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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 – After a close four-wicket defeat against England in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner reflected on the fine margins that decided the match in Colombo."It was a good match, a tight contest. The way England paced their...

Colombo, February 27 – After winning his fourth Player of the Match (POTM) award in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Will Jacks credited his 32 off 18 deliveries innings as the key to England's victory over New Zealand by four wickets with three balls to spare in their Group 2 Super 8...

Colombo, February 27 – England defeated New Zealand by four wickets in their Group 2 Super 8 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Rehan Ahmed's late cameo of 19 off 7 balls and Will Jacks' stable 32 off 18 balls proved crucial.New Zealand started strongly, with Matt Henry...

Colombo, February 27 – Matt Henry will leave New Zealand’s campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 during the Super Eight stage after being granted paternity leave to return home for the birth of his second child, following the match against England at the R. Premadasa Stadium.Henry has been...

Colombo, February 27 – Adil Rashid, Will Jacks, and Rehan Ahmed each took two wickets as England reduced New Zealand to 159/7 in 20 overs in the Group 2 Super 8 clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.Choosing to bat first, New Zealand began...

Colombo, February 27 – New Zealand were elected to bat first against England in their Group 2 Super 8s clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday.England have made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Rehan Ahmed in place of Jamie Overton as...

Colombo, February 26 New Zealand will aim to secure a spot in the semi-finals when they face two-time champions England in their final match of the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s, to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.Two-time champions England have already secured their...

New Delhi, February 22. Pakistan's path to the semifinals became challenging after rain decided the outcome of the opening match of the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s, forcing the cancellation of their match against New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.The washout leaves both teams...

Colombo, February 21 – The threat of a washout looms large over the first match of the Men’s T20 World Cup between Pakistan and New Zealand after heavy rain forced covers at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo immediately after the toss.Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose...

Colombo, February 21 – Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq said he was surprised by the attention his performances have garnered at the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that he was relishing the opportunity to contribute to the team’s performance on the big stage.With his unique...

Colombo, February 21 – New Zealand has brought back captain Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, and Lockie Ferguson into their playing eleven, after Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on...

Colombo, February 19 – Zimbabwe finished unbeaten in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.Chasing 179, Zimbabwe laid a strong foundation through an opening stand of 68 between Brian...

Colombo, February 19 – Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka admitted that his team fell short in crucial moments despite posting a competitive total, conceding that execution with the ball and decision-making in critical phases ultimately cost them in their Group B clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium...

Colombo, Feb 19 – Sikandar Raza emphasized belief, preparation, and fearlessness after leading Zimbabwe to another impressive victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stating that their unbeaten run reflects the team’s growing confidence and resilience, and that everyone wants...

Colombo, February 19 – Brian Bennett anchored the chase with an unbeaten half-century, while Sikandar Raza delivered a crucial late blow as Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in...

Colombo, February 19 – Sri Lanka reached 178/7 in their Group B match against Zimbabwe at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday, thanks to a composed half-century from Pathum Nissanka and crucial late contributions from Pavan Rathnayake.Choosing to bat first, Sri Lanka started aggressively as...

Colombo, February 19 – Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat against Zimbabwe in their Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka, after winning the toss, said, "Our batsmen need to score runs. That's why I'm happy to...

Pallekele, February 17 – Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said that qualifying for the Super 8s was just one part of the larger mission the team had set for itself after his side secured a place in the next stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup following a match against the Ireland cricket team at the...