Premier all-rounder Nadine de Klerk played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 63 runs off 44 deliveries. Her knock was laced with seven boundaries and two maximums. Arundhati Reddy also scored 20 runs in 25 balls, with the help of two boundaries
Opening the innings for the "Paltan", Amelia Kerr departed early on just four runs in 15 balls. Fellow opening batswoman Gunalan Kamalini accumulated 32 runs off 28 deliveries, which was laced with five boundaries
After winning the toss, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana said that, considering the dew factor, she opted to bowl first in the WPL 2026 opening match. Nadine De Klerk, Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, and Linsey Smith will be the team's four overseas players for this game
Smith, who had torched an unbeaten 121 runs against Perth Scorchers and another half-century in his three-match stint last season, will be available for the Sixers' final three regular-season fixtures
The Women’s Premier League 2026 begins on Friday with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game
Bangladesh are scheduled to open their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 7 against the two-time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns against Gujarat Giants (GG) on January 13, followed which they will play against the UP Warriorz (UPW) on January 15
Martyn, who represented Australia in 67 Test matches, fell ill on Boxing Day and was taken to hospital on the Gold Coast late last month, where he was placed in an induced coma amid a bout of meningitis
The in-form Mumbai batter belted a 20-ball 62, laced with seven fours and five maximums while chasing a small target of 217
MI’s India skipper Harmanpreet and her deputy Smriti, who captains RCB, believe a fine showing at Women’s Premier League, beginning today, will help team’s pursuit of glory at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in June-July
mid-day lists three heroes, who set up Australia’s emphatic 4–1 win and three under-performers, who hurt England’s cause
After completing a comprehensive 4–1 Ashes win in Sydney, skipper Steve Smith highlights Australia’s experience and hunger to improve, insisting the team remains focussed on World Test Championship goals
mid-day lists three heroes, who set up Australia’s emphatic 4–1 win and three under-performers, who hurt England’s cause
09 January,2026 08:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Rohan KoliAfter completing a comprehensive 4–1 Ashes win in Sydney, skipper Steve Smith highlights Australia’s experience and hunger to improve, insisting the team remains focussed on World Test Championship goals
09 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | Sydney | AgenciesThe World Cup would be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Rathour will assume charge on January 18 and will remain with the team until March 10.
09 January,2026 08:28 AM IST | Colombo | PTI“We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly. Our focus is on regaining the Ashes in 2027,” Gould said.
09 January,2026 08:21 AM IST | Sydney | AFPSmith said that he would like to tick off winning an Ashes series in England, and also stated that the Australian squad in the previous four to five years has been amazing
08 January,2026 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Maharashtra's Ruturaj Gaikwad achieved a new feat in List-A cricket. Here's all you need to know (Pic: X/Instagram)
The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off on February 7 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The West Indies will play their first match against Bangladesh on the same day at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
08 January,2026 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa have been placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. They will begin their campaign against Canada on February 9 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
08 January,2026 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Varma was rushed to the hospital after he complained about the acute pain he experienced. He is with the Hyderabad team for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy
08 January,2026 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Usman Khawaja, who made his final appearance for the side, said that he found it difficult to control his emotions while playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
08 January,2026 01:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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