T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (ld)

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:37 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Defending champions India brushed aside Pakistan by 61 runs in their high-stakes Group A clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, a result that also confirmed their place in the Super Eights. Ishan Kishan’s blistering 77 had set the tone earlier in the evening, and India’s bowlers ensured the target of 176 was always out of reach as they dismissed Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs.

Amelia Kerr appointed as New Zealand women’s new all-format skipper

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:28 PM

Wellington, Feb 15 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been appointed as the New Zealand women’s new captain across all formats. She takes over from Sophie Devine, who stepped down after last year’s Women’s ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

T20 WC: Kishan’s 77 and bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs

IANS | February 15, 2026 10:18 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) After wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan's attacking 77 put India on top, bowlers made it a simple run as co-hosts India thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs in the 27th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, here at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

The Science of Winning: India’s all-round excellence downs Pakistan

Chetan Sharma | February 15, 2026 10:18 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) There was speed. There was sharpness. And above all, there was discipline in their performance.

T20 WC: All the stats from USA'S 31-run win against Namibia

IANS | February 15, 2026 9:27 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) USA kept their Super 8 hopes alive with a crucial 31-run win over Namibia in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Was kind of a dream to play against India, hopefully batters complete the chase, says Tariq

IANS | February 15, 2026 9:02 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq described playing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against India as a ‘dream’ and backed his side’s batters to chase down 176 in a crucial Group A clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Kishan's sensational 77 takes India to 175/7, Ayub picks three for Pakistan

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:49 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) India finished with 175/7 in their 20 overs against Pakistan in a crucial Group A clash of the Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was the standout performer, blazing 77 off 40 balls with 10 fours and three sixes, while Saim Ayub’s crafty spell of 3-25 kept Pakistan firmly in the contest.

T20 WC: 'Probably one of my best for USA,’ says Sanjay after match-winning 68-run knock

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:44 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Player of the Match Sanjay Krishnamurthi said that patience against spin and a calculated late assault helped him produce one of his finest knocks for USA in their 31-run win over Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: ‘You can’t control toss, you just play the game,’ says Erasmus after loss against USA

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:32 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus accepted that losing the toss and failing to show enough intent in the chase proved costly as they suffered a 31-run defeat in their third match of the T20 World Cup 2026, played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka President, PCB chief spotted at India-Pakistan clash in Colombo

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:24 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) The high-profile ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A encounter between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday drew notable dignitaries, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake present in the stands.

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T20 WC: Ishan Kishan’s 77, bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs (ld)

Amelia Kerr appointed as New Zealand women’s new all-format skipper

T20 WC: Kishan’s 77 and bowlers help India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs

The Science of Winning: India’s all-round excellence downs Pakistan

T20 WC: All the stats from USA'S 31-run win against Namibia

T20 WC: Was kind of a dream to play against India, hopefully batters complete the chase, says Tariq

T20 WC: Kishan's sensational 77 takes India to 175/7, Ayub picks three for Pakistan

T20 WC: 'Probably one of my best for USA,’ says Sanjay after match-winning 68-run knock

T20 WC: ‘You can’t control toss, you just play the game,’ says Erasmus after loss against USA

T20 WC: Sri Lanka President, PCB chief spotted at India-Pakistan clash in Colombo

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