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IND vs ENG, Semi-final 2, Cricket Tips :Team India have a chance to make it to the second consecutive final as they are ready to take on England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026. This contest will be taking place at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday at 7 PM IST. Both teams have been struggling with the form of their openers. For India, Sanju Samson has been the difference-maker in the last game. He has given India a good start and took India into the semifinals. With the ball, Jaspri

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings are set to appoint former England wicketkeeper-batter James Foster as their fielding coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season, further strengthening their backroom staff under head coach Stephen Fleming. Foster, 45, represented England in seven Tests, 11 ODIs and five T20Is between 2001 and 2009. Widely respected for his wicketkeeping skills, he has built a strong reputation as a coach in franchise cricket across the world. Confirming t

T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Aiden Markram said his side were undone by New Zealands explosive batting in their nine-wicket loss in the Mens T20 World Cup semi-final, and gave massive credit to Finn Allen and Tim Seifert for their match-winning knocks. Allen smashed the fastest history in tournaments history off just 33 balls as New Zealand completed the chase of 170 against South Africa with 43 balls to spare and booked their ticket in the final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium

T20 World Cup: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said he was delighted with his teams dominant display in the Mens T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, describing the nine-wicket win as a pretty pleasing performance in a high-pressure contest. Finn Allen smashed the fastest history in tournaments history off just 33 balls as New Zealand completed the chase of 170 with 43 balls to spare and booked their ticket in the final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sun

T20 World Cup: Explosive right-handed opener Finn Allen described his record-breaking 33-ball century as pretty up there in terms of his best batting performances, as it propelled New Zealand into the T20 World Cup final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Allen also shared a 117-run opening stand with Tim Seifert to help New Zealand chase down 170 with 43 balls to spare and book their spot in the final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadiu

T20 World Cup: Finn Allen produced one of the most explosive innings in Mens T20 World Cup history by hammering a whirlwind unbeaten century off just 33 balls as New Zealand stormed into the final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Chasing 170, Allen tore into the in-form South African attack by hitting ten boundaries and eight towering sixes and rewrite the record books with the fastest century ever scored in the mens T20 World Cup and the first

ICC T20 World Cup: Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma visited Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple on Wednesday to seek blessings ahead of their crucial ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Earlier, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma were also seen taking darshan at the famous Mumbai temple as the team prepares for one of its most important matches of the tournament. Suryakumar was also accompanied by his

T20 World Cup: Finn Allen produced one of the most explosive innings in Mens T20 World Cup history by hammering a whirlwind unbeaten century off just 33 balls as New Zealand stormed into the final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Chasing 170, Allen tore into the in-form South African attack by hitting ten boundaries and eight towering sixes and rewrite the record books with the fastest century ever scored in the mens T20 World Cup and the first

ICC T20 World Cup: England's recent trips to India for the T20I series have all ended on a disappointing note, with the visitors ending on the losing note. One of the major hurdles for England has been spin bowling, which has stumped them on numerous occasions. In their last T20I series in India in the 2024-25 season, England lost 1-4, suffering a 150-run defeat at the Wankhede Stadium in the last match of the series. Varun Chakravarthy had emerged as the most successful bowler for India in the

T20 World Cup: New Zealand spinner Cole McConchie said he was pleased to make an impact in the Mens T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa after being drafted into the side at short notice. McConchies off-spin meant New Zealand used him as a match-up for countering the Proteas left-handed batters, which worked when he dismissed Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton in the second over, as the Blackcaps restricted South Africa to 169/8. We talked about it sort of the last couple of days, but i

Now Sarfaraz Ahmed: Pakistans musical chair with the head coach continues as former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is well set to take over the vacant post for the two-Test series in Bangladesh in May, a news report claimed on Wednesday. The post was vacant since December last year when Azhar Mahmood ended his contract due to run until March 2026 but with no Tests in the calendar until March-April next year, after an agreement with PCB. Now Sarfaraz Ahmed is looking set to take over the mantle, Telecom

T20 World Cup: Left-arm seam-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen struck an unbeaten 55 to guide South Africa to 169/8 in 20 overs against New Zealand in the first semifinal of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. South Africa were in trouble at 77/5 in 10.2 overs before Jansen steadied the innings by hitting two fours and five sixes to get his fifty in 27 balls on a gripping pitch. His knock ensured the Proteas set New Zealand a target of 170 if they are to enter the

