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T20 World Cup 2026: Hetmyer-powered West Indies pulverise Zimbabwe by 107 runs

Mumbai: A rampant West Indies pulverised Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a one-sided T20 World Cup Super Eights match after Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powells brutal onslaught propelled them to the second-highest total in the tournaments history here on Monday. The West Indies meant business on a flat deck to clatter 19 sixes and 16 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca

23 Feb 2026 11:20 pm
T20 WC: England vs Pakistan head-to-head record

Colombo: England and Pakistan are set for a spin-dominated showdown in their respective second Super Eights clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup on Tuesday, as the pitch is expected to assist slow bowlers. England, the 2022 champions, have yet to display their full potential but remain unbeaten in the Super Eights. The defending Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You

23 Feb 2026 2:02 pm
T20 WC: Jacks Stars as England Thrash Sri Lanka by 51 Runs

Colombo: Will Jacks reflected on a clinical all-round performance after guiding England to a commanding 51-run win over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, February 22, Jacks picked up three crucial wickets as a comprehensive effort by the bowlers saw England defending a modest total of 146. Were buzzing with that. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing t

22 Feb 2026 7:33 pm
8 famous cricketers who changed their religion and names

Hyderabad: Cricketers are often remembered for their stunning shots, wicket-taking deliveries, and match-winning performances. However, for some, the most significant change in their lives happened off the field. A few renowned cricketers made the bold decision to change their religion, marking a pivotal point in their careers. Heres a look at some of the most Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by

21 Feb 2026 5:38 pm
Uneven pitch: Why Hyderabad is losing out on hosting international matches

In India, cricket is more than a sport its an emotion. And Hyderabad has long shared an inseparable bond with the game. However, a troubling trend has emerged. The city is gradually fading from the international cricket map. Despite hosting the India-England Test match in January 2024, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel

21 Feb 2026 4:06 pm
Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza performs Umrah after embracing Islam

Makkah: Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza, captain of Al Nassrs womens team, has performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after announcing that she converted to Islam, drawing wide attention on social media ahead of Ramzan. The 29-year-old shared photographs and videos from the holy city on Instagram, where she wore Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscri

21 Feb 2026 2:36 pm
T20 WC: Skipper Marsh, Zampa help Australia finish campaign on a high

Kandy: Skipper Mitchell Marsh hammered 64 off 33 deliveries and Travis Head 32 off 19 deliveries as Australia thrashed Oman by nine wickets in the 40th match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Friday. With his explosive half-century, skipper Marsh helped Australia finish their Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe

20 Feb 2026 10:29 pm
FIFA to raise USD 75M for Gaza sports infrastructure under Trumps Board of Peace

Washington: United States President Donald Trump announced that FIFA will help raise USD 75 million to rebuild sports facilities in the Gaza Strip during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington on Thursday, February 19. Trump said the initiative aims to restore stadiums and football infrastructure damaged during the Israeli war in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

20 Feb 2026 4:21 pm
T20 WC: Zimbabwe outclass Sri Lanka to enter Super 8s unbeaten

Colombo: Brian Bennetts measured fifty and Sikandar Razas raw power propelled Zimbabwe to a facile six-wicket win over a fancied Sri Lanka, as the Africans entered the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup with a clean slate in Colombo on Thursday, February 19. Chasing 179 on a rather sluggish surface, Zimbabwe needed pragmatism and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Yo

19 Feb 2026 7:55 pm
Australian cricket fans shocked by early exit, poor show in T20 WC

Where sport is concerned, Australia is one of the most successful nations in the world. With a population of about 28 million, it regularly bags plenty of medals in the Olympics, produces Grand Slam champions in tennis, champion swimmers, the worlds best rugby players and its cricket team is also among the worlds best. So, 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

