In the WPL 2026 match against UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Kotambi
Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said that he wanted the player to take responsibility while chasing. He is also hopeful of getting an opportunity to chase again
Team India's burly all-rounder Shivam Dube played a fiery knock of 65 runs off just 23 deliveries. His knock was laced with three boundaries and seven maximums
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to rediscover their batting form and seal a direct entry into the WPL final when they face a depleted UP Warriorz on Thursday. Already assured of a playoff spot, RCB can lock a top-two finish with a win, while UPW face an uphill battle after losing key batter Phoebe Litchfield to injury
Bowling the penultimate over, Gardner went for 19 runs, leaving only nine for Sophie Devine to defend. Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner admitted emotions ran high as her side held their nerve to register a dramatic three-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a last-over finish at Vadodara, completing a season double
Opting to bat first, the Maharashtra boys scored 381 all out in the first innings with Kshitij Yede and Neel Chandratre scoring 117 and 85 respectively
Sarfaraz Khan enjoys extended batting session as Delhi come visiting for Ranji fixture, beginning at MCA-BKC today; reveals he’s training hard with aim of playing limited-overs cricket for the country
The former No. 1 batter struck scores of 32, 82 not out and 57 not out to climb the table, as India dominate the upper reaches of the rankings with Abhishek Sharma at the summit and Tilak Varma in third position, just 10 days out from the T20 World Cup
India captain Rohit Sharma has identified left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh and all-rounder Hardik Pandya as crucial to India’s chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Rohit praised Arshdeep’s wicket-taking ability with the new ball and at the death, while highlighting Hardik’s importance as a finisher and a multi-phase bowler who provides balance
After three defeats in a row, NZ hit back in fourth T20I at Vizag thanks to 100-run opening stand by Seifert (62) and Conway (44) to help visitors post 215-7; Dube’s 23-ball 65 in vain as India lose by 50 runs
Having put to chase a target of 216 runs, Team India was bowled out for 165 runs in 18.4 overs. Burly all-rounder Shivam Dube emerged highest run-scorer for the hosts. Facing just 23 balls, he smashed 65 runs, with the help of three boundaries and seven maximums
In the third ODI against Sri Lanka, skipper Harry Brook and stalwart Joe Root registered centuries to their names while Jacob Bethell played a knock of 65 runs. Reflecting on his team's victory, Brook said that having Root in the side helps on a daily basis
Having put to chase a target of 216 runs, Team India was bowled out for 165 runs in 18.4 overs. Burly all-rounder Shivam Dube emerged highest run-scorer for the hosts. Facing just 23 balls, he smashed 65 runs, with the help of three boundaries and seven maximums
28 January,2026 11:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the third ODI against Sri Lanka, skipper Harry Brook and stalwart Joe Root registered centuries to their names while Jacob Bethell played a knock of 65 runs. Reflecting on his team's victory, Brook said that having Root in the side helps on a daily basis
28 January,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTeam India is placed in Group A of the T20 World Cup 2026 along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
28 January,2026 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe "Men in Blue" will enter the clash with an aim of securing another win, whereas the "Black Caps" will play for pride. The hosts have made one change where Ishan Kishan will miss out on the clash due to niggle, and Arshdeep Singh is set to feature in the clash
28 January,2026 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the series already in the bag, the Suryakumar Yadav-led men are all set to lock horns with the "Black Caps" for the fourth T20I. The match is scheduled to be played on Wednesday at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam
28 January,2026 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In the WPL 2026 against UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Smriti Mandhana is set to accomplish a new achievement. Here's all you need to know (Pic: X/File Pic)
Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid believes India will start the upcoming T20 World Cup as favourites, pointing to their impressive 80 per cent success rate in recent years. Speaking at the launch of R Kaushik’s book on Rohit Sharma in Bengaluru, Dravid said India are playing T20 cricket at a different level and are strong contenders
28 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
Former Pakistan players and cricket board officials have cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board against damaging its relationship with the ICC, stressing that support for Bangladesh should not come at the expense of Pakistan cricket. With PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi deferring a decision on Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup
28 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Karachi | PTI
Young middle-order batter Vihaan Malhotra rediscovered his form with a composed unbeaten 109 as India stormed to a massive 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the U-19 World Cup. Backed by Abhigyan Kundu’s fluent 61, India piled up a mammoth 352 for 8
28 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Bulawayo | PTI
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hayley Matthews praised Nat Sciver-Brunt after the England captain became the first-ever cricketer to score a century in the Women’s Premier League during MI’s clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The duo put on a crucial 131-run partnership to help MI post 199 and secure a 15-run victory
28 January,2026 08:05 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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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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