Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with an exquisite knock of 66 runs off 44 balls in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 final against Delhi Capitals. Despite a strong start from DC's Marizanne Kapp, Harmanpreet's well-timed shots and partnership with Nat Sciver-Brunt propelled MI to 149/7 in 20 overs. DC, who conceded 45 runs in the last five overs, will now have to chase down the highest total in a WPL final to win the title.
In a crucial WPL Final match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, Delhi's captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored a sensational 66 runs off 44 balls, leading her team to restrict Mumbai to 149/7. Delhi's bowlers, especially Marizanne Kapp, Shree Charani, and Jess Jonassen, put up a tough fight against the strong Mumbai batting line-up, taking crucial wickets at crucial moments. Despite Nat Sciver-Brunt's 500-run milestone, Mumbai could not break free thanks to Delhi's impressive display on the field.
In a surprising announcement, the Delhi Capitals have named veteran cricketer Axar Patel as their captain for IPL 2025. The decision was made after a tough battle for the captaincy between Patel and KL Rahul. With this, Patel becomes the 14th captain for the Capitals and has big shoes to fill after Rishabh Pant led the team in the previous season. With his impressive track record in the IPL, Patel is set to lead the team to success.
After the departure of Rishabh Pant from the Delhi Capitals, India all-rounder Axar Patel has been announced as the new captain for the team for IPL 2025. The 31-year-old has been with Delhi since 2019 and was retained for a massive sum of INR 16.50 crore. Though his IPL captaincy experience is limited, Patel has led Gujarat in domestic cricket and served as India's T20I vice-captain earlier this year. Fans eagerly await to see Patel's leadership skills and performance as he takes on the role of captain for the Capitals.
Indian cricketer Axar Patel has been chosen to lead the Delhi Capitals team for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. Considered one of the best performers for the franchise since joining in 2019, the all-rounder also brings his experience of captaincy in domestic and international cricket to the team. This decision has been met with positive reactions from fans, who believe Patel's leadership will lead the team to victory.
Sources have revealed that Delhi Capitals franchise is highly likely to appoint Axar Patel as their captain for IPL 2025, with KL Rahul choosing to play as a player only. While Axar has been with the team since 2019 and was retained for a whopping Rs 18 crore, Rahul was also a leadership contender after being roped in for Rs 14 crore at the mega auction last year. However, with the side still in search of their first-ever title, this will be a major test of Patel's leadership skills.
UP Warriorz achieved a new feat in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) by posting the highest total of 225 for five against defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Led by Deepti Sharma, the team rode on Georgia Voll's unbeaten 99 to beat the previous record held by Delhi Capitals against the same side. This win puts UP Warriorz at the top of the league standings and leaves RCB in a difficult position.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government for their poor planning and mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh, which she referred to as "Mrityu Kumbh". Banerjee also highlighted the lack of proper arrangements for the poor at the holy gathering and criticized the VIP culture. She also stressed the need for better planning and management at large religious gatherings to ensure public safety. The upcoming match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2025 will see Giants hoping to capitalize on Mumbai's recent loss to Delhi Capitals.
In an action-packed match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged triumphant against Delhi Capitals (DC) with an 8-wicket victory in the fourth match of WPL 2025. RCB's bowlers restricted DC to under 150 runs, while opener Danni Wyatt's brilliant batting set the tone for their victory. Captain Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten 81-run knock powered RCB to victory, making this a memorable day for the team.
In the fourth match of the Women's Premier League, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed an excellent bowling performance to defeat Delhi Capitals by 60 runs. Led by Renuka Singh and Georgia Wareham's three-wicket hauls, RCB restricted DC to just 141 runs in 19.3 overs. Despite a solid 34 from Jemimah Rodrigues, Delhi could not handle the disciplined bowling from RCB, who now have two wins in the tournament.