Tulu cinema sidelined in 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, says S. V. Rajendra Singh
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IndiGo is moving towards greater aircraft ownership, and building a world-class 12-bay MRO facility in Bengaluru, in addition to the existing facilities in Delhi and Bengaluru, said CEO Pieter Elbers
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WPL 2026: Will Take The Learnings And Be Back Stronger, Says RCB's Nadine De Klerk
Head Coach Malolan Rangarajan: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seam-bowling all-rounder Nadine de Klerk said the side will take lessons from their first loss of the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) and return stronger after Delhi Capitals handed them a seven-wicket defeat at the BCA Stadium. It was a pretty disappointing day out, but we know we are much better than that. You are going to have a bad day or two; rather take it now than in the knockout games. We know we are a much better side, and we will be back stronger for our next game, said Nadine in a release by the franchise on Sunday. She also pointed to the changing nature of the conditions in Vadodara. I think we saw in the last couple of games, its hard work in the first innings, unlike DY Patil. It's a bit more low-scoring and you have to work hard for your runs and apply yourself. Well take the learnings into the next game. Captain Smriti Mandhana, who top-scored with 38 off 34 balls to move into the top three run-scorers of the season, praised the teams intent despite the defeat. When we lose, a lot of good things go unnoticed. One thing I really liked was that after the six overs, every bowler came in talking about keeping a fielder in and building pressure. Instead of playing it safe, everyone wanted to push for wickets, and I didnt have to tell anyone. That, for me, is a winning mindset, she said. Captain Smriti Mandhana, who top-scored with 38 off 34 balls to move into the top three run-scorers of the season, praised the teams intent despite the defeat. When we lose, a lot of good things go unnoticed. One thing I really liked was that after the six overs, every bowler came in talking about keeping a fielder in and building pressure. Also Read: Live Cricket Score As far as our preparations, lets commit to it. Theres always going to be challenges, but let's trust our process and our strengths. We are back here in less than 48 hours so we can make it right, he said. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: We Executed Our Plans Really Well On This Surface, Says DCs Minnu Mani
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals off-spin bowling all-rounder Minnu Mani lauded her sides disciplined bowling effort after their comprehensive seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 WPL, saying the team stuck to its plans on a slow surface at the BCA Stadium. Electing to field first, DCs bowlers made full use of the conditions to dismiss RCB for 109. Nandni Sharma spearheaded the attack with figures of 3-26, including two wickets in the final over and retained the Purple Cap with 13 scalps in the tournament. Marizanne Kapp (2-17), Chinelle Henry (2-22) and Minnu Mani (2-18) chipped in with disciplined spells to keep RCB in check. Chasing 110, DC overcame early losses before skipper Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt steadied the innings through a 52-run stand. Laura remained unbeaten on 42, while Jemimah contributed 24, as DC completed the chase with seven wickets in hand. We were very clear with our plans going into the game because we knew the wicket here would be slow and low. As a bowling unit, we focused on hitting the right lengths and not trying to do too much. Everyone stuck to their roles, and the way we executed our plans collectively made a big difference, said Minnu in a release by the franchise at the conclusion of the game. She threw further light on how DC kept things tight with the ball. On pitches like this, patience becomes very important. You cannot expect wickets straight away, but if you keep things tight and force batters to take risks, chances will come. As spinners, our job was to control the middle overs, mix up pace and make it difficult to score freely, and I think we did that really well here. Laura remained unbeaten on 42, while Jemimah contributed 24, as DC completed the chase with seven wickets in hand. We were very clear with our plans going into the game because we knew the wicket here would be slow and low. As a bowling unit, we focused on hitting the right lengths and not trying to do too much. Everyone stuck to their roles, and the way we executed our plans collectively made a big difference, said Minnu in a release by the franchise at the conclusion of the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score DC will next face Gujarat Giants in their next game on Tuesday, as they look to build on the momentum from back-to-back victories and seal a spot in the playoffs. Winning back-to-back matches definitely gives you confidence, but more importantly, it shows that we are learning as a group. Even when we were under pressure in different phases of the game, we stayed calm and trusted our process. That is something we want to carry forward, concluded Minnu. Article Source: IANS
