Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League final. Smriti Mandhana's RCB seeks a second title, matching Mumbai Indians. Delhi Capitals, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, aims for their first championship after three runner-up finishes. Both teams have seen key player contributions throughout the season.
Richard Hadlee achieved a historic milestone on February 4, 1990, becoming the first bowler to claim 400 Test wickets. At 39, the New Zealand legend reached this unprecedented feat against India in Christchurch. His exceptional performance, including seven wickets in the match, secured a victory for his team and redefined bowling possibilities.
Chasing 204, RCB were led by captain Smriti Mandhana, who scored 87 off 41 balls, and Georgia Voll, who made 79 off 54 deliveries. The pair added 165 runs for the second wicket, a partnership that decided the contest. With this win, RCB drew level with Mumbai Indians (MI) as the most successful teams in the WPL.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha reiterated that the decision to skip the India match at the T20 World Cup rests entirely with the Pakistani government. While acknowledging fans will miss the marquee clash, Agha stressed the team’s focus is on the remaining group games.
The Supreme Court has granted relief to former BCCI chief Anurag Thakur, potentially paving his return to cricket administration. The court modified a 2017 order that barred him from BCCI affairs, acknowledging the ban's lengthy duration. This decision follows Thakur's plea for modification, aiming to lift the nine-year restriction.
The Indian women's cricket team, fresh from their historic ODI World Cup win, has sent strong messages of support to the men's team as they begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana expressed confidence, while Deepti Sharma highlighted the special nature of the tournament being held in India.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed the team will head to Colombo for their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, despite uncertainty. Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha stated their participation hinges on government directives, with the Pakistani government having previously announced a boycott of the February 15th fixture.