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Ahmedabad, March 7: Team India secured their spot in the ICC Men's 2026 T20 World Cup final following their semi-final victory over England, and will now face New Zealand in the final match on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.However, the venue has evoked mixed feelings among Indian fans...

Ahmedabad, March 7 – New Zealand is one step away from completing an impressive redemption story at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.After being eliminated in the group stage of the 2024 tournament, the Black Caps have bounced back with five wins and two losses to reach the final. They will...

Ahmedabad, March 6 – Glenn Phillips, a versatile batsman and bowler for New Zealand, stated that his team is accustomed to playing against formidable opponents like India, and they are determined to give their best performance in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final, which will be held at the...

Ahmedabad, March 6 For a country of just over five million people, standing toe-to-toe with a cricketing superpower like India is an achievement in itself, New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips said on Friday, offering a perspective on the contrasting scales of the two finalists ahead of the...

New Delhi, March 6 – Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson is mentally stronger when he bats, and this change in mindset is the reason for his good performances in the T20 World Cup.Samson has been on the fringes of India's best T20I squad in recent years and missed selection...

New Delhi, March 5 – India’s stunning victory over England in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday drew widespread praise from the BCCI, former cricketers, and the public, with many highlighting the contributions of Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, and the...

New Delhi, March 5 – Cole McConchie, the late addition to the New Zealand squad, had a memorable night in Kolkata during the semi-final clash as the Kiwis defeated South Africa to become the first finalists of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The fast-bowler said that the weeks since his call-up to...

New Delhi, March 5 New Zealand's left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Rachin Ravindra credited his team's meticulous planning and wealth of franchise cricket experience for their commanding nine-wicket semi-final victory over South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup.New Zealand's win was set up by...

Kolkata, March 5 From celebrating the birth of his son back home to delivering a crucial final over in the T20 World Cup semifinal, New Zealand pace spearhead Matt Henry capped a whirlwind week of emotions as the Black Caps stormed into the title clash with a nine-wicket demolition of South...

Kolkata, March 5 New Zealand pacer Matt Henry said it felt "pretty special" to reach another T20 World Cup final through a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa in the semi-final, especially after returning home for the birth of his son.At Eden Gardens, pace spearhead Matt Henry took...

Kolkata, March 5 The key to stopping the South African juggernaut was simple – win the toss and "take control from the start," said explosive New Zealand opener Finn Allen after powering the Kiwis into the T20 World Cup final with the fastest ever hundred of the tournament.South Africa had...

New Delhi, March 5 Dame Therese Walsh has been appointed as Chair of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 Tournament, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.Dame Therese is currently the chair of Air New Zealand, and a former Chair of TVNZ and Director of New Zealand Cricket.She...

Following a five-match series against India on similar black soil surfaces leading up to the T20 World Cup, which proved invaluable, explosive New Zealand opener Finn Allen stated that the Kiwis secured a nine-wicket win over South Africa here on Wednesday, thereby reaching the T20 World Cup...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said he was delighted with his team’s dominant display in the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, describing the nine-wicket win as a “pretty pleasing” performance in a high-pressure contest.Finn Allen smashed the fastest...

Kolkata, March 4 Explosive right-handed opener Finn Allen described his record-breaking century in 33 balls as "very impressive" in terms of his best batting performances, as it propelled New Zealand to the T20 World Cup final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa at Eden...

Kolkata, March 4 – New Zealand, led by a record-breaking century from Finn Allen, defeated South Africa by nine wickets and qualified for the T20 World Cup final here on Wednesday.Allen, who will be joining Kolkata Knight Riders in three weeks, smashed 10 fours and 8 sixes to complete an...

Kolkata, March 4 "I just tried to get into good positions and perform for the team," a composed Finn Allen said after his blistering unbeaten 100 off 33 balls powered New Zealand into the T20 World Cup final with a nine-wicket victory over South Africa here on Wednesday.Player of the Match...

Kolkata, March 4 – Finn Allen delivered one of the most explosive innings in Men's T20 World Cup history, smashing an unbeaten century off just 33 balls as New Zealand secured a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over South Africa at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, qualifying for the final.Chasing...

Kolkata, March 4 A dominant New Zealand, led by a record-breaking 33-ball century from 'local talent' Finn Allen, defeated South Africa by nine wickets and advanced to the T20 World Cup final here on Wednesday.Allen, who will be joining the Kolkata Knight Riders in another three weeks, smashed...

New Zealand:Tim Seifert – lbw 58Finn Allen – not out 100Rachin Ravindra – not out 13Extras (lbw-2)2Total (for 1 wicket in 12.5 overs) 173Wickets fallen: 1-117Bowling: Marco Jansen – 2.5-0-53-0, Kagiso Rabada – 3-0-28-1, Lungi Ngidi – 2-0-22-0, Corbin Bosch – 2-0-35-0, Keshav...