So far, UP Warriorz have yet to open their points tally, having lost both their games against Gujarat Giants (GG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The special fixture, to be played on January 17 against the Mumbai Indians, is anchored in the belief that every girl deserves her innings,
The prestigious qualification tournament will feature eight international teams -- hosts India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria -- competing for a place at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, which will take place from August 15-30 this year.
RCB will be aiming to continue with their winning momentum, after they had outclassed Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions in a last-over thriller courtesy an all-round masterclass from Nadine de Klerk. On the other hand, UP Warriorz, captained by Meg Lanning, had started their campa
After MI was restricted to 67/4, some entertaining batting from Sajana (45 in 25 balls, with seven fours and a six) and Carey (40 in 29 balls, with four boundaries) enthralled a packed DY Patil Stadium, with Nadine (4/26) and Lauren Bell (1/14) delivering incredible four over spells.
The upcoming season marks a new chapter for the Warriorz with Lanning at the helm, alongside a refreshed squad blend of international experience and emerging domestic talent. The group features proven match-winners, including Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Harleen Deol, and Deandra Dottin
Notably, the winner of the Women's Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 will receive Rs 1.5 crore, while the runners-up will take home Rs 1 crore. Also, Ranchi Royals, who finished third, will be awarded Rs 50 lakh. In addition, the Player of the Tournament will earn Rs 20 lakh, while individual
It will be a clash of India's World Cup-winning captain, Harmanpreet, and vice-captain Smriti as two-time champion MI takes on 2024 champions RCB in the WPL season four opener on Friday at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.
It will be a clash of India's World Cup winning captain Harmanpreet and vice-captain Smriti as two-time champion MI takes on 2024 champions RCB in the WPL season four opener on Friday at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.
Lucina von der Heyde (2', 47'), Sangita Kumari (24'), and Hannah Cotter (55', 60') scored goals for the Royals, while Navneet Kaur (10', 58') netted a brace for the Pipers, who have already qualified for the Final of the tournament, as per a Hockey India press release.
Harmanpreet was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the pre-season press conference of defending champions MI ahead of the WPL 2026, which also featured the head coach Lisa Keightley.
As a part of the tournament, 10 teams wil be battling for the last four spots in the marquee women's T20I competition, which will be taking place from June 12 to July 5 in the England and Wales, with India in a tough Group A with Pakistan, South Africa, Australia and two nations who will com
Lanning, a multi-time World Cup-winning icon for Australia, both as a batter and a leader, was unveiled as the franchise's captain on Sunday. Ahead of the tournament, the captain-coach duo of Lanning and Abhishek Nayar held a media interaction in Navi Mumbai on Monday.