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ENG-W vs NZ-W Match 28, Cricket Tips :The defending champion, New Zealand Women, are hanging by a thin thread in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The two defeats to start the campaign have pushed them behind other teams. Their chance to qualify is minimal, and it depends on other results. New Zealand will face England Women on Saturday at Kennington Oval in London at 11 PM IST. If New Zealand lose this game, it will be all over. But if they win, they should pray that West Indies los

WI-W vs IRE-W Match 27, Cricket Tips :One team has made it to the semifinal from Group B of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Now, one of West Indies and New Zealand will secure the second spot from this group. West Indies Women will be taking on Ireland Women in match 27 in Bristol. This contest will commence at 7 PM IST on Saturday at County Ground. Ireland are out of the tournament after losing all four group games. On the other hand, West Indies are in a must-win position. If they win, t

PAK-W vs NED-W Match 26, Cricket Tips :The next game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played in Group A. This is a dead rubber game, which will be played between Pakistan Women and Netherlands Women. It will be played at County Ground in Bristol on Saturday at 3 PM IST. These two teams are out of the tournament after failing to perform well in these conditions. Netherlands and Pakistan have failed to win a single game this edition, and this is their final game in this competition.

T20 World Cup: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker hailed his side's resilience after they registered a historic 34-run victory over India in the opening T20I, describing the triumph over the reigning T20 World Cup winners as pretty special while praising his players for staying composed during difficult phases of the match. Ireland recovered from 36/3 to post 182/9, thanks to Tucker's 50 and Gareth Delany's 49, before bowling India out for 148 in 18.5 overs. Matthew Hollard and Matthew Humphreys clai

World Champion India: World Champion India's shocking 34-run defeat to Ireland in the opening T20I at Belfast has sparked a strong reaction on social media, with many fans criticising the team's approach, captain Shreyas Iyer's tactics and batting, while others praised Ireland for scripting their first-ever T20I victory over India. Ireland recovered from 36/3 to post 182/9 before bowling India out for 148 in 18.5 overs. Matthew Hollard and Matthew Humphreys claimed three wickets each as the host

Civil Service Cricket Club: India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted his side lost control of the contest in the middle overs despite making an excellent start with the ball, after Ireland scripted a historic 34-run victory in the opening T20I of the two-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday. Ireland recovered from 36/3 to post 182/9 before bowling India out for 148 to register their first-ever T20I victory over India. Reflecting on the defeat in his first match as India

Reigning T20 World Cup: Reigning T20 World Cup-winner India, playing under a new captain and new-look team, suffered an embarrassing 34-run defeat to Ireland in the opening T20I of the two-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday. This is India's first-ever defeat to Ireland after surging to eight consecutive wins in the shortest format. Shreyas Iyer made a disappointing start to his captaincy as Matthew Hollard and Matthew Humphreys claimed three wickets apiece in a d

Hyderabad Cricket Association: A sensational 143-run stand between Gaurav Reddy and Nitish Reddy propelled Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a commanding 91-run victory over Warangal Warriors at the Hyderabad Cricket Association's Sreenidhi University TG20 in the first match on Friday. After amassing 259/5 the joint-highest team total of the tournament the Knights complemented their batting brilliance with a disciplined bowling effort to bundle out the Warriors for 168 in 14 overs, sealing a comprehe

Civil Service Cricket Club: India all-rounder Shivam Dube acknowledged Ireland's impressive batting effort after the hosts posted a competitive 182/9 in the opening T20I of the series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday, saying India will have to produce a quality batting performance to chase down the target. After India had reduced Ireland to 36/3 inside the Power-play, captain Lorcan Tucker's well-made 50 and Gareth Delany's aggressive 49 guided the hosts to a strong total.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament: The fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament rolls into Hubballi on Saturday, with six franchises set to continue their quest for valuable points during the second leg of the competition. The Hubballi leg gets underway with a double-header on Saturday, as Shivamogga Yodhas take on Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters in the afternoon before Mysore Warriors face Gulbarga Mystics in the evening fixture. Shivamogga Yodhas captain Smaran R, whose side sits

Civil Service Cricket Club: Captain Lorcan Tucker struck a composed half-century while Gareth Delany narrowly missed out on a fifty as Ireland recovered impressively from an early collapse to post a challenging 182/9 against India in the opening T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Friday. Coming to bat first after India won the toss, Ireland made an aggressive start. Tim Tector wasted little time in getting going, smashing Arshdeep Singh for a six over square leg as Ireland collected 10 ru

