In-form RCB keen to continue run against sliding GG
WPL 2026 Vadodara, Jan 18: On a roll, the Smriti Mandhala-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to extend their winning run when they face Gujarat Giants in the Womens Premier League here on Monday. Unbeaten RCB are the team to beat in the tournament, having registered their fourth consecutive win on Saturday. GG, on the []
GG-W vs RCB-W, Match 12, Cricket Tips :Royal Challengers Bengaluru have managed to continue their winning streak and won four games on the trot in the first leg of the WPL 2026. They have beaten all the other four teams and are at the top of the points table with 8 points. RCB-W will be in action once again. They will lock horns with Gujarat Giants on Monday at 7:30 PM IST at BCA Stadium in Vadodara. RCB-W are looking in red-hot form, and they are a couple of wins away from making it to the next round. Smriti Mandhana and co. will look to add one more win here. GG-W have struggled with the bat in the last two games and suffered consecutive defeats. GG-W vs RCB-W: Match Details Date : January 19, 2026 (Monday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : BCA Stadium, Vadodara GG-W vs RCB-W Live Streaming Details Indian fans can tune into the Star Sports Networks to catch the live action of this game. Fans can also watch the live stream of this game on the Jio Hotstar streaming platform. GG-W vs RCB-W: Head-to-Head in WPL Total Matches : 7 Gujarat Giants Women : 3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women : 4 No-Result : 0 GG-W vs RCB-W: Ground Pitch Report BCA Stadium is another brilliant venue for the batters. It is a high-scoring venue, and we saw when India chased down 300 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand. The bounce is very good, and batters can play their shots. The chasing team has a better record here. GG-W vs RCB-W: Possible XIs Gujarat Giants Women : Beth Mooney (wk), Ash Gardner (c), Sophie Devine, Shivani Singh, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women : Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Smriti Mandhana (c), Gautami Naik, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell GG-W vs RCB-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Smriti Mandhana played a match-winning knock in the last game, and he will be the one to watch out for. For GG-W, Sophie Devine has been in top form and has scored the most runs for her team. Probable Best Bowler Lauren Bell has been the best powerplay bowler of this season. She swings the ball and also takes wickets and has played a crucial role for RCB-W. For GG-W, Kashvee Gautam has played that role. Today Match Prediction : RCB-W are in great form, and we predict them to win this game on Monday. GG-W vs RCB-W Match 12, WPL 2026, Today Match GG-W vs RCB-W, GG-W vs RCB-W Prediction, GG-W vs RCB-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for GG-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.
Atharva Taide's Ton And Fine Bowling Help Vidarbha Beat Saurashtra To Win Vijay Hazare Trophy
Vijay Hazare Trophy Final: Atharva Taide struck a century while pacers Yash Thakur and Nachiket Bhute shared seven wickets between them as Vidarbha defeated Saurashtra by 38 runs in the final to claim the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru on Sunday. The Day/Night encounter looked a close affair after Saurashtra recovered from early setbacks, thanks to a valiant 88 by Prerak Mankad and 63-ball 64 by Chirag Jani lower down the order as they maintained their team's hopes. But the asking rate proved too much for Saurashtra as they were all out for 279 in 48.5 overs, as they chased the target of 318 runs set by Vidarbha largely due to opener Atharva Taide's 118-ball128 and 54 by Yash Rathod. Saurashtra suffered early setbacks in their chase of the stiff target as they lost skipper Harvik Desai (20) and Vishvaraj Jadeja (9) with the score reading 30/2 in the sixth over. Mankad and Sammar Gajjar took the score to 78 before the latter got out for 25, caught and bowled by Darshan Nalkande, who ended with 2-52. Mankad continued to hold one end up, though Saurashtra lost Parswaraj Rana (7). Mankad found a willing partner in Chirag Jani as they raised a 93-run partnership for the fifth-wicket. Harsh Dubey made the breakthrough for Vidarbha when he trapped Mankad lbw. Jani continued to fight from the other end and added 45 runs for the seventh wicket with Ruchit Ahir (21). Saurashtra lost known stars like Jaydev Unadkat (6), Dharmendrasinh Jadeja (8), and Chetan Sakhariya (11) cheaply as they tried to battle the rising run-rate. They were eventually out for Earlier, Vidarbha opener Atharva Taide stood up for his team, the 25-year-old hitting a magnificent century off just 97 balls to help his team post a massive score. Opening the innings after Saurashtra won the toss, Taide and Aman Mokhade easily tackled the early swing to forge an 80-run opening stand. Saurashtra finally got their breakthrough in the 18th