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T20 WC: Its A Completely Fresh Start In Semifinal, Says Markram Ahead Of Clash With NZ

T20 World Cup: South Africa skipper Aiden Markram emphasised on treating the T20 World Cup semi-final as a completely fresh start ahead of their clash against New Zealand at Kolkatas Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The Proteas, the only unbeaten side left in the tournament, are chasing a maiden cricket World Cup title and hoping to shed their long-standing reputation for faltering in knockout stages. We had a good run against them in the group stages, but both teams have played a lot of cricket since then, Markram told reporters, referring to South Africas seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad on February 14. Its a completely fresh start tomorrow, and it's a semifinal, which is exciting as well. I don't think it's as straightforward as just being able to repeat that. We'll try to bring our best game to the front again, he said. South Africas recent World Cup history still looms large. They faced a tough loss in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against India in Barbados. They needed 30 runs off 30 balls with six wickets remaining before collapsing and losing by seven runs. Since that defeat, the team has shown strength and consistency. They defeated both India and the West Indies in the Super Eights of this tournament, which has led many to call them favourites as they approach the semi-finals. Markram, though, brushed aside that narrative. With regards to being favourites or not, that's all different people's opinions, he said. Us as a team really just try to focus on putting good games of cricket together and playing that exciting brand that we've been trying to play for the last 18 months or so. Leading from the front, Markram has scored 268 runs in seven matches, which includes three half-centuries and a top score of 86 not out. His captaincy record in T20 World Cups is also impressive, with 15 wins in 16 matches. The only loss came in the 2024 final. Us as a team really just try to focus on putting good games of cricket together and playing that exciting brand that we've been trying to play for the last 18 months or so. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The senior guys in the team, we lean on them a lot. They help guide you and lead you when you have a few doubts, Markram said. I think because of that and a really strong group of players over the years, we've developed that. Fortunately, it reflects well, but it's definitely a reflection on the group as a whole. Article Source: IANS

Santner: 'SA have a lot of power, but we back ourselves in a one-off game'

He expects a flat pitch in Kolkata, and aims to restrict SA to 180 if NZ bowl first

'Seeing So Much Love Means A Lot': Samson Expresses Gratitude Towards Fans After T20 WC Heroics

T20 World Cup: Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has expressed gratitude towards all the fans reaching out to him and showering love after his blistering knock against the West Indies in the final match of the Super 8s, which helped the defending champions secure a spot in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Samson rose to the occasion with a perfectly paced unbeaten 97 off just 50 balls as India chased down 196 to beat West Indies by five wickets in a virtual knockout clash in front of 67,000 spectators at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. After his innings, Samson received praises from the fans as well as the cricket fraternity. After receiving many heartfelt messages, Samson thanked the fans with an Instagram story on Tuesday. Just wanted to reach out and convey my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who showed love, support and kept me in prayers. Seeing and experiencing so much love coming my way truly means a lot, Samson wrote in an Instagram story. Just want to say - Thank you all. Two more steps to go, India, he added. Samson featured twice in the T20 World Cup 2026 making 22 against Namibia in New Delhi, and 24 against Zimbabwe as India majorly preferred to have the left-handed opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma. Just want to say - Thank you all. Two more steps to go, India, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Meanwhile, Samson will be in focus when the defending champions India will face the two-time winners England in the second semi-final to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Article Source: IANS

Why will India be knocked out if rain washes out T20 WC semi-final?

The T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals feature India vs England in Mumbai and South Africa vs New Zealand in Kolkata. Though the forecast is clear, rain concerns remain after earlier washouts. The ICC has reserve days and extra time in place. If a semi-final is abandoned, the higher Super 8 team advances meaning England and South Africa would qualify.

T20 WC: England's Sam Curran Focuses On Delivering 'perfect Game' Vs India In Semis

About Captain Harry Brook: After navigating varied conditions across Sri Lanka, all-rounder Sam Curran believes England are peaking at the right time as they gear up for a T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against India on Thursday at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Curran insisted that the focus is on delivering a perfect game when it matters most. Yeah, I guess it doesn't really matter now. It comes down to the World Cup semifinal. If there's ever a time we want to play our perfect game, it's probably Thursday night, Curran said in a press interaction at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. We've all been chipping in at different times, but we know in T20 cricket it probably just takes a couple of our guys to come good with the bat and good with the ball. We're a quality fielding side as well, so we know we'll kind of come good on that aspect, but yeah, it's exciting hopefully the perfect game comes Thursday. Sanju Samson struck an unbeaten 97 to guide India to the semis with a five-wicket victory over the West Indies at Eden Gardens. England finished first in Group 2 of the Super 8 standings after winning all three of their matches. This confirmed their semifinal match against defending champions and co-hosts India, who are placed second in Super 8s Group 1. Reflecting on Englands journey through the tournament, Curran described it as one that demanded flexibility. Yeah, it's been, I guess the word's probably very flexible this tournament. I guess with a different country, playing in Sri Lanka as well, probably suited the spinners a lot more. I think we bowled a lot of spin, so I guess I took the back seat in Sri Lanka a little bit with the ball, but with the bat obviously, just trying to adapt to those conditions. I guess I presume on Thursday night it's going to be a pretty good wicket, and I guess I'll probably be used a lot more with the ball. So excited for that challenge. I think the best thing we've done is adapt really well as players, and we've had guys chip in at different stages, and hopefully on Thursday evening I can have a really good game myself. Curran returned repeatedly to the theme of collective effort. The word chipping is quite a nice word. If everyone chips in, it generally is a good thing. So we're really excited, and fingers crossed we have a good evening. Curran also spoke about the personal journey behind this campaign, having spent time on the side earlier. Yeah, it's been great. Obviously, the last it was weird to be a little bit positive when I was on the side. I felt like I developed in different areas. Had a bit of time out the side, so that was kind of looking back now, the way things have gone, I guess, to see it as a positive. And to be back in another T20 World Cup semi-final I feel like I'm one of those guys who will be in the game, really excited and bringing out all I can for everyone. In their recent meetings, India have had the upper hand. They won nine of the last 12 T20 matches against England, including five of the most recent six. On the broader tournament, Curran believes the best sides have adapted smartest to subcontinental conditions. I think this tournament for us has been a little bit of a challenge in terms of we've come across so many different conditions I think we've adapted extremely well. I think you'd probably say that the non-subcontinental teams have adapted really well to the conditions thrown at them. All of us play a lot of cricket in India now, so we know how to play on these grounds, and we know what to expect. And the IPL, no question, has helped a lot of that with the players. I think probably the four best teams are in the semi-finals. And yeah, we'll see who takes that trophy. India and England have faced each other in the 2022 and 2024 T20 World Cups. In 2024, India made up for their earlier loss with a strong 68-run victory against the team led by Jos Buttler in the semi-final. However, in the 2022 tournament, England took control and handed Rohit Sharmas team a heavy 10-wicket defeat in the semi-final. The first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between South Africa and New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Speaking about the semi-final venue, the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Curran acknowledged both the occasion and the atmosphere. It's a fantastic stadium, obviously very iconic Its an experience as a young cricketer you dream of. Its normally a pretty good wicket, small ground, so I'm probably expecting a really high-scoring game. It's such a cool occasion and two great teams. This is what the last four or five weeks have been building for. He also addressed handling the noise and pressure of a big-match crowd. I think we'll probably start with the National Anthems. It'll be incredibly loud, and I think you've got to look at that as an exciting opportunity. If the crowd is silent, England are probably going to be doing well. We've played so much cricket in India as players, and you just get so used to it. You can block it out, and you take it in. So many young cricketers would love to be playing in the semi-finals. So hopefully it's, like I said, a nice silent stadium, but I'm sure it's going to be very, very loud and such a cool occasion. On conditions and dew, Curran stressed adaptability over speculation. I think there's no expert on dew, but if there is dew, I'm sure it will be a different challenge. We won't go into big messes from our groupers. We're just going to the game and adapt to whatever surface is thrown at us. It's no question we've got a really deep batting lineup whoever comes together and performs well on the night will probably win. Curran had special praise for Will Jacks, who has thrived in a new role. Will's been amazing. Such a very different role for him than what he's used to. Scoring such vital runs at number seven and bowling some very tough overs, taking a lot of wickets. We've been joking that he's the local boy here he's been absolutely amazing. Let's hope he can get his fifth man-of-the-match. He also backed Jos Buttler amid scrutiny over his indifferent form. Id certainly rather have Jos Buttler in my team than coming up against him. He's such a quality player. He's done so well for us over many, many years. There's no doubt that he'll come good and we're not worried about him at all. He also backed Jos Buttler amid scrutiny over his indifferent form. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He's been great leading us and obviously giving full responsibility to the players, keeping nice and calm. We're loving the new journey that we're on with him. Hopefully for him and for us as a team, we can all have a cracking game, he added. Article Source: IANS

How Shah Rukh Khan multiplied his money 50 times? Wealth manager decodes the formula behind superstar's Rs 12,500 crore fortune

Shah Rukh Khan's billionaire status, estimated at $1.4 billion, is attributed to strategic financial planning beyond cinema. Financial advisor Deepak Hiro Vazirani highlighted the actor's diversified investments, including real estate like Mannat and the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, as key to his wealth accumulation.

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Agencies Kolkata India opener Sanju Samsons unbeaten 97 under pressure in a virtual quarterfinal of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup has drawn glowing tributes from former greats, who believe the knock could mark a significant turning point in his career. Chasing a stiff 196 against the West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday, Samson []

T20 World Cup semifinals: From on-field umpires to match referees

Indian umpire Nitin Menon has earned a spot on the elite panel for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinals. He will serve as the third umpire for the Kolkata clash between South Africa and New Zealand on March 4. The following day, India faces England in Mumbai, with a separate officiating team in place.

