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The Times of India 31 Jan 2026 5:29 am

Sanskarinagari In Shambles: VMC digs, blocks, repeats

The Times of India 31 Jan 2026 3:42 am

Two killed as bus crashes into stationary truck on NH-48

The Times of India 31 Jan 2026 1:27 am

Zydus Hospitals acquires VINS Hospital

The Times of India 31 Jan 2026 1:06 am

BCA poll officer assures free and fair election

The Times of India 31 Jan 2026 12:42 am

Nine booked for child marriage

The Times of India 31 Jan 2026 12:42 am

Automatic train protection system Kavach commissioned on 472-km route: Indian Railways

Indian Railways has achieved a significant safety upgrade, commissioning the Kavach automatic train protection system on a record 472.3 route kilometres in a single day. This expansion across three key sections, including Vadodara-Virar, enhances operational safety and reliability on high-density routes. The system's effectiveness was validated through a successful head-on collision test.

The Economic Times 30 Jan 2026 10:53 pm

WPL 2026: We Still Havent Played Our Best Game Of Cricket Yet, Says GGs Wareham

Gujarat Giants: Gujarat Giants leg-spin bowling all-rounder Georgia Wareham said her side still has room for improvement despite strong recent performances in the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL), stressing that both batting and bowling units are yet to deliver their best game. To be honest, all facets, I think. Weve started really well in the powerplay with the bat over the last couple of games. Sophie (Devine) has been unbelievable at the top for us. We probably just havent quite finished our innings with the bat in hand. Its been a little bit similar with the ball as well, weve let a few things slip towards the back end of the innings. But honestly, probably a little bit everywhere. We still havent played our best game of cricket yet. It probably gives us a little bit of freedom with the bat, not having a total in mind. It leaves all possibilities open, and weve defended quite well with the ball, Georgia told broadcasters ahead of the clash against Mumbai Indians at the BCA Stadium. The winner of Fridays clash will seal their spot in the playoffs, while the loser would be forced to wait till the result of Delhi Capitals-UP Warriorz clash to know their future progress in the competition. Georgia also revealed the new nickname for Sophie, who has been a clutch death bowler for GG as seen from her stopping Delhi Capitals twice from completing a chase in the final over. Weve seen how well Sophies been bowling, especially in the last couple of overs against DC - they were incredibly clutch from her. But I think weve done quite well as a bowling unit, winning those tight moments when defending. The winner of Fridays clash will seal their spot in the playoffs, while the loser would be forced to wait till the result of Delhi Capitals-UP Warriorz clash to know their future progress in the competition. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Asked what would be the key for her to excel in Vadodara, Georgia said, I think its been pretty well documented, just hitting the stumps as much as you possibly can. Especially with the variable bounce out here and the potential for spin. Most of the dismissals have been bowled or LBW, and the lower strike rates come when were hitting the stumps. So as bowlers, thats what weve got to try and do. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 30 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Playing 11: Live streaming, pitch, squads and weather report

MI W vs GG W Live Streaming: Defending champions Mumbai Indians meet Gujarat Giants today in a vital WPL 2026 clash. Gujarat Giants aim for a third consecutive win to secure their playoff spot. Mumbai Indians also have a chance to qualify with a victory. The match takes place at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Live coverage is available on Star Sports and JioHotstar.

The Economic Times 30 Jan 2026 5:34 pm

VMC will close three roads for sewerage work

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 4:36 am

Royal group seeks venue, date change for BCA polls

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 4:19 am

Robbers invade house, stab and rob man in Lunawada village

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 4:19 am

BJP announces new office bearers for city unit

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 4:19 am

Dogs attack schoolboy in Subhanpura

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 4:19 am

de Klerk, Grace Harris hammer UP Warriorz; RCB enters final

WPL 2026 Vadodara, Jan 29: Former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammered UP Warriorz by eight wickets to enter the WPL final and virtually knock the opposition out of the playoff race here on Thursday. Nadine de Klerks superb 4/22 and Grace Harris 2/22 powered a spirited RCB comeback with the ball as UP Warriorz squandered []

The Shillong Times 30 Jan 2026 2:59 am

WPL 2026: Happy Ive Gone Back To Some Older Patterns, Seems To Be Working, Says RCBs Grace Harris

