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India survived a dramatic early collapse to defeat a spirited USA by 29 runs in their T20 World Cup opener at Wankhede. Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 transformed the match after India slumped to 77/6, before the pace attack sealed a hard-earned victory.

India stormed to a record sixth Under-19 World Cup title, crushing England by 100 runs in a one-sided final at Harare. Powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 175, India posted a historic 411 and never allowed England back into the contest.

RCB produced a historic chase to win the WPL 2026 final, hunting down 204 against Delhi Capitals with Smriti Mandhana’s blazing 87 leading the charge. The victory delivered RCB their second title while extending Delhi’s agonising run to four consecutive final defeats.

The India-New Zealand white-ball series of 2026 revealed two contrasting paths, India dominant in T20s through fearless intent, and New Zealand clinical in ODIs through patience and structure. More than results, it became a rehearsal for the T20 World Cup, exposing India’s explosive strengths and unfinished middle-order questions.

Bangladesh have formally requested the ICC to shift their 2026 T20 World Cup group matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing player safety concerns and the prevailing political climate. The move follows rising tensions between the two boards and places the ICC in a complex position just months ahead of the global tournament.

Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman to score 4,000 T20I runs, reaching the milestone during India’s win over Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years is not nostalgia; it’s intent, discipline, and a reminder of where elite preparation begins.

India’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad brings bold calls as Gill, Jaiswal, and Jitesh miss out, while Kishan and Rinku return to reinforce clarity and composure.

India’s T20 World Cup preparation begins with promise and pressure as South Africa test combinations, form, and mental strength.

The IPL 2026 auction wasn’t about filling squads; it was about rewriting belief, value, and risk before the season even began. From record-breaking bids to faith in the unknown, the IPL 2026 auction set the tone for a season driven by risk.