T20 WC: Batting performance against Pakistan bit of an outlier, will rectify it, says Ackermann

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann said his side’s batting display in their three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first game of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup was ‘a bit of an outlier’ and vowed the team would iron out mistakes in the coming matches, starting from the one against Namibia to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

T20 WC: Ireland captain Stirling rues missed chances, awry execution in death overs

IANS | February 9, 2026 12:00 AM

Colombo, Feb 8 (IANS) Ireland captain Paul Stirling admitted his side fell short in key moments during their 20-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Group B clash, saying missed chances in the field and execution going away in death overs with the ball caused their downfall.

T20 WC: Well-earned victory, very happy about the overall performance, says Shanaka

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:45 PM

Colombo, Feb 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka praised his side’s bowling depth and the resilience shown by Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis in their 20-run victory over Ireland in their Group B opening match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

T20 WC: Kamindu, Kusal, Theekshana, Hasaranga help Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs (ld)

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:28 PM

Colombo, Feb 8 (IANS) Spin twins Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga picked three wickets apiece as Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in a Group B clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

T20 WC: Theekshana, Hasaranga pick three wickets each as Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:19 PM

Colombo, Feb 8 (IANS) Spin twins Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga picked three wickets apiece as Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in a Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Pakistan, Bangladesh seek higher revenue on meeting ICC duo, final decision on India-match boycott on Monday: Report

IANS | February 8, 2026 11:04 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Pakistan have shown signs of relenting on its decision to boycott its match against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, though it has sought major concessions from ICC during a meeting with two senior International Cricket Council (ICC) officials, a news report said on Sunday.

T20 WC: Sher Malla becomes second Nepal bowler to take first-ball wicket on T20 debut

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:36 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Young pacer Sher Malla etched his name into cricketing history by becoming only the second Nepal bowler to claim a wicket off the very first delivery of his T20 career during Nepal’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 clash against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

T20 WC: Bethell becomes second England batter to hit a fifty on World Cup debut

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:11 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) England's young star Jacob Bethell has etched his name in the history books, becoming only the second player from the country to score a half-century on his T20 World Cup debut as the two-time champions narrowly defeated Nepal in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

T20 WC: Kusal Mendis hits 56 as Sri Lanka post 163/6 against sloppy Ireland

IANS | February 8, 2026 9:18 PM

Colombo, Feb 8 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 56 off 43 balls as Sri Lanka posted an above-par 163/6 in their 20 overs against Ireland in a Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

T20 WC: Full credit to Nepal, they pushed us right to the edge, says Will Jacks after England's four-run win

IANS | February 8, 2026 9:11 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) England all-rounder Will Jacks heaped praise on Nepal’s fighting performance after being named Player of the Match in England’s narrow four-run win in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 opener at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

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T20 WC: Batting performance against Pakistan bit of an outlier, will rectify it, says Ackermann

T20 WC: Ireland captain Stirling rues missed chances, awry execution in death overs

T20 WC: Well-earned victory, very happy about the overall performance, says Shanaka

T20 WC: Kamindu, Kusal, Theekshana, Hasaranga help Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs (ld)

T20 WC: Theekshana, Hasaranga pick three wickets each as Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 20 runs

Pakistan, Bangladesh seek higher revenue on meeting ICC duo, final decision on India-match boycott on Monday: Report

T20 WC: Sher Malla becomes second Nepal bowler to take first-ball wicket on T20 debut

T20 WC: Bethell becomes second England batter to hit a fifty on World Cup debut

T20 WC: Kusal Mendis hits 56 as Sri Lanka post 163/6 against sloppy Ireland

T20 WC: Full credit to Nepal, they pushed us right to the edge, says Will Jacks after England's four-run win

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