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Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured an eight-wicket win against Delhi Capitals. Skipper Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a significant half-century. This victory marks RCB's fourth consecutive win, placing them at the top of the standings. Delhi Capitals, despite a strong innings from Shafali Verma, could not defend their total. RCB chased down the target comfortably, showcasing strong batting performances.
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DY Patil Sports Academy: Shafali Verma displayed a batting masterclass, scoring 62 off 41 deliveries, as Lucy Hamilton and Sneh Rana came up with handy contributions to lift Delhi Capitals to a fighting total of 166 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 11th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, here at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. At one point, DC seemed likely to finish with a low score, struggling to get to 100. However, a mix of aggressive batting and important contributions from the lower order changed the game. After Smriti Mandhana won the toss and chose to bowl, Royal Challengers Bengaluru started strong. Lauren Bell made an impressive start, taking out Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt in the first over, leaving DC in trouble. The situation worsened when Sayali Satghare, playing in place of Ellyse Perry, marked her RCB debut in the WPL with a remarkable double-wicket over, dismissing Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp on consecutive balls. With wickets falling quickly, DC faced serious challenges during the powerplay and middle overs. Shafali Verma revived the innings with an aggressive approach. She took the fight to the RCB bowlers and put together a crucial 59-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Niki Prasad, helping to stabilize the innings while keeping the runs coming. Shafali then joined Sneh Rana for an important 34-run partnership for the seventh wicket, preventing DC from losing all momentum. Along the way, Shafali reached her seventh WPL half-century, eventually scoring 62 runs off 41 balls. Lucy Hamilton provided a late boost with a quick 36 runs off just 19 balls, helping DC surpass the 150-run mark and move toward a competitive total. DC were ultimately bowled out on the last ball of the innings. Shafali Verma revived the innings with an aggressive approach. She took the fight to the RCB bowlers and put together a crucial 59-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Niki Prasad, helping to stabilize the innings while keeping the runs coming. Shafali then joined Sneh Rana for an important 34-run partnership for the seventh wicket, preventing DC from losing all momentum. Along the way, Shafali reached her seventh WPL half-century, eventually scoring 62 runs off 41 balls. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief scores: Delhi Capitals 166/10 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 62, Lucy Hamilton 36; Lauren Bell 3-26, Sayali Satghare 3-27) against Royal Chaleengers Bengaluru Article Source: IANS
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M Chinnaswamy Stadium Given Permission To Host IPL, International Matches Again
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai: The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been cleared to host Indian Premier League (IPL) and international cricket matches again, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) said on Saturday. We are pleased to announce that the Home department, Government of Karnataka, has granted permission to the Karnataka State Cricket Association to host international and IPL matches at the iconic venue. The permission is subject to compliance with specific terms and conditions prescribed by the government and concerned authorities, said Vinay Mruthyunjaya, KSCAs official spokesperson, in a statement. The formal approval for marquee cricket fixtures to return to the venue has ended months of uncertainty after the stadium was taken off the cricketing calendar following a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengalurus IPL 2025 title winning celebrations on June 4, when eleven people were killed, while 56 people suffered injuries. In its aftermath, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shifted several major events away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium, including the Duleep Trophy, the IndiaSouth Africa mens A series, Vijay Hazare Trophy and 2025 ICC Womens ODI World Cup, including the final. Hosting matches at the ground again was subject to the implementation of recommendations from the Justice Michael DCunha report, which was formed as part of the investigation into the tragedy. KSCA is confident of fulfilling all the stipulated conditions. The Association has already presented a detailed compliance roadmap before the Expert Review Committee and remains fully committed to implementing all safety, security, and crowd-management measures in letter and spirit, added Mruthyunjaya. Hosting matches at the ground again was subject to the implementation of recommendations from the Justice Michael DCunha report, which was formed as part of the investigation into the tragedy. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With the state governments clearance now secured, it would be interesting to see if RCB will play all of its IPL 2026 home games in Chinnaswamy, considering that its vice-president Rajesh Menon met Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai for playing two games at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Naya Raipur. Article Source: IANS
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Chinnaswamy set to host IPL and international cricket again after Karnataka government clearance
Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to host international and IPL cricket once again. The Karnataka Home Department has granted formal permission to the Karnataka State Cricket Association, ending a period of uncertainty following a tragic stampede during last year's IPL celebrations. This clearance allows the iconic venue to gradually rejoin the cricketing calendar, marking a return to normalcy.
