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T20 World Cup: Canada won the toss and elected to bowl against South Africa in the ninth match of Group D of the T20 World Cup 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa said, We will bowl first. The boys are excited rather than anxious. Were playing against South Africa, who were runners-up in the last World Cup, so its a big challenge. Everyone is very happy to play at this stadium and is really looking forward to a night game. It looks like a very good battin

PAK vs USA, Match 12, Cricket Tips :There is never a dull moment if you are a Pakistani cricket fan. Another example we saw in the game against the Netherlands. Faheem Ashraf's cameo made the difference with the bat and took Pakistan out of scrutiny. Pakistan did win, but they were poor with the tactics and middle-order batting. Can they improve in the next game? Pakistan are scheduled to face the United States of America on Tuesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo at 7 PM IST. This con

NZ vs UAE, Match 11, Cricket Tips :New Zealand have entered the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a lot of hopes, as they have been consistent performers in the ICC events. They have also started the tournament on a positive note and beaten Afghanistan in Chennai by five wickets. Most of the players did well for them, and the Kiwis produced an all-round display. Now, it is a time to take the momentum forward and record consecutive wins. New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates will be up against eac

Sinhalese Sports Club: Pakistan and the USA will face each other on Tuesday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in the 12th match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group A alongside India, Namibia and the Netherlands, and this will be their second match of the tournament. While Pakistan played the curtain raiser against the Netherlands on Saturday and beat them by three wickets in a close encounter, the USA suffered a 29-run defeat against defending champions India in the third

T20 World Cup Group: Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus believes his side's fielding prowess could prove to be decisive in tight moments as they prepare for their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Group A opener against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Erasmus drew encouragement from the tournament's opening matches, where associate nations like USA and Nepal pushed higher-ranked opponents like defending champions India and two-time winners England really close on successive days at th

Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy: Indias star batter KL Rahul struck a superb 24th first-class century to guide Karnataka to a memorable four-wicket victory over 42-time champions Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy 202526 quarterfinal at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy, BKC, on Monday. Chasing a mammoth target of 325 runs in the fourth innings against Mumbais experienced bowling attack, Karnataka were off to a poor start as opener Mayank Agarwal was dismissed in the second over by captain Shardul Thakur. D

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: The fast bowling trio of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans picked three wickets each as Zimbabwe bowled out Oman for 103 runs in 19.5 overs in their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Monday. Being put to bat after losing the toss, Oman were off to a disastrous start as Muzarbani clean bowled skipper Jatinder Singh (5) with a good length ball on the first ball of the second over. Oman's experienced

T20 World Cup: Scotland all-rounder Michael Leask concluded a memorable day at Eden Gardens by being named Player of the Match in his team's 73-run victory over debutants Italy during Mondays Group C match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. After the game, he acknowledged that he expects some teasing from his teammates for bowling to right-handed batters, but taking out three of their right-handers was likely the most crucial achievement. Leask delivered a standout all-round performance, ripping thr

T20 World Cup: Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann said his sides batting display in their three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first game of 2026 Mens T20 World Cup was a bit of an outlier and vowed the team would iron out mistakes in the coming matches, starting from the one against Namibia to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Netherlands will be looking for greater stability at the top after their batsmen failed to convert starts into substantial scores against Pakistan,

T20 World Cup: Italy vice-captain Harry Manenti opined that their captain, Wayne Madsen, who was sidelined for most of the game due to an on-field injury, deserved the opportunity to demonstrate his skills on the international stage after the team lost by 73 runs to Scotland in their Group C match at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Monday. Manenti assumed on-field leadership duties after Madsen dislocated his left shoulder following a fall in the fourth over of Scotlands innings, a

T20 World Cup Group: After pushing Pakistan to the brink in Colombo, though it didnt result in an upset win, the Netherlands will test their credentials against a quietly dangerous Namibia in a Mens T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The Dutch arrive in Indias national capital with tangible proof they can unsettle higher-ranked opposition. Their spirited performance against 2009 champions Pakistan showed promise but also exposed familiar vulnerabilities. Namibia

The Indian Women: The Indian Women's cricket team touched down in Australia for the multi-format series, which will commence on February 15. India's tour will include three T20 matches, three One-Day Internationals, and a historic one-off Test. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India in all the formats, with Smriti Mandhana continuing as vice-captain. In a video released by the BCCI Women on Monday, Indian cricketers were looking excited for the tour down under. Top-order batter Smriti talked about the

T20 World Cup: Scotland captain Richie Berrington praised his sides all-round performance after they clinched a commanding 73-run win over debutants Italy in their Group C game of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Monday. After being sent in to bat, Scotland produced a record-setting batting display to post 207/4, the first 200-plus total of the tournament and the first time an associate nation has crossed the 200-run mark in a Mens T20 World Cup. Reflecting on the performance, Berri