over, when Ankur Pawar clean bowled Mokhade, who departed after scoring 33 runs. Despite losing his partner, Taide continued his assault and made sure the pressure did not fall on the new batter, Yash Rathod (54), and they raised 133 runs for the second-wicket partnership. Taide completed his hundred in the 31st over with a single. He hammered 12 fours and two sixes before completing his century. This is Atharva's first list. A century in five years. He is only the 16th batter to reach triple numbers in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Final. Atharva finally departed on the last ball of the 36th over, when he chipped a fine yorker by Ankur Pawar into the hands of Prerak Mankad. He scored 128 runs off just 118 balls. Atharva also hit 15 fours and three sixes during his stay. Atharva enjoyed a great run during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, playing some crucial innings to take his team forward. He played a patient knock of 62 (72) in the quarter-final against Delhi to help Vidarbha reach 300. He also scored 80 against Assam and a 65 against Baroda earlier in January. Atharva finally departed on the last ball of the 36th over, when he chipped a fine yorker by Ankur Pawar into the hands of Prerak Mankad. He scored 128 runs off just 118 balls. Atharva also hit 15 fours and three sixes during his stay. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Vidarbha 317/8 in 50 overs (Atharva Taide 128, Yash Rathod 54, Aman Mokhade 33; Ankur Panwar 4-65, Chetan Sakariya 2-43, Chirag Jani 2-65) beat Saurashtra 279 all out in 48.5 overs (Prerak Mankad 88, Chirag Jani 64; Tash Thakur 4-50, Nachiket Bhute 3-46) by 38 runs Article Source: IANS
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Mokhade Becomes Third Batter To Score 800 Runs In A Single Season
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vidarbha opening batter Aman Mokhade etched his name into the record books on Sunday by becoming only the third cricketer in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy to score 800 runs in a single season. The milestone came during the final of the 2025-26 season against Saurashtra at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru. The 25-year-old right-hander reached the landmark during the 11th over of Vidarbhas innings, having required just 19 runs at the start of the summit clash. Mokhade joined an elite list featuring Prithvi Shaw and Narayan Jagadeesan, both of whom had previously crossed the 800-run mark in a Vijay Hazare Trophy season. Mokhade has enjoyed a great run in the tournament, highlighted by an unbeaten 138 in the semifinal against Karnataka earlier in the week. Although he had an opportunity to surpass Jagadeesans record for most runs in a single edition, the Vidarbha opener was dismissed for 33 off 45 balls in the final, finishing the season with 814 runs. Former India batter Prithvi Shaw was the first to breach the 800-run barrier, scoring 827 runs for Mumbai in the 2020-21 edition. The record was later bettered by Tamil Nadus Jagadeesan, who amassed 830 runs in eight matches during the 2022-23 season. Mokhade also equalled the record for most centuries in a single Vijay Hazare Trophy edition, finishing with five hundreds, a feat previously achieved by Jagadeesan and Karun Nair. He is set to end the 2025-26 season as the tournaments highest run-scorer. Former India batter Prithvi Shaw was the first to breach the 800-run barrier, scoring 827 runs for Mumbai in the 2020-21 edition. The record was later bettered by Tamil Nadus Jagadeesan, who amassed 830 runs in eight matches during the 2022-23 season. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mokhade is also the fastest Indian to reach the milestone, surpassing the previous record jointly held by Devdutt Padikkal and Abhinav Mukund, who took 17 innings. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Gautami Targets Statement Performances For RCB After Whirlwind Journey
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gautami Naik's path to the Women's Premier League (WPL) has been rapid and challenging. The 27-year-old batting all-rounder worked through several state teams and domestic cricket hardships before achieving her dream of participating in the league by playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against UP Warriorz in Navi Mumbai on January 12. Although Gautami didnt get to bat or bowl in the match that RCB won, she will cherish the moments from being informed about her WPL debut to stepping onto the field for the rest of her life. We were practicing and that's when our head coach, Malolan (Rangarajan) sir, came and told me that you are playing the next match, so get prepared accordingly. He told me about the role and everything. After he told me about it, I was a little shocked that I am going to play in WPL because it was my dream and everyone's dream is to play on a good platform and represent a good franchise. So, it was a wonderful feeling to know that my dream is