India's Nitin Menon Among Elite Panel Of Match Officials For ICC T20 WC Semifinals

ICC T20 WC: India's Nitin Menon is among the elite panel of match officials named for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinals scheduled on March 4 and 5. South Africa will go up against New Zealand in the first semi-final on March 4 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, while defending champions India will square off woth England in the second semifinal on March 5 in Mumbais Wankhede Stadium. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will serve as the on-field umpires for the first semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday. Illingworth was in the middle for South Africas victory at this stage two years ago, when the Proteas dismissed Afghanistan for 56 and won by nine wickets, while Wharf oversaw New Zealands win over the same opposition in the group stage this time around. In Kolkata, Nitin Menon will serve as the third umpire, with Rod Tucker as the fourth umpire, and Javagal Srinath appointed as the match referee. In Mumbai, the second semi-final between India and England will be officiated by on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker. The two nations faced each other at the same stage in 2024, with India winning by 68 runs and Gaffaney officiating that match. So far in this tournament, he has been involved in Indias games against South Africa and the West Indies. Paleker has taken control of two England matches, against the West Indies and Scotland, as well as Indias victory over the Netherlands. Adrian Holdstock will serve as the third umpire in Mumbai, while Paul Reiffel takes on the role of fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft will act as the match referee. Semi-Final 1: Kolkata, Wednesday, March 4 South Africa v New Zealand On-Field Umpires: Richard Illingworth & Alex Wharf Third Umpire: Nitin Menon Fourth Umpire: Rod Tucker Match Referee: Javagal Srinath Semi-Final 2: Mumbai, Thursday, March 5 India v England On-Field Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Allahuddien Paleker Third Umpire: Adrian Holdstock On-Field Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Allahuddien Paleker Also Read: Live Cricket Score Match Referee: Andy Pycroft Article Source: IANS

T20 WC: Samson's Return Shows Pieces Are Falling Into Right Place For India, Says Gavaskar

DP World Celebrity Golf Event: India legend Sunil Gavaskar believes Sanju Samson's return to playing eleven for the Super Eights of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup is a proof that the pieces are falling into place for the defending champions at the right time ahead of their semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Samson rose to the occasion with a perfectly paced 97 not out off just 50 balls as India chased down 196 to beat West Indies by five wickets in a virtual knockout clash in front of 67,000 spectators at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Yes, sometimes you have a situation where you actually have a piece falling into the right place. I do believe that Rinku Singh's father's illness at that stage and because he was away, had the opening for Sanju Samson to be brought into the team for the game the other day - not the one at the Eden Gardens, the one in Chennai. That's where he got the Indian team off to a start with Abhishek Sharma of over 40 because in all the matches till then, one of the openers, either Abhishek or Ishan Kishan had got out for a duck and the Indian team would lose a wicket in the power play, said Gavaskar, while replying to a query from IANS in an interaction ahead of the DP World Celebrity Golf Event to create awareness on the CHAMPS Foundation. Samson featured only once in the group stage, making 22 against Namibia in New Delhi, as India majorly preferred to have the left-handed opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma. But after the 76-run defeat to South Africa, Samson was recalled for the Super Eights tie against Zimbabwe to break the left-handed monotony and made a brisk 24, before hitting 12 boundaries and four sixes in an unforgettable knock in a crunch clash to steer India to the semi-finals. In fact, they used to lose two wickets in the power play. But that partnership certainly steadied the Indian innings. From there, obviously, with him batting the way that he did, breaking the two left-handers together to make the opening into a right-hand, left-hand combination, certainly has made it look very good. Its because that was the old form anyway - the old partnership before Samson went out of form and Ishan Kishan came back into the team. So you could say that the pieces have certainly fallen into place. Even England are peaking and India are also peaking and it is going to be some game worth going miles to see, added Gavaskar. Gavaskar also termed Samson's match-winning knock in Kolkata as one of the finest knocks he commentated on in recent times in T20s. He anchored the innings and then he also took India home, which is such an important thing. A lot of times, players get out in the 16th or the 17th over and so, when a new batter comes in, then it becomes a little bit difficult. So, it was a superb innings in the way he anchored and took India home. He didn't seem to take any undue risk and played normal cricketing shots and play any reverse sweep or scoop. He stuck to his strength, which was playing normal shots in the V and it was one of the finest T20 innings that we have seen in recent times. England, led by Harry Brook, come into the semi-final on the back of winning all their Super Eight games and have been growing in form and confidence as the tournament gets to the business end. Gavaskar feels Thursday's semi-final, the third straight time of India meeting England in this phase of the competition, had all the ingredients of a classic. It's going to be another cracker of a game just like this sort of quarter-final against the West Indies was because both sides are very well matched. They have got batting, bowling, middle order and the finisher. Both teams have finishers and variety in their bowling, and also got a fair bit of experience of T20 cricket. England have got a few players who have played in the IPL and are familiar with Indian conditions and when they play for their franchise in an away game, the crowd pressure is there and are familiar with that as well. So, it is going to be a humdinger of a game, like it went in Kolkata and this one also will likely go to the 40th over. Asked about Indias semi-final hoodoo at the Wankhede Stadium - defeats to England in the 1987 ODI World Cup and West Indies in the 2016 T20 World Cup - Gavaskar remained unperturbed. Well, the other day, somebody said as well that West Indies had never lost a knockout game at the Eden Gardens, but that was broken. So it's a new era, new team and yes, India have not had the best of semi-final experiences at the Wankhede. But I do believe that they have the capability to go all the way to the final in Ahmedabad. Gavaskar also had an advice for young left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma, who has scored 80 runs in six games at an average of 13.33 and a strike-rate of 131.14. Barring 55 against Zimbabwe, Abhishek hasnt played any innings of note and Gavaskar urged him to focus on building his innings rather than attacking relentlessly from the outset. My advice would be to not always look to bat in the fourth gear. Maybe look to up the gears as you settle in. Yes, you want to take advantage of the power play where only two fielders are outside the 30-metre circle. You want to certainly take advantage of that - play to your strengths, but don't always have to look to bat in the fourth gear. Like you saw with Sanju Samson batting in the third gear, for most of the time, he got 97 off 50 deliveries. Anybody who gets 97 will mean that his team will at least get double that amount, if not more - double that number of runs. So, if you get 190-200 in a semis while batting first, you are looking at possibly a winning score, he added. On the sidelines of the semi-final, Gavaskar spoke about the charity golf initiative being organised in Mumbai on Friday, featuring leading names from Indian and international sport. The event seeks to raise awareness for the CHAMPS Foundation (Caring, Helping, Assisting, Motivating, Promoting Sportsperson), founded by Gavaskar, which supports former Indian international sportspersons facing financial and medical challenges. Well, we saw that there is a semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup in Mumbai on March 5. So we knew that there would be some commentators and also some former players who would be around here. So we decided to go and request that those who play golf (to be a part of it). On the sidelines of the semi-final, Gavaskar spoke about the charity golf initiative being organised in Mumbai on Friday, featuring leading names from Indian and international sport. The event seeks to raise awareness for the CHAMPS Foundation (Caring, Helping, Assisting, Motivating, Promoting Sportsperson), founded by Gavaskar, which supports former Indian international sportspersons facing financial and medical challenges. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So, with that in view, we decided that having these players being around, we would be able to then do like we did in that inaugural 1983 double wicket tournament, and would be able to get potential sponsors as well to participate in this golf team, he concluded. Article Source: IANS

Bengal SIR: 200 additional judicial officers to join adjudication exercise

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday evening informed that 200 additional judicial officers 100 each from neighbouring Jharkhand and Odisha will join the ongoing judicial adjudication process relating to voters identity documents flagged under the logical discrepancy category in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal. The additional Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attacks Mamata govt over law and order, infiltration in Bengal

KOLKATA (WB), Mar 2 : Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday slammed the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal over the law and order situation, and alleged that it was sheltering infiltrators. Addressing a Poriborton Yatra rally in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas, the BJP leader also accused the TMC of preparing fake Aadhaar and voter cards for infiltrators and attempting to change the regions demography. Mamata Banerjee should be ashamed. Though Bengal has a [] The post Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attacks Mamata govt over law and order, infiltration in Bengal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

How 15 balls reignited India's T20 World Cup campaign before Sanju's 97

While Sanju's 97 in Kolkata will be remembered, his short-lived but significant innings against Zimbabwe three days prior had brought momentum to India's T20 World Cup campaign.

IndiGo to launch daily direct Kolkata-Shanghai flights from March 29

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SA vs NZ: Stats Preview ahead of the South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-final 1 in Kolkata

SA vs NZ Semi-final 1, T20I Approaching Milestones and Records :The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will host the first semifinal on Wednesday. South Africa cricket team and New Zealand cricket team will be up against each other in this high-profile clash, which starts at 7 PM IST at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. These two sides will be aiming for their first World T20 title, and this game will take them very close to their dream. South Africa have been undefeated in this tournament so far. They have beaten all the opposition they have faced and are the only side to win all of their games. They have an incredible top order with in-form batters, and the other players are also supporting them well. With the ball, their pace unit is very dangerous. New Zealand have had some ups and downs as they lost the last Super 8 clash to England, which put them near elimination. But Pakistan were not able to meet the equation against Sri Lanka, which helped them qualify. New Zealand have already lost once to South Africa and will be looking to beat them now. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the South Africa vs New Zealand Semifinal 1at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. SA vs NZ Semi-final 1Approaching T20I Records and T20I Cricket Milestones Ahead of the SA vs NZ clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata 36 - Quinton de Kock is just 35 runs away from surpassing former Australian captain Aaron Finch (3120) in the leading scorers' tally in T20Is. 52 - South African captain Aiden Markram is just 52 runs away from completing 2000 T20I runs. He will be only the fourth South African to do so. 3 - Ish Sodhi is approaching a massive milestone. He needs three more wickets to surpass Martin Guptill (164) and become the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand and second-highest ever in T20Is. 4 - David Miller has 141 sixes in T20Is, and he needs four more to enter the top ten batters with the most sixes in T20Is. 25 - Aiden Markram has 268 runs in the tournament so far. He needs 32 runs more to become the first South African to score 300 or more runs in a single T20 World Cup edition. 4 - Ryan Rickleton has 15 sixes and needs four more to hit the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition. 3 - Anrich Nortje needs three more wickets to become the fifth highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 2 - Lungi Ngidi needs two wickets to become the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah Wins impact Player Of The Match Medal After Indias Win Over WI