T20 World Cup: When they started their campaign in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Harry Brook's England had to live up to a huge record for his country, as the two-time champions have made it to the semifinals in every edition since 2016, when they lost to the West Indies in the final in Kolkata. England lost to New Zealand in the last-four stage in 2021, beat Pakistan in the final to win the title in 2022 and lost to eventual winner India in the semifinals of the 2024 edition. By making it t

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said on Wednesday that the Sikandar Raza-led senior mens team are on their way back home after playing the Mens T20 World Cup in India after the International Cricket Council (ICC) arranged alternative travel for them following transit disruptions delaying their original plans. Zimbabwes tournament ended after they suffered a five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the Super Eights clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. They were due to retur

T20 World Cup: South Africas left-handed batter David Miller said his side is excited and ready to continue their unbeaten campaign against New Zealand in their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup semifinal at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. South Africa have won in all five of their previous meetings against New Zealand in the competitions history. The sides, however, have never faced each other in the knockout stages of the tournament. In 50-over ICC events, New Zealand hold the edge by winning a quarterfinal

T20 World Cup: With scores like 26, 21, 3, 3, 7, 2, 0 in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Jos Buttler has not looked a shadow of England's most accomplished batter in this format that he has been over the last many years. The former England captain, at 35 years old, the oldest player in the pack and their most experienced player with 154 T20Is and many matches in franchise cricket, was expected to be the main batter for the two-time World Champions. Going into the all-important semifinal encoun

T20 World Cup: New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson said his side are prepared for the challenge of facing South Africa in the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, adding that the make-up of their playing eleven will be a little different for the crunch clash. New Zealand are aiming to stop the unbeaten streak of South Africa and a win will take them to the final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The Blackcaps have been boosted by the incl

West Indies Super Eights: Fast bowler Matt Henry has returned to New Zealands playing eleven as captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the first semi-final of 2026 Mens T20 World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The winner of this clash will qualify for the final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. South Africa have won in all five of their previous meetings against New Zealand in the competitions history. The si

T20 World Cup: Pakistan have left out former captain Babar Azam from the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, beginning March 11, following the teams disappointing campaign in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, where they were out from the Super 8s stage. Babar featured in 17 ODIs in 2025, scoring 544 runs at a strike rate of 77.16. Although he struck a century in Pakistans previous ODI series against Sri Lanka, the selectors opted to move in a different direction base

Opener Sanju Samson: Opener Sanju Samson has been with the Indian T20 team for the last couple of years, including the 2024 T20 World Cup, when he could not make it to the playing XI, but lost his place after some indifferent performances. Given a chance in three matches in this edition of the World Cup, the wicketkeeper-batter from Kerala has made a grand comeback after an indifferent start. Indian team's bowling coach Morne Morkel hailed the 31-year-old right-handed batter for his hard work, f

The Mumbai Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Wednesday unveiled a special Honours Board dedicated to Mumbais sports journalists at the Balasaheb Thackeray Press Box inside the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The initiative is aimed at acknowledging the significant role played by the citys sports journalists in documenting, promoting and preserving Mumbais rich cricketing heritage over several decades. The Honours Board has been instituted as a mark of respect for media profes

At DY Patil University Ground: Atharva Taide and Luvnith Sisodia shared a 122-run opening stand as Canara Bank beat Reliance by six wickets to reach the semi-finals of the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup on Wednesday. Reliance, put in to bat at the DY Patil Stadium, made 151/9 with Mayank Rawat top-scoring via 54 off 41 balls, laced with five fours and two sixes. He also got decent support from seam-bowling all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa, who made 30 not out. In the chase, Vidarbha batter Taide replied with a

T20 World Cup England: Dropped catches, Abhishek Sharma's struggles with a new batting approach, the bowlers' inability to contain the batters and conceding 170-plus scores in the last few matches, the pitch and dew factors -- all issues bothering the Indian team cropped up in the pre-match press conference by bowling coach Morne Morkel on the eve of their semifinal clash with England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Morkel was also questioned on the team's learning from the previous two semifina

ICC T20 World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has raised concerns over Indias fielding lapses despite their strong run in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying the team needs to address the issue urgently ahead of the semifinal against England to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. India have been one of the worst catching sides in the ongoing tournament. Suryakumar Yadav's side has dropped 13 catches across the competition. Indias catching efficiency has plumm

