Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

The stage is set at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, for another enthralling contest as UP Warriorz (UPW) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on January 29 in the WPL 2026. For RCB, things have gone wrong in their last two games after winning their first five matches of the season. A win later today will still secure their place in the final. However, if they lose, they will have to keep a close eye on the upcoming Gujarat Giants (GG) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) clash on January 30. If GG win that game, they will reach the 10-point mark, and…

Gujarat Giants (GG) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) on January 27 in the WPL 2026 in Vadodara, with both teams eyeing a playoff spot. With six points each so far, a win for either side will significantly boost their playoff chances. An exciting contest awaits fans at the Kotambi Stadium, in what has been a stop-start season for both teams. Ashleigh Gardner’s GG began the season with two back-to-back wins, but their campaign was derailed by three successive losses. However, they returned to winning ways with a victory over UP Warriorz in their previous game and will now look…

A huge game beckons for the defending champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), on January 26 as they face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in WPL 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. With only two wins from six games and, most importantly, after suffering three successive defeats, MI are in danger of missing out on a playoff spot. A loss against RCB later today could make it almost impossible for them to stay alive in the playoff race, as they would then be heavily dependent on the results of other matches. Meanwhile, RCB suffered their first loss of the season in their…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing WPL 2026 on January 24 in Vadodara. The Kotambi Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for RCB, as they are yet to lose any of the three games they have played here so far. The only unbeaten team of this season will look to extend their dominance with another win. Although Smriti Mandhana’s side have already sealed their playoff berth, one more victory will almost confirm their place in the final by ensuring a table-top finish. Meanwhile, DC began their Vadodara leg with a…

Former India player Saba Karim said that fans will see “much better leadership skills” from UP Warriorz (UPW) captain Meg Lanning in the upcoming WPL games. The ongoing WPL 2026 season marked a fresh start for the franchise, but it did not begin on a positive note as Lanning’s side lost their first three matches consecutively. However, UPW bounced back strongly by registering two back-to-back wins against the defending champions, Mumbai Indians (MI). They now sit third on the points table with four points from five games and a net run rate of -0.483. Ahead of their clash against Gujarat…

UP Warriorz (UPW) are set to play their first game in Vadodara as they take on Gujarat Giants (GG) on January 22 at the Kotambi Stadium. Under Meg Lanning’s captaincy, UPW had a disastrous start to their WPL 2026 campaign, suffering three consecutive defeats against GG, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Delhi Capitals (DC). However, they have redeemed themselves with two back-to-back wins over the defending champions, the Mumbai Indians. With renewed confidence, UPW will look to start their Vadodara leg with a win and strengthen their position in the playoff race. Meanwhile, for GG, the season has been quite…

A big game is on the cards today (January 20), in the ongoing WPL 2026, as Delhi Capitals (DC) take on the defending champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. For DC, it has been a tough season so far under their new captain, Jemimah Rodrigues. With just one win from four matches, the Vadodara leg could serve as a fresh start for them, and as a unit, they would like to make the most of it. Eyes will be on Chinelle Henry’s fitness and whether she will be available for this clash. However, if she is…

The Vadodara leg of the ongoing WPL 2026 is set to begin on January 19, with table-toppers and the only unbeaten side so far, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), taking on Gujarat Giants (GG). Smriti Mandhana’s RCB dominated the Navi Mumbai leg with a perfect record of four wins from four matches. As a unit, they have performed consistently, with several players stepping up whenever the situation demanded. For GG, the campaign began with two back-to-back narrow wins, but they then suffered two consecutive defeats. Their over-dependence on overseas players has been evident, as in both victories, the standout performances came…

Shreyanka Patil and Bharti Fulmali are back in India Women’s T20I plans. Both have been named in the 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series in Australia. India Women are scheduled to play three T20Is (February 15-21), followed by three ODIs (February 24-March 1) and a pink-ball Test match (March 6-9). With an eye on the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England later this year, the Australia tour will serve as a crucial preparation phase for the Women in Blue. However, squads for only the T20I and ODI series have been announced so far. The Test squad is…

The India vs Bangladesh clash is still underway in the ongoing U-19 Men’s World Cup on Saturday in Zimbabwe. However, at the start of the game, a controversial incident took place at the toss when representatives from both teams were seen avoiding the customary handshake. Interestingly, India’s regular captain Ayush Mhatre was present, but for Bangladesh, vice-captain Zawad Abrar attended the toss instead of regular skipper Azizul Hakim. Considering the ongoing political tensions between the two countries, the incident sparked debate on social media. Now, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has come up with an official statement on the toss-related…