the standings.4⃣ in 4⃣! 👏 👏The winning juggernaut continues for the @ImHarmanpreet-led @mipaltan as they beat #UPW 8 wickets! 👍… https://t.co/Fr5QA4cP2z— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) 1678642611000Harmanpreet (53*) cracked her second 50-plus score of the season while Sciver-Brunt smoked a fierce 31-ball 45* in chase as the duo added unbeaten 106 runs for the second wicket.💪💙 #OneFamily #M...
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MI vs RCB Highlights: Dominant Mumbai Indians crush Royal Challengers Bangalore by 9 wickets | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians registered another thumping victory on Monday to establish themselves as clear favourites in the early stages of the inaugural Women's Premier League. Mumbai consolidated their top spot in the standings with two big wins in two games in the tournament.Harmanpreet Kaur-led side produced a dominant performance at Brabourne stadium to thrash Royal Challengers Bangalore by nine wickets. As it happened | Points Table | Schedule & ResultSmriti Mandhana opted to bat first, but RCB failed to bat out their quota of 20 overs and were bowled out for 155 in 18.4 overs. MI then chased down the below-par target in just 14.2 overs with nine wickets in hand. West Indian all-rounder Hayley Matthews shone with both bat and ball, leading the run chase with an unbeaten 77 off ...
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India eye improved performance against nemesis Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: There will be no room for errors when India take on nemesis Australia in the first semifinal of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday. Having put up patchy performances so far in the tournament, India will have to lift their game drastically against Australia.India are among the top teams over the last five years but have been unable to win a major trophy, only because they have been guilty of self-destructing in the past especially in a knock-out game against England or Australia.Australia beat India in the previous T20 World Cup final at home and more recently at Commonwealth Games gold medal match in Birmingham last year.𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙎! 🙌 🙌#TeamIndia have marched into the Semi Final of the #T20WorldCup 👏 👏Well Done! 👍 👍 https://t.co/mEbLtYhSm5— BCC...
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India look to keep momentum going | Cricket News – Times of India

Harmanpreet's team takes on West Indies today; Mandhana expected to be backAfter the 2016 title triumph, the West Indies women have looked a pale shadow of the champion side they once were. Since their landmark victory in India, West Indies have faltered and fumbled on the big stage. They started their campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa on a wrong note, crashing to a seven-wicket loss to England on Saturday. Come Wednesday, they will take on a buoyant Harmanpreet Kaur-led India, who scored a convincing win against Pakistan in their high-scoring opener.1/15Smriti Mandhana’s most impactful knocksShow Captions<p>Team India made a big statement beginning their campaign with a win against the hosts. A 20 year old Smriti Mandhana smashed an impactful 90 of 72 balls. T...
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Mumbai Indians WPL 2023 Squad: Mumbai Indians Women’s Premier League team complete players list | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians made the smart buy at the Women's Premier League as Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur came much cheaper for them at Rs just 1.80 crore which is not even among the top two buys of the team.Mumbai shelled out Rs 3.20 crore to sign England all-rounder Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 10 times more the highest salary in the women's Hundred run by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Mumbai bagged the services of Pooja Vastrakar for Rs 1.9 crore after engaging in intense bidding wars with Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz.Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Yastika Bhatia, Heather Graham, Isabelle Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Dhara Gujjar, Saika Ishaque, Hayley Matthews, Chloe Tryon, Humaira Kazi, Priyanka Bala, Sonam Yadav, Jintimani Kalita, Neelam Bish...