going to be fulfilled because I have been working hard for all these things for so many years. In that process, all those things were looking very good and that feeling of going to play for a franchise like RCB in the WPL and sharing the dressing room with the likes of Smriti, Harris and everyone (as a playing eleven member). So, yes, I was very happy and excited at that time, recalled Gautami in a conversation with IANS. Gautami played three games, batting only once and scoring nine runs. Her path to join RCB was accelerated by the 2025 Women's Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL). As part of Ratnagiri Jets, she opened the batting with Smriti, who is now her captain at RCB. Gautami, known for her long levers and powerful hits, accumulated 173 runs over six innings, making her the third highest scorer in the tournament. Her impressive performance caught the attention of RCBs scouts, leading to her evaluation at RCBs trials in Surat and Mumbai by Rangarajan and batting coach RX Murali. Gautami vividly remembers her initial encounter with Smriti, which set a positive tone for what would become a meaningful learning experience. In her message to the team prior to the competition, Smriti emphasised that everyone would have fun and play their designated roles. When they opened together, Gautami noted Mandhana's calm demeanour, her ability to make decisions under pressure, and her way of managing difficult situations. From the non-striker's end, Smriti also offered guidance by inquiring about Gautamis strengths and the type of game she could deliver. A memorable moment for Gautami was batting with Smriti during the 85-run partnership, where each shot from Smriti consistently amazed her with how effortlessly she managed the game. Gautami's transition from domestic cricket to the WPL has been substantial. While domestic cricket mainly emphasises mindset and skills, the WPL presents a higher level of intensity. Watching live matches, sharing dressing rooms with international players, and observing their work ethics make the WPL a completely different environment. Gautami acknowledged that while domestic cricket has grown more competitive, the WPL stands out due to its higher level of competition, featuring more senior players and better facilities. Initially a pace bowler, her love for batting sparked a significant discussion with her coach, Avinash Shinde. My journey started as a pacer, but I really liked batting. I used to go to my coach and would say, I don't want to bowl, I just want to bat. That's when he said, We'll develop your batting. I used to do hard hitting first. But after that, with my coach, I've worked so hard every day on myself for perfecting every shot. I would think, How can I do better? I mean, I've improved my technique with small basic points. I liked hard hitting, and that's my game of playing aggressively. So my coach worked on me in such a way that he added everything to my game, technically, mentally, physically. He added everything I needed to become a player. Day by day, and every year, those changes kept coming. We kept working like this year, we'll work on this shot or we'll work on our mentality or area-wise, where should I develop? What is my strength and what can I do better? He kept adding all those things to my batting. Then, day by day, those improvements started coming as a result, she explained. Her transformation into an off-spinner happened almost by accident during her time with Nagaland. There was a coach there and he said, your height is good and you should bowl off-spin. So, I was bowling and found I had 3-4 good variations. The coach was surprised that I was bowling off-spin so well. He said, Why don't you continue? So, he asked me to bowl off-spin in the next match. It was a domestic match with Bihar. I took almost 5 wickets in that match. Since then, that journey started and suddenly I became an off-spinner from a pacer, she recounted. The Nagaland chapter was established following limited playing opportunities in Maharashtra after the Covid-19 pandemic. I was selected for the Maharashtra under-23 team. But I didn't get much chances I got to play in the last match, which didn't go well. The Maharashtra senior women's team was packed and I didn't see any other options. So, my friend, Poonam Khemnar (currently in Mumbai Indians), came to play in the Nagaland team as a guest player (along with Kiran Navgire, who is in UP Warriorz). She suggested my name to play there. I didn't have much experience in playing domestic cricket. But, after going there, I got to know the culture, as cricket had just started in the North-East and wasn't that developed. But, when we were playing there, the coaches and players had only one vision - to help the team qualify (for knockouts). We wanted to play as many good games as possible. I got chances there to work on my skill and fitness, she explained. Her breakthrough came during a Women's MPL exhibition match that caught the attention of former