WPL 2026: RCB Elect To Bowl As Hamilton Debuts For Delhi Capitals
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in the 11th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, here at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Delhi Capitals have drafted in Lucy Hamilton as a replacement for the injured Chinelle Henry, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have overhauled their squad by bringing in Georgia Voll, Prema Rawat and Sayali Satghare in place of Arundhati Reddy, Linsey Smith and Dayalan Hemalatha. Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana said, Yeah, I mean wherever we play we get good support. Everyone turns out in huge numbers. We will like to field first today. We have 3 changes today. Voll comes in for Linsey, Prema comes in for Hema and Sayalil comes in, Aru misses out because she is unwell today. Well unfortunately, Aru was unwell. There was a forced change. We always thought we were one batter short. Though, we won the first three games and it sends out right signal that we are not panicking and it is just based on team combination. Yeah, again for us. It is about doing smaller things right. Everyone is really looking to do small things right. What happens on the field is because of hardword and this team works hard. Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues said, (On leading against Smriti Mandhana) No! I have led against her (Mandhana) in domestic cricket as well. It is always a fun rivalry. Not really. I didn't pick up her call. Yeah, 100%. We were happy either batting or bowling first. Our gameplan remains the same. Sometimes losing the toss is good. They will be batting fourth on this wicket. We have one change. Chinelle Henry is out due to an injury in the last game. Lucy Hamilton is in and making her debut tonight. We have played together for Brisbane Heat. She is the youngster. She also led Australia's Under-19 side. She is someone who is sorted and has a good head on her shoulders. Playing XIs: Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues said, (On leading against Smriti Mandhana) No! I have led against her (Mandhana) in domestic cricket as well. It is always a fun rivalry. Not really. I didn't pick up her call. Yeah, 100%. We were happy either batting or bowling first. Our gameplan remains the same. Sometimes losing the toss is good. They will be batting fourth on this wicket. We have one change. Chinelle Henry is out due to an injury in the last game. Lucy Hamilton is in and making her debut tonight. We have played together for Brisbane Heat. She is the youngster. She also led Australia's Under-19 side. She is someone who is sorted and has a good head on her shoulders. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Delhi Capitals Women: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Lucy Hamilton, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma Article Source: IANS
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With Jaiswals Coach By His Side, Mokhade Relishes Run-making Spree In Vijay Hazare Trophy
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: These are good times for Vidarbha's right-handed opener Aman Mokhade, as his run-making spree in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has led the side to the competition's title clash for the second successive time. As Vidarbha prepare to take the field for the final against Saurashtra at the BCCI CoE Ground in Bengaluru on Sunday, Mokhade will be eyeing taking Vidarbha over the line with another blistering knock. In Vidarbhas semi-final win over Karnataka, Mokhade equalled the record for most centuries in a Vijay Hazare Trophy edition by hitting his fifth century of the tournament. Mokhades 781 runs coming at an average of 97.62 make him the competition's leading run-getter. He also equalled South African great Graeme Pollock's world record of completing 1,000 List A runs in just 16 innings, becoming the fastest Indian to reach the mark. The surge in Mokhades fortunes follows after being on the fringes of Vidarbha side. With a solid top-order in Atharva Taide, Dhruv Shorey, Yash Rathod, Karun Nair and Danish Malewar, opportunities were scarce for Mokhade to establish himself. Jwala Singh, the coach of India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, has been coaching Mokhade since 2023 and feels proud over the youngster having a remarkable time in the ongoing competition. I don't say much when a player performs well. I talk very little and feel that when a player is already doing well, what else can he do better if I say something? I just told him one thing - that you are already in a good zone. You are already doing well. Just keep playing like this. You are in a fine zone - so make it bigger and bigger. When you are already doing well, then try to make it better and he will do it. I really feel the way Vidarbha kept him with the team last year and now have given him chances in the matches (has been wonderful). So in this final match, I am sure he will perform well and win the trophy for Vidarbha, Jwala told IANS in an exclusive conversation from Australia. Mokhade's breakthrough time in this domestic season came when Nair returned to Karnataka and Malewar was injured. He responded with 577 runs in first phase of Ranji Trophy at an average of 96.16, before amassing 206 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at a strike-rate of 157.25. Jwala recalled how he first connected with Mokhade in 2023 after receiving a message from him. I was in England for my yearly coaching work, and I got a message from this guy that I play for Vidarbha and want to train under you. Someone has given me your number. I said I don't take