WPL 2026: Credit to Grace & RCB, unfortunately, we didn’t put our best foot forward, says skipper Lanning after UPW’s loss

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:18 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) UP Warriorz's skipper Meg Lanning expressed disappointment after her side lost a crucial encounter against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by eight wickets on Thursday as the 2024 champions sealed their place in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) final at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara.

WPL 2026: Harris, Mandhana power RCB into final with dominant win over UPW

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:06 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became the first team to book a place in the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 after cruising to an eight-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara on Thursday.

WPL 2026: Deepti, Lanning take UPW to 143/8 despite de Klerk’s bowling masterclass

IANS | January 29, 2026 9:35 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) Skipper Meg Lanning’s early blitz and all-rounder Deepti Sharma’s resilient knock of 55 from 43 balls helped UP Warriorz (UPW) post a decent total of 143/8 in 20 overs in the must-win encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 18th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium at Kotambi, in Vidarbha on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy: Dubey picks 6-37 as Vidarbha take upper hand over UP in must-win clash

IANS | January 29, 2026 9:06 PM

Nagpur, Jan 29 (IANS) Vidarbha captain Harsh Dubey claimed 6-37 in 19.5 overs to bowl out Uttar Pradesh for 237 in 68.5 overs on the opening day of their must-win Elite Group A clash in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy: Chatterjee’s unbeaten 77 carries Bengal to 168/5 against Haryana

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:34 PM

Rohtak, Jan 29 (IANS) Veteran batter Sudip Chatterjee held firm with an unbeaten 77 as Bengal reached 168/5 in 58 overs against Haryana on a truncated opening day of their Elite Group C match in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 in Lahli in Haryana on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy: Avasthi’s five-for helps Mumbai bowl out Delhi for 221 despite Sangwan’s ton

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:16 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Mohit Avasthi’s sixth five-wicket haul in first-class cricket left Mumbai in control of the Elite Group D by reaching a strong position in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 against Delhi at the BKC-Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Sanat Sangwan hitting 118 off 218 balls.

WPL 2026: Excited to get out there and put on a show, says debutant Amy Jones ahead of UPW’s do-or-die clash with RCB

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:02 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones is set to make her Women’s Premier League (WPL) debut in a high-stakes encounter, as UP Warriorz prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 18 of the tournament, a contest that could determine their playoff fate.

WPL 2026: Pooja Vastrakar returns, Amy Jones replaces Litchfield as RCB ask UPW to bat

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:23 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to bowl first against UP Warriorz (UPW) in the 18th match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium (Kotambi) in Vadodara on Thursday.

India beat England by 7 wickets in opening match of Mixed Disability T20I series

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:19 PM

Greater Noida, Jan 29 (IANS) India made a strong start to the historic five-match Mixed Disability T20 International series against England, registering a convincing seven-wicket victory in the opening match at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida on Thursday.

South Africa have a chance to ‘go all the way’ in Men’s T20 World Cup, says Duminy

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) South Africa have a chance to ‘go all the way’ to winning the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup title when the mega event begins on February 7, said former all-rounder JP Duminy.

Cricket

WPL 2026: Credit to Grace & RCB, unfortunately, we didn’t put our best foot forward, says skipper Lanning after UPW’s loss

WPL 2026: Harris, Mandhana power RCB into final with dominant win over UPW

WPL 2026: Deepti, Lanning take UPW to 143/8 despite de Klerk’s bowling masterclass

Ranji Trophy: Dubey picks 6-37 as Vidarbha take upper hand over UP in must-win clash

Ranji Trophy: Chatterjee’s unbeaten 77 carries Bengal to 168/5 against Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Avasthi’s five-for helps Mumbai bowl out Delhi for 221 despite Sangwan’s ton

WPL 2026: Excited to get out there and put on a show, says debutant Amy Jones ahead of UPW’s do-or-die clash with RCB

WPL 2026: Pooja Vastrakar returns, Amy Jones replaces Litchfield as RCB ask UPW to bat

India beat England by 7 wickets in opening match of Mixed Disability T20I series

South Africa have a chance to ‘go all the way’ in Men’s T20 World Cup, says Duminy

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