India wicketkeeper Kiran More, leading to a move to Baroda. I played a good knock in that game and Kiran More sir was there as a Mumbai Indians scout and he approached me by asking where I come from and for whom I am playing. He then called me for the trials of Mumbai Indians, where I performed well. He then asked me if I'm interested in playing for Baroda. So, I agreed. I spoke to my coach and I was given an opening slot. After playing there, I got to know a lot of things like how to improve my skill and fitness, as well as mindset and plans as an opener. So, I played for 2 years for Baroda in that way. Then I decided to come to Maharashtra and play from my state, she said. Gautami's return to Maharashtra was successful, with impressive performances in invitational matches and the Women's MPL, which led to her selection for the senior team. She ultimately won the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, despite scoring only 89 runs in six innings. Now at RCB, Gautami is amidst top international talent, gaining insights from their approach to the game. All of them, like Grace Harris, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil are very hard-working girls. Whenever they come on the field, their approach, attitude, and the way they plan is a learning experience. Their net sessions are also planned in the same way. I noticed one thing that everyone is working very hard, whether it's batting, bowling or fielding in the nets. If you properly work hard, you will get good results. I am following all these things. I am learning from them how to play a good game and how to keep a good mindset and approach, she added. Now at RCB, Gautami is amidst top international talent, gaining insights from their approach to the game. All of them, like Grace Harris, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil are very hard-working girls. Whenever they come on the field, their approach, attitude, and the way they plan is a learning experience. Their net sessions are also planned in the same way. Also Read: Live Cricket Score My biggest goal is to win as many matches for RCB as possible. My last goal is to win the trophy. I will give my 100 percent in all the areas irrespective of whether I get batting, bowling and fielding while playing for the team, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
WPL 2026: RCBs Prathyoosha Kumar Ready To Embrace Playing For Intent Over Survival
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Prathyoosha Kumar said her aim from WPL 2026 is to embrace a mindset of playing for intent over survival. Prathyoosha was signed for Rs 10 lakh by RCB for the 2026 season, and has been methodically preparing for the step up from years of playing domestic cricket for Karnataka. Prathyoosha, though, has not got a game yet due to the presence of first-choice wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh. But her experiences of going through WPL trials and net keeper stints with RCB for the first three seasons have added to her understanding of the significant shift in tactical thinking required at a higher level. Deliveries considered risky in domestic cricket prove to be effective wicket-taking options in the WPL, where the game demands a more attacking mindset overall. In the past, since the WPL started, I've been attending a lot of trials. So, I've been trying to understand how it works out in the WPL. I can say there's still quite some gap between domestic cricket and the WPL setup. But the trials, the way they conduct it and put you in those situations, that's something that you'll get an idea of how it works out (at a higher level). So, I feel that's the key, Prathyoosha told IANS in a virtual conversation. With the modern game evolving big time, Prathyoosha has been busy in adding innovative shots to her batting repertoire. I have started working for playing all 360 degree shots. I can say I have started working on my scoops, reverse scoops, sweeps, and reverse sweeps. One more shot I have started playing like if you would have watched Joe Root playing a different kind of sweep. So, I have started adding those to my game and that's really helping me to score more runs, she said. Central to her batting philosophy is the concept of intent over mere survival, which in turn would lead to more consistency in scores. I feel it's all about the intent. If I am looking just for survival cricket, it's not going to help neither the team nor me. So, it's more about the intent I feel and just knowing when to play what. I feel it comes through experience and that's the key, Prathyoosha explained. Her interactions with Australias big-hitting all-rounder Grace Harris at RCB also reinforced the importance of professionalism. Prathyoosha has observed that Grace and other overseas players maintain complete focus on cricket when on field, while staying mentally detached from the game's pressures off the field. Known for her sharp work as a keeper, Prathyoosha has also absorbed the philosophy