Showing questions for January 19, 2026
- Total: 20 questions
Question 16 Jan 19, 2026
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Who won the men's singles title at the 2026 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament?
Lin Chun-YiLin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei clinched his maiden Super 750 title by defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in straight games (21-10, 21-18) in the final held in New Delhi. The 26-year-old left-handed shuttler overcame a recent muscle strain from the Malaysia Open to deliver a dominant performance. He troubled Christie with his pace and capitalized on errors due to indoor drift conditions. This victory marked a significant milestone in his career, boosting his confidence to aim for a top-10 world ranking. Lin also mentioned that competitive video games like PUBG help him relax off the court.
Question 17 Jan 19, 2026
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Which player defeated Wang Zhiyi to win the women's singles title at the 2026 India Open?
An Se YoungAn Se Young, the world number one from South Korea and defending champion, dominated her match against China’s Wang Zhiyi, winning 21-13, 21-11 in the final. This was her second title of the 2026 season and extended her head-to-head dominance, having now won 18 of their 22 meetings. An showcased exceptional control, precision, and attacking intent throughout the match. Her coach noted that she has been training specifically to enhance her aggressive playstyle, including power and weight management. An also credited mental training as part of her preparation for sustained success.
Question 18 Jan 19, 2026
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Which team did Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat by 32 runs in their previous encounter before their Monday WPL 2026 match?
Gujarat GiantsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), led by Smriti Mandhana, had previously beaten Gujarat Giants (GG) by 32 runs in their first face-off of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at Navi Mumbai. RCB entered the Monday match unbeaten with four consecutive wins, while GG had lost their last two matches after a strong start. Mandhana’s return to form, scoring 96 against Delhi Capitals, further strengthened RCB’s momentum. Gujarat Giants, captained by Ashleigh Gardner, possess a strong batting lineup but struggled with consistency in recent games. The earlier victory gave RCB psychological and tactical advantage heading into the rematch.
Question 19 Jan 19, 2026
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Which country achieved its first-ever bilateral ODI series win on Indian soil in January 2026?
New ZealandNew Zealand made history by defeating India 2-1 in the ODI series, marking their first-ever bilateral ODI series victory on Indian soil. The decisive third match was played at Holkar Stadium, Indore, where New Zealand posted 337/8, powered by centuries from Daryl Mitchell (137) and Glenn Phillips (106). Despite Virat Kohli’s heroic 124 off 108 balls, India fell short at 296 in 46 overs. The Kiwis’ disciplined bowling and strategic batting partnership proved decisive. This result ended India’s long-standing unbeaten home record against New Zealand in bilateral ODI series.
Question 20 Jan 19, 2026
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Which USA cricketer is set to play against India at Wankhede Stadium in the T20 World Cup opener on February 7, 2026?
Saurabh NetravalkarSaurabh Netravalkar, a Mumbai-born left-arm pacer now representing the USA, will face India at Wankhede Stadium—a venue deeply personal to him as he once played domestic cricket there for Mumbai. Having represented India in the 2010 U-19 World Cup, he later moved to the US for higher studies and reignited his cricket career unexpectedly. Now a key figure in the USA squad, Netravalkar described the upcoming match as a 'full circle moment' filled with nostalgia and emotion. He continues to balance his cricket career with a job at Oracle. His family and friends are expected to attend the historic match.