WPL 2026: Sajana top-scores with 45 as MI make a competitive 154/6 against RCB

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:42 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Sajeevan Sajana top-scored with a counter-attacking 45 off 25 balls and made the most of being dropped twice early on as Mumbai Indians (MI) posted a competitive 154/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

WPL 2026: Harnaaz, Jacqueline, and Honey Singh shine in tournament’s glitzy opening ceremony

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:51 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) began with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday, with Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Honey Singh adding glitz to the pre-match entertainment.

WPL 2026: Have no doubt GG will have a successful season, says head coach Klinger

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:11 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger said he was confident of the team having a successful time in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) as the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise prepares to open their campaign against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

WPL 2026: Everything feels positive, DC are raring to go, says head coach Batty

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:52 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Jonathan Batty said his side are ‘raring to go’ and everything feels positive in their build-up to open their 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.

WPL 2026: It’s been really fun and I’m just excited for the first game, says Lauren Bell

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:47 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) England pacer Lauren Bell said the build-up to 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) after joining 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been a lot of fun, adding that she’s just excited to turn out in the first game against Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium.

Pieterson bids for Andy Flower to replace McCullum as England head coach

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:18 PM

London, Jan 9 (IANS) Following England’s 4-1 Ashes series defeat against Australia, Kevin Pietersen has called for changes in the national coaching setup and backed former head coach Andy Flower as a potential successor to Brendon McCullum.

WPL 2026: RCB elect to bowl first against defending champions MI, unwell Matthews out

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:12 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at an electrifying DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

BCCI secretary meets VVS Laxman, discusses CoE, future plans

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia met with the head of BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). VVS Laxman and discussed the roadmap for the centre's future course. The meeting, held at the BCCI headquarters at the Stadium, was also attended by other BCCI office-bearers, including President Mithun Manhas and vice-president Rajeev Shukla.

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning era kicks off as UP Warriorz gear up for season opener

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) UP Warriorz begin their WPL 2026 campaign with their season opener against Gujarat Giants on Saturday at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, looking to start strong under newly appointed captain Meg Lanning and head coach Abhishek Nayar.

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana set the tone ahead of MI vs RCB opener

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:46 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) A blockbuster start awaits the Women’s Premier League 2026 as defending champions Mumbai Indians clash with 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday.

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WPL 2026: Sajana top-scores with 45 as MI make a competitive 154/6 against RCB

WPL 2026: Harnaaz, Jacqueline, and Honey Singh shine in tournament’s glitzy opening ceremony

WPL 2026: Have no doubt GG will have a successful season, says head coach Klinger

WPL 2026: Everything feels positive, DC are raring to go, says head coach Batty

WPL 2026: It’s been really fun and I’m just excited for the first game, says Lauren Bell

Pieterson bids for Andy Flower to replace McCullum as England head coach

WPL 2026: RCB elect to bowl first against defending champions MI, unwell Matthews out

BCCI secretary meets VVS Laxman, discusses CoE, future plans

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning era kicks off as UP Warriorz gear up for season opener

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana set the tone ahead of MI vs RCB opener

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