The WPL 2025 Auction witnessed some high-profile signings as five teams picked up 19 players ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 franchise league season. Gujarat Giants made a statement by shelling out Rs 1.9 Crore for Indian youngster Simran Shaikh, while also securing the services of West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin for Rs 1.7 Crore. Mumbai Indians also made their mark by investing in Tamil Nadu's G Kamalini and Haridwar's Prema Rawat for a hefty price.
The upcoming 2025 Women’s Premier League auction in Bengaluru is expected to be an intense battle as five teams compete to bolster their roster. With big names like Deandra Dottin, Nadine de Klerk, and Heather Knight up for grabs, defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore will focus on maintaining their core players while also adding young talent to their team. Other teams like Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants are also ready to make big moves in the auction.
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The sell-out crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will witness a thrilling battle between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final of WPL 2024. After finishing as runners-up last year, DC have a golden chance to lift the title at their home ground, backed by their dominant form. But RCB, led by the trio of Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Ellyse Perry, will not go down without a fight as they look to clinch their first WPL trophy. With DC having an unbeaten record against RCB in WPL history and both teams boasting formidable bowling attack, it will be an unmissable clash for all cricket enthusiasts.
After a year of reflection and dedication, Smriti Mandhana and the RCB team have qualified for the WPL playoffs. With strong support from the management and coaching staff, RCB showed faith in their team and their hard work paid off. Despite some ups and downs during the season, RCB never lost sight of their ultimate goal and secured their spot in the playoffs with a dominant performance against Mumbai Indians, thanks to the contributions of captain Smriti Mandhana and head coach Luke Williams.
Sixteen-year-old Shabnam Shakil shined with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 11 runs to help her team, Gujarat Giants, defeat UP Warriorz in a crucial Women's Premier League match. Despite Deepti Sharma's unbeaten 88, Warriorz fell short of their target, effectively ending their hopes of qualifying for the knock-out stages. With this win, Giants have strengthened their position in the tournament.
RCB displayed an impressive performance as they successfully chased down 114 runs against MI, securing a victory in their WPL match. Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh were the star performers for RCB, with their crucial partnership leading the team to victory. However, MI put up a tough fight with an early lead, but ultimately it was RCB's strong finish that secured their victory.
The Women's Premier League season continues with an intense match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians where the latter emerged victorious by 7 wickets. With Mumbai Indians' win, Orange and Purple Cap holders have been revealed, with Grace Harris and Amelia Kerr currently holding the titles for top run scorer and top wicket taker respectively. The latest and updated list of Orange Cap holders in WPL 2024 includes players such as Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana, and Sabbhineni Meghana.
In an impressive performance, spinner Radha Yadav took 4 wickets for just 20 runs while Marizanne Kapp claimed 3 for 5 runs as Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by 9 wickets in a Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 match. Skipper Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma also contributed with half-centuries as Delhi Capitals bounced back from their previous defeat to Mumbai Indians. This win puts Delhi Capitals at the top of the WPL 2024 standings.
In a nail-biting match, Royal Challengers Bangalore's bowlers, Georgia Wareham and Sophie Molineux, delivered an exceptional death-over performance to secure a two-run victory against UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League 2024. UP Warriorz's Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone made a valiant effort in the last over but failed to take their team to victory. RCB's Richa Ghosh and Sabbhineni Meghana's half-centuries helped them post a competitive total of 157/6.