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: All-rounder Grace Harris said that going back to some older patterns with her batting has worked out for her and proved useful after she produced a decisive all-round performance to power Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) into the final of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 as RCB cruised to an eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz in Vadodara on Thursday. Harris was central to RCBs dominance, first picking up 2 for 22 with the ball before blasting a 37-ball 75 in a chase that never looked in doubt. Her contributions ensured the 2024 champions chased down the 144-run target in just 13.1 overs, sealing their sixth win of the season. Im just really glad to be classified as an all-rounder for this game. I was pretty happy when Smriti said, 'Youre going to get on next over', and I thought, 'yes, I get to bowl today', Harris told broadcasters after the game, reflecting on her impact in both disciplines. Chasing 144, RCB seized control from the outset, with Harris attacking from the first over and setting the tone for a ruthless Power-play. She punished anything on her pads, dismantled Kranti Gaud in a boundary-laden over, and took the attack to the spinners as she and her opening partner, skipper Smriti Mandhana, raced to 63/0 in six overs. Harris brought up her half-century just after the Power-play, muscling S. Asha over long on, and continued to access all areas of the ground with apparent ease. The freedom in her strokeplay, she explained, was the result of simplifying her approach. With the batting, weve been working on a few things, and Im happy Ive gone back to some older patterns. It seems to be working. Im feeling a bit more free, not thinking too much, and thats made a big difference. Mainly my head position, along with a few small technical tweaks. Tactically, its about where I can set up to best access certain bowlers. But I can overthink that, so Ive gone back to being freer. Thats allowed me to access more areas of the ground and not worry too much about the one ball that might get me out, she said. The carnage against the UPWs attack continued until Harris was dismissed on the first ball of the 10th over, but by then RCB had already wiped out 108 runs from the chase. The Aussie added that while tactical planning remained important, her current focus was on clarity rather than complication. We do go through the tactical side -- whether to play from the crease or step out -- based on the spinner and the conditions on the day. Right now, Im trying not to overthink it again, and I think thats helped. Im fairly powerful, so Im lucky to be in a position where I can back my best shot to clear the boundary. Im just trying to cash in when I can and free myself up, the RCB opener added. After Harris dismissal, Mandhana took charge, accelerating to her half-century as RCB finished off the chase with 41 balls to spare. Harris also shed light on their opening partnership, describing the contrast in personalities and the communication that helped maintain momentum. When we glove-tap, Im probably the one using all the oxygen with the talking. Shes very composed, knows her own game, and just lets me say whatever I need to. She helps refocus me for the next ball using my own keywords, gives me a little heads-up on what the bowlers might do, and where I could hit it. And after that - well, lets see what happens, she said. After Harris dismissal, Mandhana took charge, accelerating to her half-century as RCB finished off the chase with 41 balls to spare. Harris also shed light on their opening partnership, describing the contrast in personalities and the communication that helped maintain momentum. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The loss keeps UP Warriorzs playoff fate hanging by a thread, while RCBs emphatic victory confirms their place in the final, driven by an all-round Player of the Match performance from Harris. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 29 Jan 2026 11:58 pm

WPL 2026: We Kept Saying Were Just One Win Away From Final, Says Mandhana As RCB Storm Into Final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana revealed that her message to the team ahead of their crucial clash against UP Warriorz (UPW) was no different from the one delivered in their previous games, a reminder that they were just one win away from the final. That clarity of purpose paid rich dividends on Thursday as RCB cruised to an eight-wicket victory, becoming the first team to qualify for the final of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 in Vadodara. After restricting UP Warriorz to 143/8, RCB chased down the target with ease in just 13.1 overs, underlining their dominance in a high-stakes encounter. Mandhana acknowledged that the Warriorz openers, Meg Lanning and Deepti Sharma, gave their side a strong start before RCBs bowlers wrested back control. It was brilliant. They started really well with the bat - almost 60-70 without loss -- and from there the bowlers made a strong comeback. A special mention to Grace, coming in to bowl for the first time in the tournament and picking up two crucial wickets. Nadine bowled really well again, and honestly, everyone just chipped in and bowled extremely well. When the team bowls like that, its a very pleasing sight to watch, Mandhana told broadcasters after the game. The RCB captain also highlighted the teams calm and practical approach following recent setbacks, stressing the importance of not letting emotions dictate performances. Over the last two games, weve just told ourselves not to think emotionally or dig a hole for ourselves. Weve played really good cricket in the first five matches. In tournaments like this, sometimes you have to give credit to the opposition as well - like Nat (Sciver-Brunt) playing a blinder in the previous game. So we reviewed things practically, focused on what we could do better, and worked on that. Mandhana reiterated that consistency in messaging from the support staff played a key role in keeping the squad focused during the business end of the tournament. Honestly, the message was the same as the last few matches -- we kept saying were just one win away from the final, and nothing changed. The support staff have been very consistent in their messaging, whether we win or lose, and that consistency really helps us as players. For the last three matches, it was always about being one win away, and Im just happy that today we could get that win and go straight into the final. Mandhana reiterated that consistency in messaging from the support staff played a key role in keeping the squad focused during the business end of the tournament. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The 2024 champions will now enjoy some time off before returning to prepare for the final in hunt of their second WPL title. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 29 Jan 2026 11:40 pm

Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Match 19, WPL 2026, Who will win today GG-W vs MI-W match?

GG-W vs MI-W, Match 19, Cricket Tips :Royal Challengers Bengaluru have become the first to qualify for the final of the WPL 2026 as they finished the group stage with six wins in 8 games. Now, the last two games will decide the two other teams for the playoffs. The next game will be played between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants. This contest will be held at BCA Stadium on Friday at 7:30 PM IST. The winner of this game will qualify for the next round. GG-W have 8 points, but their NRR is poor, while MI-W have six points, but their NRR is the best. So, both sides need a win, as this is the final group game for both sides. GG-W vs MI-W: Match Details Date : January 30, 2026 (Friday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : BCA Stadium, Vadodara GG-W vs MI-W Live Streaming Details The live action of the next game will be available on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can also catch the live stream on the Jio Hotstar app or website. GG-W vs MI-W: Head-to-Head in WPL Total Matches : 8 Gujarat Giants : 0 Mumbai Indians : 8 No-Result : 0 GG-W vs MI-W: Ground Pitch Report BCA Stadium is a perfect place to bat on. The bounce is good, and batters can play their shots on the up. Bowling will not be easy, and batters will enjoy their time on the crease. The wicket will improve with time, and batting in the second innings will be good. GG-W vs MI-W: Possible XIs Gujarat Giants : Ash Gardner (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Renuka Thakur, Tanuja Kanwer, Rajeshwari Gayakwad Mumbai Indians : Nat Sciver-Brunt, S. Sajana, Hayley Matthews, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Rahila Firdous (wk), Sanskriti Gupta, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shabnim Ismail, Poonam Khemnar GG-W vs MI-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a century in the last game and is the player in form. For GG-W, Beth Mooney scored a crucial fifty in the previous game and has scored runs this season. Probable Best Bowler Rajeshwari Gaikwad made the difference in the previous game against DC-W and bowled a game-changing spell in the middle overs for GG-W. For MI-W, Amelia Kerr has been the wicket-taker this season and has taken wickets consistently. Today Match Prediction : GG-W have won two in a row, but MI-W are always dangerous in must-win scenarios. Hence, we predict MI-W to win the game on Friday. GG-W vs MI-W Match 19, WPL 2026, Today Match GG-W vs MI-W, GG-W vs MI-W Prediction, GG-W vs MI-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for GG-W vs MI-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.

CNMSports 29 Jan 2026 11:35 pm

WPL 2026: Credit To Grace & RCB, Unfortunately, We Didnt Put Our Best Foot Forward, Says Skipper Lanning After UPWs Loss

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: UP Warriorz's skipper Meg Lanning expressed disappointment after her side lost a crucial encounter against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by eight wickets on Thursday as the 2024 champions sealed their place in the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) final at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara. Lanning said that whenever the batters failed to carry on after getting themselves onto a reasonable platform and believes that the same theme has been followed by the team throughout the tournament this season. Really disappointing. We got ourselves onto a reasonable platform with the bat, but just couldnt carry on. Its probably been a bit of a theme throughout the tournament -- we get some momentum and then lose wickets at crucial times, often in clumps. Thats not ideal in T20 cricket. And then with the ball, we never really got going, Lanning told broadcasters after the game. The former Australia captain lavished praise on Grace Harris, whose whirlwind knock of 75 runs helped RCB finish off the 144-run chase with ease in just 13.1 overs. Grace was outstanding again; she put away anything we missed and finished it off beautifully. So credit to her and to RCB - unfortunately, we just didnt put our best foot forward tonight. As I mentioned, every time weve had some momentum with the bat, weve given our wickets away and made it a little bit too easy for the opposition. Theyve capitalised really well. In T20 cricket, when batters get in and get going, you need to maximise that. Weve probably underdone that -- myself included. I got to 40, which is a good start, but you need to keep going. Thats been a theme across the whole tournament, and its something we need to improve. Grace was outstanding again; she put away anything we missed and finished it off beautifully. So credit to her and to RCB - unfortunately, we just didnt put our best foot forward tonight. As I mentioned, every time weve had some momentum with the bat, weve given our wickets away and made it a little bit too easy for the opposition. Theyve capitalised really well. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Asked if the break between their two outings was too long, Lanning said, I dont really think so. It is what it is. We had time to recover and train before coming into this game, so there are no excuses. I dont think it played a major role. RCB outplayed us tonight, and we just werent good enough. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 29 Jan 2026 11:20 pm

