The star of the chase was undoubtedly Sophie Devine, whose unbeaten knock of 55 runs came off 38 balls, laced with six boundaries and a maximum. Her partnership of 84 runs with Maddie Green’s 34 proved decisive. Skipper Amelia Kerr laid the foundation with a brisk 30.

South Africa’s innings began disastrously, slumping to 9 for 2. Captain Laura Wolvaardt steadied the ship, partnering with Neri Thrasher for 51 runs. Thrasher’s aggressive 27 off 18 included two fours and two sixes, but she fell when the score was 60.

Regular wickets tumbled thereafter. Wolvaardt’s 37 off 39 ended via a sharp run-out by Amelia Kerr. Kayla Reyneke then unleashed 34 not out from 20 balls, blasting three sixes and two fours to push the total to 149 for 7.

With both bat and ball shining – 2/21 – Sophie Devine earned Player of the Match honors. Excitement builds for Sunday’s fourth clash as New Zealand eyes series victory.

Amelia Kerr’s captain’s knock of 78 off 44 balls not only sealed victory but reaffirmed her elite status at eighth in T20I batting. Georgia Plimmer’s 63-run effort catapulted her 9 positions to 41st. In bowling, Jess Kerr’s 2/13 earned her a career-best 23rd spot, up 11 rungs.

Sophie Devine’s match-winning 4/12 spell lifted her 6 places to 11th among all-rounders. The ODI series against Zimbabwe saw similar success: Maddie Green up 5 to 17th, Amy Kerr to joint 19th (up 2), Isabella Gaze to 61st (up 3). Rosemary Mair jumped 7 to 58th, Bree Illing 5 to 79th in bowling.

Zimbabwe’s Nomvelo Sibanda also impressed, rising 8 spots to joint 49th in ODIs. This surge highlights New Zealand’s depth and form, positioning them as frontrunners ahead of the ongoing T20I battles. Fans are watching closely as these rankings could shift dramatically with more games on the horizon.

The innings kicked off steadily with Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine laying a 21-run platform before Mooney’s early exit for 5. Anushka Sharma then took charge, scoring a brisk 33 with four fours and a six alongside Devine’s 25, which included three boundaries.

Post the 10-over mark, Gardner arrived and transformed the game. Her 46 off 28 balls was a boundary bonanza—seven fours and a towering six—while Wareham’s unbeaten 44 off 26 deliveries featured aggressive strokeplay with four boundaries and two maximums. Their 43-ball stand rescued and accelerated the innings brilliantly.

Amelia Kerr shone for MI with figures of 2 for 26, as Shabnim Ismail and Nat Sciver-Brunt chipped in with a wicket apiece. Harmanpreet Kaur leads a star-studded MI side including Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt, up against Gardner’s Giants featuring Anushka Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, and Renuka Singh Thakur.

With both sides eyeing playoffs, MI’s chase promises fireworks. Giants’ total looks formidable on a batting-friendly pitch, but MI’s firepower could turn the tide. Stay tuned for what could be a thriller.

This penalty, the first over-rate violation for Rodrigues this season, stems directly from the code of conduct violations during Tuesday’s high-stakes encounter. The league’s firm stance highlights its commitment to pace-of-play standards in women’s cricket.

The defeat has shoved Delhi down to fourth in the standings, with only six points from seven outings and a worrying net run rate of -0.164. Their path to playoffs now demands an imperative win against UP Warriors on February 1 to keep hopes alive.

Recapping the thriller: Delhi, electing to field, kept Gujarat to 174/9. A mid-innings collapse was averted by the dynamic duo of Sneha Rana (29 off 15) and Nikki Prasad (47 off 24), who forged a match-reviving 70-run partnership for the seventh wicket.

Tension peaked in the last over, where Sophie Devine’s composure under pressure limited Delhi to 171/8, securing Gujarat’s second triumph over them this season.

For Delhi Capitals, the fine and loss amplify the urgency. Rodrigues’ leadership will be tested like never before as the team eyes redemption. This episode underscores how over-rate issues can overshadow on-field heroics, prompting questions on workload management in T20 leagues.

Batting first after losing the toss, Giants lost Devine early for 13, but Mooney and Sharma rebuilt with a brisk 54-run alliance. Sharma’s explosive 39 (8×4) off 25 set the tone. Mooney’s marathon 58 (7×4) off 46, alongside partnerships with Gardner and Wareham, lifted the total. Tanuja’s late flourish of 21 (4×4) off 11 pushed them to 174/9. Hatherley’s 4/31 was Capitals’ best bowling effort.

Capitals’ chase began promisingly with 26 from Verma and Lee, but early wickets piled up. Rodrigues and Wolvaardt clawed back to 82/3, yet a middle-order meltdown saw them at 100/6. Prasad’s masterful 47 and Rana’s 29 formed a match-turning 70-run stand, including 20 in the 19th over.

