T20 WC: ‘I love to bat in situations like today,’ says Shivam Dube after career-best knock

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:34 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (IANS) After powering India to a 17-run win over the Netherlands in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Player of the Match Shivam Dube said he relished batting under pressure on a challenging surface and was pleased to deliver his career-best knock while fulfilling the team’s mandate of maintaining a high strike rate in the middle overs.

T20 WC: All-round Shivam Dube helps India remain unbeaten with a 17-run win over NED

IANS | February 18, 2026 11:00 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Varun Chakravarthy's 3-14 and an all-round performance from Shivam Dube (66 & 2-35) helped India continue their winning run and extend it to 12 matches after beating the Netherlands by 17 runs in the 36th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.

T20 WC: All stats from Pakistan’s 102-run win over Namibia in Group A

IANS | February 18, 2026 9:57 PM

Colombo, Feb 18 (IANS) Pakistan stormed into the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a commanding 102-run win over Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Wednesday, defending their imposing total of 199/3 by bowling Namibia out for just 97 in 17.3 overs.

T20 WC: Feel like my confidence is at a great place, enjoy being out there, says Brevis

IANS | February 18, 2026 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) On the eve of the South Africa versus UAE clash in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Proteas consultant coach Albie Morkel had brushed aside concerns over Dewald Brevis’s form, after he posted scores of 6, 23, and 31. Morkel would call him an X-factor player who would ‘break your heart at times, but he will also win you games’.

T20 WC: Shivam Dube’s career best 66 helps India post 193/6 against Netherlands

IANS | February 18, 2026 9:17 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Shivam Dube's 66 and Suryakumar Yadav's 34 helped India reach 193/6 against the Netherlands in the 36th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Pressure is a privilege, says Bosch on embracing life as death-over specialist

IANS | February 18, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) South Africa’s decision to drop Corbin Bosch for their double Super Over clash against Afghanistan and play George Linde had raised some questions, but Bosch underlined his value by taking 1-34 against New Zealand in the crucial clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 WC: ‘It was a complete performance for us,’ says Agha after Pakistan’s dominant win over Namibia

IANS | February 18, 2026 8:48 PM

Colombo, Feb 18 (IANS) Salman Ali Agha hailed Pakistan’s all-round display following their comprehensive victory over Namibia in their Group A clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday, describing it as a clinical and complete effort with both bat and ball.

T20 WC: Gerhard Erasmus reflects on team’s improvement and future as Namibia conclude campaign

IANS | February 18, 2026 8:29 PM

Colombo, Feb 18 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed pride in his team’s early bowling effort while acknowledging key areas for improvement following their defeat to Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Super Eights teams secure direct qualification for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:55 PM

Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) The teams that have advanced to the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 have secured automatic qualification for the next edition, scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2028.

T20 WC: Teams, schedule, fixtures, all you need to know about Super 8s

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The stage is set for the Super 8 phase of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the tournament entering a decisive stretch as eight teams prepare to battle for semifinals spots. The next round will begin on February 21 and run until March 1, with matches split between venues in India and Sri Lanka.

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T20 WC: ‘I love to bat in situations like today,’ says Shivam Dube after career-best knock

T20 WC: All-round Shivam Dube helps India remain unbeaten with a 17-run win over NED

T20 WC: All stats from Pakistan’s 102-run win over Namibia in Group A

T20 WC: Feel like my confidence is at a great place, enjoy being out there, says Brevis

T20 WC: Shivam Dube’s career best 66 helps India post 193/6 against Netherlands

T20 WC: Pressure is a privilege, says Bosch on embracing life as death-over specialist

T20 WC: ‘It was a complete performance for us,’ says Agha after Pakistan’s dominant win over Namibia

T20 WC: Gerhard Erasmus reflects on team’s improvement and future as Namibia conclude campaign

T20 WC: Super Eights teams secure direct qualification for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028

T20 WC: Teams, schedule, fixtures, all you need to know about Super 8s

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