WPL 2026: Harris, Mandhana Power RCB Into Final With Dominant Win Over UPW

Baroda Cricket Association Stadium: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became the first team to book a place in the final of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 after cruising to an eight-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara on Thursday. Chasing 144, RCB made light work of the target, finishing the chase in just 13.1 overs on the back of commanding half-centuries by Grace Harris and skipper Smriti Mandhana. Harris smashed a fluent 75, while Mandhana anchored the innings with an unbeaten 54. The opening pair set the tone early, racing to 63 runs in the Power-play before stitching together a 108-run stand in just 9.1 overs. Harris was eventually dismissed by Shikha Pandey, but the damage had already been done. Georgia Voll added a brisk 16 during a 35-run partnership with Mandhana before falling to Asha Sobhana. The RCB skipper, who reached her fifty shortly before Volls dismissal, sealed the win in style with a boundary off Deepti Sharma. Earlier, UP Warriorz posted 143/8 after being asked to bat first, courtesy of a strong start from skipper Meg Lanning and a composed knock by Deepti. The duo put on 74 runs for the opening wicket, including 50 in the Power-play, UPWs first 50-plus opening stand of the season. Lanning looked set for a big score before being dismissed for 41 by Nadine de Klerk, who also removed debutant Amy Jones soon after to swing momentum RCBs way. Deepti held the innings together with a resilient 43-ball 55, but regular wickets at the other end prevented UPW from accelerating in the latter stages. De Klerk was the standout bowler for RCB, finishing with figures of 4-22, while Grace Harris chipped in with two wickets. UPWs below-par total and ineffective Power-play bowling proved costly, bringing an end to their playoff hopes. RCB, meanwhile, continued their dominant run to secure a spot in the final with an emphatic performance. Deepti held the innings together with a resilient 43-ball 55, but regular wickets at the other end prevented UPW from accelerating in the latter stages. De Klerk was the standout bowler for RCB, finishing with figures of 4-22, while Grace Harris chipped in with two wickets. Also Read: Live Cricket Score UP Warriorz 143/8 in 20 overs (Deepti Sharma 55, Meg Lanning 41; Nadine de Klerk 4-22, Grace Harris 2-22) lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru 147/2 in 13.1 overs (Grace Harris 75, Smriti Mandhana 54*; Shikha Pandey 1-36, Asha Sobhana 1-24) by 8 wickets. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 29 Jan 2026 11:08 pm

WPL 2026: Pooja Vastrakar Returns, Amy Jones Replaces Litchfield As RCB Ask UPW To Bat

