Mandhana mashes Capitals as RCB stay undefeated
A CENTURY opening stance has helped The Royal Challengers Bengaluru cruise to an eight-wicket win over the Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Indian Premier League season overnight. Chasing 142 for victory, the Royal Challengers at times made it look easy, set up by that 107-run opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Not much […]
Gardner guides Giants to bounce back win
AN ASH Gardner half century helped the Gujarat Giants overcome an awful start to their batting innings to beat the UP Warriorz by six wickets. Despite falling to 2-2 inside the first nine balls of the innings, a 55-run third wicket partnership turned proceedings around for the Giants, and combined with a 58-run fifth wicket […]
Delhi secures last ball WIPL victory
A MATCH-WINNING two runs on the final ball of the day helped Delhi Capitals secure a two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the second match of the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) overnight. While the opening match was a nail-biter, the second contest in the 2025 season proved even better with Arundhati Reddy smacking the […]
Ghosh what an innings – Challengers win WIPL opener
AN INCREDIBLE unbeaten half century from wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh following on from Australian Ellyse Perry‘s 57 off 34 helped steer Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants in the opening match of the 2025 Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) overnight. Ghosh smacked an incredible 64 off 27 balls – at a […]
2025 WIPL PREVIEW | UP Warriorz
THIS week the 2025 edition of the Indian Women’s Premier League (IWPL) kicks off, and ahead of the tournament Rookie Me Central will take a look at each squad to highlight a bunch of key players to look out for. In today’s final preview, it is time to take a look at the UP Warriorz. […]
South Australia surges atop One-Day Cup ladder
SOUTH Australia has rocketed into top spot on the One-Day Cup ladder after a 44-run win over Western Australia at the WACA yesterday. The visitors successfully defended 9-208, skittling the home side for 164 in 38.5 overs to secure a spot in the March 1 final with one round of matches left to play. >> […]
2025 WIPL PREVIEW | Royal Challengers Bangalore
THIS week the 2025 edition of the Indian Women’s Premier League (IWPL) kicks off, and ahead of the tournament Rookie Me Central will take a look at each squad to highlight a bunch of key players to look out for. Today’s preview is all about the reigning champions, the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Last season could […]
2025 WIPL PREVIEW | Mumbai Indians
THIS week the 2025 edition of the Indian Women’s Premier League (IWPL) kicks off, and ahead of the tournament Rookie Me Central will take a look at each squad to highlight a bunch of key players to look out for. Today’s preview puts 2023 champions, the Mumbai Indians under the spotlight. After winning the inaugural […]
WNCL Player Focus: Ella Hayward (Victoria)
LAST weekend saw Victoria keep its faint hopes of a WNCL Final berth alive with a six-wicket win over Queensland. After a slow start, Queensland eventually made 167 all-out, before Victoria reached that target with over 12 overs to spare. One of the biggest reasons Victoria was able to restrict Queensland to such a low […]
Tassie takes out thriller, Bulls beat Blues
KIERAN Elliott has bowled Tasmania to a remarkable Sheffield Shield victory over Victoria, with six of the paceman’s 10 wickets for the match coming in the fourth innings. Defending 270 on the final day at Bellerive Oval, the hosts saluted by 20 runs to jump up to fourth spot on the ladder. >> Day Three: […]
