T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series 2-1

IANS | February 21, 2026 6:03 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) In a dramatic clash at the Adelaide Oval, India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over Australia in a high-pressure encounter. Chasing a challenging target of 159, Australia’s lower-order fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, with India’s bowlers holding their nerve till the final overs to clinch the win.

T20 WC: Bumrah, Hardik to be India's twin trump cards for Super Eights, says Paranjape

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape feels fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the twin trump cards for the defending champions ahead of their Super Eights campaign in the Men’s T20 World Cup starting against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

'He covered for us all year, now it's our turn': Suryakumar on Abhishek's poor form

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:07 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav has backed opener Abhishek Sharma, who is enduring a lean patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, as India gear up for their first Super 8s clash against South Africa to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

India captain among ICC Player of the Month nominees for January

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:06 PM

Dubai, Feb 21 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Daryl Mitchell, Joe Root, and Suryakumar Yadav as contenders for the Men’s Player of the Month for January. These players have been exceptional, making notable contributions with both bat and ball during a busy month of cricket.

T20 WC: 'We probably underestimated a few of the sides,' admits Brook ahead of Super 8s stage

IANS | February 21, 2026 3:51 PM

Pallekele, Feb 21 (IANS) England skipper Harry Brook has admitted that the team took some of the opposition sides in the Group stage lightly and also promised to perform well in the Super 8s round, where they will play their first match against the co-hosts, Sri Lanka, at the Pallekele International Stadium on Sunday.

Jemimah Rodrigues completes 2500 T20I runs

IANS | February 21, 2026 2:53 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues completed 2500 runs in the T20 Internationals, achieving the feat during her outing with the willow against Australia in the final and deciding T20I of the three-game series at the Adelaide Oval.

T20 WC: England vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record and last five matches performance

IANS | February 21, 2026 2:48 PM

Pallekele, Feb 21 (IANS) Two-time champions, England, will play their first match in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s against the co-hosts, Sri Lanka, at the Pallekele International Stadium on Sunday.

Ellyse Perry becomes first Australian to play 350 international games

IANS | February 21, 2026 2:34 PM

Adelaide, Feb 21 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry became the first female cricketer from her nation to play 350 international matches, when she took the field against India at the Adelaide Oval in the final and decider T20I of the three-game series on Saturday.

'A shame if Pakistan players excluded from The Hundred,' says Harry Brook

IANS | February 21, 2026 2:00 PM

Pallekele, Feb 21 (IANS) England white ball captain Harry Brook broke his silence on reports claiming that Pakistan players are set to be ignored by Indian owned franchises in the Hundred auction, which will be held on March 12.

T20 WC: India vs South Africa head-to-head record and last five matches' performance

IANS | February 21, 2026 12:50 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) India will start their campaign of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s round against South Africa. The clash between the two finalists of the 2024 World Cup will happen at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Cricket

T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series 2-1

T20 WC: Bumrah, Hardik to be India's twin trump cards for Super Eights, says Paranjape

'He covered for us all year, now it's our turn': Suryakumar on Abhishek's poor form

India captain among ICC Player of the Month nominees for January

T20 WC: 'We probably underestimated a few of the sides,' admits Brook ahead of Super 8s stage

Jemimah Rodrigues completes 2500 T20I runs

T20 WC: England vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record and last five matches performance

Ellyse Perry becomes first Australian to play 350 international games

'A shame if Pakistan players excluded from The Hundred,' says Harry Brook

T20 WC: India vs South Africa head-to-head record and last five matches' performance

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