Baroda Cricket Association Stadium: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to bowl first against UP Warriorz (UPW) in the 18th match of the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium (Kotambi) in Vadodara on Thursday. Following a slow start, the venue's recent two matches have shown improved batting conditions, with teams scoring over 170 in each of the last four innings. In contrast, this total was only exceeded once during the first eight innings. Despite this, the last two games have seen teams successfully defend, providing chasing teams with some food for thought. UP Warriorz face a setback as Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to an injury, and Amy Jones has been added as her replacement. The Aussie has returned home to begin her rehab, aiming to recover in time for the multi-format home series against India starting next month. Its a must-win game for the Warriorz, who will keep their qualification hopes alive with a win but will bow out of the tournament and face elimination if they end up losing. RCB, meanwhile, became the first team to qualify for the playoffs with five consecutive wins to start their campaign. However, they have recently faced setbacks but continue to dominate at the top of the table, and a victory against UPW will confirm their place in the final. Winning the toss, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana said, Good wicket to bat on, already played against Mumbai Indians, need to bowl in good areas. One thing I've mentioned is to think tactically, not emotionally. We've done a lot of things right to win the first 5, just keep things simple, someone else might play better cricket, just keep it simple. Speaking of the teams playing combination, Mandhana mentioned that Pooja Vastrakar is set to make her comeback to competitive cricket after a prolonged injury break, saying, We have one change, Pooja comes back in place of Gautami, she had one year off, looking forward to her comeback. She's good to bat, bowling will take some time, we'll have a look at how things progress. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning mentioned that Jones has replaced Litchfield in the XI. We need to win every game we play, so there's nothing to lose as far as we're concerned. It was a nice break, we focused on things that we need to get better at, places where we can improve, and we're happy to come into the XI. A couple of changes - Amy Jones comes in place of Litchfield, Simran is in place of Navgire. A new opening partner for me, she said. Playing XIs: Meanwhile, UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning mentioned that Jones has replaced Litchfield in the XI. We need to win every game we play, so there's nothing to lose as far as we're concerned. It was a nice break, we focused on things that we need to get better at, places where we can improve, and we're happy to come into the XI. A couple of changes - Amy Jones comes in place of Litchfield, Simran is in place of Navgire. A new opening partner for me, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (c), Simran Shaikh, Amy Jones (wk), Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 29 Jan 2026 7:24 pm

VMC begins work on Vadsar bridge

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 2:35 am

RCB look to seal final berth in clash against depleted UP

WPL 2026 Vadodara, Jan 28: Table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to make amends with the bat after two consecutive defeats and lock their berth in the final when they take on a depleted UP Warriorz in the Womens Premier League, here on Thursday. RCB (10 points) are the only team confirmed for the WPL []

The Shillong Times 29 Jan 2026 2:28 am

Son of retired cop booked for drunken driving

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 2:18 am

Gaekwads plan to turn Kirti Mandir into leisure spot

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 2:17 am

Protests erupt in Petlad over burial ground being dug up

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 2:16 am

11 children found begging with parents in CWC drive

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 2:16 am

Op Sindoor marks shift in Indias counter-terror strategy: Naravane

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 2:13 am

Ahead Of T20 WC, Washington Sundar Resumes Batting In Recovery From Rib Injury

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital: In what comes as an encouraging development for India ahead of next months T20 World Cup, off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has resumed batting in the nets as part of his rehabilitation from a rib injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Yes, Washington has resumed batting, but at a very low intensity. He batted for a bit and that is very encouraging. The little bit of discomfort around ribs will be there initially because he hasn't done anything for some time now. He should be okay as he now will gradually move ahead in his path to total recovery, said a source aware of the development to IANS on Wednesday. Sundar, 26, has been sidelined since suffering acute discomfort in his lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, on January 11 and was ruled out of the rest of the 50-over games, as well as the ongoing T20I series. Shortly after being ruled out with side strain, Sundar consulted orthopedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, Head Centre for Sports Medicine and Director - Arthroscopy and Shoulder Service at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. After resting at his residence in Chennai, Sundar checked into the CoE on January 20 for kickstarting his rehab programme. Sundar, 26, has been sidelined since suffering acute discomfort in his lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, on January 11 and was ruled out of the rest of the 50-over games, as well as the ongoing T20I series. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At the same time, there is no update yet on when Washington will start to bowl. Washington has played 58 T20Is for India since debuting in 2017, picking 51 wickets at an economy rate of 6.91 while amassing 254 runs at a strike-rate of 134.39. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 28 Jan 2026 8:24 pm

UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match 18, WPL 2026, Who will win today UPW-W vs RCB-W match?

