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Aaron Finch (C)

Ben McDermott

Josh Inglis

Glenn Maxwell

Marcus Stoinis

Matthew Wade (W)

Daniel Sams

Ashton Agar

Mitchell Starc

Kane Richardson

Josh Hazlewood

Sri Lanka

Danushka Gunathilaka

Pathum Nissanka

Charith Asalanka

Kusal Mendis

Dinesh Chandimal (W)

Dasun Shanaka (C)

Chamika Karunaratne

Jeffrey Vandersay

Dushmantha Chameera

Maheesh Theekshana

Nuwan Thushara

Aaron Mark Hardie

Adam Palmer Zampa

Alex Tyson Carey

Beau Jacob Webster

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

Benjamin Reginald McDermott

Brendan James Doggett

Cameron Donald Green

Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly

Glenn James Maxwell

Jake Beath Weatherald

Jhye Avon Richardson

Josh Reginald Hazlewood

Joshua Patrick Inglis

Joshua Ryan Philippe

Mahli Beardman

Marcus Peter Stoinis

Marnus Labuschagne

Matthew Paul Kuhnemann

Matthew William Short

Matthew Thomas Renshaw

Michael Gertges Neser

Mitchell Ross Marsh

Mitchell J Owen

Mitchell Aaron Starc

Nathan Trevor Ellis

Nathan Michael Lyon

Patrick James Cummins

Scott Michael Boland

Sean Anthony Abbott

Steven Peter Devereux Smith

Tanveer Singh Sangha

Timothy Hays David

Travis Michael Head

Usman Tariq Khawaja

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Asitha Madusanka Fernando

Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa

Binura Fernando

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Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka

Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva

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Harmanpreet Kaur starred with an unbeaten 71 to guide the Mumbai Indians to their highest successful chase in the WPL, leading a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants. After early setbacks, Harmanpreet and Amanjot Kaur steadied the innings, with Nicola Carey finishing the job, while Harmanpreet also became the first Indian to cross 1,000 WPL runs.


Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets.

Harmanpreet Kaur scored 71 runs against Gujarat Giants.

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Harmanpreet Kaur playing a shot

Harmanpreet Kaur’s 71 leads Mumbai Indians to record WPL chase against GG

Gujarat Giants all-rounder Anushka Sharma is expected to be out for the next few matches after she sustained an injury while fielding against the Delhi Capitals

Anushka Sharma to be out of action for Gujarat Giants

Anushka had sustained an injury during the clash against Delhi Capitals

Gujarat Giants' Anushka Sharma plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (via Getty)

Big blow for Gujarat Giants as all-rounder to be out of action due to injury

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

American Football

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah stressed that Minnesota’s long-term goals come before committing to J.J. McCarthy as the franchise quarterback.

Adofo-Mensah refused to guarantee McCarthy’s QB1 status, emphasizing flexibility and playoff ambitions.

The Vikings plan to bring in competition at quarterback after McCarthy’s injury-hit and inconsistent season.

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to the start of the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah avoids long-term commitment to J.J. McCarthy 

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti reacted humorously to Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers head coach, joking about a wildly unlikely AFC North coaching swap.


Bisciotti praised Tomlin’s long-standing success while dismissing any serious Ravens connection.

Tomlin’s exit leaves the Steelers searching for a new head coach after a heavy playoff loss to the Texans.

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before the game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium

Biscotti hilariously discloses condition on hiring Mike Tomlin as Ravens HC

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were spotted enjoying a low-key dinner date in Los Angeles as they embraced personal moments following a disappointing season for the Kansas City Chiefs.

The engaged couple rang in the New Year privately and were later seen dining in Beverly Hills.

Swift admitted that dating Kelce has positively changed her life, even reshaping the atmosphere at her concerts.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans get a glamorous boost with special invite

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spend quality time in Los Angeles 

Football

Barcelona have reopened talks with Manchester United over Marcus Rashford, pushing for a reduced fee as they eye a permanent move without triggering the €30 million option.


Barcelona want Rashford long term but prefer another loan with an obligation to buy in 2027.

Rashford has openly admitted his desire to stay at Barça after winning his first trophy with the club.

Marcus Rashford marks 28th birthday with a cheeky message amid Barcelona loan stint

Barcelona hold talks with Manchester United for permanent Marcus Rashford deal 

Kylian Mbappé missed Real Madrid training along with several first-team stars ahead of the Copa del Rey clash with Albacete, as Álvaro Arbeloa began his interim reign.


Mbappé and five others were absent from training due to fitness concerns, forcing Arbeloa to lean on academy players.

The interim coach called up five youngsters from La Fábrica, stressing the club’s faith in its youth system.

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Kylian Mbappe among SIX Real Madrid players absent from training

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Australia vs Sri Lanka Scorecard

SL • 1st Innings
121-6 (20.0 Ovs)

AUS • 2nd Innings
124-4 (16.5 Ovs)

Batters

Ben McDermott
c Charith Asalanka b Maheesh Theekshana

Ashton Agar
lbw b Maheesh Theekshana

Aaron Finch (C)
c Charith Asalanka b Jeffrey Vandersay

Glenn Maxwell
c Kusal Mendis b Maheesh Theekshana

Josh Inglis
Not Out

Marcus Stoinis
Not Out

Did Not Bat

Matthew Wade (W)

Daniel Sams

Mitchell Starc

Kane Richardson

Josh Hazlewood

Bowlers

Maheesh Theekshana

Nuwan Thushara

Chamika Karunaratne

Dushmantha Chameera

Jeffrey Vandersay

Dasun Shanaka

Fall Of Wickets

Ben McDermott

Ashton Agar

Glenn Maxwell

Aaron Finch

Team $ - Top News

Australia vs Sri Lanka Scorecard

SL • 1st Innings121-6 (20.0 Ovs)

AUS • 2nd Innings124-4 (16.5 Ovs)

Batters

Ben McDermottc Charith Asalanka b Maheesh Theekshana

Ashton Agarlbw b Maheesh Theekshana

Aaron Finch (C)c Charith Asalanka b Jeffrey Vandersay

Glenn Maxwellc Kusal Mendis b Maheesh Theekshana

Josh InglisNot Out

Marcus StoinisNot Out

Did Not Bat

Matthew Wade (W)

Daniel Sams

Mitchell Starc

Kane Richardson

Josh Hazlewood

Bowlers

Maheesh Theekshana

Nuwan Thushara

Chamika Karunaratne

Dushmantha Chameera

Jeffrey Vandersay

Dasun Shanaka

Fall Of Wickets

Ben McDermott

Ashton Agar

Glenn Maxwell

Aaron Finch

Team $ - Top News

SL • 1st Innings
121-6 (20.0 Ovs)

AUS • 2nd Innings
124-4 (16.5 Ovs)

Ben McDermott
c Charith Asalanka b Maheesh Theekshana

Ashton Agar
lbw b Maheesh Theekshana

Aaron Finch (C)
c Charith Asalanka b Jeffrey Vandersay

Glenn Maxwell
c Kusal Mendis b Maheesh Theekshana

Josh Inglis
Not Out

Marcus Stoinis
Not Out