WPL 2026: Lee, Verma shine as Wolvaardt secures victory in last-over thriller for Delhi Capitals

IANS | January 14, 2026 11:25 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Lizelle Lee’s commanding strokeplay, backed by Shafali Verma’s all-round impact, laid the foundation for Delhi Capitals’ first win under captain Jemimah Rodrigues, as they survived another last-over scare to beat UP Warriorz by seven wickets in the seventh match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and open their account on the points table.

Men's HIL: Tom Boon’s five-goal masterclass powers Ranchi Royals to a 6-2 Win over SG Pipers

IANS | January 14, 2026 10:24 PM

Ranchi, Jan 14 (IANS) Ranchi Royals delivered a dominant performance in their Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) clash against SG Pipers, riding on an extraordinary five-goal haul from captain Tom Boon to register a comprehensive 6-2 victory and underline their attacking prowess in front of their home crowd at the Marang Gomke Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday.

2nd ODI: Mitchell steals Rahul’s thunder as NZ register seven-wicket win over India (ld)

IANS | January 14, 2026 10:13 PM

Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 overshadowed KL Rahul’s 112 not out as New Zealand registered a series-levelling seven-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. On a two-paced pitch, India’s score of 284/7 was built around KL Rahul’s composed 112 not out off 92 balls, his eighth century in the format.

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.