Ahmedabad, March 8: India continued their aggressive attack on New Zealand bowlers in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a powerful partnership between Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan keeping the hosts firmly in control at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Former India legend Sachin Tendulkar...
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Ahmedabad, March 8 Sanju Samson was in excellent form, scoring 89 off 45 balls, as India reached 203/1 after 15 overs in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand here on Sunday.Ishan Kishan was providing support to Samson, scoring 52 off 24 balls and reaching his half-century in just 21...
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Ahmedabad, March 8: Team India put on a brilliant batting performance in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in attendance alongside his wife, son Jay Shah (who is also the chairman of the International...
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Ahmedabad, March 8 Abhishek Sharma smashed a rapid 50 off 18 balls as India raced to 127/1 after 10 overs against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final here on Sunday.Abhishek was dismissed for 52 off 21 balls, but Sanju Samson was in fine form, scoring 48 off 30 balls, alongside Ishan Kishan...
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Ahmedabad, March 8 New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl against defending champions India in the T20 World Cup final here on Sunday.The Kiwis brought back pacer Jacob Duffy into their playing eleven in place of all-rounder and off-spinner Luke McConchie.India...
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New Delhi, March 8 – Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has commented on the high-stakes clash between defending champions India and New Zealand, labeling the hosts as the heavy favorites to defend their title, saying, "ICC events are now an integral part of India's identity."India and New...
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New Delhi, March 7 – Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has backed Varun Chakravarthy and Abhishek Sharma to be part of India's playing XI for the final of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup against New Zealand, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Sharing his...
New Delhi, March 6. The defending champions, India, will face New Zealand in the final of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.India and New Zealand have played against each other 30 times in the shortest format of the game...
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Mumbai, March 5 Opener Sanju Samson on Thursday conceded that the thought of securing a place in India's playing eleven for the T20 World Cup forced him to overreach in the preceding home T20I series against New Zealand, leading to a string of low scores.Samson struggled against the Kiwis, as...
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Mumbai, March 5 – In a semifinal that produced a stunning run-fest and relentless drama at Wankhede Stadium, it was Axar Patel's fielding brilliance that quietly shifted the balance in India's favour against England, taking the defending champions into the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup...
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Mumbai, March 5: India's wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson expressed delight after playing a crucial role in India's hard-fought semi-final victory over England, saying he felt confident about his form and wanted to make the most of it when it mattered most.Samson said he carried confidence...
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Mumbai, March 5 Defending champions India defeated England by seven runs in the second semifinal to advance to the final of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.India will play New Zealand in the final on Sunday.Sent to bat, opener Sanju Samson smashed seven sixes and eight fours in his...
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Mumbai, March 5 Chasing a massive 254-run target, England reached 185 for five after 15 overs against a clinical Indian side during Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran were batting on 81 and 5 respectively. Will Jacks made 35 off 20 balls.Earlier, Sanju Samson...
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Mumbai, March 5 In their pursuit of a challenging target of 254, England were left struggling at 119 for 4 after 10 overs against India in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks were unbeaten on 49 and 11 respectively.Earlier, Sanju Samson...
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Mumbai, March 5 Setting a formidable target of 254, England were at 45 for 2 after five overs against India in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell are currently batting on 25 and 7 respectively.Earlier, Sanju Samson smashed an 89-run...
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Mumbai, March 5 – Sanju Samson smashed a second consecutive half-century and forged crucial partnerships with Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube as India posted a massive 253/7 in 20 overs against England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Semifinal 2 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.Samson, who had...
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Mumbai, March 5 Sanju Samson smashed a brilliant 89 off 42 balls as India posted a formidable 253 for seven against England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.Sent in to bat, Sanju hit seven sixes and eight fours in his innings. Shivam Dube (43), Ishan Kishan (39)...
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Mumbai, March 5 Sanju Samson smashed an 89-run innings off 42 balls as India reached 177 for three in 15 overs against England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav were batting on 28 and 5 respectively.Will Jacks took two wickets for...
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Mumbai, March 5: Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed excitement about the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final clash against England, sharing insights into his preparation and mindset for the crucial match."Yes, I'm very excited because I know it will be a good game. They are very well...
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Mumbai, March 5 Sanju Samson smashed a 26-ball half-century as India raced to 119 for two in 10 overs against England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.Samson and Shivam Dube were batting on 67 and 1 respectively, after Will Jacks dismissed Abhishek Sharma for 9 in...