Needing 9 off the last over, Capitals lost Rana midway. On the final ball, bowled by the match-winner Devine, Prasad’s skier was pouched by Wareham. Devine’s 4/37, backed by Gayakwad’s 3 wickets, proved decisive. Giants’ bowlers showed nerves of steel, turning pressure into playoff momentum in this WPL spectacle.

Batting first post-toss loss, the Giants reached 153/8, powered by explosive contributions. Beth Mooney’s gritty 38 off 34 balls laid the foundation, her five fours keeping the scoreboard ticking amid small partnerships that pushed the team past 90.

Sophie Devine then unleashed havoc, her unbeaten 50 off 42 balls—including three massive sixes—proved decisive. The Warriors’ bowlers fought back with Kranti Gaud and Sophie Ecclestone taking 2/2, but couldn’t stem the flow.

UP Warriors’ chase imploded spectacularly. Dismissing Kiran for zero early, Gujarat’s bowlers never let up. Meg Lanning’s 14 and Phoebe Litchfield’s 32 offered brief hope via a 37-run stand, but wickets tumbled relentlessly. Chloe Tryon’s 30* was mere consolation as the innings folded at 108 in 17.3 overs.

Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s 3-wicket haul headlined the bowling, with Renuka Thakur and Devine chipping in with two each. Now with six points from six outings (three wins), Giants trail only unbeaten RCB, who have qualified. Mumbai Indians, UP Warriors, and Delhi Capitals share four points, setting up an intense battle ahead in the league stage.

Electing to bat, Giants crafted 153/8, with skipper Sophie Devine’s unbeaten 50 off 42 balls – laced with three maximums and a couple of boundaries – proving decisive. Beth Mooney’s 38 off 34 balls added solidity, helping the team recover from early jolts. Warriors’ Sophie Ecclestone and Kranti Gaud snared two wickets each, yet Giants’ batters showed resilience.

The chase turned into a nightmare for UP Warriors, who were skittled for 108 in 17.3 overs. Litchfield’s 32 was the highest, with Tryon’s unbeaten 30 offering faint hope. But Gujarat’s attack was relentless: Renuka Thakur (2/??), Devine (2/??), and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (3/??) dismantled the lineup.

This isn’t the first time Giants have demolished Warriors by a huge margin. Back in 2025 in Lucknow, they won by 81 runs, posting 186/5 and restricting foes to 105. Warriors now hold the ignominious record of WPL’s second-lowest score at 108, trailing their own 105 against Giants and a 110 vs Mumbai Indians in 2023.

Match 14 of WPL 2026 highlighted Giants’ all-round strength. As the league progresses, UP Warriors must address their recurring low totals, while Gujarat builds momentum toward the playoffs with back-to-back statement wins.

Electing to bat, RCB got off to a solid start. Sophie Devine and Smriti Mandhana’s aggressive opening stand laid the foundation. Devine fell after a quickfire 36, but Perry’s powerful 43 and contributions from Disha Kasat (22) pushed the score to 157/7. Gujarat’s Meghna Singh and Sneh Rana picked up three scalps each, but couldn’t contain the run flow.

In the chase, Gujarat Giants started steadily but crumbled under RCB’s spin attack. Shreyanka Patil’s four-wicket haul (4/20) was the highlight, her ‘panga’ with the batters evident in every delivery. She dismissed key players like Laura Harris and Ashleigh Gardner with precise googlies. Molineux (2/25) and Shobana (2/22) provided excellent support, bundling out Giants for 125/9.

The match showcased RCB’s depth in both departments. Perry was named Player of the Match for her batting fireworks. Mandhana highlighted the bowlers’ discipline: ‘Our spinners are our strength on these pitches.’

As WPL heats up, RCB’s winning momentum is a warning shot to rivals. Three in a row – can they keep it going?

Batting first on a tricky pitch, New Zealand posted 227/9. The foundation of their innings was laid by Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday, who combined for a vital 112-run stand for the fourth wicket. Halliday was the top scorer with 69 runs, while captain Devine contributed a steady 63. Their efforts rescued the team from a precarious 35/3 and provided the momentum needed.

Late cameos from Maddy Green (25) and others pushed the total beyond 220. Bangladesh’s young leg-spinner Rabeya Khan was a standout with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for just 30 runs, showing promising talent.

In response, Bangladesh struggled to build momentum against a relentless New Zealand bowling attack. Rosemary Mair and Jess Kerr made early inroads, leaving Bangladesh in early trouble. Despite a determined effort from Fahima Khatun (34) and a few other players, the chase ultimately fell short, with the team all out for 127. Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu were the chief destroyers, each taking three wickets, while Mair also impressed with two crucial wickets, sealing a comprehensive win for the White Ferns and their first of the tournament.