In a major push to future-proof Indias fastest-growing city against climate stress, UnboxingBLR - in partnership with Social Alpha and WTFund, and supported by the Government of Karnataka and the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA - announced today, the five winning startups of Namma Bengaluru Challenge 26 (NBC 26) that will each receive Rs. 25 lakhs to deploy their innovations across Bengaluru. UnboxingBLR - Namma Bengaluru Challenge '26 winners with jury NBC '26 is turning Bengaluru into a sandbox for nding solutions to climate-triggered challenges that the city faces. The challenge aspires to test ideas that can be piloted on real streets, real buildings and real communities before scaling up across cities. The five winners were selected from nearly 600 registrations from across India, making NBC 26 one of the countrys most competitive and high-impact climate innovation challenges. Over the next six months, the startups will pilot solutions that directly address Bengalurus most urgent environmental challenges across construction, water and wastea few critical pillars of the citys Bengaluru Climate Action and Resilience Plan (BCAP). Bengaluru is running out of time on climate, but not out of ideas. What NBC 26 proves is that when entrepreneurs, government and industry come together, we can move from pilots to real solutions that change how the city is built, powered and sustained, said Prashanth Prakash, Chairman and Co-founder, UnboxingBLR . NBC '26 is powered by a strong consortium of partners committed to systemic change. Challenge Partners Bangalore International Airport Limited Brigade Group Program Partners Bangalore Climate Action Cell (Climate Action Partner) WRI India (Knowledge Partner) Brigade REAP CoEvolve Estates (Pilot Partner) Biome Environmental Solutions (Pilot Partner) GoodEarth (Pilot Partner) Why this matters now: Bengaluru has lost 93% of its lakes and green cover to urban expansion, while construction has grown by over 1,000% in the last two decades. The result: worsening water shortages, rising heat, polluted air and fragile waste systems all hitting the citys most vulnerable communities the hardest. NBC 26 bridges this gap by moving climate innovation out of labs and into neighbourhoods, backed by government, industry and investors working together. We are thrilled to see the exciting diversity of innovators selected in the Namma Bengaluru Challenge 26, with solutions spanning sustainable construction materials, effluent treatment, and circular materials. This reflects a growing recognition that impactful climate-tech solutions must be as varied as the urban challenges we face. The pilots enabled through this challenge will help de-risk promising technologies, strengthen pathways to scale, and accelerate real-world impact in Bengaluru and beyond. We look forward to partnering with this cohort as they move from bold ideas to demonstrable outcomes that advance urban sustainability and resilience, said Manoj Kumar, Founder, Social Alpha . The Five NBC 26 Winners 1. Carbon Craft Design Category: Sustainable Construction Founder: Tejas Sidnal Carbon Craft Design is reinventing building materials using low-carbon blocks and panels made from industrial waste and recovered carbon. Their products can replace conventional bricks, tiles and facadescutting emissions where Bengaluru produces them the most: in construction. 2. SatiQ Concrete Manufacturer Category: Low-Carbon Concrete Founders: Shantanu Bhattacherjee, Smrati Jain SatiQ Concrete Manufacturer develops next-generation cement binders that dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of concrete. By working directly with ready-mix plants, precast manufacturers and builders, Satiq is helping decarbonise the backbone of Indias urban growth. 3. Tellus Habitat Category: Water & Sanitation Founders: Dr. Seema Sukhani, Naveen Janardhana Tellus Habitats R3H2O system treats sewage locally using advanced bio-filters, making wastewater reusable for gardening, flushing and cleaning. This reduces dependence on freshwater while easing pressure on Bengalurus overburdened sewage network. 4. Go Do Good Category: Plastic-Free Packaging Founders: Khushboo Gandhi, Chanakya Medh, Ronak Gandhi Go Do Good has created 100% plant-based coatings and inks that replace plastic layers in food packaging. Their technology keeps food safe and freshwithout adding to the mountains of plastic waste choking Bengalurus landfills. 5. Sunbird Straws Category: Circular Biomaterials Founders: Chirag M G, Saji Varghese Sunbird Straws makes fully compostable straws from fallen coconut leavesstrong enough for hours of use, yet completely biodegradable. The model also creates income for rural women, linking climate action with livelihoods. A model for Indian cities As Indian cities grapple with heat waves, floods, water shortages and waste crises, NBC 26 offers a new blueprintwhere government, corporates and climate entrepreneurs move in lockstep from pilot to policy to scale. Cities dont become climate-resilient through intent they become resilient through evidence. The pilots under NBC 26 will generate exactly the kind of data cities need to scale what works and move faster on climate action, said Pavitra Shankar, Managing Director, Brigade Group . The real challenge in climate innovation is not invention, its adoption and scale-up. NBC 26 creates that missing bridge by backing bold solutions that can be piloted and scaled up at a city-level. The challenge brings capital, founders and the city together to