everyone, but you send me your biodata and I will see what you have. But I had in the back of my mind that this kid has come to me, so I have to give him some good inputs. I used to message him on what to do, and what not to do. My conversations started from there and after that, he has been with me. A good thing about him is whenever he gets time, he always comes to Mumbai. Because he also plays from Vidarbha, there is club cricket and it is important for him to stay there too. So, whenever he gets a chance, he asks me, Sir, you are available? When I am available, he comes. Recently, he came to me in June and he called me in the evening and said, Sir, are you in Mumbai tomorrow morning? I said, Yes, I am. So, he took bus and came in the morning. He is very dedicated towards cricket and talking about dedication and devotion, because I saw in his (semi-final) match, the way he was present there and tried to win the game and won it too; he has a long way to go, he elaborated. The partnership between Jwala and Mokhade took a serious turn after the Irani Cup in 2024, where the coach felt he had the ability to play multi-day cricket, but the stroke-play and capability of shifting gears needed an upgrade. When such players come who are playing Ranji Trophy and Under-23 for the state, then my job is to accelerate them as a coach. Its because your next level will be either the IPL or you will have to be a top performer in domestic cricket or maybe anything ahead. So, he had some strokes that I felt were missing. For example, we worked a lot on the pull and cut shots. Between point and cover, a lot of work was done on perfecting the square drive. The cover drive was already good, so we didn't have to work that much on it. We worked on the flick; as in white-ball cricket, the most important thing is to hit over mid-on and mid-off and hit a new ball downtown. So, most of the work was done on the acceleration of his game, he said. But refining the technique alone wasn't enough, as Jwala took charge of keeping Mokhade motivated during last season's frustrations over lack of game time. After a certain stage, cricket is a mind game. So how do you keep yourself self-motivated and hungry for making runs? In cricket, a lot of times, you do very well but you don't get a chance. A lot of times, a stage comes where you work very hard, but you don't get a chance in the team. So I always told him one thing - we have to win big battles. If you see any war and the big victories, it's not necessary that all the soldiers in front of you will die and only then will you win. You have to fight till the end. As long as you keep fighting, there are chances of winning and no matter how hard you work, it will definitely pay off. Even if you are failing, your mindset should be the same he elaborated. Mokhade's centuries in this tournament have come against Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Baroda, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. His consistency across formats this season have established him as a potential all-format player. If you see his batting, he changes gears and you can see that in how he plays red-ball cricket and white-ball formats. In this Vijay Hazare Trophy, he has understood how to change gears, adapt to situations, and play the game because the job of an opening batsman is to run the match. You play from the first over, have to keep one end up and try to take the team to victory. So the way he has started, he is an all-format player, as you will see very few players who adapt to every format and dominate like this, said Jwala. Now in his fourth first-class season since debuting in 2022/23, Mokhade has transformed waiting into opportunity. The philosophy Jwala preaches remains unchanged for Mokhade to keep the good times going. You play from the first over, have to keep one end up and try to take the team to victory. So the way he has started, he is an all-format player, as you will see very few players who adapt to every format and dominate like this, said Jwala. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So, this is the outcome of what you did today, and you have to follow the process. You have to be present and try to play (well) for your team and state as much as you can. For now, this is enough for him, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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DC-W vs RCB-W, Match 11, Cricket Tips :The two teams that faced off in the final of the second edition of the Women's Premier League will be up against each other in the next game of the WPL 2026. It will be a contest between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals on Saturday. This contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. RCB-W are riding on their undefeated streak, as they have managed three consecutive wins. Another win will help them inch closer to a place in the next round. