Kandy, Feb 16 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head scored fifties, but a clinical bowling display from Sri Lanka reduced visitors to 181 all out in 20 overs in the 30th match of the ICC Men's World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Monday.
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) England all-rounder Will Jacks said his maiden T20I half-century was ‘long time coming’ after delivering a match-winning performance to guide his side into the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with victory over Italy in their Group C clash at the Eden Gardens.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott praised opener Ibrahim Zadran’s mental strength after his match-winning 53 took the side home in a chase of 161 against the UAE, saying the youngster showed the ability to bounce back from setbacks.
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) Italy captain Harry Manenti took immense pride in his team’s fighting display despite their 24-run defeat to England in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group C clash at the Eden Gardens, saying the associate side showed they could challenge the world’s best.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) In Afghanistan’s heartbreaking loss to South Africa via a double Super Over, Azmatullah Omarzai had a decent performance -- scoring 16 with the bat in the first Super Over. But when he was tasked to bowl in the second one, Omarzai was taken to cleaners, conceding 23 runs, including three sixes, as Afghanistan lost the match they had in their grasp.
Kandy, Feb 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against Australia in the 30th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday.
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) England sealed their place in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a hard-fought 24-run victory over Italy in a thrilling Group C clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, overcoming a sensational counterattack led by Ben Manenti and Grant Stewart to defend their imposing total of 202.
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) England batter Will Jacks credited the information shared by the top order and favourable batting conditions after smashing a blistering 53 off 22 balls to power his side to 202/7 against Italy in their Group C clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) Will Jacks smashed a sensational 53 off just 22 balls to propel England to a formidable 202/7 in 20 overs against Italy in their Group-stage clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) After India recorded a 61-run triumph over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Group A clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly believes the idea of an automatic "big match" between India and Pakistan is outdated, as the intensity and competitiveness that once defined the rivalry no longer feel the same.