solve problems in the startup capital Bengaluru, added Malini Goyal , Co-Founder & CEO, UnboxingBLR . Urban climate challenges demand solutions that are practical, scalable, and rooted in collaboration. Platforms like the Namma Bengaluru Challenge create the conditions for innovation to move from concept to real-world application. At BIAL, we are committed to supporting solutions that are evidence-led and capable of delivering lasting environmental impact for the city, said Hari Marar, Managing Director & CEO, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) . UnboxingBLR UnboxingBLR (UBLR) is a Bengaluru-focused collaborative platform dedicated to celebrating and shaping the citys culture and identity. Founded in 2023 by Prashanth Prakash and Malini Goyal, UBLR brings together people, communities, and institutions to co-create Bengalurus story, serving as a city champion, idea catalyst, and collaborative platform. UBLR drives initiatives such as the Namma Bengaluru Challenge, an accelerator that supports startups and changemakers tackling urban challenges; BLR Hubba, a city-wide festival celebrating art and culture; the annual We Are City Data Report, a data-driven snapshot of how citizens experience and engage with Bengaluru; and Code to Culture, a podcast exploring the city and its people. Together, these initiatives highlight citizen-led innovation and showcase Bengalurus cultural vibrancy in action.
WPL 2026: Learning From Defeats Key To DC's Turnaround, Says Katey Martin
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The impressive ability of Delhi Capitals (DC) to adapt after losses and avoid repeat defeats has been central to their resurgence in the 2026 WPL, said former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Katey Martin. The franchise's strategic shift since not having an ideal Navi Mumbai leg of the tournament has seen them climb to second place on the points table. Their bowling unit has spearheaded the transformation, as a disciplined performance led them to end the winning streak of an already qualified Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Delhi Capitals know what they must do to bounce back. They have shifted their mindset after the Navi Mumbai leg of the WPL 2026, understanding what works here in Vadodara. I think their bowlers have led this change. Nandni Sharma, the way she takes wickets at the death, is key to their plan. They played carefully and gave up chances in the chase against RCB, but they wanted to finish within 18 overs to move into second place. They have also not lost to the same team twice this season. That shows they learn and adapt when they face an opponent again, said Katey on JioStar. She also lauded DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues for her proactive captaincy, noting her tactical flexibility and effective communication with the bowling group to bowl out RCB for 109 on a slow pitch. It was an interesting move by Delhi to open with medium-pacer Chinelle Henry, instead of Marizanne Kapp, who usually bowls the first over. The bowling changes at certain moments were very good by captain Jemimah Rodrigues. She also lauded DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues for her proactive captaincy, noting her tactical flexibility and effective communication with the bowling group to bowl out RCB for 109 on a slow pitch. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We saw her energy in the celebrations too. She kept thanking the bowlers, even for helping with DRS calls. I think there is more calmness, clarity, and comfort now in how she uses her different bowlers, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: 'Uncertainty In Points Table Keeps Tournament Alive', Says Veda
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India batter Veda Krishnamurthy said she relishes the unpredictability of the points table in 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL), pointing out that the uncertainty over who would finish at which spot has kept players and fans equally engrossed. Barring the already qualified Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the rest of the four teams Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants are still in the hunt for sealing two remaining spots. DC beating RCB to be at second position on the points table on Saturday has kept the playoffs race wide open. This was a very important victory for Delhi Capitals against RCB, because their next game is against Gujarat Giants. These two points give them an edge going into that match. Without this win, things could have been very different for Jemimah Rodrigues & team. I really like that there is so much uncertainty in the points table. It keeps everyone on edge. We dont know what will happen or who will qualify. That always keeps the tournament alive, said Veda on JioStar. The turning point of the match came when off-spinner Minnu Mani dismissed RCB captain Smriti Mandhana, thus shifting momentum decisively in DCs favour. Veda analyzed how the strategic bowling change proved instrumental in triggering a batting meltdown for RCB. Yet another off-spinner got the better of Smriti Mandhana, but in a very unusual way. Her wicket shifted the momentum towards Delhi Capitals because Smriti was holding things together for RCB until she got out. She wasnt scoring as quickly as youd want, but she was looking good. You know she can take the game away and