Openers Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt smash half-centuries as Gujarat Giants secure season's first win in WPL 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Openers Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt smash half-centuries as Gujarat Giants secure season's first win in WPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

Having lost all four matches of the 2024 Women’s Premier League yet, skipper Beth Mooney decided to take matters into her own gloves. Together with Laura Wolvaardt, the opening pair took the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers to the cleaners to finally hand Gujarat Giants their first win of the five-team event at the Ferozeshah Kotla here. Beth Mooney during the Women's Premier League 2024 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Giants And in some style. Openers Mooney and Wolvaardt not just put together the highest partnership but also helped Giants, who ended fifth and last in WPL 2023, reach 199/5 -- the highest total of WPL 2024. Going by the current trend – last three matches were won by teams batting first – Mooney too opted to bat on winning the toss with Wolvaardt providing the Giants a flying start.

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Gujarat Giants skipper Beth Mooney hopes to win "some silverware" in WPL 2025 season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat Giants skipper Beth Mooney hopes to win "some silverware" in WPL 2025 season

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : After being retained by the Gujarat Gujarat during the Women's Premier League 2025 Retentions, skipper Beth Mooney has affirmed the hope to win "some silverware" in the upcoming edition of the T20 tournament. Gujarat Giants skipper Beth Mooney hopes to win "some silverware" in WPL 2025 season The Gujarat-based franchise has announced the retention of 14 players …

WPL 2025: Gujarat Giants full list of retained and released players
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WPL 2025: Gujarat Giants full list of retained and released players

The Hindu  

Gujarat Giants on Thursday announced the list of the players it has retained and released ahead of the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League. The Beth Mooney-led side released six players, which includes some big names such as India international Sneh Rana, and Kiwi pacer Lea Tahuhu. But we felt, going forward, we have some improvements to do and …

Shafali Verma powers Delhi Capitals to WPL 2024 final with dominant win over Gujarat Giants
9 months, 1 week ago

Shafali Verma powers Delhi Capitals to WPL 2024 final with dominant win over Gujarat Giants

India TV News  

Delhi Capitals became the first team to enter the final of the Women's Premier League 2024 with a huge seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the last league stage game on Wednesday. Gujarat lost the first five wickets on just 48 runs but Bharti Fulmali scored 42 runs off 36 balls and Scotland skipper Kathryn Bryce added crucial 28* runs …

WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants Dent UP Warriorz’s Playoffs Hopes With 8-Run Victory
9 months, 1 week ago

WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants Dent UP Warriorz’s Playoffs Hopes With 8-Run Victory

The Quint  

Chasing 153 for victory and a place in the Playoffs, UP Warriorz got off to a poor start they lost their captain Alyssa Healy, Kiran Navgire and Chamari Athapaththu in quick succession, 4/3 in the second over. Deepti Sharma waged a lone battle, hammering an unbeaten 88 off 60 deliveries, studded with nine boundaries and four maximums, and with help …

WPL 2024: Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt help Gujarat Giants open their account after 4 straight losses
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WPL 2024: Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt help Gujarat Giants open their account after 4 straight losses

India TV News  

After four losses, numerous changes and finally having a combination to stick with, the Gujarat Giants got off the mark in the second edition of the Women's Premier League against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their first outing in Delhi. Contrary to the trend, Giants skipper Beth Mooney won the toss and chose to bat first and the move paid …

WPL 2024: Mooney stars as Gujarat beats Bangalore by 19 runs, registers first win of season
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WPL 2024: Mooney stars as Gujarat beats Bangalore by 19 runs, registers first win of season

The Hindu  

Newfound confidence and a toothless bowling opponent helped Gujarat Giants register its first win of the season with a 19-run win over Royal Challengers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Chasing 200 to win, Royal Challengers were never allowed to get comfortable at the crease with a comparatively proactive bowling attack doing well to take regular …

WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants seeks change in fortunes as it faces Royal Challengers Bangalore
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants seeks change in fortunes as it faces Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Hindu  

For the crème de la crème of Australian talent in the Gujarat Giants stable, pouting at the bottom of the table for the second season in a row might not be a particularly familiar situation. Being the ‘easy’ team to beat must also be a kick in the shin, but that’s where Gujarat Giants finds itself, again, as it takes …

