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.

T20 WC: Santner, McConchie heroics lift New Zealand to 168/7 against SL

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:11 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie produced one of the greatest lower-order recoveries in Men’s T20 World Cup history to lift New Zealand to 168/7 in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka in their Super Eights clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Asalanka comes in as SL elect to bowl against NZ, McConchie replaces Neesham

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:51 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Charith Asalanka has come into Sri Lanka’s playing eleven as skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in a Super Eights clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Ahead of meeting Zimbabwe, Pathan urges India to focus on victory over net run-rate

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has cautioned India against chasing a big gain in net run rate ahead of their crunch Super Eights meeting against Zimbabwe, saying that winning must remain the priority in their aim to enter the semi-finals.

T20 WC: Rinku will join squad ahead of Zimbabwe clash, there will be thoughts about playing Samson, says Kotak

IANS | February 25, 2026 4:42 PM

Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that middle-order batter Rinku Singh will be joining the squad on Wednesday evening ahead of must-win Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe here at the M A Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday.

‘Tried to mould my game around Dave,’ says Tristan Stubbs on batting with idol David Miller

IANS | February 25, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) For Tristan Stubbs, sharing the middle with David Miller is more than just a tactical advantage for South Africa; it is the realisation of a childhood dream, and the power-hitter said that throughout his transformative years, he moulded his game around how Miller plays.

T20 WC: SA vs WI head-to-head record and last five matches performance

IANS | February 25, 2026 4:20 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 25 (IANS) Two-time champions West Indies will clash against South Africa in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST.

T20 WC: Road to semis scenario for Pakistan after narrrow loss to England

IANS | February 25, 2026 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) England became the first team to seal their semi-final spot at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after beating Pakistan, whose chances for semi-final qualification have taken a hit.

T20 WC: Salman Agha rues missed chances after Pakistan's defeat to England

IANS | February 24, 2026 11:49 PM

Kandy (Sri Lanka), Feb 24 (IANS) Pakistan captain Salman Agha admitted his side fell short despite a promising start, conceding that Harry Brook’s brilliance ultimately proved the difference in their defeat to England in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Kandy on Tuesday.

T20 WC: 'We’ve come here to do the job, and we got it done,' says Brook after England storm into semis

IANS | February 24, 2026 11:40 PM

Pallekele, Feb 24 (IANS) England captain Harry Brook said his side arrived with a clear mission and executed it to perfection after becoming the first team to reach the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, edging Pakistan by two wickets in a thriller at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday.

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

T20 WC: Santner, McConchie heroics lift New Zealand to 168/7 against SL

T20 WC: Asalanka comes in as SL elect to bowl against NZ, McConchie replaces Neesham

T20 WC: Ahead of meeting Zimbabwe, Pathan urges India to focus on victory over net run-rate

T20 WC: Rinku will join squad ahead of Zimbabwe clash, there will be thoughts about playing Samson, says Kotak

‘Tried to mould my game around Dave,’ says Tristan Stubbs on batting with idol David Miller

T20 WC: SA vs WI head-to-head record and last five matches performance

T20 WC: Road to semis scenario for Pakistan after narrrow loss to England

T20 WC: Salman Agha rues missed chances after Pakistan's defeat to England

T20 WC: 'We’ve come here to do the job, and we got it done,' says Brook after England storm into semis

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