19 Feb 2026 7:16 pm
T20 WC: Farhans ton, spinners sink Namibia as Pakistan storm into Super 8

Colombo: Pakistan rode on Sahibzada Farhans scintillating, maiden hundred and their spinners excellent display to beat Namibia by a handsome margin of 102 runs and enter the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup in Colombo on Wednesday, February 18. Batting first, Pakistan posted a formidable 199 for three in their must-win game. Farhan, who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha

18 Feb 2026 7:39 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal beat Scotland by 7 wickets

Mumbai: Kushal Bhurtels early fireworks and Dipendra Singh Airees unbeaten fifty helped Nepal end their 12-year-long winless run in T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket triumph against Scotland in an inconsequential Group C match here on Tuesday. Nepal had gone winless since 2014 when they beat Afghanistan and the Netherlands on T20 World Cup debut, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing t

17 Feb 2026 10:37 pm
Defeatist attitude and tactical blunders result in Pakistans repeated failures

Hyderabad: Quite often in all sports, winning or losing is in the mind. If a player wins one match, he gets fired up and confident in the next match. Conversely, losing can have an adverse effect on the mind. One loss may make the player determined to lift his game for the next match. But 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 a

17 Feb 2026 9:08 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe enter Super 8s after washout against Ireland

Pallekele: Zimbabwe on Tuesday entered the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their crucial Group B match against Ireland was washed out due to rain, a result that also eliminated former champions Australia and Ireland from the tournament. Both teams were awarded one point each. The shared points took Zimbabwe to five, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca

17 Feb 2026 6:27 pm
Jacks brilliance vs Italy seals Super 8s berth for England in T20 WC

Kolkata: Will Jacks delivered a fiery all-round performance as England overcame a spirited Italian fightback to beat them by 24 runs and seal their Super Eights berth, in their T20 World Cup Group C clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday, February 16. Opting to bat, England rode on Jacks scintillating unbeaten 53 off 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 al

16 Feb 2026 7:59 pm
This Yuvraj of Canada seeks glory by following in footsteps of Indian hero

Whenever the name Yuvraj Singh crops up in a cricket discussion, the memory goes back to September 19, 2007. That day, England and India clashed in the T20 World Cup and Yuvraj Singh was at his murderous best in that battle. In one over by Stuart Broad, the strongly built Indian batter lofted all six 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 f

16 Feb 2026 6:24 pm
T20 WC: Omarzais heroics seal 5-wicket win for Afghanistan over UAE

New Delhi: All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning performance, claiming four wickets before smashing an unbeaten 40 to guide Afghanistan to a five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their must-win T20 World Cup clash on Monday, February 16. The win opened Afghanistans account in the tournament and kept their slim Super Eight Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram b

16 Feb 2026 5:02 pm
Babar faces heat: Livid former Pak players demand his axing after India debacle

Karachi: Under-performing batting star Babar Azam found himself in the line of fire after Pakistans 61-run loss to bitter foes India in a T20 World Cup match as several former players in the country demanded his sacking alongside some other seniors. Former captain Babar, senior spinner Shadab Khan and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi failed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou

16 Feb 2026 1:39 pm
Video: After India defeat Pakistan, Irfan Pathans dance rubs salt on wounds

Mumbai: Team India continued its dominance over arch-rivals Pakistan with a resounding 61-run victory in the ongoing ICC Mens T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, sealing qualification for the Super Eight stage in emphatic fashion. The win sparked jubilant celebrations on social media, led by former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who shared a viral Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

16 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistans tight bowling limits India to 175

Colombo: Opener Ishan Kishans supersonic half-century helped India ace a tacky pitch and post a competitive 175 for seven against Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday, February 15. Kishan (77, 40b) shared an 87-run alliance with Tilak Varma in which the latters contribution was a princely 11, after India were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.