score big runs. Delhi Capitals will be very happy they made the change and brought in Minnu Mani, who bowled beautifully to take those two wickets in the middle overs, she added. It was the performance of uncapped pacer Nandni Sharma, who took 3-26 and got a call-up to India A squad for the Rising Star Womens Asia Cup, that particularly caught Vedas attention. The former right-handed batter expressed strong belief in the young pacers potential to represent the country at the highest level. You know she can take the game away and score big runs. Delhi Capitals will be very happy they made the change and brought in Minnu Mani, who bowled beautifully to take those two wickets in the middle overs, she added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With Marizanne Kapp there, she is learning, and even after the game she was spending time with Kapp, which shows she is eager to improve. It is really good to see an uncapped pace bowler doing so well. She surely has a lot of cricket left. I am just waiting for Nandni Sharma to make her debut for India, and I cannot wait to see her take a lot of wickets, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
RCB seek quick rebound, MI fight for revival in WPL clash
Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Mumbai Indians on Monday. Bengaluru seeks to recover from their initial loss. Mumbai Indians aim to end a three-match losing streak. Both teams need key players to perform. The match holds significance for playoff standings. The Vadodara pitch favors bowlers. This encounter promises a competitive contest.
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Bengaluru IITian couple plan for weekend getaway, gets a rude shock: The entire Bengaluru
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Delhi Capitals beat RCB by seven wickets
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WPL 2026: We'll Take All The Learnings From Today And Come Back Stronger, Says Mandhana
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana said her side would take positives from their sevenwicket loss to Delhi Capitals, ending their unbeaten run in the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL), stressing that the setback came at the right time before the playoffs. For sure, I mean, in tournaments like these, you take these losses before the playoffs. So, again, I think we did a lot of things right in the practice. We'll take all those positives and go ahead, and I mean, we've just played really good cricket, one off day today for all of us. So we'll take all the learnings from today and come back stronger, said Smriti Mandhana in the post-match presentation ceremony. Reflecting on conditions in Vadodara, Mandhana said, I feel the wicket is playing differently every day here in Baroda. In the last match we played, and in the other matches, it was quite low. Today, it was a little more spongy, I would say. So, I think we could not adapt to it. We all thought maybe 160, 170, maybe 140 plus was a good total. But again, I mean, credit to our bowlers. They fought really well. There are some things with our fielding and our batting, which we'll work on and make those right decisions, said Mandhana. She admitted her teams fielding fell short of their lofty expectations. I mean, as I said earlier, I think as a captain, I'll take it today rather than playoffs one odd day. We really pride ourselves on fielding well. So today's definitely something which we won't be really happy with as a team. I think this fielding performance should hit us in general for all the girls. But knowing our girls, they work really, really hard and I'm sure that they're going to come back harder, practice harder and come back next match and go out and field the best again, Mandhana added. She praised her bowlers for their intent despite defending a low total. The only thing I said batting out there today, whatever balls I faced, I was telling them that, of course, this is one of the toughest wickets we have got in the tournament, so really thought that three, four wickets in the powerplay or something like that would really give us a chance, so keep it really positive, simple. I think this fielding performance should hit us in general for all the girls. But knowing our girls, they work really, really hard and I'm sure that they're going to come back harder, practice harder and come back next match and go out and field the best again, Mandhana added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mandhana signed off by praising her newball pair of Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare. Sayali's been brilliant for us in the Power-play, as well as Belly, I mean, both of them are making for a good combination in terms of one takes it out, one takes it in. Again, we started really, really well, but there's some few things we can definitely get better at in terms of taking those chances. But again, as I said, with this unit of girls, I'm extremely happy with the way they're working, and I'm sure they'll just work their way up. Article Source: IANS
The Birkin isnt sold; its offered: You can afford it. That doesnt mean youll get it
At a recent event in Japan, Ameesha said, Birkins are the Rolls-Royce of bags. The price for a normal Birkin starts from `13 to `15 lakh. An interesting fact is that when you want to sell your Birkin, you will get almost double of what you paid for it. That is the prestige of a Birkin.