Ranji Trophy: Jammu & Kashmir scripted history by reaching their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal after beating 202122 winners Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs in the quarterfinal here at the Holkar Stadium on Monday. J&K entered their first semifinal 67 years after they first featured in the Ranji Trophy and six years after they last made the knockouts. Auqib Nabis outstanding match figures of 12 for 110 secured a historic win for J&K. Madhya Pradesh started Day 4 on 87/5, needing 204 runs to win, but lo

Sinhalese Sports Club Ground: Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Oman in their Group B clash of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo on Monday. After winning the toss, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza said, We're going to have a bowl first. We looked at the wicket as well, and it looked like there's early movement as well, and with the wind going on as well, I think the wicket is going to look to get better from what I can see. Give

T20 World Cup: Scotland beat debutants Italy by 73 runs here at the Eden Gardens on Monday to open their account in Group C of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. Batting first, Scotland posted an imposing target of 208 runs, courtesy of George Munsey (84), Brandon McMullen (41) and Michael Leasks (22 not out) fiery knocks. In reply, Italy's chase never really got going, and they were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs. Chasing 208, Italy got off to a disastrous start with Justin Mosca dismissed for a gol

T20 World Cup: Former India coach Ravi Shastri and ex-Australian captain Ricky Ponting offered insight amid Pakistan batter Babar Azams inconsistent recent form, saying the right-hander has lost a bit of his power. Babar, who hit an unbeaten half-century against Australia in the final match of the three-game T20I series against Australia prior to the T20 World Cup, made a scratchy 15 off 18 in Pakistan's three-wicket win over the Netherlands in the tournament opener. Ponting harbours concerns th

T20 World Cup: Italy faced a major blow in their opening ICC Mens T20 World Cup game against Scotland when captain Wayne Madsen dislocated his left shoulder while trying to field in the seventh game of the tournament here at Eden Gardens. With Madsen forced off the field, Harry Manenti took over the captaincy duties for the remainder of Scotlands innings. The Richie Berrington-led side became the first associate nation to post a 200+ total in the T20 World Cup, finishing at 207/4 in 20 overs. Fi

T20 World Cup: Scotland brought up the first 200-plus total of this edition of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup and notched up 207 runs at the loss of four wickets against Italy in the Group C match here at the iconic Eden Gardens. In the process, Scotland became the first associate nation to put up a 200 plus total in World Cups, courtesy of George Munsey (84), Brandon McMullen (41) and Michael Leasks (22 not out) fiery knocks. Scotland produced a dominant batting display after being put in to bat by

T20 World Cup Group: Senior all-rounder JJ Smit said Gary Kirsten's calming presence and subcontinental expertise as Namibias consultant coach have been invaluable for the side as they prepare to open their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The former South Africa opener, who coached India to the 2011 ODI World Cup title on home soil, has joined Namibia as a consultant for the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kirsten has already made a

New Zealand and UAE are set to lock horns when they face each other on Tuesday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the 11th match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, South Africa, and Canada, and while this will be the Black Caps second match of the tournament, itll be the UAEs campaign opener. Head-to-head record in T20Is Matches Played 3 New Zealand Won 2 UAE Won 1 The two sides faced off in a three-match T20I series in August 2023, wi

Davis Cup Qualifiers: India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant on Monday lauded the Indian men's tennis team for its win in the Davis Cup Qualifiers 1st Round against the Netherlands. Dhakshineswar Suresh singlehandedly steered India past world No. 6 Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers 1st Round under the lights on a thrilling Sunday in Bengaluru. The victory paved India's way to Septembers Qualifiers 2nd Round, where they will compete to make it to the eight-team Davis Cup Finals. Big win for

After Shakib Al Hasan: As co-hosts Sri Lanka wrapped up an impressive win against Ireland in their T20 World Cup campaign opener; have a look at the number game from the Group B game. Spin twins Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga picked three wickets apiece as Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. 11 deliveries bowled by Barry McCarthy in the 19th over is the joint-most number of balls in an over in T20 World Cups, alongside five others. Ireland lost

Last Five T20Is: Netherlands and Namibia are set to lock horns once again as they face each other on Tuesday at Delhis Arun Jaitley Stadium in the 10th match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and the USA and while this will be the Dutch sides second match of the tournament, itll be Namibias campaign opener. Head-to-Head record in T20Is Matches Played 5 Netherlands Won 3 Namibia Won 1 No Result 1 The Netherlands and Namibia have met

ODI World Cup League: Namibias left-arm pace spearhead Ruben Trumpelmann feels the bowlers will be the difference-makers in the ongoing Mens T20 World Cup as his side prepare to open their Group A campaign against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Trumpelmann has been in red-hot form since the 2024 tournament, claiming 17 wickets in 12 innings at a strike rate of 13.9. With his height and capability to extract seam movement, Trumpelmann holds the key for Namibia with the ne

