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Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand reached 124 for 1 against South Africa at the halfway stage of the semi-final, needing 46 runs to reach the final of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.Openers Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra were at the crease on 58 and 6 respectively after 10 overs, while chasing...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand spinner Cole McConchie said he was pleased to make an impact in the Men's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa after being drafted into the side at short notice.McConchie's off-spin meant New Zealand used him as a match-up for countering the Proteas...

Kolkata, March 4 – South Africa’s left-handed batter David Miller said his team is excited and ready to continue their unbeaten campaign against New Zealand in their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.South Africa have won all five of their previous meetings...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson said his team is prepared for the challenge of facing South Africa in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, adding that the composition of their playing eleven will be slightly different for the crucial match...

Kolkata, March 4. Fast bowler Matt Henry has returned to New Zealand's playing eleven as captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in the first semi-final of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.The winner of this match will qualify...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl against South Africa in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.New Zealand made one change to their playing XI, with James Neesham replacing Matt Henry.South Africa made three changes...

Mumbai, March 4 – England are set to play the semi-final for the sixth time in the 10 editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and for the fourth consecutive time, and will face India in the knockout game here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Both teams have won the title twice, and one of...

Kolkata, March 3 – Having travelled from Sri Lanka to Kolkata for the first semifinal clash with South Africa at the Eden Gardens, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that getting one more day of rest would have been ideal for his team. However, he said his team had a good practice...

Kolkata, March 3 – New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has dismissed the underdog tag, stating that both teams are “in the same boat” as the Black Caps prepare to face undefeated South Africa for a spot in the T20 World Cup final.South Africa has been the most complete team in this edition of...

Kolkata, March 3 – Unbeaten South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be played at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.The Proteas arrived for the match after a strong performance in the Super 8s, where they first defeated the defending...

Kolkata, March 3 South African captain Aiden Markram will be questioned by his New Zealand counterpart, Mitchell Santner, in what promises to be an intriguing battle between two incredibly talented captains in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.It is not often that the...

Wellington, March 3 – New Zealand batter Georgia Plimmer has been ruled out of the WODI series against Zimbabwe due to a shoulder injury.She sustained the injury while training during the T20I series, which the White Ferns won 3-0, against Zimbabwe, and subsequently missed the second and third...

Kolkata, March 2 New Zealand doesn't try to create bigger challenges than they face, said Daryl Mitchell on Monday, adding that the Kiwis will rely on their recent experience of playing in India for the T20 World Cup semifinal.New Zealand will face the runners-up from the previous edition...

New Delhi, March 2 – South Africa and New Zealand will advance to the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 following impressive, though contrasting, campaigns, and will face each other on Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.South Africa progressed to the semi-finals unbeaten...

New Delhi, March 1 South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad made a subtle jab at the host broadcaster of the T20 World Cup on Sunday for airing a commercial related to the "chokers" tag associated with the Proteas ahead of their game against India here.The commercial proved to be outdated as...

Colombo, February 26 England's recent surge in the T20 World Cup marks the beginning of the "Harry Brook era," built on a calm and clear mindset rather than perfection, believes all-rounder Will Jacks.Brook faced a difficult period leading up to the T20 World Cup, starting with a disappointing...

Colombo, February 28 – All-rounder Will Jacks believes England doesn't need a "perfect game" to win the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup title. Having secured a semi-final berth with a thrilling last-over win over New Zealand in Colombo – his fourth "Player of the Match" award of the tournament –...

Colombo, February 27 – Pakistan's qualification prospects for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 are now clear, direct, and entirely within their control after England's four-wicket victory over New Zealand, which has completely altered the standings in Group 2 in Colombo.Following their victory...

Colombo, February 27 Still uncertain of their semifinal spot after losing by four wickets against England, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the Kiwis could have made their lives easier by winning the match on Friday.The win for England, who were already qualified for the semifinals...

Colombo, Feb 27 England relied on the performances of Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed to fight back from a difficult position and achieve a stunning four-wicket victory over New Zealand in their T20 World Cup Super Eights match here on Friday.This result kept Pakistan's hopes of reaching the...