Both Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women and Godavari Golden Eagles Women have taken identical paths to the summit clash, setting up a tantalizing Women’s Andhra Premier League (WAPL) 2026 final battle.
Both sides dominated the group stage with 3 wins, 1 loss, and 2 no-results from their 6 fixtures, finishing level on 8 points. Rayalaseema Xen Stars secured the top spot courtesy of a superior net run rate of +0.888 compared to Godavari’s +0.217. However, with both teams displaying consistency across all departments throughout the tournament, their regular-season standings count for little once they step onto the field for the championship match.
Squads:
Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women’s Cricket Team
Vemulapati Setu Sai, Ellutla Padmaja, Greeshma Saini Reddy, N Sree Charani (C), Kokkiligadda Dhathri, Vasavi Pavani, Bareddy Anusha, Sajja Lakshmi, Avula Sireesha, Malakonda Poojitha, Kolathur Subhasri, Hema Roshini, Garapati Likitha, Meghana Sri, Muni Neethisha, Allugunti Hansi Reddy, Shanmukha Priya, G Varsha, Harshita Gowda, Dara Chaitra
Godavari Golden Eagles Women’s Cricket Team
Henrietta Flavia Pereira (C), K Pushpi Tha Gowda, Vadde Akshaya, Gundupalli Udvitha, Peka Vinny Suzan, Korukonda Harika, Bathula Harshitha, Shristi Sekhar, M Mahalakshmi Manoja, Chintapalli Meher Lahari, Sadi Aditi Megna Reddy, Baggam Anjana, IT Nivedita, Kinthada Vaishnavi, P Vanajakshi, Sangani Durga Bhavani, Gamidi Ragha Chowdary, Pasagadugula Vaishnavi
Players to watch out:
Henrietta Flavia Pereira
Playing for Godavari Golden Eagles Women, Henrietta Flavia Pereira has been leading from the front with the bat, currently topping the run charts with 195 runs across 4 innings. She boasts an outstanding batting average of 97.50 and a solid strike rate of 128.29, anchor-scoring two crucial half-centuries with the highest score of 63. Her clean hitting is reflected in her tally of 20 boundaries and 1 maximum so far in the tournament.
Ellutla Padmaja
Representing Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women, Ellutla Padmaja has proven to be a vital all-round asset for her franchise. On the batting front, she has accumulated 130 runs in 4 innings at an impressive strike rate of 162.50, including a half-century (highest score of 61) alongside 21 fours and a six. Her bowling contribution has been equally impactful, picking up 7 wickets in 4 innings at an average of 13.43 and an economy rate of 6.00.
Bareddy Anusha
Bareddy Anusha has been a standout performer for Rayalaseema Xen Stars Women, spearheading their bowling attack with total control. Across 4 matches, she sits at the top of the wickets chart with 8 scalps to her name, holding a remarkably tight economy rate of 5.63 and a bowling average of 11.25. Her best figures include a game-changing 3-wicket haul, maintaining a strike rate of 12 balls per wicket.
Korukonda Harika
Operating as a dependable bowling option for Godavari Golden Eagles Women, Korukonda Harika has provided key breakthroughs throughout the campaign. In her 4 appearances, she has claimed 5 wickets at an average of 14.80, highlighted by a notable 3-wicket haul. She has kept opposition batters in check effectively, maintaining a disciplined economy rate of 4.93 with a bowling strike rate of 18.
Pitch:
The pitch at the ACA Stadium in Mangalagiri offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, featuring a firm base that provides true bounce and early carry for seamers. As the match wears on, the surface slows down, giving spinners increased grip and turn through the middle overs, with a competitive first-innings total generally hovering around 160 to 170.
Weather:
The conditions will be warm and muggy, with temperatures hovering around 28°C under predominantly heavy cloud cover. High humidity levels above 85 percent will make it feel noticeably sticky, while a steady wind and a rising probability of scattered rain or thunderstorms late in the evening pose a distinct threat of interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Vemulapati Setu Sai, Ellutla Padmaja, Greeshma Saini Reddy, N Sree Charani, Kokkiligadda Dhathri, Bareddy Anusha, Henrietta Flavia Pereira, K Pushpi Tha Gowda, Vadde Akshaya, Gundupalli Udvitha, Korukonda Harika
Match Details:
Date – September 28, 2026
Time – 6:30 PM IST
Venue – ACA Stadium, Mangalagiri
Broadcast – JioStar
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