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Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in a Women’s Premier League match in Vadodara, ending RCB’s five-game winning run. RCB were restricted to 109, and despite early breakthroughs in the Powerplay, Capitals chased the target with Laura Wolvaardt anchoring the innings.
India stayed unbeaten at the Under-19 World Cup with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand via the DLS method, after rain reduced the match, with skipper Ayush Mhatre playing a rapid 53 off 27 and India’s bowlers dismantling New Zealand early.
India face New Zealand in the third T20I in Guwahati with live-streaming and TV details announced, as the hosts aim to extend their winning run in the series.
Bangladesh has withdrawn from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India, citing security concerns and saying the decision followed government direction. The ICC rejected venue-change requests and moved to replace Bangladesh with Scotland as the tournament nears.
India midfielder Manpreet Singh has 411 international appearances and needs two more matches to surpass Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 caps. However, reports say there is growing speculation he may miss upcoming selection for Pro League matches in Rourkela, creating uncertainty around when—and whether—he will break the landmark record.
The Indian Olympic Association has advised national sports federations and state/UT Olympic bodies to align constitutions and bye-laws with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, setting a six-month timeline that could trigger administrative changes across Indian sport.
Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets to hand RCB their first defeat of the Women’s Premier League season. Delhi bowled RCB out for 109 and chased the target comfortably, recovering from early wickets to finish the job with plenty of balls to spare.
Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to receive the Padma Shri, recognising their contributions and impact on Indian cricket across formats. The honours were reported on January 25, 2026.