Madhya Pradesh League: Chambal Ghariyals registered a place in the final of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 after edging past Jabalpur Royal Lions by 11 runs in a thrilling semifinal encounter at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Friday. Batting first, Chambal Ghariyals posted a competitive 213/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Openers Ankush Singh and Harsh Dixit provided a steady start, adding 39 runs for the first wicket in 3.6 overs before Ankush was dismissed for a brisk 29 o

Civil Service Cricket Club: India won the toss and elected to field first against Ireland in the first T20 of the two-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Friday. India's teenage sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has to wait for his senior men's international debut as he is not part of the playing XI. On the other side, Indian-born Jai Moondra is making his debut for Ireland. The series marks a new era for the three-time world champions as Shreyas Iyer, who is making his return to th

Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer called on his teammates to build a strong team culture and play fearless cricket as he prepares to captain India for the first time in T20Is, urging the squad to support one another and play like Lions ahead of the five-match series against England. Speaking at a team huddle before Indias practice session in Belfast on Saturday, ahead of the series opener on Sunday, Iyer set the tone and explained his leadership approach after World Cup-winning skipper Suryaku

Sony Sports Network: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the new-look Indian side has the ideal blend of youth and experience ahead of the white-ball tour of England, expressing confidence that the team has the quality to excel in challenging conditions. Speaking ahead of India's tour of England in 2026, Shastri expressed support for the young squad led by Shreyas Iyer in T20Is, hoping they make a strong impression. This new Team India has a great mix of youth and experience. Shreyas I

T20 World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has urged her teammates to take the attack to six-time champions Australia instead of allowing them to dictate terms when the two sides meet in a virtual quarterfinal of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's. Jemimah said India must match Australia's intensity if they are to keep their semifinal hopes alive. The thing about Australia is that they never let you settle. They are always attacking, always putting pressure. If you want to do well a

T20 World Cup: After securing a place in the semi-finals already, England will look to end their Group B campaign on a high as they clash against reigning champions New Zealand in the final group fixture of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval on Saturday. The home side has been the most impressive team in the competition, having registered victories in all four of their matches despite the absence of captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who is recuperating from a calf injury. A victory against t

T20 World Cup: Already assured of a place in the semifinals, hosts England will look to finish the group stage with a flawless record when they take on defending champions New Zealand in their final Group B fixture of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval in London on Saturday. England have been the team to beat in the tournament, winning all four of their matches in style to become the first team to make it to the knockout stage. Saturdays clash is no less important with another win cem

ICC Player Protection Programme: India spinner Radha Yadav and host international stars have praised the ICC's Player Protection Programme, saying it offers a much-needed solution to the growing toxicity on social media, as more than 100 women cricketers signed up for the initiative during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The program, in partnership with Freedom2hear, helps protect international cricketers from abusive content by filtering harmful comments and limiting repeat offenders on soc

Indian Premier League: Former Australia all-rounder James Hopes has stepped down as Sydney Sixers head coach less than two months after taking up the role, to accept a role with the Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls on a three-year deal, the BBL clubs said on Friday. Hopes will take on the Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls coaching roles next month after agreeing to return to Brisbane following coaching stints with the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers and overseas in the Indian Premier L

T20 World Cup: West Indies hold their own semifinal fate as they face already-eliminated Ireland in their final Group B match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol on Saturday. A win will secure the West Indies a spot in the semifinals after a strong group-stage performance that has resulted in three victories from four matches. Their only loss came against unbeaten hosts England. Hayley Matthews will again be key to the Caribbean team's hopes, having excelled wit

T20 World Cup: A semifinal spot will be at stake for West Indies when they face Ireland in their final Group B match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol on Saturday. West Indies have had a great tournament, winning three games in four, the only blemish an unbeaten England at Lord's. Hayley Matthewss charges will look to continue where they left off against Ireland,and confirm their spot in the final four. Shemaine Campbelle has been a rock at the top of the orde

T20 World Cup: Aiming for a maiden ICC Women's T20 World Cup win, Netherlands face Pakistan in their final Group A game at the Bristol County Ground on Saturday with no hope of reaching the last four. The Dutch are competing in the Women's T20 World Cup for the first time and though they have succumbed to defeat three times so far they can end on a high, thanks to some inspired performances. For their part, Pakistan will be looking to avoid going home winless after being routed by India, South A

T20 World Cup: Already out of semi-final contention, Pakistan and the Netherlands will look to salvage pride when they meet in their final Group A fixture of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Bristol County Ground on Saturday. Having already been eliminated from the tournament, both teams have the opportunity to conclude their campaigns on a positive note. With the pressures off, this fixture could potentially be a lively encounter as both sides look to experiment with personnel and push

T20 World Cup: India spinner Shree Charani reflected on becoming the No. 1 T20I bowler in the world and said being top-ranked is not her priority at the moment; instead, she is completely focusing on the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup, where she became India's highest wicket-taker in single edition. The left-arm spinner also became the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old achieved the mileston

