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In WPL, domestic players make the difference, they are match-winners: Sophie Devine

January 16, 2026 1:05 am

The Giants have in their ranks promising 22-year-old pacer Kashvee Gautam and pace-bowling all-rounder Ayush Soni, giving a validation to Devine's words.

Harmanpreet Kaur on Harleen Deol retired out WPL

'Surprised to see she was retired in the last game': Harmanpreet Kaur after Harleen Deol's 64 helps UP Warriorz win vs MI

January 16, 2026 12:59 am

On Wednesday, with Harleen batting on 36-ball 47 with 3 overs to go in UPW's 158/3 run chase, the franchise went left field and retired the Indian out in favour of South African Chloe Tryon.

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From retired out to match winner: Harleen Deol’s 64 powers UP Warriorz to first WPL 2026 win against Mumbai Indians

January 16, 2026 8:42 am

Harleen Deol's innings didn't constitute hitting as such, only cultured strokeplay in a must-win game for the Warriorz after three consecutive losses to start their campaign.

WPL: Lizelle Lee, Shafali Verma power Delhi Capitals to last-ball win over UP Warriorz

January 15, 2026 12:22 am

In the end, Delhi Capitals stumbled over the line off the final ball of the game, which had no business going so deep.

The Panchkula police in Haryana busted a racket involved in online betting on WPLcricket matches

Seven arrested in Panchkula for online betting on Women’s Premier League cricket matches

January 14, 2026 6:31 pm

The Panchula police raided a rented house and arrested the members of the online betting racket on Monday night.

Harmanpreet began cautiously, conscious of the asking rate and the wickets lost, before shifting gears once she found her rhythm. (Express Photo by Narendra Vaskar)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur rescues Mumbai Indians again, ensures seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants

January 14, 2026 8:25 am

For the second match in a row, Mumbai Indians found themselves wobbling early, and for the second time in three days, their captain calmly took charge.

Reigning champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on the UP Warriorz behind closed doors on Thursday. (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)

WPL matches to be played behind closed doors on Wednesday, Thursday due to BMC polls

January 13, 2026 10:36 pm

The Navi Mumbai leg of WPL 2026 will conclude with a double-header on Saturday, with MI taking on UPW in the afternoon before DC take on RCB.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana during their Women's Premier League (WPL) match against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. (Express photo by Narendra Vaskar)

WPL 2026: Grace and power to the fore as Harris' stunning 40-ball 85 powers RCB to two wins in two

January 13, 2026 12:15 am

After RCB's bowlers struck early to restrict UPW to 143/5, Grace Harris played a blistering knock filled with big hits to take her side home in a canter.