T20 WC: Rathnayake, Mendis and Shanaka star as Sri Lanka post 225/5 against Oman

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:55 PM

Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka unleashed a commanding batting performance to pile up 225/5 against Oman, riding on explosive half-centuries from Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis and captain Dasun Shanaka, in their Group B encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

SA vs AFG was one of the best games in World Cup history: Irfan Pathan

IANS | February 12, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan reflected on the high-octane contest between South Africa and Afghanistan in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, a match that required two Super Overs to decide the outcome and called it "one of the best games in World Cup history.