2024 WPL champions RCB are still the only team to have already booked their place in the WPL 2026 playoffs
Grace Harris (65) and Smriti Mandhana (54*) steered RCB to the final of WPL 2026 with a 8-wicket win vs UPW on the night.
UPW will aim to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win against table-toppers RCB today
Shai Hope missed the first match due to a minor injury, and there was no place for Shamar Joseph in the squad. If fit, both are likely to return to the playing XI for this match.
The West Indies will be hoping for the return of their regular captain, Shai Hope, in this crucial match.
As Pakistan celebrates its win, all eyes are on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which is expected to announce its final decision on the country's participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
This series provides both teams with a valuable opportunity to acclimatize to the conditions in Lahore, where spin-friendly pitches could play a significant role.
RCB, meanwhile, sit at the top of the table but are also dealing with a dip in form. After a strong five-match winning streak, they've suffered back-to-back defeats.
RCB, despite leading the table, are also facing a drop in form after a promising start. A five-match winning streak was followed by back-to-back defeats, raising questions about their momentum.
Mitchell Marsh, along with wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, are expected to miss the series opener due to their participation in the recent Big Bash League.
The match offers both teams an opportunity to fine-tune their squads and get accustomed to the conditions in Lahore, where spin-friendly surfaces could play a key role.
While Australia may be the favourites, Pakistan has proven time and again that they can rise to the occasion, making this series an exciting contest.
According to the ICC, Jones is accused of being involved in attempts to improperly influence aspects of matches, including their result, progress, or conduct.
As both teams gear up for this crucial match, New Zealand will be aiming to bounce back and level the series, while India looks to build on their dominant performance and seal the win.
New Zealand will battle for pride in the fourth T20 having already lost the series in Guwahati
India so far have played four T20I matches at this venue. They have won three matches and lost one against Australia back in 2019
Ravi Bishnoi's impressive spell of 4-0-18-2 at Guwahati has strengthened his case, and the team management may consider rotating Kuldeep out to give him a breather while bringing Chakravarthy back int
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UP Warriorz on Wednesday picked England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones as a replacement for injured Phoebe Litchfield for the remainder of the Women's Premier League.
Scotland currently does not have a confirmed sponsor for the tournament, and even the team jerseys are yet to be finalized.