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Kolkata, February 28 One of the defining features of this edition of the T20 World Cup has been the depth of the various batting units and the increasing tendency of batters to take high-risk, high-reward routes.All teams have achieved varying degrees of success, but no one has actually...

Colombo, February 26 England's recent surge in the T20 World Cup marks the beginning of the "Harry Brook era," built on a calm and clear mindset rather than perfection, believes all-rounder Will Jacks.Brook faced a difficult period leading up to the T20 World Cup, starting with a disappointing...

New Delhi, February 28 Zimbabwe will need to address their bowling issues against a skilled South Africa as they aim to end their spirited T20 World Cup campaign on a high in their final Super 8 fixture here on Sunday.Reaching the Super 8 as group toppers was part of Zimbabwe's success story...

Colombo, February 27 – After a close four-wicket defeat against England in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner reflected on the fine margins that decided the match in Colombo."It was a good match, a tight contest. The way England paced their...

Chennai, February 26 – A boisterous crowd of 28,247 fans witnessed India’s emphatic 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. The turnout reinforced Chennai’s reputation as one of the most...

Chennai, February 26 Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza admitted that his bowlers had failed to execute their defensive plans, which led to them suffering a 72-run loss to India in the Super Eights clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. Zimbabwe lacked discipline with the ball as India...

Chennai, February 26 Opener Brian Bennett remained unbeaten on 43 as Zimbabwe reached 73/2 after 10 overs in their record chase of 257 in the must-win T20 World Cup clash against India, here on Thursday.Bennett smashed four fours and two sixes in his 28-ball 43 not out, but Zimbabwe still need...

Chennai, February 26 – Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya struck blistering half-centuries as India posted a massive 256/4 against Zimbabwe in their crucial Super Eight clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. This is also India's highest total in this tournament and the...

Ahmedabad, February 26 A clinical South Africa outclassed the West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 clash to extend their unbeaten run and virtually seal a place in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.A dominant performance by the Proteas pacer was followed by...

Ahmedabad, February 26 South Africa secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in a crucial Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.Bowling first, South Africa delivered a clinical performance, with the pace trio of Kagiso Rabada (2/22), Lungi Ngidi (3/30), and...

New Delhi, February 26 – Ahead of India’s must-win Super 8 match against Zimbabwe, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble suggested that the Suryakumar Yadav-led team should not underestimate the African nation and play their natural, aggressive brand of cricket.Having lost to South Africa in their...

Colombo, February 25 – Sri Lanka’s hopes of reaching the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-finals ended with a crushing 61-run defeat to New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium. Captain Dasun Shanaka admitted that their performance was “very embarrassing” in front of their home fans.After New...

Chennai, February 25 Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl acknowledged the challenge of playing against India in their own territory, but expressed hope that the pressure of playing a crucial T20 World Cup game in front of a vocal home crowd could help his team defeat Suryakumar Yadav's team on...

Hubballi, February 25 Jammu and Kashmir inflicted a crushing defeat on Karnataka, reaching a commanding 527/6 against the eight-time champions before bad light forced an early end to the second day of the Ranji Trophy final here on Wednesday.Resuming on 284/2, J&K batsmen capitalized on a good...

Chennai, February 25 – India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that middle-order batter Rinku Singh will join the squad on Wednesday evening ahead of the must-win Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe here at the M A Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday.Rinku, who has played in all the matches...

Pallekele, February 24 – England captain Harry Brook said his team arrived with a clear mission and executed it perfectly after becoming the first team to reach the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling match at the Pallekele...

England:Phil Salt c Usman Khan b Shaheen Shah Afridi 0Jos Buttler c Usman Khan b Shaheen Shah Afridi 2Harry Brook b Shaheen Shah Afridi 100Jacob Bethell c Sahibzada Farhan b Shaheen Shah Afridi 8Tom Banton c Usman Khan b Usman Tariq 2Sam Curran c Mohammad Nawaz b Usman Tariq 16Will...

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), February 24 Scorecard of the T20 World Cup Super 8 match between Pakistan and England here on Tuesday.Pakistan:Sahibzada Farhan lbw b Overton 63Saim Ayub c Bethell b Archer 7Salman Agha c Overton b Dawson 5Babar Azam b Overton 25Fakhar Zaman c Dawson b Rashid...

Brisbane, February 24 – Despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, India struggled with their batting against Australia in the first one-day international of the three-match series. The Indian team was bowled out for 214 runs in 48.3 overs, with the Australian bowlers dominating...

Mumbai, February 24 Shimron Hetmyer has been an "asset" for the West Indies at No.3 in the ongoing T20 World Cup, said captain Shai Hope, who regretted the powerful hitter being "wasted" in the batting order previously.Hetmyer's 34-ball 85 was instrumental in the Caribbean side's massive...