2nd ODI: Daryl Mitchell’s superb 131 not out takes NZ to seven-wicket win over India

IANS | January 14, 2026 10:01 PM

Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell hit a superb unbeaten 131 off 117 balls to guide New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. India’s total of 284/7 was built around KL Rahul’s composed 112 not out, his eighth century in the format.

WPL 2026: Delhi bowlers claw back after Lanning–Deol stand lifts UP Warriorz to 154/8

IANS | January 14, 2026 9:38 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) After absorbing strong pressure from a fluent partnership between skipper Meg Lanning and Harleen Deol, Delhi Capitals produced a disciplined bowling performance to claw their way back and restricted UP Warriorz to a competitive but less than commanding total of 154 for 8 in the seventh match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning becomes third batter to cross 1,000 runs mark

IANS | January 14, 2026 9:21 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer and UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning became the third cricketer in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 to cross the 1,000-run mark in the tournament in the seventh match against Delhi Capitals at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Men's HIL: Fourth successive win propels Kalinga Lancers to top of table

IANS | January 14, 2026 9:04 PM

Ranchi, Jan 14 (IANS) Alexander Hendrickx scored the only goal of the game as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), registering a 1-0 win against Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday.

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals elect to bowl as UP Warriorz bring in Tyron in place of Dottin

IANS | January 14, 2026 7:38 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against UP Warriorz in the seventh match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday. Warriorz have made one change in the playing eleven, with Chloe Tyron coming in for Deandra Dottin, while Delhi have fielded the same eleven as they did in the last match.

India Open 2026: Prannoy, Srikanth pack off youngsters to reach Round 2; Malvika Bansod also advances (Ld)

IANS | January 14, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Former champion Kidambi Srikanth and the experienced H.S. Prannoy turned the tables on their younger opponents to advance to the men’s singles second round while 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma displayed her potential with a gutsy performance against second seed Wang Zhi Yi of China in the women’s singles first round at the India Open 2026 in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Jordan Smith wins inaugural ‘One Point Slam’ ahead of Australian Open

IANS | January 14, 2026 7:03 PM

Melbourne, Jan 14 (IANS) Amateur tennis player Jordan Smith produced a fairytale run at Melbourne Park, stunning reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner and a host of top professionals to clinch the inaugural ‘1 Point Slam’ exhibition event, held four days ahead of the start of the 2026 Australian Open.