Hemant Brar
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Number of wins for each team in the league phase of #WPL2026:
2 - UP Warriorz
3 - Mumbai Indians
4 - Delhi Capitals
5 - Gujarat Giants
6 - Royal Challengers Bengaluru
2 - UP Warriorz
3 - Mumbai Indians
4 - Delhi Capitals
5 - Gujarat Giants
6 - Royal Challengers Bengaluru
February 1, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Number of wins for each team in the league phase of #WPL2026:
2 - UP Warriorz
3 - Mumbai Indians
4 - Delhi Capitals
5 - Gujarat Giants
6 - Royal Challengers Bengaluru
2 - UP Warriorz
3 - Mumbai Indians
4 - Delhi Capitals
5 - Gujarat Giants
6 - Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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January 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Five years of work experience should be a minimum requirement for an MBA degree.
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At one point during India's chase, a staggering, almost scary stat appeared on TV: Ishan Kishan, balls/boundary 2.
Kishan had faced 29 balls and hit 15 boundaries. Even more incredible was that he had done so after India were reduced to 6 for 2.
#INDvNZ
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Kishan had faced 29 balls and hit 15 boundaries. Even more incredible was that he had done so after India were reduced to 6 for 2.
#INDvNZ
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Kishan makes it happen for himself and for India
Batter on the comeback trail saw a bad situation - India 6 for 2 - and didn't flinch, scoring 76 off 32 balls
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January 24, 2026 at 6:11 AM
At one point during India's chase, a staggering, almost scary stat appeared on TV: Ishan Kishan, balls/boundary 2.
Kishan had faced 29 balls and hit 15 boundaries. Even more incredible was that he had done so after India were reduced to 6 for 2.
#INDvNZ
www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs...
Kishan had faced 29 balls and hit 15 boundaries. Even more incredible was that he had done so after India were reduced to 6 for 2.
#INDvNZ
www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs...
Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav lay down the marker as India chase down 209 in just 15.2 overs.
India were 6 for 2 after 1.1 overs and still registered their joint-highest successful chase in T20Is, with seven wickets to spare.
#INDvNZ
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India were 6 for 2 after 1.1 overs and still registered their joint-highest successful chase in T20Is, with seven wickets to spare.
#INDvNZ
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Kishan and Suryakumar lay down marker in astonishing chase
New Zealand in India 2025/26, India vs New Zealand Match Report: From 6 for 2 in a chase of 209, India romped home with 28 balls to spare
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January 23, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav lay down the marker as India chase down 209 in just 15.2 overs.
India were 6 for 2 after 1.1 overs and still registered their joint-highest successful chase in T20Is, with seven wickets to spare.
#INDvNZ
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India were 6 for 2 after 1.1 overs and still registered their joint-highest successful chase in T20Is, with seven wickets to spare.
#INDvNZ
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Rinku Singh rarely plays scoops, ramps or reverse hits. Still, he has a strike rate of 165.00 in T20Is.
When it comes to the last two overs of the innings, it zooms to 287.83. Restrict it to just the 20th over, and it becomes a mind-boggling 302.63.
#INDvNZ
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When it comes to the last two overs of the innings, it zooms to 287.83. Restrict it to just the 20th over, and it becomes a mind-boggling 302.63.
#INDvNZ
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Rinku showcases his value as India's finisher
He hit 44 not out off 20 in his comeback game, against New Zealand, to tick a big box ahead of the T20 World Cup
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January 22, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Rinku Singh rarely plays scoops, ramps or reverse hits. Still, he has a strike rate of 165.00 in T20Is.
When it comes to the last two overs of the innings, it zooms to 287.83. Restrict it to just the 20th over, and it becomes a mind-boggling 302.63.
#INDvNZ
www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs...
When it comes to the last two overs of the innings, it zooms to 287.83. Restrict it to just the 20th over, and it becomes a mind-boggling 302.63.
#INDvNZ
www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs...
January 20, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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January 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
January 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Have seen many people pick Laura Wolvaardt in their XI for Delhi Capitals. And Taniya Bhatia/Mamatha Madiwala as the wicketkeeper. But that's a sub-optimal choice.
I will pick Lizelle Lee over Wolvaardt. This is Lee's first WPL season but ... (1/3)
#WPL2026
I will pick Lizelle Lee over Wolvaardt. This is Lee's first WPL season but ... (1/3)
#WPL2026
January 10, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Have seen many people pick Laura Wolvaardt in their XI for Delhi Capitals. And Taniya Bhatia/Mamatha Madiwala as the wicketkeeper. But that's a sub-optimal choice.
I will pick Lizelle Lee over Wolvaardt. This is Lee's first WPL season but ... (1/3)
#WPL2026
I will pick Lizelle Lee over Wolvaardt. This is Lee's first WPL season but ... (1/3)
#WPL2026
#WPL2026 starts today with a lot to look forward to:
- A new, dedicated window
- More evenly matched teams after the mega auction
- The return of the double-headers
- Two exciting first-timers at DC: 16-year-old Deeya Yadav and 33-year-old Lizelle Lee
and more
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- A new, dedicated window
- More evenly matched teams after the mega auction
- The return of the double-headers
- Two exciting first-timers at DC: 16-year-old Deeya Yadav and 33-year-old Lizelle Lee
and more
www.espncricinfo.com/story/wpl-20...
