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T20 WC: Shivam Dube wins ‘impact player of the match’ after 61-run win vs PAK

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India all-rounder Shivam Dube was named the Impact Player of the Match following India’s commanding victory over Pakistan on Sunday, a result that secured the Men in Blue’s place in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The 32-year-old expressed gratitude towards India’s fielding coach T. Dilip, crediting him as a major influence.

T20 WC: Happy to finish up with the win, let’s hope for the best in rest of competition, says Rashid

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan expressed relief after his team registered its first win of the T20 World Cup through a five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in a Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, adding that he now hopes for the best for his team’s future in the competition.

T20 WC: Omarzai’s all-round brilliance powers Afghanistan to first win (Ld)

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Azmatullah Omarzai’s incisive spell of 4-15 and an unbeaten cameo of 40 off 21 balls powered Afghanistan to their first win of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup through a five-wicket victory over the UAE at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

T20 WC: ‘Pakistan lost the game when they opted to bowl against India,’ opines Ashwin

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former India spin-bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin did not hold back while analysing Pakistan’s heavy loss to the Men in Blue in the 2026 T20 World Cup, pointing to the toss as the defining moment of the contest.

The game was out of Pakistan's reach once India reached 175: Waqar Younis

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis identified Men in Green's tactical errors in a 61-run loss to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and stated that the Salman Agha-led side lost the game once India posted 175 on the board.

T20 WC: Zadran, Omarzai fire Afghanistan to 5-wicket win over UAE

IANS | February 16, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan overcame early jitters to secure a five‑wicket win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and get their first victory of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The result also means Afghanistan have kept their slim hopes of reaching the Super Eights alive.

T20 WC: England elect to bat against Italy; both sides unchanged

IANS | February 16, 2026 2:46 PM

Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) England won the toss and elected to bat against Italy at the iconic Eden Gardens in their Group C encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Monday.

Our team plays with determination, utmost dedication: Political leaders hail India's cricket win over Pak

IANS | February 16, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) After India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match, political leaders on Monday hailed the Indian team and said the players deserve all the praise for their courageous and determined performance. Leaders said that whenever the Indian team steps onto the field, it plays with courage, determination, and utmost dedication, making the nation proud.

T20 WC: Smith officially added to Australia squad as Hazlewood's replacement

IANS | February 16, 2026 1:09 PM

Dubai, Feb 16 (IANS) Veteran batter Steve Smith has been officially added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad ahead of a must-win encounter against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Monday evening.

Nitish Kumar congratulates Ishan Kishan after match-winning 77 against Pak in T20 World Cup

IANS | February 16, 2026 1:07 PM

Patna, Feb 16 (IANS) A day after Indian opener Ishan Kishan produced a sensational performance against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar congratulated the Patna-born cricketer for his decisive knock on a relatively slow pitch.

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T20 WC: Shivam Dube wins ‘impact player of the match’ after 61-run win vs PAK

T20 WC: Happy to finish up with the win, let’s hope for the best in rest of competition, says Rashid

T20 WC: Omarzai’s all-round brilliance powers Afghanistan to first win (Ld)

T20 WC: ‘Pakistan lost the game when they opted to bowl against India,’ opines Ashwin

The game was out of Pakistan's reach once India reached 175: Waqar Younis

T20 WC: Zadran, Omarzai fire Afghanistan to 5-wicket win over UAE

T20 WC: England elect to bat against Italy; both sides unchanged

Our team plays with determination, utmost dedication: Political leaders hail India's cricket win over Pak

T20 WC: Smith officially added to Australia squad as Hazlewood's replacement

Nitish Kumar congratulates Ishan Kishan after match-winning 77 against Pak in T20 World Cup

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