South Africans Ryan Rickelton: Abhishek Sharma's position as the top T20I batter has weakened as Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan advanced in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player rankings, inching closer to the top spot. However, Ishan Kishan has jumped another spot to rise to fourth place. Farhan made history as the first player to score two centuries in a single ICC Men's T20 World Cup, achieving a superb hundred against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. This performance helped him climb one spot in the T20I bat

Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple: Members of the Indian mens cricket team visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple on Wednesday to seek blessings of Lord Ganesha ahead of their crucial ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Among those who offered prayers were Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma. The players took darshan at the shrine as the team geared up for one of its most important matches of the tournament. The t

T20 World Cup: Veteran Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has made it clear that he is not ready to draw the curtain on his T20I career, keeping the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Los Angeles Olympics in his plans. Maxwell, 37, would be 40 when Australia hosts the 2028 T20 World Cup, scheduled just months after crickets return at the Los Angeles Olympics. While questions have surfaced about his longevity, particularly after Australias group-stage exit at the recent T20 World Cup and a dip in perso

Old Trafford Cricket Ground: The countdown to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 officially began on Wednesday, with iconic scoreboards across the world marking 100 days to go until the opening match in England and Wales. The celebrations were led by Edgbaston, the tournaments opening venue, where the famous Birmingham ground transformed its historic scoreboard into a giant 100-day countdown clock. The first ball of the competition will be bowled there on June 12, when hosts England face Sri Lan

Indian Premier League: Lalit Modi, founder of the Indian Premier League, has lauded International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah after the record-breaking viewership of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Reposting Jay Shahs announcement that the tournament had crossed 500 million viewers in India, Modi hailed the achievement and underlined Indias influence in global cricket. Thats the power that India brings to the cricket world. An amazing job is being done by you and your team despite countr

Shere Bangla National Stadium: Team India are set for their sixth semi-final appearance in 10 editions of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup and will face England in the knockout game here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday with an aim to defend their World Cup crown. The Men in Blue first made it to the top four in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2007, where they beat Australia by 15 runs in Durban to confirm the final against arch-rivals Pakistan. India posted 157/5 in 20 overs riding on t

T20 World Cup: England are all set to play the semi-final for the sixth time in 10 editions of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, also their fourth consecutive time, and will face India in the knockout game here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Both teams have won the title twice, and one of them will move closer to their dream of lifting the coveted cup for a record third time. The Englishmen first made it to the top four in 2010, the third edition of the tournament, where they beat Sri Lanka by s

T20 World Cup: India and England have both won the T20 World Cup twice, and they have faced off in the semifinals twice, with one win apiece. Interestingly, the team that won their semifinal clash went on to win the final that year and pocketed the title. As the two giants of world cricket get ready for their third semifinal encounter in three editions at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, both will be eyeing records -- hoping to become the first nation to win the ICC Men's T20 W

The ICC Men: The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 has created history, becoming the most-watched edition of the tournament in its storied history, with the viewership in India alone crossing 500 million, the highest ever for a T20 World Cup. In a post on X, Jay Shah wrote, The journey of the @ICC #T20WorldCup 2026 began with the ambition to make it the most global and accessible cricket event ever. I am humbled that viewership for the event in India has crossed 500 million, the highest ever for any T

ICC T20 World Cup: The defending champions India will face two-time winners England in the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. India and England, one of crickets oldest rivalries, will add one more chapter with this clash. But, this is not the first time they have gone toe-to-toe against each other. Both teams are facing each other in a semi-final for the third straight time in a T20 World Cup. From the past two World Cups, the

T20 World Cup: India will face England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India secured a commanding victory over the West Indies to advance, despite starting their Super 8 campaign with a loss to South Africa. In the other semifinal, South Africa will compete against New Zealand at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. As fans eagerly anticipate the matches, concerns about the weather persist, leaving many wondering what will occur if the g

T20 World Cup: For India U-19 2022 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull, the jump from age-group cricket to the senior domestic circuit has been as much about mental growth as on-field performance. The young Delhi batter believes that sharing a dressing room with seasoned professionals has significantly reshaped his approach to the game, helping him evolve both as a player and as a person. The transition from age-group cricket to senior domestic cricket, including the Ranji Trophy, brought new c

BCCI Secy Saikia: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir and others extended their wishes for Holi to all those celebrating and hoped the festival of colours would bring joy and happiness to everyones lives. May the colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness, and prosperity! Wishing a fun-filled celebration, Saikia wrote on X. India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared, Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Holi! Cricket Australia