UPW-W vs RCB-W, Match 18, Cricket Tips :Get ready for another high-profile game as Royal Challengers Bengaluru are ready to take on UP Warriorz in the next game of the WPL 2026. These two teams will meet at BCA Stadium on Thursday at 7:30 PM IST. This is a very important game for the campaigns of these two sides. RCB-W have now suffered two straight defeats and are struggling to put up a good show on the field. Their chances of finishing at the top of the group stage depend on this game. A win here will help them to advance to the final. On the other hand, UPW-W need this win for their own survival, as they have only four points on the board. UPW-W vs RCB-W: Match Details Date : January 29, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : BCA Stadium, Vadodara UPW-W vs RCB-W Live Streaming Details Indian fans can tune into the Star Sports Network to watch this game live. Fans can also switch to the Jio Hotstar app or website for the live stream. UPW-W vs RCB-W: Head-to-Head in WPL Total Matches : 7 UP Warriorz : 3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru : 4 No-Result : 0 UPW-W vs RCB-W: Ground Pitch Report As seen in the matches played here this season, the wicket has been tremendous to bat on. The batting conditions will remain the same in both innings. However, early on there will be some help for the bowlers. Hence, captains might look to bat second here. UPW-W vs RCB-W: Possible XIs UP Warriorz : Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud Royal Challengers Bengaluru : Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Smriti Mandhana (c), G. Naik, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Lauren Bell UPW-W vs RCB-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Meg Lanning has been in tremendous form and will be the one to watch out for. For RCB-W, captain Smriti Mandhana will have a big responsibility to take the team to a good total. Probable Best Bowler Lauren Bell has been in exceptional bowling form. She is setting the tone with the new ball for RCB-W. For UPW-W, Sophie Ecclestone, with her experience, is very crucial at this stage of the competition. Today Match Prediction : Both teams are searching for consistency, but RCB-W look better because of their in-form bowling lineup. UPW-W vs RCB-W Match 18, WPL 2026, Today Match UPW-W vs RCB-W, UPW-W vs RCB-W Prediction, UPW-W vs RCB-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for UPW-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.

CNMSports 28 Jan 2026 7:42 pm

Man hit by crane dies on spot

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 5:07 am

Clearing of highway bottleneck at Shehra begins

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 4:34 am

Ex-India cricketer Jacob Martin booked for drunken driving

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 4:34 am

ICMTDT-2026 kicks off with focus on precision health

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 4:34 am

One Nation, One Election could weaken accountability, federalism: S Y Quraishi

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 4:19 am

VMC clears encroachments around Nyay Mandir

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 4:02 am

Lenscape Kerala photo exhibition opens in city

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 3:46 am

WPL 2026: It Has Been A Roller-coaster, Says Gardner On Dramatic Final-over Win

Gujarat Giants: Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner described the dramatic final over as an emotional roller-coaster, admitting the tension ran sky-high as the contest went down to the wire in a three-run victory over Delhi Capitals at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Bowling the penultimate over, Gardner went for 19 runs, leaving only nine for Sophie Devine to defend. Devine held her nerve in a dramatic final over to prevent Delhi Capitals from getting nine runs, sealing a thrilling three-run win for the Gujarat Giants, completing a season double. It has been a roller coaster. We have obviously entertained the fans at the venue and on TV. My right was going to the roof through that last over, said Gardner after the match. After posting 174/9, the Gujarat team was under immense pressure as the Delhi team prepared to enter the last over of the match with nine runs to win with Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad batting together. Gujarat Giants reached 174/9 with an excellent overall effort from Beth Mooney in what was overall a really composed innings of 58 from 46 balls. Anushka Sharma contributed 39 off 25 balls during the middle overs with some lovely, elegant-looking shots, as Tanuja Kanwar's contributions of an unbeaten 21 off just 11 balls late in the innings helped the Giants to compile a competitive total. Gardner felt the pitch continued to favour batters and said the Giants total was around par. However, she conceded her side allowed Delhi Capitals back into the contest after strong bowling until the 17th over. The wickets have got progressively better. Yesterday, 200 were almost chased down, and tonight it was almost chased down as well. Between 170 and 180 was par as well. We bowled well until the 17th over, then let them back in the game. The skipper stressed the need for simplicity in execution, highlighting Sophie Devines pivotal spell and her ability to vary pace, attack the stumps, and exploit a spinner-friendly surface. For our bowlers, we need to keep it simple. We need to keep the team in play as long as possible. Finding the right lengths for change are important. It was a spinner-friendly wicket, but Sophie was really pivotal throughout her spell, making changes in pace and keeping the stumps in play as well, she said. Gardner felt the pitch continued to favour batters and said the Giants total was around par. However, she conceded her side allowed Delhi Capitals back into the contest after strong bowling until the 17th over. The wickets have got progressively better. Yesterday, 200 were almost chased down, and tonight it was almost chased down as well. Between 170 and 180 was par as well. We bowled well until the 17th over, then let them back in the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Looking ahead, Gardner underlined the importance of consistency in tight matches and said the Giants must quickly shift focus to their next challenge against Mumbai, a side they have historically struggled against. We have been on the winning side and losing side as well during close games. We need to be consistent. We need to win that one game to be confident in the playoffs. We play again in a couple of times. We need to switch the focus to Mumbai; we don't have a great record against them. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 28 Jan 2026 12:38 am