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals recorded their first win in the previous game. But for them, the big challenge will be maintaining the form and trying to earn two more points here. DC-W vs RCB-W: Match Details Date : January 17, 2026 (Saturday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai DC-W vs RCB-W Live Streaming Details To watch the DCW vs RCBW game on Saturday, fans can tune into the Star Sports Networks on cable TVs. Fans can also catch the live stream on the Jio Hotstar streaming platform. DC-W vs RCB-W: Head-to-Head in WPL Total Matches : 7 Delhi Capitals Women : 5 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women : 2 No-Result : 0 DC-W vs RCB-W: Ground Pitch Report This is the last game at this venue, which has proved to be a great batting track. The batters have liked the bounce here, which has helped them hit big shots. The shorter boundaries have challenged the bowlers, and bowlers with good slower ones can do well. But overall, it is a great batting deck. DC-W vs RCB-W: Possible XIs Delhi Capitals Women : Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Niki Prasad, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women : Grace Harris, D. Hemalatha, Smriti Mandhana (c), Radha Yadav, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell DC-W vs RCB-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Lizelle Lee has looked a class apart from other DC batters and has given explosive starts to the team. For RCB-W, Grace Harris is someone who can single-handedly take the game away in the powerplay. Probable Best Bowler Nadani Sharma is the highest wicket-taker of this season and has been the find for DC-W. For RCB-W, Shreyanka Patil has been the key bowler, who took a fifer in the previous game. Today Match Prediction : With the form and momentum on their side, we predict RCB-W to beat DC-W in this game on Saturday. DC-W vs RCB-W Match 11, WPL 2026, Today Match DC-W vs RCB-W, DC-W vs RCB-W Prediction, DC-W vs RCB-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for DC-W vs RCB-W Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
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Shreyanka Patil's five-wicket haul powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a 32-run victory over Gujarat Giants. Patil credited a crucial century partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh for instilling the confidence to push for a win. The bowlers' effective performance, despite dew, was also highlighted as a key factor in securing the win.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil said she was very happy to claim her maiden five-wicket haul in T20s as her side defeated Gujarat Giants by 32 runs to extend their unbeaten run in the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL). At the DY Patil Stadium, Shreyanka took 5-23 and is now the youngest bowler to get a five-wicket haul in WPL, as RCB got on top of the points table. Firstly, I would love to give the credit to Radha because if not for her innings, I don't think we would have put that total up on the board. I'm really happy the way Richa and Radha contributed in the first innings, knowing there were four down, we were 44/4, and then to just play those innings, I think it's a massive impact, and it gave us a lot of confidence seeing that 170-180 on the board. It gave us a lot of confidence knowing that Dew is gonna play a major role. We knew the last couple of games, we saw huge and heavy dew coming into the picture because the last two games we've played on this wicket, we didn't face that much of dew. So we were ready for dew today, and I think the bowlers did tremendously well, and I'm very, very happy that I got my first five-wicket haul in T20s, said Shreyanka at the conclusion of the game. Reflecting on her comeback after more than a year out of the game, which also led her to miss the 2025 WPL, Shreyanka said she had leaned on her support system and worked hard to return stronger. I've gone through a rollercoaster of a ride personally for me. I think I have dealt with it. I came out of it in a very strong way, thanks to my support system. My coaches, my grandparents, are here, and my uncle and aunt are also here supporting. My sister also left her job, and she came all the way from Bangalore to watch me. So I'm very happy, and just that the fact that I was out of cricket for 14 months was a big blow for me because I am someone who can't sit quietly. I want to be on the field. I want to be on the cricket field. I want to do what I love doing. So, I'm very happy with the preparation I got last month, as well as with Arjun sir back in Bangalore. I think I've put in a lot of hard work over the last couple of months, and I'm very happy that my execution is falling in place right now. Shreyanka said she described herself as an attacking bowler who thrives on taking wickets rather than containing runs. I am a wicket-taking bowler, and I've always said that because the drift I get, the turn I get on the bounce I get is something I'm not seeing much. I'm getting a lot of credit for myself. I don't know why. But I think I've worked towards it. I just didn't want to be a containing bowler. I wanted to be a wicket-taking bowler and be that impactful bowler for the team in any given situation, be it the powerplay, be it the middle overs, or the death, because I've prepared so well in any given phase of the game. I know that I'm looking to get wickets. So, again, going back to practice, the scenarios that play, the match-based scenarios, bowling against boys, getting hit, learning from them. I mean, it's just a whole lot of hard work. She added that keeping her plans simple was key to picking a five-wicket haul. I kept it very simple - even Anya (Shrubsole, bowling coach) and Malolan (Rangarajan, head coach) kept saying that just keep things simple because your stock ball is the best ball on this wicket. I know that I'm looking to get wickets. So, again, going back to practice, the scenarios that play, the match-based scenarios, bowling against boys, getting hit, learning from them. I mean, it's just a whole lot of hard work. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Obviously, bowling against left-handers is a big advantage, advantage being an off-spinner, and Smriti kept saying that you have to get all the lefties out in the tournament. That's the hard work. No pressure at all. So, that's what we keep talking about, and I've got a lovely support system here as well, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Cricket scorecard | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, 9th Match, Women's Premier League 2026 Cricbuzz.com