T20 World Cup: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the Impact Player of the Match after a decisive spell helped India maintain the West Indies to a chaseable target before Sanju Samsons unbeaten 97 helped the defending champions secure a crucial victory in their T20 World Cup clash on Sunday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Bumrah returned figures of 2/36 from his four overs. While the numbers may not fully reflect his influence, the timing of his breakthroughs proved pivotal. In the 12th over of the innings, with the West Indies looking to accelerate, Bumrah struck twice, removing the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase, to derail the Caribbean sides momentum and tilt the contest firmly in Indias favour. His ability to deliver in pressure situations once again underlined why he remains Indias go-to bowler in crunch moments. The twin strikes not only stemmed the flow of runs but also exposed the middle order, allowing India to tighten the screws in the death overs. Presenting the medal, Indias fielding coach T Dilip lauded the teams collective intensity while singling out Bumrah for his composure in decisive phases. Brilliant stuff, brilliant effort, well done. We're a gun team and today we showed with our intent what it means to be that. That's what the play was today. Today's game reminds me of my favourite quote: The strength of the team is each individual, and the strength of each individual is the team. Today we represented that through care and belief everytime we did that. Outstanding efforts. The impact player goes to someone who owns the big moments most of the times with his calm face and deadly execution. He's none other than Jasprit Bumrah, he said while presenting the medal to the pacer. Bumrah, in turn, credited his teammates for holding their nerve during the chase and ensuring India crossed the line without panic, as he said, Thank you so much. Special mention to Dube as well, the two fours that he hit didn't let the pressure come into our team. So yeah, special mention to him. Tilak also played a great knock, not taking away anything from him but yes, come the big day we're off to get together and hopefully do well in Mumbai. Cheers. Brilliant stuff, brilliant effort, well done. We're a gun team and today we showed with our intent what it means to be that. That's what the play was today. Today's game reminds me of my favourite quote: The strength of the team is each individual, and the strength of each individual is the team. Today we represented that through care and belief everytime we did that. Outstanding efforts. The impact player goes to someone who owns the big moments most of the times with his calm face and deadly execution. He's none other than Jasprit Bumrah, he said while presenting the medal to the pacer. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With this win, India continued their strong run in the tournament, showcasing both bowling discipline and batting depth and secured their place in the semi-final, where theyll meet England on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Article Source: IANS

T20 WC: When And Where To Watch SA Vs NZ Semifinal

New Zealand ICC Men: The knockouts of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 are all set, with the first semi-final taking place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday between New Zealand and South Africa. South Africa will come in with high spirits after beating New Zealand in their group game. The Proteas beat the Kiwis by seven wickets in Ahmedabad on February 14 and will look to replicate that result. A five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in their final Super 8 game meant South Africa finished first in their group with a perfect record of 3 wins from 3 games. New Zealand will look to take revenge against South Africa and put an end to their unbeaten streak in the tournament after finishing second in Group 1 and will look to return to the T20 World Cup final for the first time since 2021. In 2021, New Zealand made it to the final but lost by eight wickets to Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on November 14. With a place in the final at stake, two of the tournaments most consistent sides will battle for supremacy in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter. The second semi-final will feature England, who topped Group 2 with a perfect record, facing India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, March 5. India secured their spot in the semi-finals after a thrilling win over the West Indies in their final Super 8 match, creating an exciting matchup against the defending champions. The final is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. Venue, time and streaming details- T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal: Venue Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the second semi-final clash between South Africa vs New Zealand. T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal: Time The South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal will begin 7:00 PM (IST) and 1:30 PM (GMT) with the toss taking place 30 minutes before the starting time on Sunday. T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal: Live Telecast Live television coverage of the South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match will be available on the Star Sports Network. T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal: Live Streaming The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Squads: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Also Read: Live Cricket Score New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Cole McConchie Article Source: IANS

SA, NZ Meet In T20 WC Semis For The First Time; Key Stats Ahead Of Historic Clash In Kolkata

T20 World Cup: South Africa and New Zealand head into the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 following impressive yet contrasting campaigns and gear up to face each other on Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa are heading into the semifinals on the back of a flawless campaign, having remained unbeaten through the group stage and Super Eights. The Proteas topped their Super Eight group with commanding performances that underlined both their batting depth and bowling discipline. A comfortable chase against Zimbabwe capped their second-round run, while a commanding victory over India underlined their title credentials. Having finished as runners-up in the previous edition, the Proteas appear determined to go one step further this time. New Zealand, meanwhile, began strongly with convincing wins over the United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan and Canada. A key Super Eight triumph over Sri Lanka strengthened their semi-final push, although a narrow defeat to England in their final Super Eights match meant qualification depended on net run rate. Despite that setback, the BlackCaps advanced and now bring a well-balanced unit into a high-stakes clash for a place in the final. This will be the first time South Africa and New Zealand meet in a T20 World Cup semi-final. They have competed four times in the group stage of the tournament, but never in the knockout rounds, making this upcoming match a historic first. The two heavyweights first met in a T20 World Cup match in 2007, with the Proteas emerging victorious. They faced each other three more times in subsequent tournaments, in 2009, 2014 and the current edition, with South Africa winning on all occasions. The venue, however, might prove challenging for both teams and could give the Kiwis an upper hand, given their prior experience at Eden Gardens. New Zealand have played two T20Is at the venue previously. While they beat Bangladesh in the 2016 edition of the marquee event, the BlackCaps suffered a 73-run defeat at the hands of India during a T20I series in November 2021. South Africa, meanwhile, do not hold any experience of playing a 20-over game at the venue, with their only game against India in October 2015 being washed out. However, players of both sides have extensive experience of playing the Indian Premier League matches at the venue, making the upcoming World Cup contest even more interesting. South Africa vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record in T20 World Cups: Played: 4 South Africa vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record in T20 World Cups: Also Read: Live Cricket Score New Zealand won: 0 Article Source: IANS

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Indian cricket team leaves from Kolkata, fans go mad for Sanju Samson

Indian cricket team leaves from Kolkata, fans go mad for Sanju Samson

Samson Never Lost His Cool, Even With Wickets Falling Around Him: Shastri

T20 World Cup Super Eights: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samsons match-winning knock against the West Indies in the last ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eights contest at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday could mark a turning point in the openers career and lauded the fact that he did not lose his cool when 'wickets kept falling around him.' Samson struck an unbeaten 97, laced with 12 fours and four sixes, steering India into the semi-finals and earning the Player of the Match award for his commanding display under pressure. Speaking on The ICC Review, Shastri praised the 29-year-olds temperament in a high-stakes contest, saying, It is Sanju's special Samson today, and that innings was special, because just his calmness, his composure, and just the sublime touch right through that innings. You had everything. You had timing, you had placement, you had explosive power, you had class and what I liked best was even with wickets falling around him, he never lost his cool. He was calm and composed in front of a big crowd. This was not a league game. This was a knockout contest. People, their expectations of Samson have been huge right through his career. No one has questioned his talent, but they have been disappointed with his consistency. He brought everything to the fore today and made millions around the globe happy, he added. You had everything. You had timing, you had placement, you had explosive power, you had class and what I liked best was even with wickets falling around him, he never lost his cool. He was calm and composed in front of a big crowd. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India will now face England in the semi-final at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, with Samsons return to form providing a timely boost ahead of the knockout clash. Article Source: IANS

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Samson broke his sequence of low scores with a match-winning 97-run knock at the big stage in a high-stakes T20 World Cup game against the West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday night

T20 WC: 'Switched Off Phone & Social Media, Listened To Myself,' Says Samson After Hitting Unbeaten 97

T20 World Cup Super Eight: India opener Sanju Samson said he switched off his phone and social media to listen to himself and protect his self-belief during a lean patch, which ended with his match-winning 97 in the Mens T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against the West Indies on Sunday. Samson hammered 12 fours and four sixes in his 50-ball knock to steer India to a five-wicket victory by chasing 196, thus keeping the defending champions campaign alive and set up a semi-final clash against England in Mumbai on Thursday. Shot selection was something I kept working on. I did not want to change too much because I knew I had performed with the same setup, so I kept believing in myself, switched off my phone, switched off social media and listened to my own self. I am very happy it happened in a very special game, said Samson to Star Sports at the conclusion of the game. He reflected on how doubts crept into his mind when the runs werent coming for him in the lead-up to the showpiece event. Our human nature is that we often start from a negative thought like, 'Can I do it? I don't think I can.' When I have that thought, I try to alter it with a very positive one. When I had a series like New Zealand where I wanted to perform and be part of the World Cup team, things did not work out well, but luckily I got a 10-day gap. I did not play any games and was not in the team. I kept thinking, 'Sanju, what else? Why didn't it work? What else should I do?' So I did some soul-searching. I worked on my base, how I set myself up, and came back to it. A lot of people had suggestions and I saw a lot of valid points, but at the same time I felt, 'Sanju, you have scored three international hundreds with the same setup.' Samson was recalled to open the batting for India with a bid to break the left-handed top-order monotony and carried the team home almost single-handedly in the daunting chase, especially when he lost partners from the other end. It was a bit of a difficult chase. Looking at our batting power, I felt that chasing 190-odd at Eden Gardens, when dew comes in, gets a bit easier, but losing wickets at regular intervals made it challenging. To be honest, that's where my experience and my role played a big part. I got a good start, but when the wickets kept falling, I felt I needed to finish the game and take it till the last moment. Normally you feel like doing it, but it doesn't happen all the time, so I am very grateful it happened in this game. It was a bit of a difficult chase. Looking at our batting power, I felt that chasing 190-odd at Eden Gardens, when dew comes in, gets a bit easier, but losing wickets at regular intervals made it challenging. To be honest, that's where my experience and my role played a big part. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He signed off by saying on what the unbeaten 97 in Kolkata will mean to him. More than a hundred cricketers in India dream about a day like this. I dared to dream. A young guy from Trivandrum, Kerala, dreaming about playing for the country and winning a game in such a crucial match. I dared to dream and it happened. Article Source: IANS

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Team India secures a thrilling semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup 2026, setting up a high-voltage clash against England on March 5 in Mumbai. South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final on March 4 in Kolkata. The winners will battle for the championship title on March 8 in Ahmedabad.