WPL 2026 FAQs - All you need to know ahead of the new season
All the answers to all your burning questions about the fourth edition of the WPL
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January 9, 2026 at 8:13 AM
#WPL2026 starts today with a lot to look forward to:
- A new, dedicated window
- More evenly matched teams after the mega auction
- The return of the double-headers
- Two exciting first-timers at DC: 16-year-old Deeya Yadav and 33-year-old Lizelle Lee
and more
www.espncricinfo.com/story/wpl-20...
- A new, dedicated window
- More evenly matched teams after the mega auction
- The return of the double-headers
- Two exciting first-timers at DC: 16-year-old Deeya Yadav and 33-year-old Lizelle Lee
and more
www.espncricinfo.com/story/wpl-20...
Did a deep dive into the WPL numbers to find out which players have excelled in which roles, and which team holds what advantage for #WPL2026. Here are some of the findings:
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WPL in numbers - DC boss the powerplay, spinners star at the death
A deep dive into the numbers reveals the strengths and weaknesses of the five WPL teams
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January 7, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Did a deep dive into the WPL numbers to find out which players have excelled in which roles, and which team holds what advantage for #WPL2026. Here are some of the findings:
www.espncricinfo.com/story/wpl-in...
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Ellyse Perry has withdrawn from WPL 2026 for personal reasons. RCB have replaced her with Sayali Satghare. That leaves RCB with only five overseas players: Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith.
December 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Ellyse Perry has withdrawn from WPL 2026 for personal reasons. RCB have replaced her with Sayali Satghare. That leaves RCB with only five overseas players: Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith.
What a wild game. See that big jump in the evaluation at the end? My opponent made a blunder when the game was all but done, and I was quick enough to spot a mate in three. #RapidChess #Chess
December 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
What a wild game. See that big jump in the evaluation at the end? My opponent made a blunder when the game was all but done, and I was quick enough to spot a mate in three. #RapidChess #Chess
Karnataka chase down 413 against Jharkhand with 15 balls to spare. It's the second-highest successful chase in List A cricket after the 434-438 match.
Bengal chased down 383 against Vidarbha, and Saurashtra 346 against Odisha, both with five balls to spare. #VijayHazareTrophy
Bengal chased down 383 against Vidarbha, and Saurashtra 346 against Odisha, both with five balls to spare. #VijayHazareTrophy
Vidarbha 382/5 v Bengal
Dhruv Shorey 136 (125), Aman Mokhade 110 (99)
Punjab 347/6 v Maharashtra
Naman Dhir 97 (78)
Odisha 345/6 v Saurashtra
Swastik Samal 212 (169)
Uttar Pradesh 324/5 v Hyderabad
Dhruv Jurel 80 (61), Rinku Singh 67 (48)
Won't be a surprise if a couple of these get chased down.
Dhruv Shorey 136 (125), Aman Mokhade 110 (99)
Punjab 347/6 v Maharashtra
Naman Dhir 97 (78)
Odisha 345/6 v Saurashtra
Swastik Samal 212 (169)
Uttar Pradesh 324/5 v Hyderabad
Dhruv Jurel 80 (61), Rinku Singh 67 (48)
Won't be a surprise if a couple of these get chased down.
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Karnataka chase down 413 against Jharkhand with 15 balls to spare. It's the second-highest successful chase in List A cricket after the 434-438 match.
Bengal chased down 383 against Vidarbha, and Saurashtra 346 against Odisha, both with five balls to spare. #VijayHazareTrophy
Bengal chased down 383 against Vidarbha, and Saurashtra 346 against Odisha, both with five balls to spare. #VijayHazareTrophy
It's the first day of the #VijayHazareTrophy and we are already seeing the effects of T20 cricket.
Bihar 574/6 v Arunachal Pradesh
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 190 (84), Sakibul Gani 128* (40), Ayush Loharuka 116 (56)
Jharkhand 412/9 v Karnataka
Ishan Kishan 125 (39)
Bihar 574/6 v Arunachal Pradesh
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 190 (84), Sakibul Gani 128* (40), Ayush Loharuka 116 (56)
Jharkhand 412/9 v Karnataka
Ishan Kishan 125 (39)
December 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
It's the first day of the #VijayHazareTrophy and we are already seeing the effects of T20 cricket.
Bihar 574/6 v Arunachal Pradesh
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 190 (84), Sakibul Gani 128* (40), Ayush Loharuka 116 (56)
Jharkhand 412/9 v Karnataka
Ishan Kishan 125 (39)
Bihar 574/6 v Arunachal Pradesh
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 190 (84), Sakibul Gani 128* (40), Ayush Loharuka 116 (56)
Jharkhand 412/9 v Karnataka
Ishan Kishan 125 (39)
From Perth to Punjab Kings: Cooper Connolly's rapid rise to global spotlight
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From Perth to Punjab: Cooper Connolly's rapid rise to global spotlight
From emulating his hero Shaun Marsh to learning from the likes of Ponting and Iyer, Connolly is determined to leave a legacy at Punjab Kings in his maiden IPL stint
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December 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
From Perth to Punjab Kings: Cooper Connolly's rapid rise to global spotlight
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