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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is heading into its highly anticipated final, where Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Delhi Capitals. The winning team will receive prize money exceeding that of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) champion. Final Clash DetailsThe championship match will be held at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium. RCB and Delhi Capitals will face off for the title, replicating the 2024 season final, which RCB won. Delhi Capitals have reached the final in each of the first three seasons but are still chasing their maiden WPL title. Prize Money BreakdownThe WPL began in 2023, and since then, the prize money has remained unchanged. The winning team will receive ₹6 crore from the BCCI, while the runner-up will take home ₹3 crore. For comparison, the PSL ...

Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu delivered a record-breaking performance to claim the gold medal at the 2026 National Weightlifting Championship, held in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Competing in the 48kg category, Chanu broke three national records, showcasing her dominance in the sport. Record-Breaking PerformanceThe 31-year-old lifted 89kg in the snatch and 116kg in the clean and jerk, bringing her total to an astonishing 205kg. Radha Soni of the All India Police claimed silver with a total of 183kg, while Komal Kohar secured the bronze. Chanu’s achievement marks national records in the snatch, clean and jerk, and overall total for the 48kg category. Her total of 205kg surpasses the 199kg she lifted to win gold at the 2025 World Championship by six kilograms, and also exceeds her perso...

The status of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 remains uncertain, following Pakistan’s announcement that they will not play against India. However, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi has indicated a possible route for the match to take place. Scheduled Clash on 15 February in ColomboThe much-awaited match between India and Pakistan is set for 15 February at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. Cricket fans around the world have been eagerly waiting for this showdown. Despite Pakistan’s statement on social media, the PCB has not officially communicated its decision to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Najam Sethi Offers a Way ForwardSpeaking to India Today, former PCB chairman Najam Sethi suggested that if Bangladesh is incl...

India has reached the final of the U-19 World Cup 2026 after a thrilling semi-final victory over Afghanistan, thanks to a match-winning century from opener Aaron George. Aaron George Shines in Semi-FinalIn the semi-final played at Harare Sports Club, India successfully chased a massive target of 311, losing only three wickets. Vaibhav Suryawanshi provided a blazing start with 68 runs off 33 balls, followed by captain Ayush Mhatre’s 62 off 59 balls. However, the star of the match was 19-year-old Aaron George, who scored 115 runs off 104 balls, including 15 fours and 2 sixes, guiding India to a historic final. Who Is Aaron George?Unlike several other young Indian players already in the spotlight, Aaron George is relatively unknown. Born in Kerala and raised in Hyderabad, he has represe...

India began their T20 World Cup preparations with a dominant 30-run victory over South Africa in their only warm-up match. Beyond the win, the match provided clarity on the team’s playing XI for the tournament. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan Form New Opening PairIndia’s biggest strength lies in their aggressive opening combination. Number one T20 batter Abhishek Sharma has been capitalizing on the powerplay with his explosive batting. Partnering him will be Ishan Kishan, who has edged out Sanju Samson. Kishan’s recent form has been exceptional—scoring a century against New Zealand and a blistering 53 off just 20 balls against South Africa in the warm-up match—securing his spot at the top of the order. Solid Middle Order with Tilak, Surya, and HardikNumber three will see Tilak Varma...

Team India continued their dominant form ahead of the T20 World Cup by thrashing South Africa by 30 runs in their first warm-up match. The victory highlights India’s readiness as they aim to defend the title on home soil. India Post Massive TotalOpting to bat first, India put up a formidable 240/6 in 20 overs, thanks to explosive contributions from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma. Kishan, opening in place of Sanju Samson, set the tone with a blistering 53 off just 20 balls, including seven sixes. He smashed 22 runs off the last four balls of Enric Nortje’s over (6, 6, 4, 6) and added 80 runs for the first wicket with Abhishek Sharma (24 off 18 balls), giving India a flying start. Tilak Varma continued the assault after Kishan’s retirement, hitting 40 off 16 balls with three towering six...

In a fiery display during India’s T20 World Cup warm-up match against South Africa, Ishan Kishan smashed a blazing half-century, making a strong case for his place in the playing XI. His aggressive innings has left fans and opponents equally impressed, signaling his readiness for the tournament. Kishan’s Explosive KnockStepping in for Sanju Samson as India’s opener, Ishan Kishan wasted no time asserting his dominance. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter scored 53 runs off just 20 balls, including 7 towering sixes and 2 fours. Kishan’s power-hitting has been in exceptional form in recent times, having also delivered a scintillating century in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Attacking from Ball OneKishan set the tone immediately, hitting a six off India’s second delivery...

India’s T20 World Cup campaign kicked off on 4th February, with the team playing their lone warm-up match against South Africa. Ahead of the tournament, a key question revolved around Abhishek Sharma’s opening partner—long held to be Sanju Samson. However, the warm-up game has provided clarity. Ishan Kishan Replaces Samson as Opening PartnerIshan Kishan, making a comeback after a brief period out of the team, was handed the role of opening alongside Abhishek Sharma. This development comes as a setback for Sanju Samson, who has struggled in recent times. During India’s T20 series against New Zealand, Samson managed only 46 runs across five matches, effectively losing his claim to the opening spot. Kishan Shines on ReturnIshan Kishan wasted no time in making an impact. In his recent ou...

Team India has stormed into the U-19 World Cup final for a record 10th time after defeating Afghanistan in a thrilling semi-final clash. The Men in Blue will face England in the final. India Achieves Historic Chase in SemifinalIn the second semi-final of the U-19 World Cup, India chased down a massive target of 311 runs against Afghanistan, losing just three wickets and winning the match by seven wickets. This victory marks India’s 10th appearance in a U-19 World Cup final, setting a new record in the tournament’s history. Aaron George Shines with a Match-Winning CenturyOpening batsman Aaron George emerged as the hero for India with a brilliant century under pressure. Despite the daunting target, India never appeared to be under threat from the very first over. Vaibhav Suryawanshi pr...

New Delhi: As Team India enters the T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the tournament favorites, former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has expressed full confidence in the squad but highlighted dew as a potential challenge in India’s evening matches. India Eyeing Back-to-Back Titles Dhoni led India to its first T20 World Cup triumph in 2007, defeating Pakistan in the final held in South Africa. Seventeen years later, India again won the tournament in 2024. As the defending champions, India aims to achieve the rare feat of winning back-to-back T20 World Cups, something no team has done so far. Dhoni Praises Team India Speaking at an event, the three-time ICC trophy-winning captain lauded the current Indian team:"This is one of the most dangerous teams in the world. They have everything ...