WPL 2026: Radhas 66, Shreyankas Five-for Helps RCB Beat GG, Become Table Toppers (ld)
Dr DY Patil Stadium: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) maintained their perfect start to 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a 32-run victory over Gujarat Giants and moved to the top of the points table after a standout maiden five-wicket haul from off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil. Royal Challengers Bengaluru had recovered from a shaky start after losing four wickets in the Power-play, with Radha Yadav emerging as the unlikely saviour by hitting 66 off 42 balls -- her maiden WPL fifty and adding 105 runs for the fifth wicket with Richa Ghosh, who hit 44 off 28 deliveries, while Nadine de Klerks late cameo of 26 lifted the total to 182/7. In reply, Gujarat Giants raced to 32 in three overs, but lost five wickets in the next eight overs. Despite Bharti Fulmali and Kashvee Gautam threatening to complete the chase with big hits, RCB closed out a comfortable win as GG were bowled out for 150 in 18.5 overs, with Shreyanka taking 5-23 and Lauren Bell picking 3-29. Beth Mooney gave Gujarat Giants a brisk start by flicking Lauren for four, and was followed by a slash off Linsey Smith through square leg while Sophie Devine heaved her over mid-wicket. Beth cut loose against Lauren in the third over - lofting and pulling for two fours, while lofting over mid-off for six. RCB struck back in the fourth over when Arundhati Reddy removed Sophie for eight by holding a sharp return catch off her own bowling. In the next over, Shreyanka delivered a key breakthrough by trapping Beth lbw for 27 after a successful review. GGs slide continued when Ashleigh Gardner edged a cut behind to Richa Ghosh off Lauren, while Kanika Ahuja was trapped lbw by Shreyanka for 16 on review, and Georgia Wareham attempted to heave a short delivery off Nadine de Klerk, but miscued it and Radha Yadav sprinted across from deep mid-wicket to complete a sharp catch. Bharti offered some resistance by cutting Nadine through backward point for four, before edging a low full toss past Richa for another boundary, and then launched a towering six over long-off. She was reprieved on 12 when Smriti Mandhana dropped her catch at mid-off. Bharti punished RCB for that dropped chance by walloping Linsey for two monstrous sixes and keeping GGs hopes alive by cutting Nadine past point for four and lofting a slower ball over cover for six. But RCB continued to chip away as Kashvee, after surviving a dropped chance at long-off, holed out to long-on off a slower ball from Shreyanka. Though Tanuja Kanwer hit a four and six off Shreyanka and Lauren, Bharti mistimed a pull off the latter, and long-on ran in to take a diving catch. A ball later, Lauren had her third wicket when debutante Shivani Singh holed out to long-on. Tanuja hit two boundaries off Arundhati, but holed out to cover off Shreyanka, who completed her five-for with Renuka Singh Thakur holing out to mid-off, and completed a phenomenal win for RCB. Previously, after being four down in power-play, Radha produced her finest knock in the competition, while combining with Richa and Nadine to lift the total beyond 180. For GG, Sophie Devine was the standout by claiming three wickets, while dropped chances again hurt GG. RCB made a flying start after being put in to bat, with Grace Harris taking Renuka apart in the opening over, striking four boundaries as 23 runs came off it. But GG bounced back when Kashvees big inswinger trapped Grace lbw for 17, while Dayalan Hemalatha miscued a hook off the all-rounder and Shivani pulled off a sharp one-handed catch at short fine leg. Smritis struggle continued as she fell cheaply to Renuka after edging to Rajeshwari Gayakwad at short third. Sophie added to the pressure by trapping Gautami Naik lbw to leave the visitors reeling at 45/4. But Radha and Richa steadied the innings, counter-attacking with boundaries against Georgia and Ashleigh. Radha cleared long-on for six and carved fours through point, while Richa found the fence with a late cut and a slap through cover. After Radha survived an lbw review, she leaned into a pitched-up delivery from Renuka to pierce backward point for four, while Richa carved another boundary to raise the fifty of the partnership. Richa left the crowd thrilled by lofting a loopy delivery from Georgia over deep mid-wicket for six and was dropped by deep mid-off. Kashvees reintroduction saw Radha pull confidently over long-on for six, before Richa showcased her power by driving Sophie straight into the sight screen for a towering six. Radha reached her maiden fifty emphatically, pulling Sophie over deep square leg for six, before carving Ashleigh through cover for a crisp boundary, and was then reprieved when a chance was put down by Bharti on the final ball of the over. Richa, meanwhile, showcased her touch with a deft late cut past third man for four, before holing out to long-on off Georgia. Nadine brought out a blistering assault by smashing Kashvee for two sixes and two fours in the 19th over, worth 22 runs. Though she and Radha fell in the final over, RCB managed to cross the 180-run mark, which was enough to get a win. Kashvees reintroduction saw Radha pull confidently over long-on for six, before Richa showcased her power by driving Sophie straight into the sight screen for a towering six. Radha reached her maiden fifty emphatically, pulling Sophie over deep square leg for six, before carving Ashleigh through cover for a crisp boundary, and was then reprieved when a chance was put down by Bharti on the final ball of the over. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Royal Challengers Bengaluru 182/7 in 20 overs (Radha Yadav 66, Richa Ghosh 44; Sophie Devine 3-31, Kashvee Gautam 2-42) beat Gujarat Giants (Bharti Fulmali 39, Beth Mooney 27; Lauren Bell 3-29, Shreyanka Patil 3-21) by 32 runs Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Radha, Richa Pull RCB Out Of Trouble, Post 182/7 Against GG