WPL 2026: Sophie Devine's Magical Final Over Helps Gujarat Pip Delhi By Three Runs

Sophie Devine: Sophie Devine held her nerve in a dramatic final over to defend nine runs, sealing a thrilling three-run win for Gujarat Giants over Delhi Capitals and completing a season double against them in the 17th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday. Under severe pressure, Devine once again operated with precision under pressure, using the ball effectively and leading the Giants to second place on the points table with eight points. After posting 174/9, the Gujarat team was under immense pressure as the Delhi team prepared to enter the last over of the match with nine runs to win with Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad batting together. Devine held Delhi back for the first three balls in a very tight manner, allowing only 4 runs. He finished the over well, taking the crucial wicket of Sneh Rana with an excellent delivery. After that, Minnu Mani took a single for the fifth ball, leaving Prasad to face the sixth, requiring four runs for victory. Prasad attempted a high-energy swing to hit it out of the park, only to find Ashleigh Gardner out in the outer as the Giants celebrated their victory, as the Capitals fell agonisingly short of crossing the line. Before that, the Delhi Capitals had the choice to fill in. They chose to bowl, middling the Gujarat Giants' total to 174 for 9 with an excellent overall effort from Beth Mooney in what was overall a really composed innings of 58 from 46 balls. Anushka Sharma contributed 39 off 25 balls during the middle overs with some lovely, elegant-looking shots, as Tanuja Kanwar's contributions of an unbeaten 21 off just 11 balls late in the innings helped the Giants to compile a competitive total. N. Shree Charani, who finished with career-best WPL figures of 4 for 31, led Delhi's bowlers with a fierce spell. Minnu Mani took 1 for 23 in her three overs, Chinelle Henry took 2 for 38, and Nandani Sharma was economical with 1 for 26. Delhi's reply got off to a good start when Shafali Verma hit a boundary off the first ball and quickly reached 26 in 2.2 overs before Rajeshwari Gayakwad removed her in the first over. Laura Wolvaardt once again failed to accelerate, scoring 24 off 23 before Gayakwad brushed her off stump, while Lizelle Lee struggled with fluency and was caught for 11 off 20 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues managed 16 off 16 balls before being bowled by Devine, and the Capitals chase faltered further as Marizanne Kapp fell for a golden duck to Gardner. Chinelle Henry added only 9 off 11 balls, leaving Delhi in trouble. A spirited seventh-wicket stand between Rana (29 off 15) and Prasad (47 off 24) reignited hope, but Devines mastery at the death having earlier defended seven against the same opponents ensured Gujarat Giants closed out another nervy win. Jemimah Rodrigues managed 16 off 16 balls before being bowled by Devine, and the Capitals chase faltered further as Marizanne Kapp fell for a golden duck to Gardner. Chinelle Henry added only 9 off 11 balls, leaving Delhi in trouble. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gujarag Giants 174/9 in 20 overs (Beth Mooney 58, Anushka Sharma 39; Sree Charani 4-31, Chinelle Henry 2-38) beat Dekhi Capitals 171/8 in 20 overs (Niki Prasad 47, Sneh Rana 29; Sophie Devine 4-37, Rajeshwari Gayakwad 3-20) by three runs Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 27 Jan 2026 11:50 pm

WPL 2026: Beth Mooney's Fifty And Tanuja Kanwar's Late Blitz Lift Gujarat Giants To 174/9 Against DC