ECI meets for two days to review Bengal post-SIR scenario, poll preparations

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T20 World Cup: India beat WI by 5 wickets to seal semifinal spot

KOLKATA, Mar 1: Perpetually under scrutiny, Sanju Samson rose above the noise to produce a match-winning 97 not out as India defeated West Indies by five wickets in their T20 World Cup Super Eights match to reach the semifinals, here on Sunday. India face England in the semifinals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5. Asked to bat, West Indies executed a clear attacking blueprint as they rode on Roston Chases foundation before unleashing a late assault by [] The post T20 World Cup: India beat WI by 5 wickets to seal semifinal spot appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Worth the wait: Gambhir's mic and Samson's bat do the talking in Kolkata

Worth the wait: Gambhir's mic and Samson's bat do the talking in Kolkata

T20 World Cup 2026: India beat WI by five wickets to seal semifinal spot

Kolkata: Sanju Samson struck a magnificent unbeaten 97 as India beat West Indies by five wickets in a must-win Super 8 clash to book their semifinal berth at the T20 World Cup on Sunday, March 1. Asked to bat first, West Indies posted a competitive 195 for four, riding on contributions from Roston Chase (40), Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

BJP begins campaign for Bengal Assembly elections with Parivartan Yatras

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T20 WC: South Africa Going To Prepare For Semi-final In Exactly The Same Way, Says Conrad

T20 World Cup: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said his side would prepare for Wednesday's Mens T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Kolkata in exactly the same way as they have approached every match this tournament. The Proteas maintained their unbeaten run in the competition with a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their last Super Eights game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. The prospect of going all the way looms large for South Africa, though Conrad was careful to deflect any discussion of the country's long wait for a major ICC title, while citing tongue-in-cheek comments referencing to the cupcake advertisement which fell flat when they beat India by 76 runs in Ahmedabad, which he referred to as their home ground. There's always pressure. I think it's what you do with that pressure and how you shift the pressure. As for the C word, I think there's another one for it - cupcakes. I thought we kind of enjoyed that. But no, there's always pressure, and it's really about embracing that pressure and we don't do things any differently. We're going to prepare exactly the same way for New Zealand. Whether we start as favourites, probably because we're the only unbeaten side in the competition. But I don't know if that adds to the pressure. I think the semi-final is pressure enough. Playing a top side New Zealand is pressure enough. So there's no added pressure and I'm glad that we're favourites because I always felt that as a South African team, you want to be able to play as a favourite because it's easy being an underdog. The expectation isn't great or that much and now we've assumed the tag which we don't really talk much about. But if we can continue doing what we're doing, then you need a little bit of luck along the way as well. Hopefully that will give us the result on Wednesday and then on to our home ground in Ahmedabad, said Conrad in the post-match press conference. South Africas great run comes at a time when theres uncertainty over them having their travel plans in uncertainty due to the shutdown of Middle East airspace due to Irans strikes. Though it depends on their progress in the tournament, Conrad insisted it had not disrupted his group's preparations or cohesion. Look, obviously it comes up in every conversation, so you can't wish it away because it's there. We're just going to try and still nail our yorker, hit the bad ball for six in and amidst all of that so whilst it's conversations, we've managed to just move that aside. Obviously our manager, together with the ICC, we firmly believe that all the right decisions will get made. So, all our focus is on Kolkata and playing New Zealand on Wednesday, he said. Asked if there were areas where the Proteas werent challenged much, Conrad felt there werent anything as much, though he admitted that his fielding unit had occasionally fallen short of the standards they had set for themselves. I thought the Afghanistan game was massive in many respects because it could so easily have not gone our way and the pressure is really up on us against New Zealand. In some sort of way, it really pulled the group together. With regards to the question, I don't know, we just go about our business normally. We play some really good cricket, so you can't go looking for things that aren't there. I still feel that in the field maybe we can create a bit more opportunities. Our catching has let us down a little bit, but I don't want to be ultra critical now. We're playing some really good cricket and as has been the last couple of weeks we'll double down on what we've done in the last couple of weeks and do that again over the next couple of days. So again fly out tomorrow, rest up well and then see how the guys pull up who needs what in their games and then we crack on, he said. Much of South Africa's success has been built on pace, with Lungi Ngidi emerging as the attack's most potent weapon. The success is surprising considering South Africa dont have a specialist wrist-spinner, but Conrad felt backing their strength areas has been a great catalyst in their success. I think our bowling attack was fashioned in such a way that we've got wicket-taking options and that's something that we've driven, especially with guys like KG and Marco especially, their impact in the match will be through taking wickets. Then we might not have left the shores of South Africa with a mystery spinner, but I think we've got a mystery seamer in Lungi Ngidi who almost fills that role for us in the middle and in the power play as well. So we're constantly looking to make an impact with the ball, whether that be taking wickets or managing a run rate. Then Boshie has done exceptionally well, bowling at the death, nailing his yorkers, but we've stayed nice and aggressive. They're all Test match bowlers so bowling a test match length doesn't come difficult to them so and I think that's still a really tough length to hit consistently. You might hit it once or twice, but you've got to be really on top of your game to hit that continually and continuously. There's always things to work on, but we're really happy with the way things have gone. A couple of guys rested up today and will go fresh on Wednesday, he said. South Africa's decision to travel without a wrist spinner raised questions, but Conrad made clear it was a deliberate strategic choice rooted in the resources available to him. I mean we don't even have a wrist spinner in our side. Some might argue that we should be bowling that, etc, etc, but I think you can only pretty much cut your coat according to your cloth size and we don't have wrist spinners or mystery spinners. So something South African cricket has always had is fast bowlers. When I say fast bowlers, we're talking about guys that can bowl 145 plus. That's something that we've thrown our weight behind is that we don't have the wrist spin, we don't have the mystery spin. But we thought what's going to be important in India, if you can nail a yorker, some change-ups and maybe on wickets that might be a little bit iffy, some good pace can do the trick. It's kind of worked out for us, so we've thrown our weight behind what we know we've got, which are really good-paced bowlers, and we've obviously added some subtleties to their armoury, he said. So something South African cricket has always had is fast bowlers. When I say fast bowlers, we're talking about guys that can bowl 145 plus. That's something that we've thrown our weight behind is that we don't have the wrist spin, we don't have the mystery spin. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But he'll be good to go. KG, same. The last game here, Lungi didn't play, which KG played, so it's really just and Kesh again. Hopefully, they run really well after the rest and we certainly hope that's the case on Wednesday. Article Source: IANS

T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies post 195/4 in do-or-die matach against India

Kolkata: West Indies executed a clear attacking blueprint in their virtual quarterfinal against India as they rode on Roston Chases foundation before unleashing a late assault to post an imposing 195/4 in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash here on Sunday. Chase, making full use of two reprieves, struck a fluent 40 off 25 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

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T20 WC: Zimbabwe Coach Sammons Says Teams Travel Plans Uncertain Amid Middle East Situation

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons said the teams travel plans remain uncertain after their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup campaign came to an end with a five-wicket loss to South Africa in their last Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Amid the situation in the Middle East cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait, who have been witnessing strikes from the Iranian forces and airport operations being fully suspended, Zimbabwes players and coaches were originally scheduled to return home in three batches. One of the squad members, Graeme Cremer, lives in Dubai with his wife Merna, whos a pilot with the Emirates and their two children. It is understood that veteran leg-spinner Cremer has been quite distressed by the strikes happening in Dubai. Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone interaction after the match ended, Sammons acknowledged the uncertainty over their plans to go back home, but insisted the players had maintained their focus on the game. I would hope not. You still believe that the focus is on the game. But at the end of the day, I'm sure it's in the back of everyone's minds. Like you're going home, but how are you going home when you're going home? So it's still there, the conversations are happening in little groups, you can see that. But I still believe they had a full focus on the game when they stepped over that rope, he said. Asked if there was any clarity now on the plans to travel back home, Sammons said, No, not that I've heard of. When we started the game, there wasn't anything and obviously now it's just been focused on the game, so I've not heard anything since. An ICC official told IANS that the match officials who will not be needed for the semi-final stages of the showpiece event could use Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, as the layover destination instead of Dubai for catching their flights to their respective hometowns. But in terms of teams like Zimbabwe and how their travel schedule back home could be, clarity is yet to come. The ICC travel and logistics teams are still discussing with various stakeholders over the safe routes for their travel back home, said the official. Its not just Zimbabwe who have been affected Dr Mpho Rabada, the father of South Africas fast bowling spearhead Kagiso, was supposed to come to India for the Proteas semi-final against New Zealand in Kolkata. But in terms of teams like Zimbabwe and how their travel schedule back home could be, clarity is yet to come. The ICC travel and logistics teams are still discussing with various stakeholders over the safe routes for their travel back home, said the official. Also Read: Live Cricket Score #Iran #Israel #ICCT20WorldCup2026 My trip suspended due to the Middle East war. #PEACE&DIPLOMACY needed. UN, where are you????. In the meantime, I will support SA from the couch & pray for peace, he wrote. Article Source: IANS

T20 WC: South Africa March Into Semi-finals As Lone Unbeaten Team Despite Razas All-round Show (Ld)