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) staged a remarkable recovery after being in tatters in the Power-play to post 182/7 in 20 overs against Gujarat Giants in Match 9 of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday. Radha Yadav produced her finest knock in the competition, hitting a remarkable Gujarat Giants off 47 balls -- her maiden WPL fifty. She also shared a 105-run stand for the fifth wicket with Richa Ghosh, who made 44 off 28 balls. Nadine de Klerk added a late flourish by making 26 off 12 balls and lifted the total beyond 180. For Gujarat Giants, Sophie Devine was the standout by claiming three wickets, while dropped chances again hurt GG. With an in-form batting unit, GGs chase promises to be a compelling contest. RCB made a flying start after being put in to bat, with Grace Harris taking Renuka Singh Thakur apart in the opening over, striking four boundaries as 23 runs came off it. But GG bounced back when Kashvee Gautams big inswinger trapped Grace lbw for 17, while Dayalan Hemalatha miscued a hook off the all-rounder and debutante Shivani Singh pulled off a sharp one-handed catch at short fine leg. Smriti Mandhanas struggle continued as she fell cheaply to Renuka after edging to Rajeshwari Gayakwad at short third. Sophie added to the pressure by trapping Gautami Naik lbw to leave the visitors reeling at 45/4. But Radha and Richa steadied the innings, counter-attacking with boundaries against Georgia Wareham and Gardner. Radha cleared long-on for six and carved fours through point, while Ghosh found the fence with a late-cut and a slap through cover. After Radha survived an lbw review, she leaned into a pitched-up delivery from Renuka to pierce backward point for four, while Richa carved another boundary to raise the fifty of the partnership. Richa left the crowd thrilled by lofting a loopy delivery from Georgia Wareham over deep mid-wicket for six and was dropped by deep mid-off. Kashvees reintroduction saw Radha pull confidently over long-on for six, before Richa showcased her power by driving Devine straight into the sight screen for a towering six. Radha reached her maiden fifty emphatically, pulling Sophie over deep square leg for six, before carving Ashleigh Gardner through the covers for a crisp boundary, and was then reprieved when a chance was put down by Bharti Fulmali on the final ball of the over. Richa, meanwhile, showcased her touch with a deft late-cut past third man for four, before holing out to long-on off Georgia. Nadine brought out a blistering assault by smashing Kashvee for two sixes and two fours in the 19th over, worth 22 runs. Though she and Radha fell in the final over, RCB managed to cross the 180-mark. Kashvees reintroduction saw Radha pull confidently over long-on for six, before Richa showcased her power by driving Devine straight into the sight screen for a towering six. Radha reached her maiden fifty emphatically, pulling Sophie over deep square leg for six, before carving Ashleigh Gardner through the covers for a crisp boundary, and was then reprieved when a chance was put down by Bharti Fulmali on the final ball of the over. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Royal Challengers Bengaluru 182/7 in 20 overs (Radha Yadav 66, Richa Ghosh 44; Sophie Devine 3-31, Kashvee Gautam 2-42) against Gujarat Giants Article Source: IANS
Iyer, Bishnoi Drafted Into India Squad For T20Is Against NZ; Sundar Ruled Out With Side Strain
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: India have added right-handed batter Shreyas Iyer and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi to their T20I squad for the upcoming five-game series against New Zealand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on Friday. The five-game series against New Zealand, starting in Nagpur on January 21, is Indias last international assignment before their Mens T20 World Cup title defence starts on February 7. While Bishnoi comes as a replacement for the injured off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar, Iyer will be there for the first three games due to left-handed batter Tilak Varma, who is recovering from a lower abdomen surgery. Washington Sundar underwent scans after reporting an acute onset of discomfort in his lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara, on 11 January. This was followed by an in-person consultation with an expert. He has been diagnosed with a side strain and has been advised rest for a few days, following which he will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) for further management of his injury, said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. Bishnoi last played for India in a T20I match against England in Mumbai in February 2025. In 42 T20Is, Bishnoi has picked 61 wickets at an economy rate of 7.35. Iyer, meanwhile, last played a T20I for India against Australia at Bengaluru in December 2023. This was followed by an in-person consultation with an expert. He has been diagnosed with a side strain and has been advised rest for a few days, following which he will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) for further management of his injury, said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Indias updated T20I squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shreyas Iyer (first three T20Is), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (VC), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ishan Kishan (WK), Ravi Bishnoi Article Source: IANS
