WPL 2026: Destructive Harris helps RCB go top of the table with second win

IANS | January 12, 2026 11:15 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) A blistering opening partnership between Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana made light work of a modest chase as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cruised to an emphatic nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) with 47 balls remaining at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, establishing RCB’s second consecutive win in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign.

WPL 2026: Deepti, Dottin rescue act helps UP Warriorz post 143/5 against RCB

IANS | January 12, 2026 9:43 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Former captain Deepti Sharma's rescue act of unbeaten 45 and Deandra Dottin's 40 not out helped UP Warriorz Women put up a score of 143/5 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the fifth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC plays down Bangladesh's security concern amid Mustafizur Rahman row

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS)The International Cricket Council (ICC) has played down concerns over Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and has found "no specific or unmanageable risk" to the Bangladesh cricket team amid the ongoing Mustafizur Rahman situation.

WPL 2026: Gautami comes in for Prema as RCB elect to bowl against UPW

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:26 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field against UP Warriorz in the fifth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday. RCB included Gautami Naik in place of Prema Rawat, as the Warriorz have fielded the same playing XI as in the last match.

Badoni is ready for international cricket, a good option for all-rounder spot: Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh

IANS | January 12, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Ayush Badoni’s coach, Sarandeep Singh, said that the all-rounder had received a much-awaited India call-up for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, and revealed that the 26-year-old is ready to play international cricket ‘right away’ given his top form across all departments.

WPL matches on Jan 14, 15 likely to be without any crowd due to local bodies elections: BCCI Secy Saikia

IANS | January 12, 2026 5:45 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia told IANS that two of the upcoming league stage matches of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely be held behind closed doors due to elections for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the civic body for Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) in the state.

Women's T20 WC 2026 ticket sales cross 2017 ODI WC total: Report

IANS | January 12, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Ticket sales for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup in England have already surpassed the total for the 50-over showpiece in 2017, underscoring the growing popularity of the women’s game.

Washington Sundar ruled out of NZ ODIs; Badoni gets maiden call-up

IANS | January 12, 2026 2:13 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) The BCCI confirmed that all-rounder Washington Sundar will miss the rest of the ODI series against New Zealand due to side strain.

BCCI is not privy to any info about Bangladesh’s T20 WC matches shifting to Chennai & Trivandrum: Saikia

IANS | January 12, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has not received any update from the International Cricket Council regarding a reported shift in venue for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches, stating that it’s a matter of discussion between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the ICC.

Team management wants me to bat at No. 8 as an all-rounder: Harshit Rana

IANS | January 12, 2026 1:51 PM

Vadodara, Jan 12 (IANS) After India's four-wicket victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand, fast bowler Harshit Rana revealed that the team management wants to "groom him" as an all-rounder and asked him to work on improving his skills as a batter to bat at the No. 8 position.

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WPL 2026: Destructive Harris helps RCB go top of the table with second win

WPL 2026: Deepti, Dottin rescue act helps UP Warriorz post 143/5 against RCB

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC plays down Bangladesh's security concern amid Mustafizur Rahman row

WPL 2026: Gautami comes in for Prema as RCB elect to bowl against UPW

Badoni is ready for international cricket, a good option for all-rounder spot: Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh

WPL matches on Jan 14, 15 likely to be without any crowd due to local bodies elections: BCCI Secy Saikia

Women's T20 WC 2026 ticket sales cross 2017 ODI WC total: Report

Washington Sundar ruled out of NZ ODIs; Badoni gets maiden call-up

BCCI is not privy to any info about Bangladesh’s T20 WC matches shifting to Chennai & Trivandrum: Saikia

Team management wants me to bat at No. 8 as an all-rounder: Harshit Rana

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