T20 World Cup: South Africa carried their unbeaten record into the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup semi-finals after overcoming an inspired all-round performance from Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to win by five wickets in their Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Raza struck a superb 73 off 43 balls to take Zimbabwe to 153/7 before returning with figures of 3-29, including striking twice in power-play, to leave South Africa in early trouble at 43/3. Dewald Brevis steadied the chase with a blistering 42 from 18 deliveries, hitting four sixes and two fours to swing momentum back towards the Proteas. David Miller added a quick 22 before Blessing Muzarabani and Raza took a scalp each wicket to keep Zimbabwe in contention. South Africas lower order ensured there was no late drama. George Linde finished unbeaten on 30 alongside Tristan Stubbs on 21 as the Proteas sealed victory with 13 balls to spare. The result means South Africa advance to the semi-finals in Kolkata against New Zealand as the only side yet to lose in the tournament. In the afternoon, on a pitch with some smattering of grass, Raza entertained 17,500 fans by dominating the innings with some sublime timing and placement of his shots. He struck 12 of Zimbabwes 13 boundaries during his stay at the crease from overs 5-17. Apart from his knock, only wicketkeeper Clive Madande offered some resistance with an unbeaten 26 off 20 balls. It was because South Africas bowlers kept the rest of the line-up in check, with teenaged left-arm quick Kwena Maphaka impressing and finding some movement via 2-21 while Corbin Bosch chipped in with 2-40. Electing to bat first, Tadiwanashe Marumani left everyone amused by attempting a one-handed reverse sweep. Though he didn't connect with the ball after clipping George Linde on the first ball, Marumani didnt last long as he lost his leg-stump while trying to hoick Kwena Maphaka across the line. The in-form Brian Bennett enthralled everyone with sublime timing on his lofted whip and pull off Linde and Lungi Ngidi respectively. But Anrich Nortje took him out with a 145.8 kph delivery which Bennett could only loft to mid-off. With Dion Myers put on a stern test by Maphaka, Raza immediately got going by with a streaky edge on a drive going past backward point for four off Corbin Bosch. It was followed by Raza pulling and driving Bosch for six and four, as Zimbabwe closed the powerplay at 45/2. When Nortje returned in the eighth over, Raza was quick to drive and flat-bat him for a four and six, before slog-sweeping and sweeping Aiden Markram for the same result. But he was steadily losing support from the other end Myers top-edged a pull to mid-wicket off Linde, while Ngidis slower ball trapped Ryan Burl lbw and Bosch castled Tony Munyounga with a scrambled seam delivery uprooting the leg-stump. Raza, though, marched forward to tickle Maphaka for four, before bringing up his fifty in 29 balls by getting a single through square leg. Razas assault continued when he crisply drove a slower ball from Nortje through the extra cover fence for four, before hammering another drive off Ngidi for four and making room to send a low full toss from Bosch through the same region for another boundary. The crowd again were sent into a frenzy when Raza nailed a pull on a short ball from Maphaka over mid-wicket for six, while Clive Madande opened his account by sweeping Bosch for four. But Razas superb knock ended when he was taken by surprise from a cutter by Maphaka and the leading edge was caught by cover. From there, a score of 150-plus for Zimbabwe looked in danger. But Madande driving Nortje for four and Brad Evans nailing a lofted six off a slower ball from Ngidi ensured they got above 150 despite a yorker from Bosch castling the latter. South Africas chase began with a huge jolt when Quinton de Kock was undone by a slower ball from Raza which found grip, and had him chopping into the gloves of Tadiwanashe Marumani. Raza struck again in his second over when his carrom ball kept low and sneaked through Aiden Markrams bat to castle him for just four. Ryan Rickelton, though, launched a counter-attack by thumping Raza down the ground for six, before taking a blow to the helmet from Brad Evans. Rickelton then managed to clear the boundary ropes thrice for maximums, before going too early into the shot off Evans and Ryan Burl took a superb acrobatic catch at deep midwicket. Brevis, who began with a backfoot punch off Raza for four, lit up the stadium with his two trademark no-look sixes off Graeme Cremer and driving amazingly on the up off Blessing Muzarabani for four. Miller joined the fun with back-to-back sixes and a four off Wellington Masakadza, before he and Brevis took a four and six off Muzarabani to bring up the fifty of the partnership in quick time. Zimbabwe, though, kept clawing back - Muzarabani removed Miller, who steered straight to short third man. Raza, in his final over, produced another breakthrough by deceiving Brevis into miscuing a round-arm delivery high to long-on, where Burl completed a sharp catch, as the Castle Corner fans, seated in the east corner of the Gautam Gambhir stand, cheered voraciously with joy. Brevis, who began with a backfoot punch off Raza for four, lit up the stadium with his two trademark no-look sixes off Graeme Cremer and driving amazingly on the up off Blessing Muzarabani for four. Miller joined the fun with back-to-back sixes and a four off Wellington Masakadza, before he and Brevis took a four and six off Muzarabani to bring up the fifty of the partnership in quick time. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Zimbabwe 153/7 in 20 overs (Sikandar Raza 73, Clive Madande 26 not out; Kwena Maphaka 2-21, Corbin Bosch 2-40) lost to South Africa 154/5 in 17.5 overs (Dewald Brevis 42, Ryan Rickelton 31; Sikandar Raza 3-29, Brad Evans 1-22) by five wickets Article Source: IANS

T20 WC: All Stats From South Africas Win Over Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup Super Eights: Dewald Brevis top-scored with 42 as South Africa overcame a stunning spell from Sikandar Raza to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 154, South Africa were rocked early by Raza, who removed Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram inside the first three overs. Ryan Rickelton briefly countered with three sixes before falling to leave the Proteas in trouble at 43/3. Brevis then took charge, smashing two fours and four sixes in his 18-ball 42 to tilt the chase back in South Africas favour. David Miller joined in with a flurry of boundaries, but Zimbabwe kept striking back, as Blessing Muzarabani and Raza removed the duo to keep the contest alive. Raza finished with figures of 3-29, adding to his superb 73 with the bat, but South Africas batting depth proved decisive. George Linde (30 not out) and Tristan Stubbs (21 not out) took the Proteas home with 13 balls to spare. The result means South Africa head into their semi-final against New Zealand in Kolkata as the only unbeaten side in the tournament. Numbers game between South Africa vs Zimbabwe match: 73: Was the score of Sikandar Raza vs South Africa, which is the highest individual score made by any Zimbabwean captain in the T20 WC. Sikandar bettered the record of Brendan Taylor, who scored 59 v Ireland in Sylhet in 2014. Overall, it was his second-best score in a T20 WC. Behind 82 v Ireland in Hobart 2022. 17: The number of half-centuries scored by Sikandar Raza (73) in 133 matches. It was his 2nd v South Africa in 4 matches. 10: Quinton de Kock failed to open his account. It was his 10th duck in 109 T20I matches. His first vs Zimbabwe in four matches. 8: The number of victories achieved by South Africa v Zimbabwe in T20Is in 9 encounters. One match produced no result due to bad weather. 10: Quinton de Kock failed to open his account. It was his 10th duck in 109 T20I matches. His first vs Zimbabwe in four matches. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 15: The number of victories achieved by South Africa under the leadership of Aiden Markram in 16 matches in the T20 WC. After MS Dhoni of India (21 victories in 33 matches) is the second most successful captain in the T20WC. Article Source: IANS

T20 WC: Semi-final Spot On Line As Unchanged India Put West Indies To Bat

T20 World Cup: India won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Sunday. The qualification equation became significantly simpler for the hosts after South Africa inflicted a heavy defeat on the West Indies earlier in the Super Eights stage. Before that result, Indias chances hinged not only on winning their remaining matches but also on securing emphatic margins of victory against Zimbabwe and the West Indies. South Africas triumph altered the scenario, leaving India with a clear objective: win both remaining fixtures to ensure progression. The team responded in style, overcoming the first challenge with a dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, effectively turning their final Super Eights clash against the Windies into a virtual quarter-final, with the winner of the clash securing a semi-final spot. India carry a formidable T20I record into their clash at Eden Gardens, remaining unbeaten at the venue since 2016. Their only T20I defeat there came at the hands of England in 2011. Notably, India have won all four T20Is against the West Indies at the ground, including their most recent meeting in February 2022. However, the West Indies also boast strong memories at the iconic Kolkata stadium. It was here that they defeated England to clinch their second T20 World Cup title in 2016, and they remain unbeaten at the venue in World Cup matches. Winning the toss, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said, We will bowl first tonight. Looks good. It has been a chasing ground, wicket gets even better so chasing is a good option. It's already wild and we will look to give a good show to the crowd. I think we ticked all the boxes last game. Same team. Meanwhile, Windies captain Shai Hope said, We would have done the same (bowling). Playing consistent cricket is key for us. Most of the guys have been part of the IPL and hopefully we can come out on top today. It's a do or die game today. This is what we play for - to play against big teams, best teams. One change, Akeal Hosein comes in for Brandon King. Playing XIs Meanwhile, Windies captain Shai Hope said, We would have done the same (bowling). Playing consistent cricket is key for us. Most of the guys have been part of the IPL and hopefully we can come out on top today. It's a do or die game today. This is what we play for - to play against big teams, best teams. One change, Akeal Hosein comes in for Brandon King. Also Read: Live Cricket Score West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Akeall Hosein, Shamar Joseph Article Source: IANS

T20 WC: Fans Back India As Hosts Hold Edge Over West Indies Ahead Of High-stakes Clash

West Indies ICC T20 World: Hosts India will carry a historical advantage and strong home support when they face West Indies in a crucial ICC T20 World Cup match in Kolkata tonight, with a semifinal spot on the line for the winner. According to statistics compiled by IANS, India have dominated the head-to-head record between the two sides in T20 Internationals. Out of 30 matches played so far, India have won 19 while West Indies have registered 10 victories, with one match ending in no result. Both teams, however, head into the contest in impressive recent form. India have won four of their last five matches (W, W, W, L, W), showing consistency with both bat and ball. West Indies have also looked strong, winning four of their previous five games (W, W, W, W, L), underlining their reputation as one of the most dangerous sides in the shortest format. The high-stakes encounter has generated huge excitement among cricket fans in Kolkata, with the Eden Gardens crowd expected to turn out in large numbers to support the home side. We are confident India will win tonight. Playing at home with the crowd behind them makes a big difference, said a fan waiting outside the stadium. Another supporter said the teams recent form gives fans plenty of hope. India have been playing good cricket in the last few matches. If the top order fires, I think we can reach the semifinals. Meanwhile, some fans are expecting a tough fight from the Caribbean side. West Indies are always dangerous in T20 cricket, but I believe India have the edge tonight, said a college student. When and where to watch Meanwhile, some fans are expecting a tough fight from the Caribbean side. West Indies are always dangerous in T20 cricket, but I believe India have the edge tonight, said a college student. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The game will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Article Source: IANS

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India and West Indies clash in a crucial match to decide a semifinal spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The winner will face England. Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosts this high-stakes encounter. A win for India secures their place in the last four. The pitch conditions and weather forecast are favorable for a thrilling contest.

