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Chennai, Feb 27 – Abhishek Sharma’s disciplined batting, particularly his use of the 'V' shot to score 55, his first half-century in the Men’s T20 World Cup, was a welcome change in approach, according to former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Pathan praised Sharma's ability to score runs...

Hobart, February 27 – India won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia in the second One Day International (ODI) at the Bellerive Oval on Friday. The multi-format scoreline is currently tied at 4-4 after Australia won the first ODI at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.India has...

Chennai, February 26 – India captain Suryakumar Yadav said a presentation from the team's video analyst helped the side reset and approach their latest T20 World Cup match with renewed confidence, which was evident in their 72-run win over Zimbabwe in a crucial Super Eights clash at the MA...

Chennai, Feb 26 – Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya scored brilliant half-centuries, while Arshdeep Singh took 3-24, as India defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.This victory eliminated Zimbabwe from the competition...

Chennai, February 26 Despite a dominant win over Zimbabwe that kept the hosts in contention for a semifinal berth in the T20 World Cup here on Thursday, India captain Suryakumar Yadav was not pleased with the team's bowling performance.Following a heavy defeat to South Africa in their Super 8...

Chennai, February 26 – Arshdeep Singh took 3-24 as India comfortably defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights match of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. This result eliminated Zimbabwe from the competition while confirming South Africa's place in...

Chennai, Feb 26 – Abhishek Sharma rediscovered his form with a brilliant 50, Hardik Pandya smashed a half-century, and Tilak Varma overcame strike-rate concerns as India won by a massive 72 runs against Zimbabwe, keeping their chances alive in the race to the T20 World Cup semi-finals on...

Chennai, February 26 Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya scored blistering half-centuries as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their must-win Super 8 match to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the T20 World Cup, here on Thursday.Abhishek smashed a brisk 55 off 30 balls to provide early...

Ahmedabad, February 26 "It doesn't feel easy," South Africa captain Aiden Markram insisted on Thursday, even as his team brushed aside another strong opponent, the West Indies, for a sixth consecutive win in the T20 World Cup and secured their place in the semifinals.The Proteas' latest...

Ahmedabad, February 26 – South Africa captain Aiden Markram credited his bowlers for executing their plans perfectly during the Power-play and making full use of the conditions, leading his side to a commanding nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in a Super 8s clash of the ICC Men’s T20...

Chennai, February 26 Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and chose to bowl against India in their Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.India made two changes, bringing in Sanju Samson and Axar Patel for Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar, while Zimbabwe made just one...

Ahmedabad, February 26. Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82 as South Africa chased down a challenging target of 177 runs in just 16.1 overs, losing only one wicket, and secured a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in their second match in the Super 8 stage of the...

Hubballi, February 26 Scorecard at the end of the third day of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka, here on Thursday.Jammu & Kashmir – First Innings (Overnight 527/6; 156 overs)Qamran Iqbal c Rahul b Prasidh Krishna 6Yawer Hassan c Rahul b Prasidh Krishna 88...

Hubballi, February 26 Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi bowled a brilliant opening spell that dismantled Karnataka's top order, keeping his side within striking distance of a historic Ranji Trophy title, reducing the hosts to 220 for five here on Thursday.J&K had posted 584 in their first...

Ahmedabad, February 26 Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd helped West Indies post a competitive score of 176 for 8 against South Africa in a crucial Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.Bowling first, South Africa put up a clinical bowling performance, with the pace trio of...

Hubli, February 26 – The Ranji Trophy final often produces long, grueling matches, and the ongoing final between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka is shaping up similarly. After J&K posted a formidable 584 in their first innings, Karnataka reached a cautious 35 for one at lunch on Day 3 before...

Colombo, February 25 – New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his team’s resilience and disciplined bowling after a 61-run victory over Sri Lanka, securing their hopes of reaching the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-finals. He noted that a score of 160 or more was achievable, even with the Sri...

Colombo, February 25 New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said that a total of more than 160 was "enough" on a surface that offered more spin than expected, as his team defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs to move closer to the T20 World Cup semifinals here on Wednesday.New Zealand had slumped to...

Colombo, February 25 – All-rounder Rachin Ravindra spun a masterful web with his skillful left-arm spin bowling, taking 4-27 as New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs, moving closer to qualifying for the semi-finals of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. The result also meant that co-hosts Sri...

Colombo, February 25 Rachin Ravindra took 4/27 as New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs in their Group 2 Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.With this win, New Zealand moved closer to the semi-finals. Sri Lanka, however, were eliminated, although they still have one...