T20 WC: Kishan's sensational 77 takes India to 175/7, Ayub picks three for Pakistan

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:49 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) India finished with 175/7 in their 20 overs against Pakistan in a crucial Group A clash of the Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was the standout performer, blazing 77 off 40 balls with 10 fours and three sixes, while Saim Ayub’s crafty spell of 3-25 kept Pakistan firmly in the contest.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka President, PCB chief spotted at India-Pakistan clash in Colombo

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:24 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) The high-profile ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A encounter between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday drew notable dignitaries, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake present in the stands.

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma in attendance with ICC chair Jay Shah in Colombo

IANS | February 15, 2026 8:22 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma, serving as the ICC ambassador for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, was seen interacting with the ICC chairman Jay Shah during the Group A high-voltage clash against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: All stats from Windies win over Nepal in Mumbai

IANS | February 15, 2026 7:24 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Nepal’s valiant recovery after a shaky start was ultimately not enough as the West Indies cruised to a comfortable 9-wicket win in their Group C clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Cold stare at the toss: No handshake as India–Pakistan fireworks begin in Colombo

IANS | February 15, 2026 7:07 PM

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) The tension was unmistakable even before a ball was bowled. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the toss, setting a fiery tone for their blockbuster Group A showdown in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.