15 Feb 2026 8:52 pm
T20 WC 2026: Indias no handshake policy continues, Pakistan wins toss

Colombo: Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha during toss of their T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on Sunday, maintaining the status quo since the Asia Cup in Dubai last year. The No handshake Policy will continue, a BCCI official in Colombo confirmed to PTI an 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 als

15 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
Clinical India crush Australia by 9 wickets in first Womens T20I

Sydney: India were clinical with both bat and ball as they crushed Australia by nine wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the first Womens T20 International to start their tour Down Under on a resounding note here Sunday. Seamer Arundhati Reddy (4/22) led an excellent bowling display as India packed off Australia for 133. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our

15 Feb 2026 5:35 pm
Rain threat looms over India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match

The India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup is going to be held on Sunday, February 15, after Pakistans government decided to withdraw its boycott call following persuasion from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, ending an impasse that cast a shadow on the ongoing tournament, however, rain is likely to play spoilsport. As per 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 a

15 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
South Africa edge closer to Super 8 with 7-wicket win over New Zealand

Ahmedabad: South Africa rode on skipper Aiden Markram and Marco Jansens batting and bowling exploits to beat New Zealand by seven wickets and all but qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday, February 14. Jansen recorded career-best figures of 4/40 as South Africa restricted New Zealand to 175 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 als

14 Feb 2026 10:48 pm
Bumrah vs Farhan, Babar vs Kuldeep: 5 India-Pakistan duels to watch

Colombo: In modern day T20s, data plays an important role and hence the match-ups become integral to discussions of the coaching staff of top international teams. For both Gautam Gambhir and Mike Hesson, it would be very important to zero in on the match-ups based on the available data which wont be big in terms 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 downlo

14 Feb 2026 4:15 pm
USA thrash Netherlands by 93 runs in T20 World Cup

Chennai: Young Saiteja Mukkamalla struck a classy half-century, while left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh bowled with heart and precision as the United States defeated the Netherlands by 93 runs to secure their first win after two defeats in the T20 World Cup here on Friday. Mukkamallas blistering 79 off 51 balls, studded with five fours and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

13 Feb 2026 10:31 pm
Aryansh, Siddique star as UAE edge Canada in T20 World Cup thriller

New Delhi: Junaid Siddiques five-wicket haul was complemented by Aryansh Sharmas half-century as the United Arab Emirates defeated Canada by five wickets in their ICC Mens T20 World Cup match here on Friday, February 13. Senior pacer Siddique headlined a disciplined bowling effort, returning with figures of 5/35 to help UAE restrict Canada to a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to

13 Feb 2026 7:39 pm
T20 WC: Ishan, Pandya power India to 209/9 vs Namibia

New Delhi: Opener Ishan Kishan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya struck belligerent half-centuries to power India to 209 for nine against Namibia in their T20 World Cup match here on Thursday, February 12. Ishan blazed away to a blistering 24-ball 61, while Pandya smashed 52 off 28 balls while sharing a partnership of 81 runs for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You c

12 Feb 2026 9:08 pm
T20 WC: Some cricketers representing Italy have never visited the country

Is there anything in common between the skill of making excellent pizzas and spinning a cricket ball? Perhaps only Crishan Kalugamage can answer that unusual question because he has mastered both skills. He is a pizza chef by trade and a cricketer by passion. The Sri Lanka-born spinner is among the only five Italy residents 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

12 Feb 2026 5:45 pm
T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Oman by 105 runs for second consecutive win

Pallekele: Sri Lanka outclassed Oman by 105 runs to register their second successive victory in the T20 World Cup here on Thursday, February 12. In a Group B match, Oman were limited to 120 for nine, chasing am imposing 226. Mohammad Nadeem (53 not out) and Wasim Ali (27) fought for Oman, but the target 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 ap

12 Feb 2026 3:35 pm
T20 WC: Ellis blows away Ireland in 2 overs as Australia start with huge win

Colombo: Pacer Nathan Ellis set the tone with a three-wicket burst in his opening spell, as an under-strength Australia demolished Ireland by 67 runs in their opening group B fixture of the T20 World Cup in Colombo on Wednesday, February 11. If Ellis (4/12 in 3.5 overs) blew away the top-order, leg-spinner Adam Zampa (4/23 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

11 Feb 2026 7:18 pm