T20 WC: ‘Sometimes cricket can be a cruel game,’ says Netherlands captain Edwards after team’s close loss to Pakistan

IANS | February 7, 2026 5:38 PM

Colombo, Feb 7 (IANS) Pakistan opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a tense three-wicket win over the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club, but the Dutch captain Scott Edwards felt his side were left to rue a slightly below-par total despite pushing the favourites deep into the contest and admitted that cricket was a ‘cruel’ sport.

T20 WC: Shimron Hetmyer's 64 powers West Indies to 182/5 against Scotland

IANS | February 7, 2026 5:05 PM

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Shimron Hetmyer’s blazing 64 powered two-time champions West Indies to 182/5 in their 20 overs against Scotland in a Group C clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. Scotland will need 183 to win at a venue known for high-scoring contests.