T20 World Cup: The first semi-final of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to unfold, with New Zealand locking horns with South Africa here at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. A place in the final is at stake, as the winner will advance to the title clash to face either India or England. Both teams have enjoyed impressive campaigns so far. The Black Caps secured second spot in their Super 8 group to seal their semi-final berth, while South Africa dominated Group 1, a pool that also featured Ind

SA vs NZ, Semi-final 1, Cricket Tips :The first semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between South Africa and New Zealand. This contest will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, starting at 7 PM IST. South Africa have beaten all the opposition they have faced so far, including a win over New Zealand in the group stage. The Proteas have been on point in every area, and they have players in good form. So, can New Zealand produce something special, an effort to outcla

T20 World Cup: Having travelled from Sri Lanka to Kolkata for the first semifinal clash with South Africa at the Eden Gardens, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner admitted that getting one more day of rest would have been ideal for his team. He, however, said his team has had a good practice session at the Eden and is ready for the semifinal clash. New Zealand left Sri Lanka on Monday, a day after the semifinal line-up was finalised following India's win over the West Indies. New Zealand reache

European Ryder Cup Team: The World Cup-winning Indian Womens Cricket Team has been shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday shared the announcement. First held in 2000, the annual awards honour the greatest and most inspirational sporting achievements of the year. The nomination follows a landmark year for Indian cricket, highlighted by the teams historic maiden ICC Womens Cricket World Cup triumph in 2025,

Just four of the 20 teams are now left standing as the T20 World Cup semi-finals take place this week. South Africa will face New Zealand in Kolkata on Wednesday, while defending champions India take on England in Mumbai the next day. AFP Sport assesses the four contenders for the trophy: SOUTH AFRICA Aiden Markram's South Africa are the only unbeaten team in the tournament and full of confidence as they hunt for a first World Cup after years of being dubbed chokers at the sharp end of tournamen

England will go into their T20 World Cup semi-final against India with no fear, said all-rounder Sam Curran on Tuesday, adding that their first job would be to silence a raucous home crowd. England will take on the favourites and hosts in front of 35,000 fiercely partisan fans in Mumbai on Thursday, with a place in the final against South Africa or New Zealand at stake. The noise will be deafening at times in the cauldron-like confines of the Wankhede Stadium. But Curran said that because he and

South Africa captain Aiden Markram on Tuesday said his team's win over New Zealand in the group phase will count for nothing in the T20 World Cup semi-final, which will be a completely fresh start. The two teams clash at Kolkata's Eden Gardens in the first semi-final on Wednesday, with both having never lifted a cricket World Cup. South Africa are the only unbeaten side in the last four and are trying to rid themselves of a reputation for choking in the final stages at World Cups. They have been

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

The BCCI Medical Team: Senior pacer Renuka Thakur has been ruled out of the only Test against Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth as Kashvee Gautam was named a replacement on Tuesday. To better manage her workload, Renuka has been advised to rest and will be unavailable for selection for the pink-ball Test. The BCCI Medical Team will be closely monitoring Renukas fitness progress, BCCI said in a statement. The Womens Selection Committee has named Kashvee Gautam as her replacement. Kashvee was

IBSF World Champion Pankaj Advani: The cream of Indian cue sport, including big guns like 27-time IBSF World Champion Pankaj Advani, will be the star attraction in the prestigious CCI Snooker Classic 2026, which is set to commence at the iconic Cricket Club of Indias Wilson Jones Billiards Hall from March 6. Advani, the reigning National and Asian snooker champion, has clinched the last three titles in succession in the biggest snooker event in Western India. Besides Advani, Ishpreet Singh, Adit

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

At DY Patil University Ground: Priyansh Arya lit up the final day of the group stage in the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup, smashing a sensational unbeaten 101 off just 41 balls to power DY Patil Red to an emphatic eight-wicket win over CGST at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Arya was in splendid touch as he slammed eight boundaries and nine sixes as he reached his hundred off just 40 balls. Aryas supreme form helped DY Patil Red romp home in just 12.1 overs as they chased down CGSTs 149 for five to

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: With the Karnataka state government giving its go-ahead, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to return to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with five of their home games confirmed to take place in Bengaluru this season. The remaining two home matches of their IPL 2026 campaign will be staged at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur as per prior commitment