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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their third consecutive win of WPL 2026 as they thrashed the Gujarat Giants by 32 runs. RCB were once in a spot of bother with 43/4 within the powerplay, but Radha Yadav played a scintillating knock of 67 off just 44 balls along with Richa Ghosh (44) to take RCB to 182. Shreyanka Patil proved her mettle with the ball as she picked up a five-for to wrap up GG's innings for just 150 runs to win it by 32 runs for RCB.
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Riding the wave of their Super Cup triumph over rivals Real Madrid, the Catalans continued their winning momentum by defeating Los Racinguistas 2–0. The first half remained goalless, with the deadlock finally broken in the 66th minute when Ferran Torres fired a superb right-footed strike into the net. Just as Racing Santander’s hopes seemed to fade and the match was nearing its conclusion, Lamine Yamal capitalized on the opposition’s desperation to slot home an easy second goal, sealing the victory for Barcelona. With Real Madrid already eliminated by minnows Albacete last night, the Catalans now have a strong chance to defend their title.
Harleen Deol guided UP Warriorz to a comfortable 7-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in match 8 of WPL 2026. This was the first win of the Warriorz, coming on the back of three consecutive losses, and ironically it was Deol, who scripted their dominating win over the defending champions as she was the one called back by the management amid her innings leaving her retired out which didn't leave her too amused and it was quite evident by her expressions. Whatever said and done, Deol didn't take long to prove her mettle and played a crucial role in getting them their first points of the season.
People lined up to cast votes for the civic body polls across Mumbai, Pune, Thane and others regions in Maharashtra, as security was beefed up in these areas. Mumbai was buzzing as polling began at 7.30 am for high-stakes contests across the Mumbai's 227 wards almost a decade since BMC, the richest civic body in the country, last held
Thousands of people hit the streets across world capitals to express solidarity for the protesters who are waging mass protests against the regime of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Apart from Iran itself, people thronged the streets in Israel, Germany, Romania and United Kingdom, among other cities. Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi is emerging as a popular face among the protesters. American President Donald Trump recently urged the demonstrators to go on and added that help is on its way. The tension in West Asia has the world o the edge.
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Host nation Morocco secured their spot in the final after a grueling penalty shootout victory over Nigeria. Following 120 minutes of goalless tactical chess, Morocco’s veteran keeper Yassine Bounou proved the difference, saving two penalties from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi. Despite Nigeria's solid defensive display, their decision to substitute Victor Osimhen just before the shootout backfired. Youssef En-Nesyri converted the decisive spot-kick, sending the home crowd into a frenzy as Morocco aims for their first title since 1976.
Senegal once again haunted Egypt with a narrow 1-0 victory in Tangier. The match was a cagey affair dominated by Senegal’s possession, while Egypt’s defensive block frustrated the defending champions for 78 minutes. The deadlock was finally broken when Sadio Mane pounced on a deflected ball to fire a half-volley past Mohamed El Shenawy. Egypt struggled to respond, failing to record a single shot on target as Mohamed Salah was effectively neutralized. Senegal advances to their third final in four editions.
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