of keeping things simple by observing Richa in the practice sessions. She keeps it very professional. I feel the higher you play, it's more about professionalism and keeping it very simple as well. Like, not complicating too much in terms of where my hands are going, or my legs are going. It's just that watch the ball and then catch the ball, she said. When in Bengaluru, Prathyooshas training regimen involves working with two coaches offering contrasting approaches - RX Murali, RCBs batting coach who lays more emphasis on technical fundamentals, and Arjun Dev, who runs the NICE academy and encourages exploring unorthodox strokeplay. In 2018 through Mamatha Maben (former India captain), I was introduced to RX Murali sir and that's how I started going to RXCA in Bengaluru. I've been working with sir for almost five-seven years now. Once he got into the RCB setup, he has been very busy. So, he was not available all the time and that's when I shifted to NICE under Arjun Dev. He's been really helping me in the past two years, she said. It also helps Prathyoosha that training at NICE centers on joy and freedom of playing cricket. It's more about playing for the happiness, love of the game and playing freely. I feel that's the key. Once I entered NICE, it's more of the fearless approach and just going and expressing yourself, she said. Despite being a new addition in the main RCB team, the Bengaluru native feels comfortable in the RCB environment, thanks to her fellow NICE trainees, Shreyanka Patil and Arundhati Reddy. It's really nice (to have them around). It doesn't feel like I'm new to the setup or anything. It feels like home. So, it's been really amazing, she said. It also helps Prathyoosha that training at NICE centers on joy and freedom of playing cricket. It's more about playing for the happiness, love of the game and playing freely. I feel that's the key. Once I entered NICE, it's more of the fearless approach and just going and expressing yourself, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Yes, definitely. If you're seeing Grace Harris and Smriti batting, one is a powerful hitter while the other one is more of a stroke maker. They exactly know how to play and how to attack in the game. So, if one person is attacking, then the other person is just rotating and in between they're hitting fours and sixes. So, it's something like you don't have to take unnecessary risks when not needed, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: It Hasnt Sunk In Yet, Says Sayali Satghare On Maiden RCB Outing
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Sayali Satghare made her dream debut for the team as she clinched three crucial wickets against Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday in the teams eight-wicket victory. Coming in to bowl the second over, Sayali continued the momentum built by Lauren Bell in the opening over, where the England bowler took two scalps to give RCB a perfect start. Sayali first got DC captain Jemimah Rodrigues out on the third ball of the over and then caused more damage as she clean bowled all-rounder Marizanne Kapp in her next delivery. Sayali achieved impressive figures of 3/27 in her debut match for RCB. Following a stellar performance, she expressed her love for the 2024 champions and praised the team's environment, attributing her success to it. Still, it has not sunk in yet, but dream debut, definitely. Since IPL started in 2008, I have been an RCB fan, and when WPL started i always wished that someday I would get the chance to play for RCB, she said in a video shared by the franchise. It's very fun actually, they have a young side, and everyone is gelling well with each other. We are enjoying everyone's success and all the players are happy for the team, she added Sayali went unsold at the WPL 2026 mega auction but got an opportunity with RCB when their star all-rounder Ellyse Perry withdrew from the tournament, citing personal reasons. Sayali has previously appeared for the Indian women's team in three matches, all in the ODI format. Sayali went unsold at the WPL 2026 mega auction but got an opportunity with RCB when their star all-rounder Ellyse Perry withdrew from the tournament, citing personal reasons. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Playing for Mumbai in the List A One Day Trophy tournament in 2024, she scored 260 runs in seven matches at an average of 52, including an impressive 77-ball century. Article Source: IANS
WPL 2026: Really Special To Get That Opportunity And Be Out There, Says DCs Lucy Hamilton On Debut