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The Ashleigh Gardner: Gujarat Giants' all-rounder Sophie Devine admitted her side had fallen short in the field in their narrow loss to defending champions Mumbai Indians, but has drawn encouragement from the fact that different people are standing up to perform for the side, which she thinks is a huge positive. The Ashleigh Gardner-led Gujarat Giants, who have four points currently, are seeking a win after suffering their first defeat of the season to MI. It was probably one of those games where we certainly werent at our best, particularly in the field. But to think that we pushed the Mumbai Indians so closely and nearly snuck across the line again in that final over, there are still plenty of positives, said Sophie in a chat with the broadcasters, ahead of the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the DY Patil Stadium here on Friday. I think the batting has been outstanding. We actually spoke about it post-game - weve been able to score big totals, but theyve all come in slightly different ways. Weve had real strengths in different phases, and different people keep standing up, which is a huge positive, she added. She also said the challenge of containing opposition line-ups on high-scoring surfaces is huge, but added that GG were building confidence within the group. With the ball, we know its always going to be tough on these kinds of wickets, quick outfield and short boundaries. So weve got to keep finding ways to restrict teams. It would be nice to have an easier game, but we know thats not going to be the case against RCB tonight. It really grows confidence within the group, she added. Devine singled out Anushka Sharmas composure at number three in the opening match as a boost to the squad and spoke of the enjoyment of opening the batting alongside Australia batter Beth Mooney. Even in the first game, the way Anushka went out there at No.3, it gives other players confidence that theyre good enough to be here and can perform at this level by backing their strengths. Im really enjoying batting with Moons (Mooney) again. Ive played a lot of cricket with her at the Perth Scorchers, and having someone at the other end youre really familiar with brings a lot of confidence and calmness to my game, she said. Devine singled out Anushka Sharmas composure at number three in the opening match as a boost to the squad and spoke of the enjoyment of opening the batting alongside Australia batter Beth Mooney. Even in the first game, the way Anushka went out there at No.3, it gives other players confidence that theyre good enough to be here and can perform at this level by backing their strengths. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Were very fortunate to have great analysts on board, but at the end of the day, you can have all the plans in the world, if you dont execute them on the field, they dont mean much, she said. Article Source: IANS
WPL 2026: Shivani Handed Debut As GG Elect To Bowl First Against Unbeaten RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Shivani Singh has been handed her debut in the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 as Gujarat Giants (GG) won the toss and elected to bowl first against the unbeaten Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday. RCB have won their first two games, while GG are seeking a win after suffering their first defeat of the season. Both sides are level on four points, and a win for either of them will get them the top spot in the points table. After winning the toss, Gujarat Giants skipper Ashleigh Gardner said Shivani comes in the playing eleven in place of Ayushi Soni. I think nothing really changes for us in terms of process. Over the last couple of games, its shown that its a used wicket. With a harder ball, the spinners do get a little bit out of it as well. For our bowling group, its about taking early wickets and then trying to restrict them to a chaseable total. Its quite hard to defend on this ground, so ultimately we want to keep them to as little as possible and then let our batting do the talking at the end. Our batting has been great, no doubt, but there are definitely areas with the ball where we can improve. Thats always the case, said Gardner. It might sound clich, but its about sticking to what we do really well. Of course, you consider the opposition, but its more about keeping things simple. At this ground, you need two or three options with the ball because its really nice to bat on. So we just need to be very clear at the top of our mark, whether were trying to restrict or take wickets, she added. RCB captain Smriti Mandhana said her side is unchanged. Toss is never in your control. I think its good to experience different situations early in the tournament. If you keep bowling first initially and then later have to bat first, it helps. Im happy with it. The wicket has been pretty even in terms of batting first or fielding. If we play good cricket, the toss wont matter as much. She also spoke about the good work ethic, keeping the team in good standing. Its more about continuing the same things. Doing the basics right. The work ethic in this team has been really good. Everyone is working extremely hard. I see a lot of girls hitting the gym, and its been hard for our coach to get everyone out of the nets, even after practice, which is always a good sign. So its about keeping all of that intact