T20 World Cup: Top-order batter Harshitha Samarawickrama has said Sri Lanka still have belief they can qualify for the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals ahead of their final Group B game against Scotland at Old Trafford. While Sri Lanka currently sit in fourth place in Group B ahead of their fixture against Scotland in Manchester on Friday, there is still an outside chance the island nation can qualify for the knockout stages should results fall their way over the next few days. Sri Lank

Civil Service Cricket Ground: Ireland wicketkeeper-batter Ben Calitz said there is no separate plan for India's teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, ahead of the two-match T20I series starting at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont. Whether hes handed his cap in the first game or be made to wait for an international debut, all the buzz in Ireland has been around Sooryavanshi and the fireworks he generates with the bat in hand. Sooryavanshi is coming off a jaw-dropping IPL 202

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed satisfaction after her side completed a comfortable five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, but admitted fielding remains a major area of concern ahead of a crucial clash against Australia. India chased down 137 in 16.5 overs at Old Trafford on Thursday, thanks largely to Shafali Verma's explosive 53 off 34 balls after the bowlers had restricted Bangladesh to 136/8. The victory kept India's campaign firmly

SL-W vs SCO-W Match 25, Cricket Tips :The next game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played in Group B. Sri Lanka Women and Scotland Women will be up against each other in Manchester. This contest has a scheduled start of 11 PM IST on Friday at Old Trafford. Scotland Women have been eliminated from the competition, and the result won't affect them much. But if they can win and fight, they will spoil Sri Lanka's chances. Chamari Athapaththu and her team are coming off a big win in

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament: Gulbarga Mystics returned to winning ways with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Hubli Tigers in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament on Thursday, climbing to third place in the standings as the Mysuru leg of the tournament came to an end. In a low-scoring contest, Hubli Tigers struggled for momentum throughout their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals before finishing on 119 for nine in 20 overs. The Tigers highest partnership came from the

Hyderabad Cricket Association: Palamuru Strikers registered their first win of the season, producing a disciplined all-round performance to seal a five-wicket victory over Medak Falcons in the second match of the day in Season 1 of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 on Thursday. Rishab Baslas (2/33) and Ravi Kiran (2/34) were the pick of the bowlers for the Strikers as they restricted their opponents to 164/9. Vignesh Reddys quickfire 39 off 22 set the platform, while Rohit Rayudus unbeate

IRE vs IND 1st T20I , Cricket Tips :Ireland are scheduled to host India for two T20Is in the coming week. The first T20I between these two teams will be held at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, on Friday (June 26) at 6 PM IST. Paul Stirling, along with other key players, is injured. Hence, Lorcan Tucker will lead the hosts. For India, it is time to get into the preparation for the next T20 World Cup in 2028. Shreyas Iyer has replaced Suryakumar Yadav as captain of the T20I side. Vaibhav Sur

T20 World Cup: India opener Shafali Verma said she was pleased with the way she batted against Bangladesh but admitted she would have been happier had she remained unbeaten after producing a match-winning knock in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup clash at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday. Shafali was named Player of the Match after smashing 53 off 34 balls, an innings studded with eight boundaries and a six, as India chased down 137 in just 16.5 overs to secure a comfortable five-wicket victo

T20 World Cup: Opener Shafali Verma struck a scintillating half-century as India chased down a target of 137 with 19 balls to spare and defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in Match 23 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday. Chasing a modest target, India came out with aggressive intent and never allowed Bangladesh's bowlers to settle down. Shafali led the charge from the very first over, smashing two boundaries off Marufa Akter to collect 11 runs and provide I

T20I Bowling Rankings: India's rising left-arm spinner N. Shree Charani continued her dream run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, rewriting the record books on Thursday by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old achieved the milestone in the 20th over of Bangladesh's innings when she dismissed Shorna Akter to claim her 11th wicket of the tournament, surpassing Poonam Yadav's previous In

The International Cricket Council: Pakistan opener Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during her team's Group A match against Australia in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that Feroza violated Article 2.2 of the global governing body's code, which pertains to the abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fitting

Old Trafford Cricket Ground: Captain Nigar Sultana and opener Juairiya Ferdous played composed knocks of 33 and 32 runs as Bangladesh posted 136/8 in 20 overs against a brilliant bowling effort of the Indian team, led by Radha Yadav, who took three wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thursday. After electing to bat first, Bangladesh endured a cautious start against a probing Indian attack. Shafali Verma set the tone with a tight opening over that y

