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Mumbai, Feb 17 – Kushal Bhurtel's early performance and Dipendra Singh Airee's unbeaten fifty helped Nepal end their 12-year-long winless streak in the T20 World Cup with a 7-wicket victory against Scotland in an inconsequential Group C match here on Tuesday.Nepal had been winless since 2014...

Chennai, February 17 – In a remarkable display of power-hitting, Canada posted a formidable total of 173/4 against New Zealand, thanks to an impressive innings from Yuvraj Samra and a solid supporting effort from captain Dilpreet Bajwa.The innings began cautiously, with Samra and Bajwa...

Colombo, February 17 With their backs against the wall, former champions Pakistan will rely on their fragile batting to come good after the defeat against India and secure a spot in the Super 8s when they face struggling Namibia in their final league fixture here on Wednesday.In Group A, title...

Ahmedabad, February 17 A formidable India will be hoping that Abhishek Sharma returns to his aggressive style, and the other batters step up against spin, when the team takes the field for its final T20 World Cup league match against the Netherlands here on Wednesday.Having established himself...

Kandy, February 16 – After guiding Sri Lanka into the Super 8 stage with a magnificent unbeaten century, Player of the Match Pathum Nissanka expressed delight at being able to play his natural game on a good batting surface and said he was thrilled to carry his side to victory with a...

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), February 16 Captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head scored explosive fifties before Sri Lanka rallied to bowl out Australia for 181 in their T20 World Cup match here on Monday.Marsh got off to a blistering start, scoring 54 in 27 balls after returning to the playing XI...

Kolkata, February 16 – Italy captain Harry Manenti expressed immense pride in his team's fighting display despite their 24-run defeat to England in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group C match at Eden Gardens, saying the associate side had shown they could challenge the world's best.“We always...

Kolkata, February 16 England secured their place in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a hard-fought 24-run victory over Italy in a thrilling Group C match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, overcoming a sensational counter-attack led by Ben Manenti and Grant Stewart to defend their...

Kolkata, February 16 – Italy fought valiantly until the end, but England secured a 24-run victory to qualify for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup from Group C, here on Monday.Chasing a challenging 203, Italy responded with 178 all out. Ben Manenti led the batting with a brisk 60 off 25...

New Delhi, February 16 – Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis identified tactical errors by the "Men in Green" in their 61-run loss to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and stated that the Salman Agha-led team lost the game once India posted 175.Following their third consecutive win...

New Delhi, February 16 All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning performance, taking four wickets before smashing an unbeaten 40 to guide Afghanistan to a five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in their must-win T20 World Cup clash here on Monday.The win opened...

Kolkata, February 16 England won the toss and chose to bat against Italy at the iconic Eden Gardens in their Group C match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Monday.England strengthened their campaign by defeating Scotland, moving into second place after earlier struggles, including a defeat to...

Karachi, February 16 Underperforming batsman Babar Azam found himself in the spotlight after Pakistan's 61-run loss to their rivals India in a T20 World Cup match, as several former players in the country demanded his removal, along with some other senior players.Former captain Babar, senior...

Karachi, February 16 Underperforming batsman Babar Azam found himself in the spotlight after Pakistan's 61-run loss to their rivals India in a T20 World Cup match, as several former players in the country demanded his removal, along with some other senior players.Former captain Babar, senior...

Colombo, Feb 16 – Former spin bowler Danish Kaneria launched a scathing critique of Pakistan following their underwhelming performance against India in the T20 World Cup match, stating that the result exposed the team's struggles while chasing targets and suggesting that the players focus more...

Colombo, February 16 Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said that Ishan Kishan's aggressive fifty was the difference between his team and India, and urged his players to rally after the heavy defeat in the marquee clash of the T20 World Cup here.Led by Kishan's aggressive 77 off 40 balls, India...

Kolkata, February 15 England batsman Tom Banton says he is enjoying his new role at No.4, adding that he is now "older" and "more mature" with a better understanding of his game after guiding the team to a crucial win over Scotland in the T20 World Cup.Banton produced a composed unbeaten 63 to...

Chennai, February 15 – The USA kept their Super 8 hopes alive with a crucial 31-run victory over Namibia in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match, played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.Winning the toss, the USA posted a competitive 199/4 in 20 overs, thanks to...

Colombo, February 15 Ishan Kishan scored a brilliant 77 off 40 balls on a difficult pitch, helping India reach 175/7 against arch-rivals Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match here on Sunday.Despite Abhishek Sharma's wicket in the first over bowled by Salman Ali Agha, Kishan single-handedly...

Chennai, February 15 – USA captain Monank Patel said that thorough preparation and a crucial opening partnership laid the foundation for his team's commanding victory over Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.USA posted a formidable 199-run total after...