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.

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma in attendance with ICC chair Jay Shah in Colombo

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:22 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma, serving as the ICC ambassador for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, was seen interacting with the ICC chairman Jay Shah during the Group A high-voltage clash against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: ‘We did our homework really well,’ says Monank after USA’s dominant win against Namibia

IANS | February 15, 2026 7:42 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) USA captain Monank Patel said that thorough preparation and a crucial opening partnership laid the foundation for his side’s commanding win over Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: All stats from Windies win over Nepal in Mumbai

IANS | February 15, 2026 7:24 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Nepal’s valiant recovery after a shaky start was ultimately not enough as the West Indies cruised to a comfortable 9-wicket win in their Group C clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Cold stare at the toss: No handshake as India–Pakistan fireworks begin in Colombo

IANS | February 15, 2026 7:07 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) The tension was unmistakable even before a ball was bowled. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the toss, setting a fiery tone for their blockbuster Group A showdown in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Unchanged Pakistan elect to bowl, Abhishek, Kuldeep return for India

IANS | February 15, 2026 6:48 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in a high-stakes Group A clash in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. As has been the case in India-Pakistan clashes, both captains didn’t shake hands at toss time.

T20 WC: Van Schalkwyk shines as USA beat Namibia by 31 runs to keep Super 8 hopes alive

IANS | February 15, 2026 6:31 PM

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Shadley van Schalkwyk continued his great form and picked two crucial wickets as the USA restricted Namibia for 168/6 in 20 overs while chasing a target of 200 runs to register a dominant 31-run win in their last match of the T20 World Cup 2026 group stage played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

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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

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma in attendance with ICC chair Jay Shah in Colombo

T20 WC: ‘We did our homework really well,’ says Monank after USA’s dominant win against Namibia

T20 WC: All stats from Windies win over Nepal in Mumbai

Cold stare at the toss: No handshake as India–Pakistan fireworks begin in Colombo

T20 WC: Unchanged Pakistan elect to bowl, Abhishek, Kuldeep return for India

T20 WC: Van Schalkwyk shines as USA beat Namibia by 31 runs to keep Super 8 hopes alive

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