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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...

Chennai, February 15 – A brilliant unbeaten innings of 68 by Sanjay Krishnamurthi, coupled with disciplined bowling, helped USA defeat Namibia by 31 runs in a crucial Group C match here on Sunday, keeping their slim hopes of reaching the Super Eights alive.With back-to-back victories, USA...

Chennai, February 15 The USA registered their second consecutive victory, defeating Namibia by 31 runs, as captain Monank Patel overcame a series of low scores to score a fluent half-century in their T20 World Cup group match here on Sunday.Thanks to Patel's 52 off 30 balls and Sanjay...

New Delhi, February 15 Top batter Alishan Sharma believes the UAE have "figured out" how to play against Afghanistan, and wants the batters to counter the spinners by hitting straight in their must-win T20 World Cup match here on Monday.The UAE secured their first victory of the tournament...

Mumbai, February 15 – After producing a decisive four-wicket spell to guide West Indies into the Super Eights, Jason Holder stressed that subtle adjustments and disciplined execution were the key to their commanding nine-wicket victory over Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.Holder's 4-27...

Mumbai, February 15 – Dipendra Singh Airee's gritty half-century helped Nepal recover from a disastrous start to post 133/8 against the West Indies in their Group C encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.Asked to bat on a damp surface, Nepal were immediately...

Mumbai, February 15 Dipendra Singh Airee scored a fine half-century, but Nepal could only manage a modest total of 133 for 8 against the West Indies in their T20 World Cup match here on Sunday.Airee scored 58 off 47 balls, and Sompal Kami remained not out on 26. The remaining Nepal batsmen...

New Delhi, February 15 The UAE will aim to address their weaknesses in the middle order, particularly against spin, when they face a struggling Afghanistan in a must-win Group D match of the T20 World Cup here on Monday.The two teams are entering the contest after contrasting results in their...