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WPL 2026

Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine remained the architects of Giants' victory

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

American Football

Ben Johnson doubled down on the Bears–Packers rivalry after Chicago’s stunning comeback win, as reports suggest Green Bay will stick with Matt LaFleur despite playoff heartbreak.

Ben Johnson embraces Bears–Packers rivalry after emotional win sends Chicago to divisional round.

Packers expected to pursue contract extension for Matt LaFleur following wild-card exit.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Ben Johnson shrugs off Matt LaFleur tension after Bears eliminate Packers 

Micah Parsons confirmed his 2026 debut for the Packers will be delayed as he continues recovering from a torn ACL, realistically targeting a return in Weeks 3 or 4.


Micah Parsons admits Week 1 return is unlikely as ACL recovery continues ahead of schedule.

Packers struggled defensively after Parsons’ injury, going winless and conceding heavily.

Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field after defeating the Chicago Bears 28-21 at Lambeau Field on December 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Micah Parsons makes HONEST admission on delayed return timeline 

Basketball

Dillon Brooks unloaded on NBA officials after picking up his league-leading 12th technical foul, claiming referees punish him for his reputation rather than his actions.



Dillon Brooks blasts referees after receiving another technical foul in Suns’ win.

Suns forward admits most of his technicals are deserved but feels targeted due to his image.

Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.  The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107.

Dillon Brooks blasts NBA officials following fine for on-court conduct

Anthony Edwards heaped praise on Jaden McDaniels after the Timberwolves edged the Spurs, highlighting his game-winning defensive impact.

Anthony Edwards calls Jaden McDaniels his favorite NBA player after clutch defensive display vs Spurs.

McDaniels’ late block seals narrow Timberwolves win in final minutes.

Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 11, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Anthony Edwards heaps praise on Jaden McDaniels after game-winning defense

Rui Hachimura is set to return from injury for the LA Lakers against the Sacramento Kings, providing a major boost despite an expected minutes restriction.


Rui Hachimura cleared to return after missing six games with a calf strain, likely to come off the bench.

JJ Redick calls Hachimura the Lakers’ best catch-and-shoot option as his comeback nears.

Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 9, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Hachimura injury update: Lakers star all set to comeback after missing six games

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Best Strike Rate

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Most 6s

Most Wickets

Saim Ayub

PAK

125 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Abdullah Shafique

PAK

113 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Babar Azam

PAK

80 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Steven Smith

AUS

79 Runs 2 Matches•2 Inns

Josh Inglis

AUS

74 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Mohammad Rizwan

PAK

74 Runs 3 Matches•2 Inns

Pat Cummins

AUS

45 Runs 2 Matches•2 Inns

Sean Abbott

AUS

43 Runs 2 Matches•2 Inns

Matthew Short

AUS

42 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Naseem Shah

PAK

40 Runs 3 Matches•1 Inns

Jake Fraser-McGurk

AUS

36 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Aaron Hardie

AUS

36 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Adam Zampa

AUS

31 Runs 3 Matches•2 Inns

Shaheen Afridi

PAK

24 Runs 3 Matches•1 Inns

Marnus Labuschagne

AUS

22 Runs 2 Matches•2 Inns

125 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

113 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

80 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

79 Runs

2 Matches•2 Inns

74 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

74 Runs

3 Matches•2 Inns

45 Runs

2 Matches•2 Inns

43 Runs

2 Matches•2 Inns

42 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

40 Runs

3 Matches•1 Inns

36 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

36 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

31 Runs

3 Matches•2 Inns

24 Runs

3 Matches•1 Inns

22 Runs

2 Matches•2 Inns