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 19-year-old Lucy Hamilton said that getting her Womens Premier League (WPL) debut cap from the Delhi Capitals was eally special and her aim heading into the game was to stay calm, back her strengths, and do the best that she can for the team. The Australian began her WPL career strongly, making a notable lower-order contribution in her debut for DC during their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. After slipping to 10 for 4, Delhi Capitals faced early pressure but displayed resilience to recover and reach a competitive total of 166. Opener Shafali Verma spearheaded the comeback with a steady 62 off 41 balls. Meanwhile, Hamilton, batting at number nine, added vital late runs with a brisk 36 off 19 balls, including three fours and three sixes, helping the Capitals set a defendable target. Reflecting on her debut appearance and contributing under pressure, Hamilton said, It was really special to get that opportunity and be out there for my first game. Obviously, making your debut is always a big moment, and from where we were early on, the message was just to keep fighting and take it as deep as we possibly could. I was just trying to stay calm, back my strengths and do whatever I could for the team in that situation. Talking about her collaboration with Shafali Verma during her recovery, the left-arm fast bowler added, With Shafali, it was mainly about clear communication and rotating the strike. She was striking the ball incredibly well, so the plan was to get her on strike as much as possible and just support her at the other end. From being 10 for 4 to putting up a total like that showed a lot of character and fight from the group. Hamilton shared her experience playing in the WPL and adapting to Indian conditions said, Its been a really exciting experience so far. Conditions here are definitely a bit different compared to Australia, so adapting has been important. Training has helped a lot in understanding how precise you need to be with your lines and lengths, especially with slightly smaller grounds and good batting surfaces. Its about making things as challenging as you can for the batters. Delhi Capitals couldn't defend the total on the night as Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully chased the total, but Hamilton believes there were positives to take away. Hamilton shared her experience playing in the WPL and adapting to Indian conditions said, Its been a really exciting experience so far. Conditions here are definitely a bit different compared to Australia, so adapting has been important. Training has helped a lot in understanding how precise you need to be with your lines and lengths, especially with slightly smaller grounds and good batting surfaces. Its about making things as challenging as you can for the batters. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Delhi Capitals are set to play against Mumbai Indians in their upcoming Womens Premier League 2026 match scheduled for Tuesday, at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. Article Source: IANS
WPL 2026: Theyve Basically Qualified, Couldnt Ask For A Better Start, Says Kate Cross On RCBs Form
DY Patil Sports Academy: 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are in red-hot form in the 2026 edition of the Womens Premier League (WPL), and the teams former pacer Kate Cross believes that theyre just moments away from qualifying for the playoffs heading into the Vadodara leg of the tournament. Smriti Mandhana fell heartbreakingly short of a maiden WPL century, but her commanding 96 set up Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB) emphatic eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, as RCB made it four wins in as many matches to remain unbeaten at the top of the WPL 2026 points table at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. With action now shifting to Vadodara and all teams eyeing to finish in the top three, RCB sit comfortably at the top of the points table with a good lead over their competitors. That first win against MI was a bit scratchy for RCB, as they found a way of almost losing that game, if it wasnt for Nadine de Klerk. But since then, theyve been a class above every other team in this tournament. To start the Navi Mumbai leg unbeaten and then head to Vadodara puts Smriti Mandhana and Co in a perfect position. Theyve basically qualified, and you couldnt ask for a better start to the tournament, especially with a new group. They lost Ellyse Perry after she pulled out, obviously, so Smriti Mandhana must be thinking this is the easiest job in the world, Cross said of RCB's dream start to the WPL. Speaking on Mandhana's match-winning 96-run knock against Delhi Capitals in the recently concluded game, Cross said, Ive always said a strong RCB is when Smriti is scoring runs, and shes had a good start to the tournament. Im so disappointed she couldnt get that hundred in this match and finally put to bed that jinx around the first hundred. But when it does come, its going to be special. She played her best innings today. She looked comfortable at the crease; even after they lost Grace Harris quite early, it didnt faze her. She just went about her business and put on a masterclass. She was outstanding. That first win against MI was a bit scratchy for RCB, as they found a way of almost losing that game, if it wasnt for Nadine de Klerk. But since then, theyve been a class above every other team in this tournament. To start the Navi Mumbai leg unbeaten and then head to Vadodara puts Smriti Mandhana and Co in a perfect position. Theyve basically qualified, and you couldnt ask for a better start to the tournament, especially with a new group. They lost Ellyse Perry after she pulled out, obviously, so Smriti Mandhana must be thinking this is the easiest job in the world, Cross said of RCB's dream start to the WPL. Also Read: Live Cricket Score RCB will next face Gujarat Giants at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara in the first match of the second leg of the tournament at the venue. Article Source: IANS