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WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Kept Believing And Executing What We Planned, Says Jemimah Rodrigues
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues praised her sides belief and execution of their plans after they ended Royal Challengers Bengalurus sixmatch winning streak in Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a sevenwicket victory at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday. A hundred percent, and credit goes to the team. I think one thing the team has kept doing is believing and executing what we planned. So I think it makes my job easier as a captain. It did (go to plan tonight). I think we were under a little pressure while Smriti was batting, too, but I think a brilliant catch and Mani coming in were the key. I think credit goes to her for how she bowled the way she did, even to a right-hander. I think that was great. Kappy being Kappy as always, but I think things just were really good, I would say. But we also worked hard to get this done. So I would give credit, a lot of credit to the girls, said Jemiah in the post-match presentation ceremony. She highlighted the teams approach of attacking the stumps rather than chasing wickets. We did have a discussion. Mani was anyway going to come on anyway, even if the timer was not on, because of the lefty. But I think we just kept talking about how we need to keep attacking the stumps, and don't worry too much about picking wickets, just attack the stumps, wickets will come. So I think that's what everyone did really well. Didn't think too much about the outcome because we knew today's game was very crucial. Every game is, but today was really crucial for us, given the form RCB are in. But I think we just stuck to our plans, sticks done. Sometimes, to win something, you have to lose. So I think that's one of those days, she added. Jemimah added that the victory reflected the resilience of her squad. But I think it also speaks a lot about the character of the girls. I strongly believe a champion team is a team that knows how to pick itself up after a fall. That's what this team has done, and I'm extremely, extremely proud of this team. We can enjoy the swing today, but again, when we come back, we're back to business. Keep things simple, keep executing, keep sticking to our processes, and the results will take care of themselves. Jemimah added that the victory reflected the resilience of her squad. But I think it also speaks a lot about the character of the girls. I strongly believe a champion team is a team that knows how to pick itself up after a fall. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But I think even learning from the mistakes of the past, like I remember that match, the last time we played RCB, I kept Kappy for later, just thinking what if we need it on deck. But today I was like, no, if she gets a wicket, then that happened. So I think that was my learning from there. So I think as long as you're learning, you can never make mistakes, if that makes sense. Article Source: IANS
WPL 2026: Nandni, Wolvaardt Star As Delhi Capitals End RCBs Unbeaten Run, Move To Second Place (ld)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Nandni Sharma celebrated her selection into the India A squad for the Rising Womens Asia Cup by picking 3-26 while Laura Wolvaardt struck 42 not out as Delhi Capitals ended Royal Challengers Bengalurus unbeaten run through a seven-wicket victory in their 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) game at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday. On a slow pitch, Nandni stood out with her control and mastery of the slower ball to pick 13 wickets in the ongoing edition -- the most by an Indian pacer in WPLs history, as RCB were bowled out for 109. Apart from Nandni, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, and Minnu Mani took two wickets each, while N. Sree Charani had a scalp as well in a disciplined bowling performance by DC. Chasing a modest target of 110, DC reached the finish line with 4.2 overs to spare, a result that lifted them to second place in the points table and boosted their Net Run Rate. Shafali Verma gave the chase early impetus before falling alongside Lizelle Lee in successive overs from pacer Sayali Satghare. Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues (24) and Laura steadied the innings with a composed 52-run stand. The duo took advantage of lapses in the field as RCB spilt catches and conceded boundaries through misfields. Though Jemimah departed before the chase ended, Marizanne Kapp (19 not out) joined Laura to complete the chase comfortably. RCB, already assured of a playoff berth, were outplayed in all departments on the night, finishing with 109 all out -- their lowest total of the season. DC, meanwhile, celebrated a second successive win to strengthen their push for entering the playoffs. Shafali gave Delhi a flying start in the opening over by striking three boundaries off Lauren Bell, as 16 runs came off it. But her dismissal in the second over, stumped off Sayali, checked DCs momentum. Two overs later, Lizelle also fell to Sayali as her slog-sweep was caught by deep backward square leg. Laura Wolvaardt and skipper Jemimah Rodrigues rebuilt steadily, adding runs through controlled strokes and capitalising on RCBs lapses in the field. Rodrigues