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New Delhi, February 11 Now that the suspense is over, Indian batter Tilak Varma said on Wednesday that the team is excited for the high-pressure match against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on February 15.Pakistan reversed its decision to boycott the marquee clash against India in Colombo...

Ahmedabad, Feb 11 – Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott described the loss to South Africa as "devastating" for his team and believed that South Africa's fielding was the key factor in their T20 World Cup match on Wednesday.In what was one of the most exciting matches of the tournament, South...

Ireland (Target: 183 runs from 20 overs)Paul Stirling retired hurt 1Ross Adair bowled by Ellis 12Harry Tector caught by Green off Kuhnemann 0Lorcan Tucker caught by Connolly off Zampa 24Curtis Campher caught by Green off Ellis 4Ben Calitz bowled by Ellis 2Gareth Delany...

Colombo, February 11 Australia began their T20 World Cup campaign with a resounding 67-run victory over Ireland here on Wednesday.Thanks to Marcus Stoinis' 45 and Matthew Renshaw and Josh Inglis' scores of 37 each, Australia posted 182 for six after electing to bat first.Pacer Nathan Ellis...

Ahmedabad, February 11 South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton struggled to describe his side's thrilling T20 World Cup win over Afghanistan after two Super Overs, saying that he was just pleased to get over the line in the end.In a game for the ages, South Africa managed to get past a...

New Delhi, February 11 The flamboyant Indian opener, Abhishek Sharma, has been discharged from the hospital after being admitted for two days due to a stomach infection, raising concerns about his participation in the T20 World Cup match against Namibia on Thursday.During a pre-match press...

Navi Mumbai, February 11 Italy will be without their regular captain, Wayne Madsen, who has been sidelined due to a dislocated shoulder, but staying at the same hotel as England will help them gather intelligence for their T20 World Cup clash against Nepal at Wankhede.Debutants Italy will face...

New Delhi, February 11 Namibian all-rounder Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton believes that the pressure will be on defending champions India on their home turf, and that his team has nothing to lose in their T20 World Cup match here on Thursday.The small nation of Namibia is entering the match after...

Colombo, February 11 Matthew Renshaw and Marcus Stoinis forged a crucial 61-run partnership as Australia posted a competitive 182/6 against Ireland in their T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday.While Josh Inglis (37) and Cameron Green (21) provided early momentum, Renshaw (37) and Stoinis...

Colombo, February 11 Australia scored 182 for six in their T20 World Cup match against Ireland here on Wednesday.Batting first, Australia were well served by Marcus Stoinis (45 off 29 balls), Matt Renshaw (37 off 33 balls), and Josh Inglis (37 off 17 balls).Brief scores:Australia: 182/6 in...

Ahmedabad, February 11 South Africa captain Aiden Markram had asked his teammates to be prepared for a "struggle" against Afghanistan in what turned out to be one of the greatest T20 World Cup matches of all time here on Wednesday.South Africa edged out Afghanistan after two Super Overs in a...

Colombo, February 11 Australian captain Mitchell Marsh was forced to miss his team's opening T20 World Cup match against Ireland here on Wednesday due to a groin injury, leading to the inclusion of veteran batter Steve Smith as a replacement.Travis Head is leading the side in Marsh's absence...

Ahmedabad, Feb 11 In an unforgettable T20 World Cup match, South Africa managed to defeat a spirited Afghanistan after two thrilling Super Overs here on Wednesday.Ryan Rickelton (61 off 28) and Quinton de Kock (59 off 41) put on a brilliant century partnership, scoring rapid fifties to help...

Afghanistan:Rahmanullah Gurbaz c George Linde b Keshav Maharaj 84Ibrahim Zadran b Lungi Ngidi 12Gulbadin Naib c and b Lungi Ngidi 0Sediqullah Atal c Marco Jansen b Kagiso Rabada 0Darwish Rasooli run out (George Linde/Quinton de Kock/Keshav Maharaj) 15Azmatullah Omarzai c Tristan...

Ahmedabad, February 11 South Africa defeated Afghanistan after two Super Overs in a thrilling Group D match of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.Sent in to bat, South Africa benefited from a 114-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (59) and Ryan Rickelton (61) to post a competitive 187...

February 11, New Delhi – Cricket fans in Colombo have welcomed Pakistan's decision to end its boycott and have confirmed that they will play India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match scheduled for February 15. Fans had already booked tickets for this highly anticipated match and were hoping it...

February 11, New Delhi — The defending champions, India, will face off against Namibia in their Group A match on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. India defeated the USA by 29 runs in their opening match, while Namibia lost to the Netherlands. India will aim to secure their...

Ahmedabad, February 11 Scorecard of the T20 World Cup Group D match between South Africa and Afghanistan here on Wednesday.South Africa innings:Aiden Markram c Nabi b Fazalhaq Farooqi 5Quinton de Kock c Ibrahim Zadran b Rashid Khan 59Ryan Rickelton lbw b Rashid Khan 61Dewald Brevis c...

New Delhi, February 11 Abhishek Sharma's stomach infection poses a greater threat to India head coach Gautam Gambhir's plans than Namibia, who are not expected to cause much trouble for the dominant defending champions in their second group A game of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.After a...

Ahmedabad, February 11 Strong fifties by Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton propelled South Africa to 187 for six against Afghanistan in a crucial T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday.Sent in to bat, South Africa benefited from a 61-ball 114-run partnership between de Kock (59) and Rickelton...