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WPL Great Platform To Make India Comeback: Poonam Yadav

Seasoned India leg-spinner Poonam Yadav believes the Women's Premier League (WPL) will not just provide a great opportunity to senior players to come back into national reckoning, it will also be a boon for young players to learn from international stars. The Delhi Capitals player, who is hoping to take the WPL route to regain her place in the national side, added the tournament will take Indian women's cricket to the next level. The 31-year-old last played for India in an ODI against Bangladesh in March last year and was bought by the Delhi franchise for the inaugural WPL edition for Rs 30 lakh.

Great Opportunity To Rub Shoulders With Greats: Delhi Capitals' Arundhati Reddy

The inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League is just a few days away and the Delhi Capitals are keenly looking forward to showing their magic in what is a landmark tournament for Indian cricket. The Delhi Capitals acquired 18 exciting players in the WPL Auction earlier this month and are all set to catch the imagination of cricket lovers during the first season. Asked what the WPL means to her after she reached the team hotel in Mumbai, leg-spinner Poonam Yadav said, "The experienced players can utilize the Women's Premier League as a platform to make a comeback and the youngsters will get a chance to showcase their talent in the tournament."

Meg Lanning Surpasses Ricky Ponting, MS Dhoni To Claim Huge Captaincy Record

Australian skipper Meg Lanning now has the highest number of major International Cricket Council (ICC) trophies as a captain in the history of the sport. Lanning accomplished this milestone during her side's ICC Women's T20 World Cup final against South Africa on Sunday. In the match, after posting 156/6 in 20 overs while batting first after winning the toss, the Aussies were able to defend the total and keep South Africa away from their first-ever world title across men's and women's senior teams, defeating them by 19 runs.

"Greatest Team Ever": Twitter Goes Into Meltdown As Australia Complete 2nd Hat-trick Of T20 World Cup Titles

Australia added a new feather to their cap on Sunday as the Meg Lanning-side lifted their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title after defeating South Africa in the summit clash on Sunday. This was Australia's third title on the trot and Meg Lanning's fifth ICC trophy as a captain. Opting to bat first, Australia posted a total of 156/6 in 20 overs after Beth Mooney plays an unbeaten knock of 74 off 53 balls. Later, South Africa fell short of 19 runs despite a powerful knock of 61 off 48 balls by Laura Wolvaardt. As Australia created a new record in Cape Town, fans took to Twitter to congratulate the team on their spectacular win.

Australia Win Women's T20 World Cup For Sixth Time

Australia won the Women's T20 World Cup for the sixth time when they beat South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Newlands on Sunday. Opening batter Beth Mooney anchored the Australian innings, scoring an unbeaten 74 in a total of 156 for six. South Africa were never up with the required run rate and were restricted to 137 for six despite opener Laura Wolvaardt hitting 61 off 48 balls.

Australia vs South Africa Live Score Updates, Women's T20 World Cup Final: Aussies Chasing Hat-trick Of Titles

Australia vs South Africa, Women's T20 World Cup, Final Live Updates:Australia will take on the hosts South Africa in the summit clash of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday at the Newlands, Cape Town. Australia edged India by five runs in the semi-final clash while South Africa defeated England by six runs to book their seat in the final.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Officials For Final Match Announced

ICC Women's T20 World Cup final will be played on Sunday and for this match Kim Cotton will be overlooking closely as the match official. She has been named one of the two on-field umpires officiating the encounter between South Africa and Australia. She will be officiating the T20 World Cup final for the second consecutive time. Jamaican cricket umpire Jacqueline Williams will join hailing from New Zealand Kim Cotton. Cotton was a part of the epic encounter between India's Women's team and Australia's women's team. On the other hand, Williams was a part of South Africa's six-run win against England. This victory marks South Africa's first-ever ICC World Cup final.

Lanning wants Australia to stick to the basics in World Cup final

CAPE TOWN : Favourites Australia must stick to the basics and trust their skills in Sunday’s Women’s Twenty20 World Cup final against South Africa, according to captain Meg Lanning as they prepare to face a home side riding a wave of emotion.

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WPL Great Platform To Make India Comeback: Poonam Yadav

Great Opportunity To Rub Shoulders With Greats: Delhi Capitals' Arundhati Reddy

Meg Lanning Surpasses Ricky Ponting, MS Dhoni To Claim Huge Captaincy Record

"Greatest Team Ever": Twitter Goes Into Meltdown As Australia Complete 2nd Hat-trick Of T20 World Cup Titles

Australia Win Women's T20 World Cup For Sixth Time

Australia vs South Africa Live Score Updates, Women's T20 World Cup Final: Aussies Chasing Hat-trick Of Titles

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Officials For Final Match Announced

Lanning wants Australia to stick to the basics in World Cup final