'Pushe The Ball A Little Fuller, Attack The Stumps: Sanjay Bangar's Advice To Varun Ahead Of WI Clash

Sanjay Bangar: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has advised mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy to bowl fuller lengths and target the stumps as India gear up to face West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Analysing Varuns performances in the Super 8s, Bangar felt the spinner was slightly off his optimal length, particularly in matches where opposition batters were able to line him up. Against Zimbabwe, a majority of his deliveries were back of a length, and many of the boundaries came from that area. If he pushes the ball a little fuller and attacks the stumps, thats where Varun is most dangerous. That has been one of Varun Chakaravarthys strengths; if the batsman misses, he is either trapped leg before wicket or bowled, Bangar told Jio Hotstar. Bangar also highlighted the importance of Varuns variations against West Indies power-hitters like Shimron Hetmyer, who is looking in great touch in the ongoing tournament. Hetmyer tends to target long-on and the mid-wicket region, with a large share of his runs coming there. So, bowling the googly from off-stump to the fourth-stump line, slightly wider outside off, can be very effective. If he goes across, there is always a wicket-taking opportunity for Varun, he added. Varun getting back in form will be crucial when India face the two-time champions. The number 1 T20I bowler gave away 35 runs against Zimbabwe in the last match and was able to take only one wicket. Against the Proteas, Varun leaked 47 runs and took only one wicket. Bangar shed light on what Abhishek Sharma did better against Zimbabwe after a poor start to the tournament: Varun getting back in form will be crucial when India face the two-time champions. The number 1 T20I bowler gave away 35 runs against Zimbabwe in the last match and was able to take only one wicket. Against the Proteas, Varun leaked 47 runs and took only one wicket. Also Read: Live Cricket Score One of his strongest suits is hitting through the off-side because not many players, when they are looking to hit sixes, favour that side. So, if you can take pace off the ball, he can get into trouble. But if you dont take pace off and bowl in that fourth-stump corridor, he will score freely over covers or mid-off, where he is scoring most of his runs. Article Source: IANS

A Look At India's Impressive Record At Eden Gardens In T20Is Ahead Of Crucial Super 8 Clash With Windies

T20 World Cup: As three semi-finalists have been confirmed at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the last position will go down to the final day of Super Eights action between defending champions India and the West Indies on Sunday evening as the race to be crowned champions continues. India's confidence-building victory over Zimbabwe on Thursday leaves the Asian side with a simple equation heading into their final Super Eights fixture with the West Indies. A victory over the West Indies will see India qualify for the semi-finals, while a loss will see them miss out. If India do qualify then it is likely they will finish the Super Eights behind South Africa in second place in Group 1 and will meet the top-ranked team (England) from Group 2 in the semifinal. India will take on the Windies at their happy hunting ground, Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, the West Indies too have some good memories of the venue, having won their second T20 World Cup title after beating England in the final at the Eden Gardens in 2016. But India have a superior record at the venue in the shorter format of the game and have been undefeated in Kolkata since 2016. Moreover, India have never lost a game against the West Indies at the iconic venue. Men in Blue have played eight T20I matches at the venue since 2011 and have lost just one game. Indias only loss at the Eden Gardens in a T20I came against England in October 2011. India have since managed seven wins in a row in seven T20I matches in a row at the venue. India and the West Indies have played four T20I matches at the Eden Gardens, with the hosts claiming victories in all four. Indias last victory against the West Indies at the venue came in February 2022. Overall, India and the West Indies have played in 30 T20I matches, with India having an upper hand against the Windies with 19 wins and the West Indies emerging victorious on 10 occasions. One of the matches between the two sides ended in a no result. Squads: Overall, India and the West Indies have played in 30 T20I matches, with India having an upper hand against the Windies with 19 wins and the West Indies emerging victorious on 10 occasions. One of the matches between the two sides ended in a no result. Also Read: Live Cricket Score West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Roston Chase, Johnson Charles Article Source: IANS

India vs West Indies live streaming: When and where to watch on TV and livestream, squads, toss time and match details

IND vs WI Live Streaming: India plays West Indies on Sunday in a crucial T20 World Cup match. The winner advances to face England in the semifinals. India's batting showed strong form against Zimbabwe. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Star Sports Network will broadcast the game live. Live streaming is available on digital platforms.

Doeschate hints at new role for Varun at Eden

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, Feb 28: With a semifinal berth on the line at Eden Gardens, Indias think tank is recalibrating its approach to mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy ahead of the crucial T20 World Cup clash against the West Indies. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate revealed that the team has alternative strategies in []

T20 World Cup: India vs West Indies A Chapter Will Be Closed in Kolkata Today

T20 World Cup 2026, India vs West Indies: There is a first for everything. There will be a first in Kolkata today.

IND vs WI Match 52 Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Match Preview And Expected Playing XI

IND vs WI, Match 52, Super 8, Cricket Tips :Team India are in a must-win situation as they head into the final game in the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. They will lock horns with West Indies on Sunday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 7 PM IST. These two sides are facing the game situation. India are coming off a great win over Zimbabwe and looked good with the bat. Their bowling is one area of concern, because Varun Chakaravarthy has been expensive in the last two games. For West Indies, they need to be more consistent. They were exposed in the previous game against South Africa, but they can surprise India in this contest. IND vs WI: Match Details Date: March 01, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 7:00 PM IST Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata IND vs WI Live Streaming Details The high-profile IND vs WI clash will be available live on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the game through the Jio Hotstar app or website. IND vs WI Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 30 India : 19 West Indies : 10 No-Result : 01 IND vs WI: Ground Pitch Report Eden Gardens has already hosted two games with 200+ totals in this tournament. It is a good venue, and batters have dominated here. Spinners will have a role in the later stages. The toss will be key because we can see some dew as well, making it difficult to defend. IND vs WI Possible XIs India : Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah West Indies : Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hossein, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph IND vs WI: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Ishan Kishan has been India's best batter, and he will be the one to watch out for. Shimron Hetmyer has been the leading batter for West Indies. If he gets set, it can be difficult to stop him. Probable Best Bowler Varun Chakaravarthy had two poor games, but he will be a threat for West Indies, because their batters have a weakness against quality spin. Akeal Hosein has been brilliant in the power play, and he can be tough against left-handers. Today Match Prediction : West Indies have a powerful batting unit, but their bowling and consistency are issues. That is where India might have an edge in their own conditions. Hence, we predict India will beat West Indies in Kolkata. IND vs WI Match 52, ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Today IND vs WI Match, IND vs WI Prediction, IND vs WI Predicted XIs, Injury Update for IND vs WI Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.

T20 WC: All The Stats From Pakistan's Narrow Win Over Sri Lanka In Super 8s Clash

T20 World Cup: Pakistan signed off their campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with a narrow five-run win over Sri Lanka, but the victory was not enough to take them into the next stage due to an inferior Net Run Rate. The match was played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Saturday. Batting first, Pakistan posted a massive 212/8, led by a superb opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman. Farhan smashed 100 off 60 balls, becoming the first batter to score two centuries in a single T20 World Cup edition, while Fakhar added a rapid 84. Despite late wickets, Pakistan crossed the 200-run mark with ease. In reply, Sri Lanka lost early wickets but fought back through partnerships in the middle overs. Captain Dasun Shanaka played a sensational unbeaten knock of 76, keeping Sri Lanka in the hunt till the final over. Needing 28 runs off the last six balls, Shanaka hit three sixes and a four, but Sri Lanka fell just short at 207/5. Although Pakistan won the match, they failed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 runs, which meant they could not overtake New Zealand on Net Run Rate and were eliminated from the tournament. Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match in numbers 2 - After Chris Gayle of West Indies, Pak opener Sahibzada Farhan became the 2nd batter to post two hundreds in the T20 World Cups. Ist - Sahibzada Farhan (100) became the first batter to post two hundreds in a single edition of the T20 WC. Earlier, he also scored an unbeaten 100 runs vs Namibia in Colombo. 4 - Pakistan Sahibzada Farhan (100) became the 5th batter to hit five 50-plus scores in a single T20 WC edition. M. Hayden (2007), Virat Kohli (2014 & 2021) & Babar Azam (2021) are the other three. 64/0 - Was the score of Pakistan in the Power-play (1-6). This was their 4th-highest power-play score in the T20 WCs. 383 - The number of runs scored by Sahibzada Farhan at an avg of 76.60 in the current edition, which are most runs scored by a batter in a single edition of a T20 WC. Sahibzada Farhan bettered the record of Virat Kohli of India, who scored 319 runs in the 2014 edition. 212/8 - Pakistan (212/8 ) recorded their highest innings total in the T20 WC; their previous best was 201/5 against Bangladesh in Kolkata in the 2016 edition. This is also their 2nd-highest innings total in T20Is. Behind 232/6 vs England in Nottingham in 2021. 18 - The number of sixes (18) hit by Sahibzada Farhan in this T20 WC. Farhan bettered the record of Shimron Hetmyer (17) of the West Indies. 58 - The number of runs scored by Pavan Rathnayake (58). It was his 2nd fifty in the T20 WC. Earlier, he had scored 60 vs Oman in Pallekele on Feb 12. 18 - The number of sixes (18) hit by Sahibzada Farhan in this T20 WC. Farhan bettered the record of Shimron Hetmyer (17) of the West Indies. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 76* - The number of runs scored by Dasun Shanaka off 31 balls with 2 fours and 8 sixes. It was his highest score in 131 matches. His previous best was 74* vs India in Dharamsala in the 2022 edition. Overall, it was his 8th 50-plus score. The 2nd vs Pakistan in 17 T20Is. During this innings, he also completed his 100 sixes. Article Source: IANS

T20 WC: 'We Want To Go Towards Pressure, Not Mask It,' Says Assistant Coach Ten Doeschate Ahead Of WI Clash

T20 World Cup: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has made it clear that the defending champions will not shy away from pressure in their must-win ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash against the West Indies to be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. I think the important thing is to focus on ourselves, focus on what has got this group to this point, how well they've done, Ten Doeschate said in the pre-match press conference in Kolkata on Saturday. The assistant coach expected that the big players would step up in the virtual quarterfinal and handle the pressure well. It's about big players standing up, experienced players standing up, and just remaining calm and staying true to the way we've played leading up to this match. I don't think you ever want to mask the pressure. I think you want to go towards pressure. And that's been the message throughout, not just the World Cup, but certainly all the bilateral series, he said. All our preparation has been towards embracing pressure when it comes. We're continually telling the guys what a privilege it is to play for your country, what a privilege it is to walk out at Eden Gardens and play for a match to stay in the tournament, Ten Doeschate added. India have a good record against West Indies in T20Is. The men in blue have won 19 matches out of 30 played between the teams. While the West Indies came victorious on just ten occasions. All our preparation has been towards embracing pressure when it comes. We're continually telling the guys what a privilege it is to play for your country, what a privilege it is to walk out at Eden Gardens and play for a match to stay in the tournament, Ten Doeschate added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India have played only one T20 World Cup match at Eden Gardens. In the 2016 T20 World Cup, India faced Pakistan on this ground, where the Indian team was successful in winning by six wickets. India faced the West Indies three times at Eden Gardens in T20Is in 2022 and won all the matches. Article Source: IANS

Ten Doeschate: You want to go towards pressure

Defending champions India face former champions West Indies in virtual quarter-final in Kolkata

Metro Railway to run special services on March 1 for India-West Indies ICC T-20 match

Kolkata Metro Railway will operate special services on the Blue Line late on March 1. These trains will run from Esplanade to Dakshineswar and Esplanade to Sahid Khudiram. The special services aim to assist spectators attending the India-West Indies T-20 match at Eden Gardens. Both trains will depart from Esplanade at 11:15 pm.

