Sarah Bryce: Another Chapter in the WPL Trip
For women’s cricket all over, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has been nothing less than transforming. The competition has not only given young cricket players a big stage but also offered chances for players from associate countries. About to start her first adventure in the WPL, Scottish wicketkeeper Sarah Bryce adds still another fascinating dimension to her remarkable career.
A turning point for Scottish cricket
By ranking only as the second Scottish player in India’s elite Women’s Premier League, Sarah Bryce is creating history. Attached to the Delhi Capitals for the 2025 season, she emulates her sister Kathryn Bryce, who last season represented the Gujarat Giants. For Sarah, this possibility is quite important since she joins an increasing number of foreign players who might highlight their skills in one of the most well-known competitions worldwide.
The Delhi Capitals: A Star-Studded Team
Representing the Delhi Capitals is no minor task given the squad features world-class cricket players. Sarah will be playing with Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, and Marizanne Kapp in addition to Indian stars like Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma. Sarah is eager to support the squad in what promises to be an exciting season since the mix of seasoned players and new talents offers a wonderful setting for her to learn and develop.
Early Views of the WPL, by Sarah
Having spent more than a week with the Delhi Capitals, Sarah Bryce has already found a positive influence from her experience. The sheer number of individuals involved in supporting the team—from the support personnel to the net bowlers, who are vital in helping the players hone their skills—defines the surroundings as “eye-opening.”. “We seem to have three people filling the position that one person would typically have!” she said. Though Sarah is still focused on her training, the excitement of media visits, picture sessions, and packed schedules has given her cricketing experience a fresh layer. She said, “I’m able to switch off from the other stuff and just enjoy cricket, because that’s where I feel most at home, at training.”
Experience with Franchises: a Strong Base
Sarah has already established a strong name in franchise cricket, having participated in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and the Hundred. She showed outstanding form in the 2024 WBBL, scoring 169 runs in 10 games at a consistent strike rate of 123.35. She continued her pattern from 2023, averaging 58.50, and in the 2024 edition of The Hundred, she managed 116 runs in seven innings. Sarah has a solid basis and the confidence to flourish in the demanding WPL thanks to her experience at elite levels.
A Dream to Perform on the Cricketing Hotspot India
Sarah joined the WPL mostly because of the chance to play in India, a nation known for its love of cricket. “I’ve obviously seen it on TV and heard from Kathryn and others that it’s like nowhere else,” Sarah added, clearly excited to feel the unmatched intensity of Indian crowds. For Sarah, this is more than just a chance to play; it’s a chance to learn from some of the finest in the world while savoring the special environment of one of the most cricket-crazy countries.
The Bryce Sisters: A Continuum of Superiority
The path Sarah’s sister, Kathryn Bryce, a major player in the field of associate cricket, shapes her cricketing path likewise. Playing the Gujarat Giants in the 2024 season, Kathryn has established herself as an all-rounder with a remarkable record. She is getting better with every season; she recently received the ICC Associate Women’s Player of the Decade award for 2011–2020. Kathryn’s impact on Sarah’s growth is clear as a seasoned player and leader; her sister’s diligence and dedication to the game motivate her.
Associate Nations' influence in the WPL
The WPL also has a special regulation allowing one associate nation’s player to be on every squad. This control creates opportunities for young cricket players from less developed countries to present their abilities internationally. American pacer Tara Norris made history as the first-ever player from an associate nation chosen for the WPL in 2023. This guideline not only emphasizes the need for inclusiveness but also reveals the league’s determination to globalize women’s cricket.