Sunidhi Chauhan rocked the stage in Bengaluru: Fan reactions
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DY Patil Sports Academy: Smriti Mandhana fell heartbreakingly short of a maiden Women's Premier League (WPL) century, but her commanding 96 set up Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB) emphatic eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, as RCB made it four wins in as many matches to remain unbeaten at the top of the WPL 2026 points table at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. As RCB chased down a target of 167, they wrapped up their last game of the Navi Mumbai leg comfortably with ten balls remaining. This comprehensive victory was slightly tempered by the fact that Smriti Mandhana was out for 96 in 61 balls for RCB, denying the league its first century. Earlier, Smriti Mandhana decided to bowl after winning the toss, which reaped immediate benefits for RCB. Lauren Bell had an incredible first over, causing damage to DC with two early wickets, Lizee Lee (4) and Laura Wolvaardt (0). The pressure increased when Sayali Satghare, stepping in for Ellyse Perry, took two wickets in her next over. She bowled out Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp on consecutive deliveries, leaving DC in a tough spot at 10/4 within two overs. DC found themselves in a very difficult position; however, Shafali Verma came out swinging, scoring 62 off just 41 deliveries and hitting five fours and four sixes. She formed a crucial 59-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Niki Prasad, who had a tough outing after being dropped by Gautami Naik in the last over of the powerplay. Niki managed just 12 runs. Shafali continued her offensive in the middle overs, getting good support from Sneh Rana, who contributed 22 runs off 22 balls. After Bell dismissed Shafali in the 17th over, debutant Lucy Hamilton provided a late boost with a bold 36 off 19 balls, while N Sree Charani chipped in with 11 runs. DC was bowled out on the final ball, reaching a total of 166. The bowlers for RCB shared the wickets, with Bell taking 3/26 and Satghare 3/27. Prema Rawat claimed 2/16, and Nadine de Klerk added 1/31, as Nandani Sharma was run out off the last delivery. DC found themselves in a very difficult position; however, Shafali Verma came out swinging, scoring 62 off just 41 deliveries and hitting five fours and four sixes. She formed a crucial 59-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Niki Prasad, who had a tough outing after being dropped by Gautami Naik in the last over of the powerplay. Niki managed just 12 runs. Shafali continued her offensive in the middle overs, getting good support from Sneh Rana, who contributed 22 runs off 22 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) lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru 169/2 in 18.2 overs (Smriti Mandhana 96, Georgia Voll 54 not out; Marizanne Kapp 1-21, Nandini Sharma 1-34) by eight wickets. Article Source: IANS
Smriti Mandhana falls 4 short of maiden WPL century, guides RCB to fourth consecutive win
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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WPL 2026: Shafali Verma's Brilliant 62 Lifts Delhi Capitals To 166 Against RCB
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
Chinnaswamy Stadium gets government nod to host IPL and international matches
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Good news for RCB and Virat Kohli fans as the KSCA has received state government approval to host IPL and international matches at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The clearance paves the way for the return of high-profile games and packed crowds at the iconic venue.
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.
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RCB's Shreyanka Patil becomes youngest bowler to grab 5-wicket haul in WPL
Shreyanka Patil made history by becoming the youngest bowler to achieve a 5-wicket haul in the WPL, finishing with figures of 5 for 23 against Gujarat Giants. Her stellar performance secured Royal Challengers Bengaluru's third consecutive win, placing them at the top of the league standings.
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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