T20 WC: Tomorrow Is An Important Match, Our Players Will Do Their Best, Says BCCI Secretary Saikia

T20 World Cup: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has told the Indian cricket team to take inspiration from the Jammu & Kashmir team, who have clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title, as Suryakumar Yadav's team gears up for their last T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match against the two time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. J&K scripted history at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Saturday by clinching the Ranji Trophy 202526 title based on a massive first-innings lead against eight-time champions Karnataka. Saikia feels that India can also win their do-or-die match against the West Indies and make the country proud, just as J&K believed in themselves and beat mighty Karnataka. Tomorrow is a big day for the country. Today, J&K beat Karnataka, a formidable and big team, at their home ground. They have given the message that anything is possible in cricket. Tomorrow in Kolkata, it's like a quarter-final, a do-or-die match for India. So all our players will do their best so that the country will be proud of their performance, Saikia told IANS. The semifinal equation is straightforward for both India and the West Indies. The winner of the encounter will advance to the next round, along with South Africa, who have already confirmed their spot from Group A. Tomorrow is a big day for the country. Today, J&K beat Karnataka, a formidable and big team, at their home ground. They have given the message that anything is possible in cricket. Tomorrow in Kolkata, it's like a quarter-final, a do-or-die match for India. So all our players will do their best so that the country will be proud of their performance, Saikia told IANS. Also Read: Live Cricket Score While the West Indies will walk into the contest having suffered a nine-wicket defeat against the T20 World Cup 2024 runner-ups, South Africa, in their second Super 8s match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Shai Hope's team registered a big win in their first Super 8s match vs Zimbabwe. The Caribbean side also has two points in two matches. Article Source: IANS

T20 WC: Varun's Form In Focus As India Face West Indies In Virtual Quarterfinal At Eden (Preview)

T20 World Cup: The iconic Eden Gardens is all set to host a blockbuster on Sunday as the defending champions India will face the West Indies in their last match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s, which will be a virtual quarterfinal that will decide the fate of both teams. Both India and the West Indies have lost one and won one match in the Super 8, Group 1, and are tied on two points. The semifinal equation is straightforward for both teams: the winner of the encounter will advance to the next round, along with South Africa, which has already confirmed their spot from Group A. India got into the contest after registering a dominant 72-run win against Zimbabwe in their second Super 8s match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. They lost the first clash against South Africa and have two points from two matches. Despite the dominant win against Zimbabwe in their last match, their prime bowler Varun Chakravarthy's form will be in focus when they face the two-time champions, West Indies, in the must-win clash. Varun gave away 35 runs against Sikandar Raza's team and was able to take only one wicket. Against the Proteas, Varun leaked 47 runs and took only one wicket. India will hope that the mystery spinner gets back to what he does best when he returns to his IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), home ground. The positive thing for the hosts is the return to form of opener Abhishek Sharma, who scored a fifty against Zimbabwe after getting three zeroes in the previous four matches he played in this World Cup. India have played only one T20 World Cup match at Eden Gardens. In the 2016 T20 World Cup, India faced Pakistan on this ground, where the Indian team was successful in winning by six wickets. India faced the West Indies three times at Eden Gardens in T20Is in 2022 and won all the matches. While the West Indies is coming into the do-or-die match after suffering a nine-wicket defeat against the T20 World Cup 2024 runner-ups, South Africa, in their second Super 8s match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Shai Hope's team registered a big win in their first Super 8s match vs Zimbabwe. The Caribbean side also has two points in two matches. The Windies have good memories of the iconic ground. Ten years ago, they beat England in the 2016 T20 World Cup final here to secure their most impressive ICC title. Windies have played three T20 World Cup matches at this venue, and have never lost a match. Shai Hope's team will look to continue that streak against the home team. Squads: The Windies have good memories of the iconic ground. Ten years ago, they beat England in the 2016 T20 World Cup final here to secure their most impressive ICC title. Windies have played three T20 World Cup matches at this venue, and have never lost a match. Shai Hope's team will look to continue that streak against the home team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson Article Source: IANS

Over 47,000 names deleted in Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seat after SIR

West Bengal Election SIR: South Kolkata's Bhabanipur assembly segment, widely regarded as Banerjee's pocket borough, had 2,06,295 voters when the SIR process began on November 4 last year.

T20 WC: Numbers May Not Show, But Zimbabwe Bowlers Did Very Well In Executing Plans, Says Walsh

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Zimbabwes bowling consultant Courtney Walsh said his bowlers have been great in the discipline and execution of their bowling plans in the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, even if the wickets column did not capture the impact of their effort. Zimbabwe captured everyones attention by topping Group B, but are now aiming to sign off on a high against South Africa at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday afternoon after heavily losing their Super Eights games against the West Indies and India. Pacer Blessing Muzarabani has been their chief wicket-taker with 12 scalps, seven of which have come in power-play. The likes of Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, captain Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, and Graeme Cremer have managed to decently support him. I think, as per the variety that we have in the attack, we have learned quite a lot since we came here. But with Blessings, Richard, Brad, who has been excellent for us right throughout, the figures might not show that. But in terms of executing and working to the game plans, the boys have done very, very well. Creamer, the captain, Raza, Burly - all the guys have chipped in from time to time. But the potential that is there is very, very good, and this, I think, will give us something to work with and to try to improve in all departments going forward, said Walsh, the legendary West Indies pacer, while replying to a query from IANS in the pre-match press conference. After impressing in the group stages, Zimbabwes bowling unit struggled to maintain momentum in the Super Eights. Having conceded 250-plus scores in successive games against West Indies and India, their bowling attack will be hoping for an improved outing. Walsh also attributed the performances in the last two games to a massive change in conditions from Sri Lanka to India. The conditions that we came to play on here and the wickets were a lot different. In Sri Lanka, it stopped and turned a little bit, but not much of that happened here. It was easier to bat there on a flatter track. The ball came on to the bat a lot more, so with a change of execution, you have to be a little bit more spot on, so that in itself we didn't execute as well as we could have or should have. It took a while for us to adapt. We didn't adapt as quickly as we wanted to, and it's a different surface. So obviously, we didn't go to plan in terms of our execution, but I still think the guys put their hands up; they did the best they could. Hopefully, we'll have taken away a lot from these conditions here for future reference. One of the biggest takeaways is that how quickly you have to adapt in different conditions is one of the things that we will take away from this group, he elaborated. With the kind of cricket that Zimbabwe have played in this tournament, Walsh felt the cricketing world may start looking at Zimbabwe as a serious side. I think the type of cricket that we have played would have proven that. The guys were very consistent in Sri Lanka and played some very good cricket. We wanted to make a statement here, and I think the performance showed itself, and were just happy with the way they played and a great success to be here and be part of the Super Eight. Asked if Zimbabwe should play in nations like India and other top nations more frequently to improve further, Walsh replied in the affirmative. That would be very good for us, and that's what we're trying to get. That's probably what reflects from the captain's statement in terms of trying to get more game, in the respect of other nations, to try and get more game as well against teams ranked above you, because that's one of the best ways of improving. With the kind of cricket that Zimbabwe have played in this tournament, Walsh felt the cricketing world may start looking at Zimbabwe as a serious side. I think the type of cricket that we have played would have proven that. The guys were very consistent in Sri Lanka and played some very good cricket. We wanted to make a statement here, and I think the performance showed itself, and were just happy with the way they played and a great success to be here and be part of the Super Eight. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Walsh signed off by expressing his thoughts on the India-West Indies clash in Kolkata, to be played on Sunday evening. It's going to be a very exciting game. I don't know what the conditions might be like in Calcutta. But I think the team that bowls better will come out winning this game because both teams are very strong with good quality batting. So the team that executes better with the ball will have the best chance of winning this game. Article Source: IANS

Watch: Rinku spotted at Kolkata airport hours after father's funeral

Rinku Singh rejoined Indias T20 World Cup squad in Kolkata hours after performing his fathers last rites in Aligarh. His father, Khanchand Singh, died of cancer at 60 in Greater Noida. Despite the loss, Rinku returned for the must-win clash against West Indies. Tributes poured in from Rajeev Shukla, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh.

India Vs West Indies Head-to-head Record And Last Five Matches Performance

T20 World Cup: India face a must-win Super Eights clash against the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, with a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 hanging in the balance. The qualification scenario eased considerably for the hosts after South Africa handed West Indies a heavy defeat in the Super Eights. Prior to that result, Indias path depended not only on victories but also on achieving dominant winning margins against both Zimbabwe and West Indies. South Africas win, however, reduced the equation to a straightforward requirement: victories in their remaining fixtures would be enough to secure progression. India responded strongly by clearing the first hurdle with a commanding 72-run triumph over Zimbabwe, turning their final Super Eights fixture into a virtual quarterfinal contest. The turnaround followed a disappointing 76-run loss to South Africa, with India rediscovering their batting firepower in emphatic fashion against Zimbabwe. Invited to bat, they piled up an imposing 256, led by a blistering 30-ball 55 from Abhishek Sharma, whose return to form came as a timely boost for the team management. However, concerns remain over the form of mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who has delivered consecutive underwhelming outings, leaving India with key questions to address ahead of their decisive encounter. Head-to-head record between India and the West Indies in T20Is Total Matches Played: 30 India Won: 19 West Indies Won: 10 Performance of both teams in their last 5 matches India: W, W, W, L, W West Indies: W, W, W, W, L Squads: West Indies: W, W, W, W, L Also Read: Live Cricket Score West Indies: West Indies: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava Article Source: IANS

What is Shah Rukh Khans secret to his IPL team KKRs success? Karan Johar breaks it down

Filmmaker Karan Johar reveals Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders is a success due to his deep involvement. SRK's hands-on strategy and dedication make KKR a profitable brand. This approach shows genuine passion and effort create successful ventures. It sets a standard for celebrity-led businesses. Fans connect with this authentic commitment.

EC starts publishing post-SIR electoral rolls in Bengal in phases

KOLKATA, Feb 27: The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday started publishing the post-SIR electoral rolls in West Bengal in phases, as officials put up hard copies of the list in some districts such as Bankura. Till reports last received, the list was yet to be made available online on the designated EC portals and mobile app. No clarity was yet received on the total number of deletions from the draft rolls, but EC sources said that names of over 1.35 [] The post EC starts publishing post-SIR electoral rolls in Bengal in phases appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

EC begins phased release of Post-SIR rolls in West Bengal

Kolkata: The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday, February 28, started publishing the post-SIR electoral rolls in West Bengal in phases, as officials put up hard copies of the list in some districts such as Bankura. Till reports last received, the list was yet to be made available online on the designated EC portals and mobile Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

India vs Windies: Key Head-to-Head Stats Before Super 8 Clash

With semifinal hopes on the line, Suryakumar Yadavs India face Shai Hope-led West Indies in a must-win ICC Mens T20 World Cup clash in Kolkata.

India vs West Indies: A Look at the Head-to-Head Numbers Ahead of Crucial Super 8 Match

With semifinal hopes on the line, Suryakumar Yadavs India face Shai Hope-led West Indies in a must-win ICC Mens T20 World Cup clash in Kolkata.

T20 WC 2026: India Aim For 'Fearless Cricket' Ahead Of West Indies Showdown

India revived their T20 World Cup campaign with their fearless brand of cricket ahead of a winner-takes-all decider against the West Indies for the last semi-final berth. Hot favourites to defend their title on home soil, India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in Chennai on Thursday to bounce back from their heavy defeat against South Africa in their Super Eights opener. India's batting, led by opener Abhishek Sharma's blistering 55, and an unbeaten 50 by Hardik Pandya, piled up 256-4, the second-highest total in the history of the tournament. In a brutal show of power hitting, the Indian batters demolished the opposition bowling with 17 sixes and 17 fours at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. India face the West Indies, who went down to South Africa by nine wickets, in Kolkata on Sunday to decide the second semi-finalist from Group 1. We want to play the fearless cricket, the brand of cricket we played today and we played since last year, batter Tilak Varma said. The same intent we want to keep in the next game as well. And going ahead in the tournament, we take the same intensity (forward). The left-handed Varma hit a 19-ball 44 as he put together an unbeaten 84-run stand with Pandya, who capped off the innings with two sixes to raise his fifty. It all came together for India after they rejigged their opening combination with the return of Sanju Samson, who handed the team a quick start with his 24 off 15 balls. The left-handed Abhishek hit form with his first T20 World Cup fifty after he struggled in the tournament with three ducks in four innings. It's important when the openers give us a good start, the same confidence follows to number three, four and five, said Varma. And we discussed that whatever the situation is, (even) if we lose three-four wickets in powerplay, we will bat with the same rhythm, he added. And we want to show the fear in opposition bowlers, that these guys are ready to hit each and every ball. - 'Keep that intensity' - India, the world's top-ranked T20 team, came into the World Cup on the back of huge totals in bilateral contests, and were tipped to cross the 300-run mark at the tournament. But their batting had looked fragile and was often exposed, including by minnows the United States, who reduced them to 77-6 in their opener. Varma remains cautious of his team's plans against the West Indies, who posted 254-6 against Zimbabwe in their Super Eights opener. So if the wicket is not good, then we'll adjust, and we'll keep that intensity on, said Varma. I would not say we want to score more than 250 -- but if we get a good start, then of course we'll go for it. The Indian bowling has looked good. On Thursday, left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh returned figures of 3-24 to limit Zimbabwe to 184-6. He surpassed senior paceman Jasprit Bumrah as the leading bowler for India at the T20 World Cup with 35 wickets to Bumrah's 33. We have been doing well for the past couple of years, so even after a blip or a defeat, the belief of the group was there, Arshdeep told reporters. We knew we just have to come and follow our processes, and the result will come our way. So the thought was very simple and we are enjoying it. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The 2024 champions have the weight of history against them. No team has ever retained the T20 World Cup and no side have ever won the trophy on home soil.

Tachikawas late stunner helps Jamshedpur upset East Bengal

Kolkata, Feb 27: Substitute Rei Tachikawa scored a late stunner to help Jamshedpur FC secure a comeback victory in their first away match of the season, beating East Bengal FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday. In what turned out to be one []

What If Kolkata Sees No Play? Rain Could Knock India Out

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, Feb 27: The equation is straightforward: win and advance, lose and exit. Yet there remains a third possibility no result at all. As the Super 8 stage of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup intensifies, Indias fate hinges on their final Group 1 clash against the West Indies []

From Colonial Park to Cricket Cathedral: How Eden Gardens Got Its Name

Kolkata, Feb 27: In a city rooted deeply in Bengali culture, the name Eden Gardens often raises a simple question how did one of Indias most famous cricket venues end up with such an English name? The answer lies in colonial history. The area that now houses Eden Gardens was originally a landscaped park []

Bengal braces for post-SIR rolls on Saturday

Kolkata: When West Bengals post-SIR electoral rolls are published on Saturday, February 28, it will not only update a list of over seven crore voters, but also reflect months of political confrontation, courtroom battles, street protests and a climate of anxiety that have reshaped the narrative ahead of the high-stakes Assembly polls. The February 28 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Watch: 5.5 magnitude Bangladesh earthquake felt in Kolkata and adjoining West Bengal districts

KKRs Umran Malik Concedes 36 Runs in One Over in DY Patil T20 Cup

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir born Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Umran Malik struggled in the DY Patil T20 Cup, conceding 59 runs in two overs while playing for Tata Sports Club against Mumbai Customs. Defending a total of 193, Umran opened the bowling with captain Shardul Thakur. After Thakur gave away 10 runs in the first over, []

Tremors from Bangladesh quake rattle Kolkata, people rush out of buildings

Panic gripped government employees working at the state secretariat, Nabanna, the assembly house, and at the office of the chief electoral officer, who continued to remain on the streets in apprehension of aftershocks

Was Very Scary: Social Media Flooded With Kolkata Earthquake Posts

A burst of social media posts originating from the City of Joy flooded the internet as people frantically ran out of their homes, offices and other buildings following a magnitude 4.9 earthquake.

Kolkata earthquake today: Bangladesh secretly testing nuclear power? Netizens discuss after strong tremors felt in 'City of Joy'

Kolkata earthquake today: Massive tremors were felt in West Bengal's capital Kolkata today and residents were seen rushing out of their offices and buildings. However, amid this, netizens were debating whether Bangladesh is secretly testing nuclear power with another one asking what is wrong with our neighbouring country. As the news of the Kolkata earthquake continues to circulate on social media, the internet remains flooded with reactions, memes, and on-ground visuals.

5.5-Magnitude Bangladesh Earthquake Sends Strong Tremors Across Kolkata; Offices Evacuated

Tremors were felt across Kolkata and nearby districts after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday afternoon, triggering panic and precautionary evacuations.

Video: Union Minister Was Speaking At Kolkata Event, Then Quake Struck

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar was addressing a gathering in Kolkata when an earthquake struck the City of Joy this afternoon

Earthquake hits Bangladesh, tremors felt in Kolkata, adjacent Bengal districts

Kolkata: Tremors were felt in Kolkata and adjacent districts of West Bengal on Friday afternoon, after an earthquake of 5.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted parts of Bangladesh, officials said. The quake was felt at around 1.22 pm, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. It was recorded at a depth of 10 km Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Bangladesh; tremors felt in Kolkata, adjacent W.B. districts

The quake was at a depth of 35 km (21.75 miles), EMSC said

Strong Earthquake Tremors Felt In Kolkata, Offices Evacuated

Kolkata Earthquake Today: The magnitude of the earthquake or the epicentre was immediately not clear.

Kolkata earthquake Live Updates: Strong Tremors Felt In West Bengal's Capital Kolkata

Kolkata Earthquake: Strong tremors felt in the city after 5.4 magnitude quake in Bangladesh

Kolkata experienced significant tremors on Friday following a magnitude 5.4 earthquake originating in Bangladesh. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers. While official magnitude readings for Kolkata are unconfirmed, residents reported feeling strong shaking, prompting concern and immediate attention.

Kolkata Metro launches Indias first battery backup system on Blue Line

Kolkata Metro has deployed a 4 MW/6.4 MWh Battery Energy Storage System to enhance operational resilience. The system ensures stranded trains can reach the next station at speeds of up to 55 kmph during power disruptions

Merlin Group acquires 3.3-acre land near Punes Koregaon Park for Rs 273 crore

Merlin Prime Spaces, a subsidiary of the Kolkata property developer, is looking to build a commercial project on the land parcel with a total investment of over Rs 1,000 crore including the land cost.

Kolkata trams: Once a lifeline, now fading into oblivion

Pictures from Kolkata's tram service, India's only surviving tram network

Top 6 real estate investment hotspots in Kolkata for 2026

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is a city that continues to attract long-term real estate investors in 2026. It is because of several reasons, including developing infrastructure, growing housing demand, and relatively affordable prices compared to other metro cities in India. With multiple metro corridors, arterial road developments, 2026 is expected to be a promising year for investment.

West Bengal assembly polls: 240 CAPF companies to arrive by March 1, Purba Medinipur gets highest deployment

Ahead of the West Bengal assembly polls, 240 central armed police force companies will be deployed across key districts by March 1, with Purba Medinipur, Kolkata, and Malda seeing the highest presence. The move, part of a two-phase 480-company deployment, aims to ensure election security, smooth polling, and EVM and strong room protection.

Kolkata Metro Gets Battery Backup System For Power Outage Emergencies

The system - the first of its kind in Indian Railways - was commissioned in the presence of General Manager S S Mishra and other senior officials.

Foreign firms, led by those from US, rent 101 m sq ft space in last 5 years for GCCs in India: Colliers

NEW DELHI, Feb 25:Foreign companies, largely US-based, have rented 101 million sq ft of prime office spaces in the last five years to set up Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Indias seven major cities, according to Colliers. According to real estate consultant Colliers India data, the gross office leasing in the last five years (2020-25) stood at 280.2 million sq ft across seven major cities Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Out of this, the data showed [] The post Foreign firms, led by those from US, rent 101 m sq ft space in last 5 years for GCCs in India: Colliers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

If Pakistan Reaches Semi-Final or Final, Ticket Holders in Kolkata and Ahmedabad To Get Refund

Kolkata will host the first semi-final and Ahmedabad is scheduled to be the venue of the final

Developer shot dead in West Bengals Howrah

Kolkata: A real estate developer was allegedly shot dead in West Bengals Howrah in the early hours of Wednesday, February 25, police said. The incident, which was caught on CCTV cameras, took place around 4.10 am at a tea stall in Second Bye Lane in the Pilkhana area of the city, they said. The purported Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .