T20 WC: 'Important that we got on the right side of the toss', says South Africa's Markram after NZ win

IANS | February 14, 2026 11:43 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 14 (IANS) South Africa captain Aiden Markram highlighted the important role winning the toss played in his team's rousing seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in a crucial Group D match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, as the conditions had eased out a lot when they batted in the second innings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

T20 WC: Jansen's 4-40, Markram's 86* help South Africa overpower New Zealand by seven wickets

IANS | February 14, 2026 10:59 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 14 (IANS) Skipper Aiden Markram struck an unbeaten half-century after pacer Marco Jansen had rattled New Zealand with a career-best 4-40 as South Africa romped to a seven-wicket victory in Match 24 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

T20 WC: I especially hope he plays well tomorrow, says Abhishek’s father, Rajkumar Sharma

IANS | February 14, 2026 9:11 PM

Colombo, Feb 14 (IANS) Beaming with pride and emotions, Abhishek Sharma’s father expressed his joy at being present for the India–Pakistan clash, extending heartfelt wishes to team India ahead of their clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadas Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

T20 WC: Jansen four-fer helps South Africa restrict NZ to 175/7

IANS | February 14, 2026 9:10 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 14 (IANS) Pacer Marco Jansen claimed a four-fer, but New Zealand rode on a crucial 74-run partnership between Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell to post a modest, challenging total of 175/7 in 20 overs against South Africa in Match 24 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

T20 WC: Brook praises Banton and bowlers after victory against Scotland

IANS | February 14, 2026 8:01 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) England captain Harry Brook expressed relief after his side secured two crucial points with a five-wicket win over Scotland at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, praising Jofra Archer’s sharp spell, Tom Banton’s match-winning knock at No. 4, and the middle-order’s composure in steadying the chase after an early wobble.

T20 WC: ‘We were 20-30 runs short today,’ says Scotland skipper Berrington after defeat to England

IANS | February 14, 2026 7:46 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Scotland captain Richie Berrington admitted his side were “20–30 runs short” after their five-wicket defeat to England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 and Jacob Bethell's 32 helped England edge out Scotland by five wickets with 10 balls to spare

Gujarat Titans reach over 5,100 children as third edition of Junior Titans concludes in Ahmedabad

IANS | February 14, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) IPL 2022 champions Gujarat Titans concluded the third edition of its Junior Titans programme in Ahmedabad on Saturday, with participation from over 5,100 children representing more than 100 government and private schools from five cities.

Gujarat Titans to have next preparation camp for IPL 2026 from February 16, confirms COO

IANS | February 14, 2026 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) will hold their next preparation camp for the 2026 season from February 16, the franchise’s chief operating officer Colonel Arvinder Singh said on Saturday.

T20 WC: Tom Banton’s fifty guides England to five-wicket victory over Scotland

IANS | February 14, 2026 7:02 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 and Jacob Bethell's 32 helped England edge out Scotland by five wickets with 10 balls to spare in the 23rd match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. This was also England's first victory against a European side in T20 World Cup history.

T20 WC: Bosch comes in as South Africa elect to bowl against New Zealand

IANS | February 14, 2026 6:51 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 14 (IANS) In a clash between two-Test-playing nations, South Africa captain Adien Markram won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in Match 24 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

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T20 WC: 'Important that we got on the right side of the toss', says South Africa's Markram after NZ win

T20 WC: Jansen's 4-40, Markram's 86* help South Africa overpower New Zealand by seven wickets

T20 WC: I especially hope he plays well tomorrow, says Abhishek’s father, Rajkumar Sharma

T20 WC: Jansen four-fer helps South Africa restrict NZ to 175/7

T20 WC: Brook praises Banton and bowlers after victory against Scotland

T20 WC: ‘We were 20-30 runs short today,’ says Scotland skipper Berrington after defeat to England

Gujarat Titans reach over 5,100 children as third edition of Junior Titans concludes in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Titans to have next preparation camp for IPL 2026 from February 16, confirms COO

T20 WC: Tom Banton’s fifty guides England to five-wicket victory over Scotland

T20 WC: Bosch comes in as South Africa elect to bowl against New Zealand

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