till the end of the season. It really depends on the situation. We dont want to label it as one particular way of playing. It depends on how the situation is and how well were timing the ball, she added. Asked about her opening partner, Grace Harris, Smriti said, With Grace (Harris), you dont really need to tell her how to bat; she bats the way she bats. For all of us, its about executing what we plan. If we need to play the anchor role, we should be able to do that too. We want to play positive and aggressive cricket, but I wouldnt say thats the only way were going to go forward. Playing XIs: Asked about her opening partner, Grace Harris, Smriti said, With Grace (Harris), you dont really need to tell her how to bat; she bats the way she bats. For all of us, its about executing what we plan. If we need to play the anchor role, we should be able to do that too. We want to play positive and aggressive cricket, but I wouldnt say thats the only way were going to go forward. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (captain), Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, and Lauren Bell Article Source: IANS
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The finale, spearheaded by prominent educators and nutrition experts, along with HT Labs co-founder and CEO Avinash Mudaliar, a renowned quizmaster himself, aimed to bridge the gap in food literacy and address misconceptions about diet and health. Held for children from Classes 1 to 6 (aged 6 to 12), the event was designed to encourage intergenerational learning, with the program highlighting key aspects of healthy living, nutritious consumption patterns, including the importance of eating seasonal fruits and vegetables, reducing processed food intake, and the benefits of regular exercise. Meet The Winners The contenders gathered from across India for the national semi-finals and final, with the prizes up for grabs including Hybrid Bikes, a laptop, a tablet PC, and a smartwatch. One of the standout features of the event was the delivery of over 150 nutrition workshops for families nationwide. The flagship quiz competition, which saw active participation from students and parents as teams, attracted over 35,000 pan-India online registrations across different cities. Over 100 teams, each from 24 locations, were selected for an engaging Cluster Finals round, which saw 24 pairs of finalists advance to the Grand Finale. The finale saw intrepid child-parent pairs from across the length and breadth of India ready to ace the quiz for the top spots. The questions covered topics such as the nutritional value of different food items, myths about diets, and tips for planning balanced meals, along with pop culture and general knowledge about food and beverages. With 24 teams split into 3 semi-finals, the top 2 from each of the rounds competed to be crowned the National Champion. Sana Roshith, a student of Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School, Thrissur, topped the quiz along with her father Roshith Mohan, and took home a Hybrid Bicycle, Laptop, Trophy and Certificate, while Anant Pradyumna Srikant of Sishya School, Chennai took home a Hybrid Bicycle, Samsung Tablet, Trophy and Certificate as the first runners-up, partnering his father, P. Srikant. Teertha Garimella from Kalpa School, Hyderabad, and her mother Pragati Garimella, were crowned the second runners-up and awarded a Hybrid Bicycle, Smartwatch, TrophyandCertificate. A Word From Leadership Commenting on the finale, Avinash Mudaliar, co-founder and CEO of Slurrp and HT Labs, said, At Slurrp, we believe that building a strong foundation of nutrition knowledge starts at home and extends to the community. The caliber of talent this year was truly outstanding, with young minds from across the nation offering unique regional insights and a sincere passion for culinary education. These students demonstrated an awareness that stretched past simple rote learning. Anil V Kaushal, CEO, LupinLife Consumer Healthcare Limited , added , Its been a joy to see how this quiz brings the magic of learning and healthy eating to life. The enthusiasm from every child and parent has been nothing short of infectious, creating a ripple effect of positive growth within the home. Seeing these young 'stars' grow in confidence and understanding is exactly why we do what we do. Endless Innovation In an innovative addition to this year's edition, LupinLife also launched Nutribot, a WhatsApp-based nutrition assistant designed to help parents navigate children's dietary queries. The AI-powered chatbot offers meal planning suggestions, answers nutrition questions, and provides customised advice based on children's age, weight, and activity levels. Throughout the day, the audience asked Nutribot their burning nutrition queries, exploring the tools diverse and informed potential, after which the most insightful questions were selected for special rewards. While the contestants were the stars of the show, the Quizmaster also engaged the audience with entertaining foodie trivia, creating an informative experience for all attendees. The program concluded with students taking a pledge to adopt healthier lifestyles and help spread awareness within their communities. From modest crowds of 5,000 to 10,000, to a record 22,000 last year, this season set a new benchmark with over 35,000 registrations from every corner of India, highlighting the growing desire of children and parents alike to engage with food in informed ways. With the support of LupinLife, the quiz was made an engaging experience and highlighted the importance of such initiatives in tackling the rising prevalence of lifestyle-related health issues among younger generations.
