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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) entered the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction with most of their squad already in place and a few positions left to fill. The auction was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Grand Hyatt Kochi, beginning at 5:30 PM IST. Before the event, Bengaluru had 13 players and ₹1.15 crore…

The Brisbane Heat have turned to Indian wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia as they attempt to rebuild from the most difficult campaign in Women’s Big Bash League history, signing the 25-year-old as a replacement for former skipper Jess Jonassen, who has been ruled out of the 12th edition with a hip injury.

The Brisbane Heat enter the 12th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League, running from 29th October to 5th December 2026, carrying the heaviest burden in the competition’s history: the unwanted distinction of becoming the first team to complete a WBBL season without a victory.

Brisbane Heat veteran Jess Jonassen will miss the entire Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 season as the tournament approaches. The 33-year-old is the Heat’s most-capped women’s player. Her latest injury follows a shoulder problem that affected her previous campaign. Jonassen last played professionally for Queensland Fire against NSW on October 1 in the Women’s…

The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) has grown into one of the most thrilling and competitive T20 competitions in world cricket, providing a stage where match-winning brilliance routinely redefines the sport. Over the years, the tournament has witnessed extraordinary individual feats, from relentless run-scoring across multiple seasons to match-defining spells of bowling and unforgettable single-game…

In an exciting Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2026-27 encounter at Cricket Central, Queensland Fire delivered a dominant performance to secure a resounding 111-run victory over New South Wales (NSW) Breakers. The match unfolded with high-intensity cricket, sharp individual contributions, and dynamic partnerships that swung the game decisively in Queensland’s favor.

Georgia Redmayne has been confirmed as Brisbane Heat captain for the 2026-27 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter will lead full-time after Jess Jonassen stood down last season. Redmayne previously captained the Heat against the Melbourne Stars in 2023-24, her only match as skipper. The appointment follows a season with Queensland, helping win their…

Hobart Hurricanes will have two important members of their maiden Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) championship side back in purple for WBBL 12, with England pair Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Linsey Smith returning to Tasmania. Both played key roles in the breakthrough title last season and will bring international experience to the team again. Their return…