T20 WC: Wayne Madsen misses out as Italy opt to bowl against Nepal

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Italy have won the toss and elected to bat against Nepal in their second match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Italy's captain, Wayne Madsen, is missing the match due to injury; Harry Manenti is captaining the side.

T20 WC: Rathnayake, Mendis and Shanaka star as Sri Lanka post 225/5 against Oman

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:55 PM

Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka unleashed a commanding batting performance to pile up 225/5 against Oman, riding on explosive half-centuries from Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis and captain Dasun Shanaka, in their Group B encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

SA vs AFG was one of the best games in World Cup history: Irfan Pathan

IANS | February 12, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan reflected on the high-octane contest between South Africa and Afghanistan in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, a match that required two Super Overs to decide the outcome and called it "one of the best games in World Cup history.