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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has now completed three full seasons and is currently running its fourth edition in 2026. In a fast-paced T20 tournament dominated by batting, five-wicket hauls remain rare and special achievements. So far, only eight bowlers have managed to take five wickets in a single WPL match. These spells often change the course of matches, proving that even in a high-scoring league, elite bowling performances still decide results. Why Five-Wicket Hauls Matter in WPL That is why the most five-wicket hauls in WPL history (2026 stats) reflect true match-winning quality, not just consistency. Five-Wicket Hauls in…

Flat pitches and high-scoring games — that’s the identity of Vizag’s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. The venue, with a backdrop of scenic hills, has seen batters dominate across formats. Since hosting its first international match in 2005, Vizag has become one of India’s most reliable high-scoring grounds. The stadium has hosted men’s Tests, ODIs, T20Is as well as women’s ODIs and T20Is, producing many memorable innings and bowling spells. In this article, we’ll look at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium’s updated records and stats in Men’s Tests, ODIs, T20Is and Women’s ODIs & T20Is up to January 2026. ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam: Venue…

The Dr. Y.S. Rajashekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is set to host another high-voltage encounter as India take on New Zealand in the 4th T20I on January 28, 2026. India currently lead the 5-match T20I series 3–0 after dominating all three matches in Nagpur, Raipur, and Guwahati. India’s top-order has fired consistently, while the bowling unit has controlled every game with discipline. New Zealand, on the other hand, are searching for their first win of the tour. With the series already sealed, India may test their bench strength, but the hunger to win remains high. The match begins…

IND VS NZ 4th T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction for India vs New Zealand T20I Series 2026 Preview: Team India have been too good for New Zealand to handle in the ongoing T20I series. They have not just beaten New Zealand; in fact, they have humiliated them in all three matches. India scored their highest T20I against New Zealand in the first game, then followed it with the fastest 200+ chase in T20Is and then chased down 154 runs in ten overs. India have been unstoppable so far, largely because the top order has been all guns blazing. New Zealand have been on the back foot, and they have failed to find…

AUS VS WI Match 7, Super Six, Dream11 Team Prediction for ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 Preview: Australia U19 are one of the top contenders to win the ongoing ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026, and they have played like it. Australia are undefeated in this tournament so far and they finished Group A at the top of the table with three big wins. They have started the Super Six round with a great win over South Africa U19 by six wickets. Charles Lachmund’s opening spell put the Proteas on the back foot. Will Byrom and Aryan Sharma also chipped in with two wickets each. With the bat, Steven…

SA VS WI 1st T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction for South Africa vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 Preview: The SA20 2025-26 has been concluded successfully, and Sunrisers Eastern Cape won their third title, beating Pretoria Capitals in the final. Now, South Africa will be in action in their last T20I series ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. They will host the two-time champion West Indies for a three-match T20I series in the last week of January. The first T20I between South Africa and West Indies will be held at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday at 9:30 PM IST. South Africa have all their stars back, who will be in action…

In a major update for international cricket, India’s upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been officially postponed. The decision was confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) through an official announcement on X (formerly Twitter). The much-anticipated series, which was earlier scheduled for August 2025, will now be played in September 2026, with revised dates and fixtures to be announced later. BCCI and BCB Mutually Agree to Reschedule Series According to the official statement, the decision to defer the tour was taken mutually by both cricket boards after detailed discussions. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and…

The 17th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 will feature an important clash between Gujarat Giants Women and Delhi Capitals Women.The high-stakes encounter will be played on Tuesday, January 27, at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, with the match starting at 7:30 PM IST. With playoff qualification still open for both sides, this match is expected to play a key role in shaping the WPL 2026 points table. Match Preview: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals Gujarat Giants – Team Form Gujarat Giants started the WPL 2026 season strongly but struggled during the middle phase of the tournament. However, a timely…

GG-W VS DC-W Match 17, Dream11 Team Prediction for Women’s Premier League 2026 Preview: Match no. 17 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 will see a face-off between Gujarat Giants Women and the three-time finalist Delhi Capitals Women. This contest will be held at BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday at 7:30 PM IST. This is the second time that these two sides will be on the field against each other. That game was very close, and Sophie Devine led them to a 4-run win with her all-round ability.  These two teams are coming off a win and have looked good in the last game. DC-W…

The 16th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 will see a big clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Mumbai Indians Women on Monday.The high-voltage encounter will be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. RCB, led by Smriti Mandhana, have been in excellent form this season. With five wins from six matches, they have already qualified for the playoffs and will look to continue their momentum. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, are placed fourth on the points table and are under pressure. They need a win to stay alive in the tournament and avoid an early exit.…