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Women’s T20 WC: West Indies, Scotland target early control in Group B (Preview)

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:54 PM

Headingley, June 17 (IANS) An opportunity to seize control of Group B awaits West Indies and Scotland as the two unbeaten sides meet in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup contest that could have a major bearing on the race for the semi-finals. With both teams beginning their campaigns on a winning note, another victory would significantly strengthen their position before the business end of the group stage.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Czechia vs South Africa; know all details

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:50 PM

Atlanta, June 17 (IANS) The pressure is already mounting on both Czechia and South Africa ahead of their second Group A fixture, with neither side able to afford another setback after disappointing starts to their World Cup campaigns. As things stand, Thursday's showdown at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium could prove decisive in determining which nation remains in the hunt for a place in the knockout rounds.

Women's T20 WC: Litchfield, Gardner out as Australia elect to bowl against Bangladesh

IANS | June 17, 2026 2:47 PM

Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the 9th match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday. Australia have been dealt a blow as Ashleigh Gardner is out of the match due to injury, while Phoebe Litchfield is also missing the match due to a quad injury.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Ghana vs Panama; know all details

IANS | June 17, 2026 2:28 PM

Toronto, June 17 (IANS) Ghana and Panama face off in what promises to be a pivotal opening Group L contest, with both nations viewing this fixture as a golden opportunity to strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds. With England and Croatia expected to dominate the group, avoiding defeat here could prove crucial.

Nitish Reddy out of 2nd ODI due to sore thigh: BCCI

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:26 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy missed out on the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday due to quad issues as India made three changes to their playing XI that beat Afghanistan in the first ODI in Dharamsala on Saturday.

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