T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier: Italy won the toss and elected to field against Scotland in the Group C match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup here at the iconic Eden Gardens. While the two sides do not have a long history in T20 internationals, their recent encounters have produced contrasting results. Scotland and Italy have met twice in T20 internationals, with the head-to-head record evenly poised at 11. Their meetings have come in high-stakes ICC events, adding further significance to their ri

The United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are all set to make their third appearance in the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup when they open their Group D campaign against New Zealand in Chennai on Tuesday evening. The Gulf nation qualified for the mega event after finishing third in the Asia-EAP regional qualifiers and marked their return to the tournament for the first time since 2022, where they secured their maiden T20 World Cup victory over Namibia. Right-handed batter Alishan Sharafu

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram on Sunday said his team enters the T20 World Cup with confidence and self-belief boosted by their World Test Championship triumph last year. Runners-up in 2024, South Africa begin their campaign in the 20-team tournament against Canada at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. The Proteas in June 2025 beat Australia in the World Test Championship final to win their first major International Cricket Council trophy and shrug off their chokers

Most likely, many in Italy will not be aware that on 9th February 2026, with Italy making its T20 World Cup debut (25th different team to qualify for the event), cricket shall be put on the countrys football map, creating history for Italy. Facts no one remembers: *Famous 125 year old football club AC Milan was founded as the Milan Cricket and Football Club. * In the Europe Qualifier, Italy beat Guernsey and Scotland (registered its first ever win against an ODI-status nation), held in The Hague

SA vs CAN, Match 9, Cricket Tips :South Africa came very close to winning the last T20 World Cup in Barbados but failed to finish in the last moments and lost to India. But since the last season, South Africa have improved their T20 game even more. They will be in action on Monday, taking on Canada. This contest will kick off at 7 PM IST at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Proteas have a very solid batting unit, and the form of De Kock is a big boost for them. They will be keen to start

T20 World Cup Group: Ireland captain Paul Stirling admitted his side fell short in key moments during their 20-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup Group B clash, saying missed chances in the field and execution going away in death overs with the ball caused their downfall. To be honest, probably halfway through, we thought maybe they got 15-20 too many. So look, I think at the very start of the day, we would have been happy chasing 160. That's sort of what the note said on the

T20 World Cup: Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian men's team, hosted a dinner for the entire squad at his residence ahead of their second Group A match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla, too, was present at the dinner, according to reports. Gambhir has organised a dinner for the entire team for the second time in his tenure as head coach. The earlier occasion was during the home Test series ag

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka praised his sides bowling depth and the resilience shown by Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis in their 20-run victory over Ireland in their Group B opening match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Batting first, Sri Lanka were struggling at 87/4, including not hitting a single boundary in the middle overs, before Kamindu Mendiss blazing 44 off just 19 balls and Kusal Mendiss unbeaten 56 off 43 lifted them to an above-par 163/6. Chasing 164,

SCO vs ITA, Match 7, Cricket Tips :Scotland made a last-minute entry into the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 as they replaced Bangladesh. They looked underprepared in the first game and lost a game against West Indies by 35 runs. Scotland will be in action once again as they will take on Italy on Monday. This contest will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 11 AM IST. Scotland need this win to stay alive in this competition. On the other hand, Italy will be playing their first ever game in an ICC ev

T20 World Cup: Spin twins Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga picked three wickets apiece as Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in a Group B clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Batting first, Sri Lanka were struggling at 87/4 before Kamindu Mendiss blazing 44 off just 19 balls, and Kusal Mendiss unbeaten 56 off 43 lifted them to an above-par 163/6. Chasing 164, Ireland looked well placed at 105/2, with Harry Tector set for the final a

ICC T20 World Cup: Young pacer Sher Malla etched his name into cricketing history by becoming only the second Nepal bowler to claim a wicket off the very first delivery of his T20 career during Nepals ICC T20 World Cup 2026 clash against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Malla achieved the feat after extracting an edge out of England opener Phil Salt, who was returning to the side after injury, in the first ball of the second over. Malla joined former Nepal captain Paras Khadk

Ducks Batter Innings Team: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka achieved an unwanted record, becoming the batter to score the most zeroes in T20 International when he got out for a duck in their match against Ireland in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Shanaka was out for a first-ball duck when he miscued a swing at a thigh-high full toss on off, but his attempt for a big six skewed for a leading edge which was caught by Mark Adair at short third, taking i

T20 World Cup: England's young star Jacob Bethell has etched his name in the history books, becoming only the second player from the country to score a half-century on his T20 World Cup debut as the two-time champions narrowly defeated Nepal in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Bethells fluent 55 off 35 balls, which placed him alongside former England great Kevin Pietersen, who was the first England batter to achieve the feat whe

T20 World Cup: Wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis struck an unbeaten 56 off 43 balls as Sri Lanka posted an above-par 163/6 in their 20 overs against Ireland in a Group B clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Inserted into batting first, Sri Lanka were in trouble at 87/4 after 14 overs, but Kusal and Kamindu Mendis, who hit 44 off just 19 balls, stitched a 67-run stand off 29 balls to lift the hosts past 160. The duos late assault turned the inni

T20 World Cup: England all-rounder Will Jacks heaped praise on Nepals fighting performance after being named Player of the Match in Englands narrow four-run win in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 opener at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Jacks played a crucial role in Englands victory, providing the late push with the bat as England posted 184/7 before surviving a tense chase from Nepal, who finished just short on 180/6. Jacks scored 39 runs in just 18 balls and also hammered four s

T20 World Cup: England captain Harry Brook praised Nepals fearless approach and also lauded his own team for maintaining its composure under pressure after the two-time World Champions survived a major scare to clinch a four-run win in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 opener at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Defending 184, England were pushed hard by the Nepal batters, but Sam Currans calm final over, where he defended 10 runs, sealed the win for them with Nepal finishing on 180/6 in a tense

ICC T20 World Cup: Nepal captain Rohit Paudel expressed pride in his teams fearless approach and fighting spirit despite a heartbreaking four-run defeat to two-time champion England in their opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Chasing 185, Nepal came very close to scripting history before being restricted to 180/6, with Paudel leading from the front in an 82-run partnership with Dipendra Singh Airee that put the two-time world champions under

ACC Emerging Teams Men: Jatinder Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on January 23 as the captain of Omans squad, hungry to rewrite their narrative in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. With Oman set to open their Group B campaign against Zimbabwe in Colombo, Jatinder was in a reflective mood on his cricketing journey that could have ended prematurely due to a career-threatening sciatic nerve issue in his back. Jatinder, who has scored 507 runs in 20 T20Is since the World Cup was last played in 2024, is th

T20 World Cup: In a nail-biting contest that went down to the final ball, two-time World Champions England held their nerve to edge past Nepal by four runs, restricting them to 180/6 in 20 overs in their opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Captain Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Singh built a strong partnership, followed by a late assault by Lokesh Ram, which helped Nepal come close to registering their first win in the T20 World Cup. However,

T20 World Cup: Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl first against co-hosts Sri Lanka in a Group B match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Ireland, who were winless at the 2024 edition, arrive with momentum from series victories over Italy and the UAE in Dubai. Its slightly different from the last time we were here. It looks a little bit drier, but it looks like a good wicket. Its pretty hard and firm, so well see what we can do with the new b

T20 World Cup Europe Region: Scotland and Italy are set to lock horns once again as they face each other on Monday at Kolkatas iconic Eden Gardens in the seventh match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. While the two sides do not have a long history in T20 internationals, their recent encounters have produced contrasting results, making this contest intriguing. Both Italy and Scotland are in Group C along with two-time champions West Indies and England, besides Nepal. Head-to-Head record in T20Is Ma

T20 World Cup: Sufyan Mehmood has seen cricket in Oman evolve from sand pitches and cement wickets to having two world-class stadiums. Now, as the only homegrown player in Oman's squad for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, Mehmood is keen to make an impact on the grandest stage in the shortest format. Seam-bowling all-rounder Mehmood has picked 19 wickets in 16 T20Is since the last T20 World Cup -- making Oman's second-highest wicket-taker in that period behind Shakeel Ahmed's 22. Having arrived

T20 World Cup: Top-order batter Jacob Bethell and captain Harry Brook's fifty, with a great finish by Will Jacks, helped England post 184/7 in their 20 overs against Nepal in the T20 World Cup 2026 fifth match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Coming to bat first after winning the toss, England were off to a shaky start as their opener Phil Salt, who was returning to the tournament after injury, got out in the seventh ball of the innings, scoring just one run. Former captain Jos Buttler, who co

T20 World Cup: Tim Seiferts brilliant half-century and a quickfire knock from Glenn Phillips helped New Zealand chase down Afghanistans competitive 182/6 with 13 balls to spare in their opening Group D match in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Afghanistan had earlier posted a challenging total, thanks to a counterattacking 63 from Gulbadin Naib off just 35 balls. Naibs innings and with his 79-run third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal (29) stabilised the

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan admitted his side fell short in key phases, particularly with the ball and during the powerplay, and noted the areas where the team could improve after they suffered a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in theopening game of Group D of the T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Afghanistan posted a competitive 182/6 after being put in to bat, built around a well-paced innings from Gulbadin Naib, who struck 63 off 35 balls to anchor th