was dropped twice while finding her rhythm with successive boundaries off Arundhati Reddy, while Laura kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and occasional fours. Though Jemimah was caught at extra cover off Radha Yadav, the Proteas duo of Marizanne and Laura ensured there were no further alarms. Marizanne struck clean boundaries off Lauren and Radha, while Laura launched a four and six each off Lauren and Georgia Voll. The chase was wrapped up in the 16th over when Marizanne swept Shreyanka Patil for four to seal a comprehensive win for DC and boost their net run rate. Previously, skipper Smriti Mandhana showed brief composure by top-scoring with a 34-ball 38, before falling after the first timeout. It triggered a collapse for RCB on a tricky surface, as they posted their lowest WPL total. Radha was the only other batter to offer resistance, but her dismissal in the 17th over sealed RCBs fate of making a below-par total, where three batters got into double figures. Inserted into batting first, Smriti and Grace Harris hit seven boundaries in 4.3 overs, before the latter was caught at backward point off a probing Marizanne. Smriti anchored the innings with six fours and a six, but her dismissal slog-sweeping to square leg off Minnu triggered a meltdown. Georgia and Gautami Naik fell in quick succession, after being castled by Marizanne and Charani respectively, before Richa Ghoshs attempted drive was brilliantly caught by Laura at backward point. At 78/5, RCB were in deep trouble, and Radha briefly lifted hopes of posting a competitive total with a straight six off Minnu. But her departure to Chinelle, after edging behind Lizelle, dashed all those hopes. After Chinelle took out Nadine de Klerk, Nandni then took charge in the closing overs by trapping Arundhati Reddy lbw, removing Shreyanka with a slower ball, and castling Sayali to finish with a well-deserved three-fer. Georgia and Gautami Naik fell in quick succession, after being castled by Marizanne and Charani respectively, before Richa Ghoshs attempted drive was brilliantly caught by Laura at backward point. At 78/5, RCB were in deep trouble, and Radha briefly lifted hopes of posting a competitive total with a straight six off Minnu. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Royal Challengers Bengaluru 109 all out in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 38, Radha Yadav 18; Nandni Sharma 3-26, Marizanne Kapp 2-17) lost to Delhi Capitals 111/3 in 15.4 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 42 not out, Jemimah Rodrigues 24; Sayali Satghare 2-18, Radha Yadav 1-10) by seven wickets Article Source: IANS
WPL 2026: Wolvaardt Hits 42 Not Out As DC End RCBs Unbeaten Run, Move To Second Place
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Laura Wolvaardt struck 42 not out as Delhi Capitals ended Royal Challengers Bengalurus unbeaten run with a seven-wicket victory in their 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) game at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday. Chasing a modest target of 110, DC reached the finish line with 4.2 overs to spare, a result that lifted them to second place in the points table and boosted their Net Run Rate. Shafali Verma gave the chase early impetus before falling alongside Lizelle Lee in successive overs from pacer Sayali Satghare. Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues (24) and Laura steadied the innings with a composed 52-run stand. The duo took advantage of lapses in the field as RCB spilt catches and conceded boundaries through misfields. Though Jemimah departed before the chase ended, Marizanne Kapp (19 not out) joined Laura to help Delhi Capitals reach the target and script a comprehensive victory. RCB, already assured of a playoff berth, were outplayed in all departments on the night, finishing with 109 all out -- their lowest total of the season. DC, meanwhile, celebrated a second successive win to strengthen their push for entering the playoffs. Shafali gave Delhi a flying start in the opening over by striking three boundaries off Lauren Bell, as 16 runs came off it. But her dismissal in the second over, stumped off Sayali, checked DCs momentum. Two overs later, Lizelle also fell to Sayali as her slog-sweep was caught by deep backward square leg. Laura Wolvaardt and skipper Jemimah Rodrigues rebuilt steadily, adding runs through controlled strokes and capitalising on RCBs lapses in the field. Rodrigues was dropped twice while finding her rhythm with successive boundaries off Arundhati Reddy, while Laura kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and occasional fours. Though Jemimah was caught at extra-cover off Radha Yadav, the Proteas duo of Marizanne and Laura ensured there were no further alarms. Marizanne struck clean boundaries off Lauren and Radha, while Laura launched a four and six each off Lauren and Georgia Voll. The chase was wrapped up in the 16th over when Marizanne swept Shreyanka Patil for four to seal a comprehensive win for DC and boost their net run rate. Laura Wolvaardt and skipper Jemimah Rodrigues rebuilt steadily, adding runs through controlled strokes and capitalising on RCBs lapses in the field. Rodrigues was dropped twice while finding her rhythm with successive boundaries off Arundhati Reddy, while Laura kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and occasional fours. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Royal Challengers Bengaluru 109 all out in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 38, Radha Yadav 18; Nandni Sharma 3-26, Marizanne Kapp 2-17) lost to Delhi Capitals 111/3 in 15.4 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 42 not out, Jemimah Rodrigues 24; Sayali Satghare 2-18, Radha Yadav 1-10) by seven wickets Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Nandni Sharma Takes 3-26 As Sensational DC Bowl Out RCB For 109
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Nandni Sharma starred with figures of 3-26 as Delhi Capitals produced a sensational bowling display to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru for just 109 in their 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) game at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday. On a slow pitch, Nandni stood out with her control and mastery of the slower ball to pick 13 wickets in the ongoing edition -- the most by an Indian pacer in WPLs history. Apart from Nandni, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, and Minnu Mani took two wickets each, while Sree Charani had a scalp as well. Skipper Smriti Mandhana showed brief composure by top-scoring with a 34-ball 38, before falling after the first timeout. It triggered a collapse for RCB on a tricky surface, as they posted their lowest WPL total. Radha Yadav was the only batter to offer some resistance, but her dismissal in the 17th over sealed RCBs fate of making a below-par total, where three batters got into double figures. Inserted into batting first, Smriti and Grace Harris hit seven boundaries in 4.3 overs, before the latter was caught at backward point off a probing Marizanne. Smriti anchored the innings with six fours and a six, but her dismissal slog-sweeping to square leg off Minnu triggered a meltdown. Georgia Voll and Gautami Naik fell in quick succession, after being castled by Marizanne and Charani respectively, before Richa Ghoshs attempted drive was brilliantly caught by Laura Wolvaardt at backward point. At 78/5, RCB were in deep trouble, and Radha briefly lifted hopes of posting a competitive total with a straight six off Minnu. But her departure to Chinelle Henry, after edging behind Lizelle Lee, dashed all those hopes. After Chinelle took out Nadine de Klerk, Nandni then took charge in the closing overs by trapping Arundhati Reddy lbw, removing Shreyanka Patil with a slower ball, and castling Sayali Satghare to finish with a well-deserved three-fer. At 78/5, RCB were in deep trouble, and Radha briefly lifted hopes of posting a competitive total with a straight six off Minnu. But her departure to Chinelle Henry, after edging behind Lizelle Lee, dashed all those hopes. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Royal Challengers Bengaluru 109 all out in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 38, Radha Yadav 18; Nandni Sharma 3-26, Marizanne Kapp 2-17) against Delhi Capitals Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Henry, Minnu Come In As Delhi Capitals Elect To Bowl First Against RCB, Arundhati Is Back
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals (DC) have brought in Chinelle Henry and Minnu Mani as they won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their 2026 Womens Premier League clash at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday. Table-toppers RCB are already assured of a playoff berth, and a sixth win on the trot will help them skip the Eliminator and secure a direct passage to the final. DC, meanwhile, are chasing to strengthen their push for the knockouts, and a win will brighten that. After winning the toss, RCB captain Smriti Mandhana said seam-bowling all-rounder Arundhati Reddy is fit, and she comes in for Prema Rawat. We were looking at the field. We definitely thought about it (what to do). With the wind around today, we dont expect as much dew as the previous games, and when its windy, the dew tends to settle less, she said. So batting first was certainly in our minds. But the way this tournament has gone, we seem to keep losing the toss - thats just how its been. Very important (qualifying for the finals). Weve had good practice sessions, and everyone even turned up for the optional training, which says a lot about the group. As a captain and support staff, thats really pleasing. Were starting to look like a really good unit, she added. Delhi Capitals' skipper Jemimah Rodrigues said Chinelle Henry and Minnu Mani come in for Lucy Hamilton and Deeya Yadav, who have been ruled out of WPL due to a back injury. Under lights, the ball will skid on, and the dew also will come on. It does look a bit fresher and seems to come on nicely off the bat, but from what weve seen and read, it should still stay a little low. So I dont think the game plan changes too much. The youngsters bring a lot of energy, but everything is new for them. We try to share our experience and feed off their enthusiasm - it works both ways, and its been great, she said. Playing XIs: So I dont think the game plan changes too much. The youngsters bring a lot of energy, but everything is new for them. We try to share our experience and feed off their enthusiasm - it works both ways, and its been great, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, and Lauren Bell Article Source: IANS
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