WPL: Amelia Kerr carries MI to authoritative win over RCB
9 months, 3 weeks ago

WPL: Amelia Kerr carries MI to authoritative win over RCB

Hindustan Times  

It is not easy to keep defending champions Mumbai Indians away from winning, even if their captain and mainstay Harmanpreet Kaur is on the bench. MI bounced back from losing the previous match by thrashing Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in the Women's Premier League fixture at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Mumbai Indians batter Amelia …

WPL: Sophie Ecclestone spins web, Grace Harris takes UP Warriorz to victory
9 months, 3 weeks ago

WPL: Sophie Ecclestone spins web, Grace Harris takes UP Warriorz to victory

Hindustan Times  

Having started the 2024 Women’s Premier League with two losses, the UP Warriorz are finally finding their feet with their big names clicking as the tournament heads into the midway stage. UP Warriorz' Grace Harris plays a shot during a WPL 2024 match vs Gujarat Giants Sophie Ecclestone spun a web with the ball and Grace Harris went hammer and …

WPL 2024 | Renuka, Molineux and Smriti shine as RCB cuts Giants to size
9 months, 3 weeks ago

WPL 2024 | Renuka, Molineux and Smriti shine as RCB cuts Giants to size

The Hindu  

The adage ‘the more things change, the more they stay the same’ fits Gujarat Giants. Smriti Mandhana’s stroke-filled 43, after incisive bowling spells from Renuka Thakur and Sophie Molineux, propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore to an eight-wicket win over Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Tuesday. Smriti’s stay ended when she was caught and bowled by Tanuja Kanwer before …

WPL 2024: Revamped Gujarat Giants faces uphill task against buoyant Mumbai Indians
9 months, 4 weeks ago

WPL 2024: Revamped Gujarat Giants faces uphill task against buoyant Mumbai Indians

The Hindu  

Wooden spoon holder in 2023, Gujarat Giants will have its task cut out when it takes on defending champion Mumbai Indians to start its Women’s Premier League 2024 campaign at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. With a revamped team, all eyes will be on how Giants fare against MI, especially considering its significant defeats of 143 runs and 55 …

Gujarat Giants announce new captain ahead of Women's Premier League 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat Giants announce new captain ahead of Women's Premier League 2024

India TV News  

Gujarat Giants have officially announced Beth Mooney as their captain for the Women's Premier League 2024 season and she will be assisted by Sneh Rana, who has been appointed as the team's vice-captain. Rana filled in for Mooney and led Giants in the previous season after the Aussie suffered a calf injury in the first game of the season and …

WPL 2024 GG Players List: Full Squad Of Gujarat Giants After WPL Auction
1 year ago

WPL 2024 GG Players List: Full Squad Of Gujarat Giants After WPL Auction

ABP News  

WPL 2024 GG Players List: The much-awaited Women's Premier League 2024 Auction was held in Mumbai on December 9, 2023. Complete List Of Players Purchased By Gujarat Giants At WPL Auction Gujarat Giants Costliest Player at WPL 2024 Auction: Kashvee Gautam – INR 2 Crore Gujarat Giants Complete Squad for WPL 2024: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, …

Women's Premier League 2024: Gujarat Giants release 11 players ahead of upcoming auction
1 year, 2 months ago

Women's Premier League 2024: Gujarat Giants release 11 players ahead of upcoming auction

India TV News  

Gujarat Giants who had a forgettable opening season in the Women's Premier League 2023 have released more than half their players ahead of the upcoming auction. Giants had roped in Laura Wolvaardt as Mooney's replacement and have retained the South African captain ahead of the auction. Sneh Rana, who led them in the last season after the unfortunate injury to …

WPL 2023: 'Only upwards now', Congratulatory wishes pour in for Mumbai Indians after lifting trophy
1 year, 8 months ago

WPL 2023: 'Only upwards now', Congratulatory wishes pour in for Mumbai Indians after lifting trophy

