T20 WC: I guess 160 was not bad from there after Sri Lanka squeezed us, says Santner

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:35 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner hailed his side’s recovery and disciplined bowling after a 61-run victory over Sri Lanka kept their Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive, noting that a score upwards of 160 was not bad after the visitors bowlers squeezed them at the R Premadasa Stadium.

Ghosts of a golden era: Sri Lanka fans remember legends after T20 World Cup exit

Chetan Sharma | February 25, 2026 11:06 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has left many fans with a familiar feeling — disappointment mixed with nostalgia. On Wednesday, New Zealand sealed Sri Lanka’s fate in the Super Eights stage with a commanding 61-run victory at the R. Premadasa Stadium, a result that knocked the co-hosts out of contention for the semi-finals.

T20 WC: Ravindra picks 4-27 as NZ win by 61 runs, knock SL out of tournament

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:54 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra weaved a superb web with his crafty left-arm spin bowling to pick 4-27 as New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs to move closer in entering semi-finals of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The result also meant co-hosts Sri Lanka were eliminated from the tournament in front of their home crowd at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

One step ahead: Sangita Basfore dreams giant leap from Asia to the World

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:55 PM

Perth, Feb 25 (IANS) Long before the final whistle in Thailand confirmed India’s place in the continental showpiece six months ago, Sangita Basfore had already manifested the journey in her mind as something much bigger than just qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup.