WPL 2026: Smriti, Georgia lead RCB to second title win with six-wicket victory over DC

IANS | February 5, 2026 11:35 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the BCA Stadium at Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday. After captain Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 57 to take DC to 203/4, RCB completed the highest successful chase in a WPL final in 19.4 overs with immaculate ease.

T20 World Cup: Surya downplays impact of dew on matches, says they will continue to go by their preparations and plans

IANS | February 5, 2026 11:12 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) With just two days to go for the start of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at which India will be defending the title they won two years back, skipper Suryakumar Yadav said being the defending champion does not mean they are under pressure of expectations.

T20 World Cup: SLC writes to PCB on possible losses over cancellation of India-Pakistan clash

IANS | February 5, 2026 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Pakistan government's unilateral decision to not allow their team from playing against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15 has thrown the finances of Sri Lanka Cricket in a lurch with the co-hosts now taking up the issue with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their expected losses, reports said on Thursday.

WPL 2026: Rodrigues, Wolvaardt, Henry propel Delhi Capitals to 203/4 in decider against RCB

IANS | February 5, 2026 9:56 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues struck a fluent 57 off 37 balls as Delhi Capitals posted a formidable 203/4 in their 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Thursday.

From diplomacy to dugout: How Bangladesh's anti-India turn spilled onto cricket field (IANS analysis)

IANS | February 5, 2026 9:03 PM

Dhaka: India-Bangladesh relationship has witnessed historic low since the 2024 July Uprising, a downward trend that is still continuing. With an uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina to flee Bangladesh, New Delhi woke up to a surprising wave of anti-India sentiments in its neighbourhood.

Gcuma, Haig appointed on-field umpires for U19 Men’s WC final between India and England

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:56 PM

Harare, Feb 5 (IANS) Lubabalo Gcuma and Shaun Haig have been appointed as on-field umpires for the final of the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup to be played between India and England at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, said the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday.

WPL 2026: Maybe it's a good thing that we got into the final the hard way, says Delhi Capitals' Kapp

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:05 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp said Delhi Capitals (DC) have endured a more inconsistent campaign in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, but believed the tougher route to the final could work in their favour.

WPL 2026: I'm just trying to take it all in and enjoy it, says Lauren Bell on title clash

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:45 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Lauren Bell said she is relishing her time in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) and is eager to make an impact in the final against Delhi Capitals at the BCA Stadium at Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday.

WPL 2026: Both teams unchanged as RCB elect to bowl first against DC in title clash

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:10 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to field first against Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) final at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Thursday. Both teams are unchanged from their wins in their last games in the competition.

T20 World Cup: Every player has a responsibility to give something back, says Shanaka on SL team's mindset

IANS | February 5, 2026 6:20 PM

Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Though his team is facing a severe backlash from the fans over their recent poor performances, including a series defeat to England at home, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka on Thursday urged his players to focus on a step-by-step approach as they enter the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at their home.

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WPL 2026: Smriti, Georgia lead RCB to second title win with six-wicket victory over DC

T20 World Cup: Surya downplays impact of dew on matches, says they will continue to go by their preparations and plans

T20 World Cup: SLC writes to PCB on possible losses over cancellation of India-Pakistan clash

WPL 2026: Rodrigues, Wolvaardt, Henry propel Delhi Capitals to 203/4 in decider against RCB

From diplomacy to dugout: How Bangladesh's anti-India turn spilled onto cricket field (IANS analysis)

Gcuma, Haig appointed on-field umpires for U19 Men’s WC final between India and England

WPL 2026: Maybe it's a good thing that we got into the final the hard way, says Delhi Capitals' Kapp

WPL 2026: I'm just trying to take it all in and enjoy it, says Lauren Bell on title clash

WPL 2026: Both teams unchanged as RCB elect to bowl first against DC in title clash

T20 World Cup: Every player has a responsibility to give something back, says Shanaka on SL team's mindset

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