Firstpost  

Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten half-century and tight spells from bowlers helped Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets to become the inaugural champions of Women’s Premier League 2023 here at Brabourne Stadium on Sunday. Despite losing their skipper the team looked in control as Sciver-Brunt along with Amelia Kerr took Mumbai Indians past the triple-figure mark in 16.3 overs. With …

WPL 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur smashes another fifty as Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Giants, clinch playoff berth
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur smashes another fifty as Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Giants, clinch playoff berth

Firstpost  

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians’ juggernaut continued in the Women’s Premier League here on Tuesday as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team stormed to their fifth win in a row, crushing Gujarat Giants by 55 runs. After making a thumping start to the inaugural WPL against Gujarat Giants with a massive 143-run win at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai Indians once again got the …

Marizanne Kapp records best bowling figures of WPL 2023; picks fifer for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Giants
1 year, 9 months ago

Marizanne Kapp records best bowling figures of WPL 2023; picks fifer for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Giants

The Hindu  

Delhi Capitals’ Marizanne Kapp picked up a five-wicket haul in the side’s Women’s Premier League match against Gujarat Giants at the D.Y. LIVE updates - Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants Kapp ended her spell, completing the quota of four overs at once, with figures of five for 15 - the best in the WPL 2023. The all-rounder’s exploits saw Gujarat …

Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals Highlights, WPL 2023 Match 9 in Mumbai: Delhi thrash Gujarat by 10 wickets
1 year, 9 months ago

Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals Highlights, WPL 2023 Match 9 in Mumbai: Delhi thrash Gujarat by 10 wickets

Firstpost  

WPL 2023 LIVE Score, GG vs DC Get WPL 2023 live score and latest updates from Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals Women’s Premier League match at Firstpost Toss report: Gujarat Giants announced two changes in their playing XI after winning the toss and opting to bat against Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League in Mumbai. South African opener Laura …

WPL 2023: Laura Wolvaardt’s K3G-esque entrance in WPL 2023 right on time for Gujarat Giants
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Laura Wolvaardt’s K3G-esque entrance in WPL 2023 right on time for Gujarat Giants

The Hindu  

When Laura Wolvaardt went unsold in the auction for the inaugural Women’s Premier League, the South African batting mainstay was watching proceedings unfold in Paarl, hours before her team was to take on New Zealand in a T20 World Cup group fixture. When Gujarat Giants’ skipper Beth Mooney injured her calf in the opening minutes of Gujarat’s chase in the …

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants open account as Royal Challengers Bangalore suffer third consecutive defeat
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants open account as Royal Challengers Bangalore suffer third consecutive defeat

Firstpost  

Royal Challengers Bangalore lost by 11 runs in WPL 2023 as Gujarat Giants won their first match in the tournament. Mumbai: Gujarat Giants handed Royal Challengers Bangalore their third consecutive defeat in the Women’s Premier League here on Wednesday, winning a high-scoring contest by 11 runs to record their first victory in three matches. RCB opener and New Zealand batter …

WPL 2023: Dunkley, Deol guide Gujarat Giants to win against Royal Challengers Bangalore
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Dunkley, Deol guide Gujarat Giants to win against Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Hindu  

Gujarat Giants got off the mark in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League with a nervy 11-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Brabourne Stadium here on Wednesday. However, the last five overs saw a hint of desperation and a whole lot of heart from the Gujarat side, which stuck to the basics to deny RCB its …

WPL 2023: GG-W won the match by 11 runs against RCB-W in Match 6 at Brabourne Stadium
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: GG-W won the match by 11 runs against RCB-W in Match 6 at Brabourne Stadium

ABP News  

Mumbai: The Gujarat Giants beat the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 11 runs at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai to register their maiden win in the inaugural editon of the Women's Premier League at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. While Sophia Dunkley's fastest WPL half-century off 18 balls coupled with another half-century from Harleen Deol helped the Gujarat Giants post a …

WPL 2023: Sneh Rana appointed Gujarat Giants captain, Laura Wolvaardt replaces Beth Mooney
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Sneh Rana appointed Gujarat Giants captain, Laura Wolvaardt replaces Beth Mooney