Beth Mooney: Beth Mooneys composed half-century and N. Shree Charanis timely strikes shaped an eventful first innings as Gujarat Giants posted a competitive 174 for 9 against Delhi Capitals in the 17th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday. Batting first for the first time, the Giants took advantage of Mooney's composure at the top of the order until the last set of the innings, when Tanuja Kanwar came out to bat. The opening pair for Gujarat was Sophie Devine and Mooney, but Devine only faced the third over before getting out to Marizanne Kapp for 13 runs. Anushka Sharma, batting at No. 3, struck a couple of boundaries within the first 20 balls of the game, showing early aggression. Mooney hit out a few singles to get used to the pitch. By the end of the Power-play, the Giants had built themselves solidly to 53 runs for the loss of one wicket. Anushka Sharma kept the Giants scoring towards the middle of the game, had one chance in the eighth over on 39 runs, and had it taken from her almost immediately as Shree Charani took her wicket in the very next delivery, swinging the momentum back to Delhi. After that, the Giants had another success when captain Ashleigh Gardner hit the ball towards deep mid-wicket only to get out for 2. Mooney remained calm through everything that happened and reached her fifty runs during her innings with just 39 deliveries, holding the entire innings together while losing wickets all around her. Charani claimed her second wicket when she bowled Georgia Wareham out for 11 in the 15th over. Delhi increased the pressure on the Giants in the next over when Chinelle Henry dismissed Bharti Fulmali for 3, leaving the Giants in a precarious position. And when she finished her innings at 58 from 46 balls in the 17th over, the Giants' chances for a strong finish seemed bleak. The Giants' poor finish continued as Delhi shut them down during the final overs of the match. Just when Gujarat appeared to be limping to the end of their innings, Tanuja Kanwar added an important contribution as a No. 9 batter, scoring 21 runs off 11 balls just before the end of the innings. Kanwar's effort raised the Giants' total to 174 runs for 9 wickets from 20 overs, giving the Delhi Capitals a competitive target despite Delhi not being at their best during the final phase of the innings. The Giants' poor finish continued as Delhi shut them down during the final overs of the match. Just when Gujarat appeared to be limping to the end of their innings, Tanuja Kanwar added an important contribution as a No. 9 batter, scoring 21 runs off 11 balls just before the end of the innings. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gujarat Giants 174/9 in 20 overs (Beth Mooney 58, Anushka Sharma 39; Sree Charani 4-31, Chinelle Henry 2-38) against Delhi Capitals Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 27 Jan 2026 9:54 pm

'Drunk driving': Former Indian cricketer rams into parked cars

Former India cricketer Jacob Martin was arrested early Tuesday after his SUV crashed into three parked cars in Vadodara. Police allege Martin, 53, was driving under the influence of alcohol when he lost control of his vehicle. The incident, which caused significant damage, has led to a case being registered against the ex-batsman.

The Times of India 27 Jan 2026 8:06 pm

WPL 2026: Unchanged Delhi Capitals Elect To Field As Wareham, Tanuja Come In For Gujarat Giants

Unchanged Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against Gujarat Giants in the 17th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday. Delhi Capitals have opted to go in unchanged from their previous outing, showing faith in a combination that delivered in the last game. Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants Women have made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Georgia Wareham and Tanuja Kanwar in place of Danielle Wyatt-Hodge and Happy Kumari as they look to tweak their balance for the contest. Delhi Capitals Women captain Jemimah Rodrigues said, We are going to bowl first. Just feel like it gets better to bat on in the second innings. Even the dew comes later in the evening. Seeing the last game we played, it feels harder. The game plan stays the same. Sticking to our plans and executing those. With every game, you get to learn so much. As a captain, I know I wont always get it right. My team makes me look good as a captain. Gujarat Giants Women captain Ashleigh Gardner said, We would have batted first anyway. It didnt really matter in the end. Having Sophie in the middle order gives us a lot of firepower. But there is one change tonight. Danni is out with sickness, and Georgia is back. So, Sophie is back at the top. If we can stick to our process, we can have success. Playing XIs: Gujarat Giants Women captain Ashleigh Gardner said, We would have batted first anyway. It didnt really matter in the end. Having Sophie in the middle order gives us a lot of firepower. But there is one change tonight. Danni is out with sickness, and Georgia is back. So, Sophie is back at the top. If we can stick to our process, we can have success. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gujarat Giants Women: Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 27 Jan 2026 7:22 pm

Vadodara: RCBW vs MIW Womens Premier League Match #Gallery - Social News XYZ

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Google News 27 Jan 2026 7:58 am

MI outshine RCB by 15 runs

Nat Sciver-Brunt smashes first-ever century in Womens Premier League Vadodara: Nat Sciver-Brunt (100 not out) hit the first-ever century of Womens Premier League history in its fourth edition as dominant Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 15 runs, despite Richa Ghoshs whirlwind 90, here on Monday. In a must-win game to remain in contention []

The Navhind Times 27 Jan 2026 1:25 am