Sri Lanka Cricket: A magnificent century from opening batter B Sai Sudharsan, along with fifties hit by skipper Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed, powered India A to a commanding 333/4 in 86 overs on the opening day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A on Thursday. Electing to bat first, India A dominated proceedings from the outset at the Galle International Stadium. Left-handed Sudharsan anchored the innings with a fluent 132 off 175 balls, a knock laced with 19 boundaries. He began by

Old Trafford Cricket Ground: Sri Lanka face a must-win encounter against Scotland in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Friday, with their hopes of reaching the semi-finals hanging by a thread. The qualification picture remains finely balanced despite England already securing top spot and a place in the last four. Sri Lanka, defending champions New Zealand, and the West Indies are all still in contention for the remaining semi-final berth. However, Cha

Civil Service Cricket Ground: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker said that though the series against current T20 World Cup holders India will be a baptism by fire for his injury-hit bowling line-up, he also feels the immense burden of expectation will also rest on the visitors' batting line-up. Ireland will face a formidable Indian side in a two-match T20I series starting at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. Reuben Wilson, Matthew Hollard, and Jai Moondra have been handed call-u

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the 23rd match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Old Trafford on Thursday. India have made two changes in the playing XI as Radha Yadav and Renuka Singh Thakur have made a return. India will look to plug the loopholes and get back to winning ways against the Asian side. While dynamic openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have provided explosive starts, the subsequent batting units havent really taken forward

The Karnataka State Cricket Association: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday stated that it is examining the order of the BCCI Ombudsman disqualifying its Secretary Santosh Menon for breaching the maximum permissible tenure limit, adding that it will seek appropriate legal counsel to evaluate its options. The reaction from KSCA comes after BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra (Retd.) upheld a complaint by Dolphin Cricketers, ruling that Menon had completed his cumulative nin

Old Trafford Cricket Stadium: An energised Sri Lanka will aim to keep their semifinal hopes alive when they clash with Scotland in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday. While Sri Lanka are in a strict must-win situation, Scotland will aim to sign off on a high from a campaign where they have shown flashes of brilliance despite already being eliminated quickly from the race to knockouts. The qualification scenario in Group B has inten

Civil Service Cricket Ground: India's white-ball tour of Ireland gets underway in Belfast on Friday, with the two T20Is against Ireland offering a glimpse into a new chapter under captain Shreyas Iyer. While the world champions enter the series as clear favourites, much of the attention will be on teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is pushing for an international debut after a breakthrough IPL 2026 campaign and a match-winning run for India A. The 17-year-old's emergence presents

BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra: In a major administrative shake-up, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary Santosh Menon has been disqualified from his post after the BCCI Ombudsman ruled that he had completed the maximum permissible limit a cricket administrator can serve. The significant directive was passed by BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra (Retd.), who upheld a grievance lodged by Dolphin Cricketers, an institutional member of the state cricket body. Rules under the pro

New Zealand Cricket: In a major blow to New Zealand, senior pacer Matt Henry and batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips have been ruled out of their crucial series-deciding Test match against England at Trent Bridge due to various injuries. Henry, who grabbed the top spot in the ICC Mens Test rankings and claimed 11 wickets in a 253-run win in the second Test at The Oval, will miss out due to a calf injury, while Phillips has been sidelined with a side strain injury. Matt Henry will miss the third t

T20 World Cup Group: The Indian team knows exactly how to bounce back from adversity and possesses the mental fortitude required for emerging triumphant in high-stakes matches, said off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma ahead of their crucial 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Group A fixture against Bangladesh. India will face Bangladesh at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground here with an aim to keep themselves in contention for the semi-finals, especially after suffering a six-wicket defeat to South

Michael Klinger: ILT20 side Gulf Giants have roped in former Australia batter Michael Klinger as their batting coach, a move which comes after Simon Helmot replaced Jonathan Trott as the sides head coach last month. Trott, the former Afghanistan head coach, had left the franchise just after one season and was replaced by Helmot in mid-May. Kadeer Ali has come on board as fielding coach after being assistant head coach at Worcestershire, while Gary Brent will oversee strength and conditioning dep

Civil Service Cricket Ground: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be in the spotlight as India enters the Shreyas Iyer leadership era when they take on an injury-hit Ireland in the first T20I to be played at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. While current T20 World Cup holders India enter the contest as overwhelming favourites to win the series on their return to Ireland after three years, the primary narrative revolves around teenaged batting sensation Sooryavanshi, who has left eve

Royal Dutch Cricket Association: Ryan Cook has stepped down as head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team with immediate effect, the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) announced on Thursday, bringing an end to a four-year tenure that oversaw some of the most significant achievements in Dutch cricket in recent years. Cook leaves at a time when the Netherlands remain firmly in contention in the Cricket World Cup League 2 competition, sitting third in the standings with 32 points from 28