The Hindu  

Gujarat Giants appointed Sneh Rana as captain as Beth Mooney has been ruled out of the Women’s Premier League 2023. Wolvaardt, who was featuring in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Women’s League exhibition matches, was released by her ‘Super Women’ team on Wednesday. I cannot wait to return to Pakistan in September with the South Africa’s national women’s team and learning …

WPL 2023: Harleen Deol, Sophia Dunkley fifties help Gujarat Giants beat RCB by 11 runs to register first win
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Harleen Deol, Sophia Dunkley fifties help Gujarat Giants beat RCB by 11 runs to register first win

India Today  

Sophia Dunkley and Harleen Deol's fifties powered the Gujarat Giants to their first win of the WPL 2023 with an 11-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday. Dunkley scored the fastest fifty of the WPL 2023 as she reached the landmark in 18 balls, surpassing the record set by Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur in the first game of …

WPL 2023: Grace Harris’ late heroics help UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants in thriller
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Grace Harris’ late heroics help UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants in thriller

Firstpost  

Australian all-rounder Grace Harris smashed an unbeaten 59 off just 26 deliveries, forging an unbroken 70-run stand with Sophie Ecclestone as UP Warriorz ended up chasing down the 170-run target from a near hopeless position. Navi Mumbai: Kim Garth’s splendid five-wicket haul went in vain as UP Warriorz held their nerves to pull off a dramatic three-wicket win over Gujarat …

WPL 2023: Dominant Mumbai Indians hammer Gujarat Giants by 143 runs to get inaugural edition underway
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Dominant Mumbai Indians hammer Gujarat Giants by 143 runs to get inaugural edition underway

Firstpost  

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with a 30-ball 65 as Mumbai Indians posted a mammoth 207/5 on the board before their disciplined bowling and fielding ensured Gujarat Giants could only muster 64 in response. Mumbai: In a mismatch of epic proportions, Mumbai Indians crushed Gujarat Giants by 143 runs to stamp their authority with an all-round show as …

WPL: West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin ruled out, Gujarat Giants name Kim Garth as replacement
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL: West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin ruled out, Gujarat Giants name Kim Garth as replacement

Hindustan Times  

Gujarat Giants received a major setback ahead of their campaign opener against Mumbai Indians after West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin was ruled out of the WPL 2023. West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin Australian Kim Garth has been named as her replacement in the squad. In its inaugural edition, five teams - Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore …

WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians thrash Gujarat Giants by huge margin to win first-ever match of tournament
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians thrash Gujarat Giants by huge margin to win first-ever match of tournament

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians women have registered their first-ever victory in the first-ever match of the first-ever Women's Premier League as they thrashed Gujarat Giants by runs. Coming out to bat in the first match of WPL 2023, Mumbai Indians got off to a bad start as they lost their first wicket for just 15 runs. MI bowlers also did wonders The …

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants faces Mumbai Indians in season opener
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants faces Mumbai Indians in season opener

The Hindu  

The heartbreaking T20 World Cup defeat just a few days ago seemed to be a thing of the past for the seasoned, undeterred Harmanpreet Kaur as she interacted with the media on the eve of the Women’s Premier League opener. The India captain, who will be leading the Mumbai Indians in the tournament, looked happy, calm and composed and had …

WPL 2023: Beth Mooney announced as skipper of Gujarat Giants; Sneh Rana named vice-captain
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Beth Mooney announced as skipper of Gujarat Giants; Sneh Rana named vice-captain

Firstpost  

Mumbai: Prolific Australia opener Beth Mooney was on Monday named as captain of the Gujarat Giants for the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League, starting 4 March. The explosive wicket-keeper batter had produced a match-winning 74-run knock in the title clash of the Women’s T20 World Cup against South Africa on Sunday and was adjudged the ‘player of the …

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants name Beth Mooney as captain
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants name Beth Mooney as captain

India TV News  

The inaugural season of the Women's Premier League is set to kick-start on the 4th of March with five teams competing for the title. Star player Beth Mooney who was recently a part of the T20 World Cup-winning team Australia, is set to lead Gujarat. “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to lead the Adani Gujarat Giants in …

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