Ismail, Nortje big winners at CSA Awards
Shabnim Ismail and Anrich Nortje were named SA Women's and Men's Player of the Year at the annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards on Friday evening.
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Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana Drop A Place Each In ICC ODI Batters Rankings
Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana dropped a place each to sixth and seventh respectively in the latest ICC rankings for batters in ODIs released in Dubai on Tuesday. Swashbuckling batter Harmanpreet has 716 rating points while Mandhana has 714. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu topped the chart with 758 points, the first player from the island nation to achieve the feat. In bowling, left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (617 rating points) and senior off-spinning all-rounder Deepti Sharma are placed eighth and tenth respectively in the list headed by England's Sophie Ecclestone, who has accumulated 751 points.
WPL 2023, Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz, Live Updates: Gujarat Giants Win Toss, Opt To Bat Against UP Warriorz
Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz, WPL 2023, Live: Gujarat Giants skipper Sneh Rana won the toss and opted to bat against UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League match, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. The Giants will be coming to this clash after facing an eight-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling encounter. On the other hand, UP Warriorz emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians by five wickets and gave them their first defeat of the season. It will be an interesting match as both the sides will be putting their best foot forward. (Live Scorecard)
WPL 2023, RCB vs GG: Sophie Devine Stars With 99-Run Knock As Royal Challengers Bangalore Register 2nd Consecutive Win
Sophie Devine struck a stunning 99 off just 36 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Gujarat Giants by eight wickets in their Women's Premier League match in Mumbai on Saturday. Opting to bat, Gujarat Giants posted 188 for 4 with opener Laura Wolvaardt top-scoring with 68 off 42 balls and Ashleigh Gardner and Sabbhineni Meghana contributing 41 and 31 respectively. But Devine single-handedly won the match for RCB with her batting pyrotechnics. Captain Smriti Mandhana made 37.
WPL 2023, DC vs GG: Ashleigh Gardner's All-Round Show Powers Gujarat Giants To 11-Run Win Over Delhi Capitals
A fine bowling performance, coupled with Laura Wolvaardt (57) and Ashleigh Gardner's (51 not out) battling half-centuries helped Gujarat Giants defeat Delhi Capitals by 11 runs and take sweet revenge for their 10-wicket loss earlier, in a Women's Premier League match in Mumbai on Thursday. Chasing 148 for victory, Delhi Capitals were bundled out for 136 in 18.4 overs, with their entire top and middle-order, including captain Meg Lanning (18) and Shafali Verma (8), failing to impress. Marizanne Kapp was the highest run-getter for Delhi Capitals, scoring a 29-ball 36 and her run out at the team's score on 97/6 took the wind out of the side's sails. Tailenders Arundhati Reddy (25) and Shikha Pandey (8 not out) provided some entertainment with a 35-run partnership but to no avail.
MI vs GG, Women's Premier League 2023, Live Score Updates: Gujarat Giants Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants, Women's Premier League, Live: Gujarat Giants stand-in skipper Sneh Rana won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians in their next Women's Premier League match, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side have been unbeatable in the tournament so far and have won all their four matches. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants have been able to win only one out of their four matches so far. It will be interesting to see whether Mumbai will be able to clinch another victory or not. (LIVE SCORECARD)
GG vs DC Live Update, WPL 2023: Marizanne Kapp Takes Five To Restrict Gujarat Giants To 105/9
GG vs DC, Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals, WPL 2023 Live: Marizanne Kapp took five wickets as Gujarat Giants could manage to score only 105/9 against Delhi Capitals. Gujarat Giants skipper Sneh Rana won the toss and opted to bat against Delhi Capitals. Delhi Capitals will be looking to bounce back from defeat against Mumbai Indians while Gujarat Giants will be brimming with confidence after their win over Royal Challengers Bangalore as the two teams face each other in Women's Premier League. DC skipper Meg Lanning has been enjoying a brilliant run of form but a disappointing bowling performance saw them slump to their first loss in the competition. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants banked on brilliant knocks from Sophia Dunkley and Harleen Deol to beat Smrit Mandhana-led RCB. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Gujarat Giants Skipper Beth Mooney Ruled Out Of WPL 2023 Due To Injury
The Adani Gujarat Giants' captain and world champion Beth Mooney will not play any further part at the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League due to an injury. The Australian ace suffered a calf strain while batting in the second innings of the match between the Gujarat Giants and the Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium on 4 March. Mooney, however, did return to training subsequently but for her to recover to full fitness and complete her rehabilitation, it is likely to take 4-6 weeks.