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RCB head into the final full of confidence and well rested after finishing top of the league and qualifying for the final well ahead of DC.

Bangladesh, initially scheduled to play in Group C, was replaced by Scotland last month after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to travel to India due to security concerns.

The match is a straight rematch of the 2024 edition final, where RCB beat DC to win their first and only WPL title

RCB and DC have played just two matches against each other at Kotambi Stadium, with both teams securing one win each

DC will be hoping Jemimah Rodrigues' return to form can propel them to victory and a first WPL title.

At the captain's meet ahead of the tournament, Suryakumar made it clear that India's stance is unwavering.

The partnership has been launched with an interactive campaign titled Craziest Fan Kaun, which allows users to create personalised avatars using Gemini's image-generation capabilities

According to Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan's move was not impulsive but the result of careful deliberation at the highest levels of government.

There is a clause in the ICC's participation agreement that could help Pakistan avoid sanctions while maintaining its stand of not playing India in the league stage

Ishan Kishan scored 53 runs off just 20 balls, with the help of two fours and seven sixes, before getting retired out

ICC U19 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS India vs Afghanistan: India will be playing England on Friday in their sixth straight ICC U19 World Cup final

England beat Australia in the first semifinal of the tournament to book their place in the title clash

Saikat was also part of the ICC umpires' panel for the India vs New Zealand ODI series played last month

As hosts and favourites, India enters the tournament with strong momentum, bolstered by their recent series win against New Zealand.

Afghanistan will be looking to secure their maiden ICC U19 World Cup final spot when they face India in the semifinal match today

As part of the association, Sun Pharma's logo will feature on the front of RCB's playing jersey, the official green kit and training apparel

The former captain was clear that if a player continues to perform and remains fit, there should be no ambiguity over selection, regardless of age

Five-time champions India will aim to keep their unbeaten run going when they take on Afghanistan in the second semifinal of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 in Harare

Delhi Capitals Women have booked their fourth consecutive final appearance. Led by Jemimah Rodrigues, DC W finished third in the league, securing four wins and four losses.

Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in the final directly after finishing at the top of the WPL 2026 points table