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Mumbai, February 23 Shimron Hetmyer smashed a brilliant 85 off 34 balls as West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a T20 World Cup Super Eights match here on Monday.Batting first, Hetmyer produced the fastest fifty in T20 World Cups for West Indies, smashing seven sixes and seven fours to...

Mumbai, February 23 – Shimron Hetmyer delivered a stunning batting performance, smashing sixes and scoring 85 runs in 34 balls, along with a century partnership with Rovman Powell (59), as the West Indies posted a massive 254/6 against a significantly weaker Zimbabwe in the Group 1 match of the...

Mumbai, February 23 Shimron Hetmyer was in incredible form, scoring 85 off 34 balls before Rovman Powell's 59 helped West Indies reach a massive 254/6, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history, in their Super Eights match against Zimbabwe here on Monday.With a couple of lucky breaks...

Pallekele, February 23 England all-rounder Liam Dawson said on Monday that the team is "in a very good place" despite a mixed group-stage campaign in the T20 World Cup and expressed his delight at having a potent spin attack at their disposal.England qualified for the Super 8s after a tense...

New Delhi, February 23 – Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock analyzed India's loss in the Super 8 stage to the Proteas, stating that the co-host struggled to adapt to the conditions in Ahmedabad and failed to capitalize on the "new ball challenge with the seam movement."South Africa...

New Delhi, February 23 – After India suffered a crushing 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super Eights match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, former India great Sunil Gavaskar highlighted a clear difference in strategy between the two...

Hubballi, Feb 22 Jammu and Kashmir's entry into their maiden Ranji Trophy final is a heartwarming story of resilience and passion, but to claim the title, the underdog team needs a remarkable performance against eight-time champions Karnataka over the next five days, starting Monday...

Ahmedabad, February 23 – The Indian team management may drop at least one of the three underperforming batters and reconsider its strategy of relying heavily on left-handed batsmen in the top order, according to head coach Gautam Gambhir's assistants, Ryan Ten Doeschate and Sitanshu Kotak...

Ahmedabad, February 22 Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets, but David Miller and Dewald Brevis helped South Africa reach a competitive 187/7 in their Group 1 Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup, here on Sunday.After being reduced to 20/3 within the first four overs, the Proteas mounted a...

Colombo, February 22 – England captain Harry Brook described the team’s comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka as a special occasion, praising his side’s adaptability and bowling discipline after they successfully defended 145 and bowled the hosts out for just 95 in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup...

Ahmedabad, February 22 – South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Rickelton said the team had prepared well and were eager to embrace the atmosphere of a high-stakes clash against India in the Super Eights match of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium."The...

Pallekele, February 22 While Jos Buttler may still be struggling to find his form, England captain Harry Brook remains confident, describing him as a "powerhouse" and predicting a strong finish in the T20 World Cup.Buttler's recent poor form continued as he was dismissed for 7 – his third...

Colombo, February 22 – Will Jacks reflected on a clinical all-round performance after guiding England to a commanding 51-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Jacks took three crucial wickets as a comprehensive effort by the bowlers saw England...

Mumbai, Feb 22 – Well before the teams began their campaigns in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the top teams were aware of which group they would be placed in if they qualified for the Super Eight stage of the 2026 edition of the mega event.This was because the top teams were pre-seeded...

Pallekele, Feb 22 – Jofra Archer and Will Jacks dominated Sri Lanka's top order after Phil Salt's 40-ball 62, leading England to a sensational 51-run victory in a thrilling Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.After left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage (3/26) bowled a disciplined...

In Ahmedabad, South Africa will face Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy in a crucial Super Eights match against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening, according to former all-rounder Robin Peterson.Bumrah has been particularly effective, taking four wickets at an economy...

Ahmedabad, February 21 Varun Chakravarthy has been a major challenge for the South African batsmen, and senior player Quinton de Kock expects his younger teammates to use their natural instincts effectively while avoiding overly unconventional strategies.Chakravarthy has taken 22 wickets in...

Ahmedabad, February 21 – Skipper Suryakumar Yadav has expressed confidence in opener Abhishek Sharma, who has been struggling in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup, as India prepares for their first Super 8s clash against South Africa, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.Speaking...

Bangkok, February 20 Skipper Radha Yadav put up an outstanding all-round performance to guide India A to the final of the Women's Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup with a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A here on Friday.Sri Lanka opted to bat after winning the toss, but the decision backfired...

Chennai, February 19 – After scoring an unbeaten 95 to lead Afghanistan to a commanding 82-run victory over Canada in their final Group D match of the T20 World Cup on Thursday, opener Ibrahim Zadran dedicated his Player of the Match award to outgoing head coach Jonathan Trott.Zadran’s...