Monday, May 04
Nandani Sharma created WPL history with a sensational spell for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Giants in Navi Mumbai. The Chandigarh pacer became the first player to take a five-wicket haul and a hat-trick in a single WPL match. Her pace and accuracy turned the game, marking her arrival as a rising star in Indian women’s cricket.
Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand due to a side strain sustained during training. The wicketkeeper-batter suffered an oblique muscle tear after being hit by a delivery. This setback comes after his return from a toe fracture. Dhruv Jurel has been named as Pant’s replacement.
Gujarat Giants opener Sophie Devine unleashed a devastating 32-run over against Delhi Capitals' Sneh Rana, propelling her to a rapid half-century. Devine's explosive innings of 95 runs off 42 balls, including six sixes in one over, was the highlight of the match. She narrowly missed a century as Gujarat Giants posted a strong total.
Sherfane Rutherford’s composed 42* and a clinical bowling effort led by Keshav Maharaj and Gideon Peters helped Pretoria Capitals defend a modest 138 to beat Paarl Royals by 21 runs in a tense Betway SA20 clash at Boland Park.
