T20 WC: England becomes first team to enter semis

IANS | February 24, 2026 11:05 PM

Kandy (Sri Lanka), Feb 24 (IANS) Two-time former champions England became the first team to reach the semifinals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after captain Harry Brook scored a historic century, beating Pakistan by two wickets in a Super 8 stage match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday.

T20 WC: Skipper Brook’s century guides England to semifinals; edge Pakistan by two wickets

IANS | February 24, 2026 10:53 PM

Pallekele, Feb 24 (IANS) Skipper Harry Brook pulled off a remarkable rescue act with a breathtaking 100 off 51 deliveries batting for the first time at No. 3, as England qualified for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup after beating Pakistan by two wickets in the Group 2 match of the Super 8s at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday.

Gujarat records 7.4 pc growth rate, above national average of 6.5 pc​

IANS | February 24, 2026 9:36 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded an economic growth rate of 7.4 per cent, surpassing the national average of 6.5 per cent, according to details released by the state’s Finance Department, which also outlined the government’s fiscal position and expenditure priorities for 2026-27.​