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The comprehensive eight-wicket victory ensures the Bengaluru team a berth in the final; the U.P. Warriorz batters falter after a 74-run opening partnership between Deepti and Lanning; Smriti’s decision to bowl first justified

He hasn’t had a single score of substance in the ongoing series against the Kiwis; Kishan’s own sustained telling touch, coupled with the Kerala batter’s fumbling returns, have opened up a race that didn’t seem possible even a month back

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has withdrawn his call for a full T20 World Cup boycott, stating the opportune moment has passed. He now suggests Pakistan could refuse to play India, a decision he insists must come from the government. Latif believes a boycott now would lack impact after Bangladesh's exclusion.

All-rounder Saim Ayub starred in Pakistan's spin-assisted 22-run win over Australia in the first Twenty20 international in Lahore on Thursday. Ayub top-scored in Pakistan's 168-8 with a 22-ball 40 that included two sixes and three fours, while Salman Agha added four sixes and a four in his 27-ball 39.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over UP Warriorz, propelling them into the WPL final. Grace Harris's explosive 75 off 37 balls, supported by Smriti Mandhana's fifty, chased down UPW's 143 with ease. Nadine de Klerk's four-wicket haul was crucial in restricting the opposition earlier.

India's T20 World Cup preparations receive a boost as Tilak Varma nears clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence after abdominal surgery. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav has also regained fitness, with Riyan Parag expected to be cleared soon. Washington Sundar's return date remains uncertain following a rib injury.

Opening the innings, Grace Harris scored 75 runs in just 37 balls, including 13 boundaries and two maximums. Skipper Smriti Mandhana smashed an unbeaten 54 runs off just 27 deliveries. Her knock was also laced with eight boundaries and two maximums

During the match, Team India`s Sanju Samson scored 24 runs in 15 balls, with the help of three boundaries and a maximum. In his last five T20I innings, Samson`s highest score is 37, which came against South Africa in December last year

RCB has entered the clash with one change, where Pooja Vastrakar will come in place of Gautami Naik. The Warriorz have entered the clash with two major changes. Phoebe Litchfield will miss out on the clash, and Amy Jones will come in her place, whereas Simran Shaikh will replace Kiran Navgire in the playing XI against RCB

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said that he wanted the players to take responsibility while chasing. He is also hopeful of getting an opportunity to chase again

Team India`s burly all-rounder Shivam Dube played a fiery knock of 65 runs off just 23 deliveries. His knock was laced with three boundaries and seven maximums