Today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, is a busy day in the cricket world, featuring a mix of marquee franchise league matches, international youth tournaments, and high-stakes off-field drama.
🏏 Live & Upcoming Matches
The biggest match on today’s schedule is in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), alongside several international qualifiers and youth matches.
- WPL 2026:Delhi Capitals vs. Mumbai Indians (Match 13)
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Status: Toss scheduled for 7:00 PM. This is a vital game for Delhi, who are currently at the bottom of the table.
- ICC U19 Men’s World Cup:
- Bangladesh U19 vs. New Zealand U19: Currently interrupted by rain in Bulawayo. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl; New Zealand was 51/1 after 10 overs before play stopped.
- Australia U19 vs. Japan U19: Australia is cruising toward a win, needing roughly 50 more runs with 9 wickets in hand.
- BBL 2025/26:Perth Scorchers vs. Sydney Sixers (The Qualifier)
- A massive playoff clash in Perth to decide who goes straight to the final.
📰 Top News Headlines
⚠️ Bangladesh vs. ICC Standoff
The biggest news in world cricket today is the looming deadline for Bangladesh regarding the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- The Conflict: Bangladesh has stated they will not travel to India for the tournament under “unreasonable conditions” following security concerns and the exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL.
- The Ultimatum: The ICC has reportedly given the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) until tomorrow, January 21, to confirm their participation. If they withdraw, Scotland is the likely replacement.
🔄 WPL Injury Update
Mumbai Indians have signed Vaishnavi Sharma as a replacement for wicketkeeper G. Kamalini, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injury.
🇳🇿 India vs. New Zealand T20Is
Preparation is underway for the 1st T20I between India and New Zealand, which begins tomorrow in Nagpur. Hardik Pandya is confirmed to return to the squad, while Michael Bracewell (NZ) is being monitored for a calf strain.
🗓️ What’s Happening Tomorrow? (Jan 21)
- International: India vs. New Zealand, 1st T20I (Nagpur).
- International: Afghanistan vs. West Indies, 2nd T20I (Dubai).
- BBL: Hobart Hurricanes vs. Melbourne Stars (The Knockout).
