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Chennai, Feb 19 – Veteran off-spin bowler Mohammad Nabi produced a stunning performance, taking 4 wickets for 7 runs, as Afghanistan defeated Canada by 82 runs in their final Group D match, and concluded their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup campaign on a high note at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on...

Chennai, February 19 – Veteran off-spin bowler Mohammad Nabi produced a brilliant spell of 4/7 as Afghanistan defeated Canada by 82 runs in their final Group D match, and concluded their participation in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup on a high at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday...

Colombo, February 19 Sri Lankan batsmen struggled against Zimbabwean spinners in the middle overs on a slow pitch, but managed to reach a par score of 178 for 7 in their Group B T20 World Cup match here on Thursday.Choosing to bat first, Sri Lanka got off to a decent start with openers Kusal...

Colombo, February 18 – Pakistan advanced to the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a dominant 102-run victory over Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Wednesday. They defended their imposing total of 199/3 by dismissing Namibia for just 97 in 17.3 overs...

Colombo, February 18 – Salman Ali Agha praised Pakistan's comprehensive victory over Namibia in their Group A match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday, describing it as a clinical and complete performance with both bat and ball."I think it has to be a complete performance. I...

Colombo, February 18 – Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed pride in his team’s early bowling performance while acknowledging key areas for improvement following their defeat to Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A match at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday...

Colombo, February 18 Describing his team's 102-run victory over Namibia as a "complete performance," Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his spinners' ability to perform well in their first Super Eights game of the T20 World Cup against New Zealand on Wednesday.Pakistan's...

Colombo, February 18 – Pakistan’s formidable spin attack proved too much for Namibia as they secured a dominant 102-run victory and confirmed their place in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, dismissing Namibia for just 97 in 17.3 overs while defending a challenging 199 at the...

Ahmedabad, February 17 Spin dominated India's net session on the eve of their T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands, with Abhishek Sharma's powerful shots being the highlight.Although Abhishek had yet to score a run in the tournament, he batted for over an hour in the large stadium...

Ahmedabad, February 17 Netherlands captain Scott Edwards said that the impressive performances by associate nations in the T20 World Cup should lead to more bilateral cricket against Test-playing countries.A common complaint among associate teams participating in the ongoing T20 tournament is...

Bangkok, February 17 Senior Indian national team bowlers Tanuja Kanwar and Minnu Mani delivered a dominant performance, leading India A to a seven-wicket victory over Nepal and securing their semifinal spot in the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, here on Tuesday.Left-arm spinner...

Bangkok, February 17 – India A delivered a dominant performance to defeat Nepal A by seven wickets in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, held at the Terdthai Cricket Ground.After winning the toss and choosing to field, India A’s spinners dominated the match, dismissing Nepal for 78 in 18...

Ahmedabad, February 17 A formidable India will be hoping that Abhishek Sharma returns to his aggressive style, and the other batters step up against spin, when the team takes the field for its final T20 World Cup league match against the Netherlands here on Wednesday.Having established himself...

Colombo, February 16 Axar Patel stood with his hands outstretched, a smile on his face. He had just dismissed Pakistan's Usman Khan, stumped by Ishan Kishan for 44.This dismissal reduced Pakistan to 73 for five, signaling a realistic end to their chase of 176 in the high-stakes T20 World Cup...

Colombo, February 16 Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said that Ishan Kishan's aggressive fifty was the difference between his team and India, and urged his players to rally after the heavy defeat in the marquee clash of the T20 World Cup here.Led by Kishan's aggressive 77 off 40 balls, India...

Colombo, Feb 15 – On a tricky, spin-friendly pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Ishan Kishan delivered a brilliant performance, smashing 77 off 40 balls to help India defeat Pakistan by 61 runs in their Group A match at the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super Eights.Kishan’s...

Kolkata, February 15 England batsman Tom Banton says he is enjoying his new role at No.4, adding that he is now "older" and "more mature" with a better understanding of his game after guiding the team to a crucial win over Scotland in the T20 World Cup.Banton produced a composed unbeaten 63 to...

Colombo, February 15 – India finished with 175/7 in their 20 overs against Pakistan in a crucial Group A match of the Men's T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was the standout performer, scoring 77 off 40 balls with 10 fours and three sixes...

Chennai, February 15 Player of the Match, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, said that patience against spin and a well-calculated late assault helped him produce one of his best innings for the USA in their 31-run victory over Namibia in the 2026 T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday...

New Delhi, February 15 Top batter Alishan Sharma believes the UAE have "figured out" how to play against Afghanistan, and wants the batters to counter the spinners by hitting straight in their must-win T20 World Cup match here on Monday.The UAE secured their first victory of the tournament...