Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) 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…
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Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) After navigating varied conditions across Sri Lanka, all-rounder Sam Curran believes England are peaking at the right time as they gear up for a T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against India on Thursday at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.Curran insisted that the focus is on delivering a “perfect game” when it matters most. “Yeah, I guess it doesn’t really matter now. It comes down to the World Cup semifinal. If there’s ever a time we want to play our perfect game, it’s prob…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS): India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Rinku Singh for showing great strength by rejoining the team just a day after his father’s death. Gambhir said the entire team is standing by Rinku during this difficult time.Gambhir took part in ‘the speech’ ahead of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against England to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Before the start of the speech, Gambhir gave a heartfelt message to Rinku.“Guys, before I start, Ri…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has advised India to use Jasprit Bumrah for bowling two overs in the powerplay of the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, noting that early breakthroughs from the fast-bowling spearhead could derail the opposition before finding their rhythm. Bumrah holds the second-best economy rate (6.3) among bowlers who bowled more than seven overs in the Super Eights. He has conceded only three sixes …
Colombo, Feb 28 (IANS) All-rounder Will Jacks believes England doesn’t need a “perfect game” to lift the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. Having sealed a semi-final berth with a thrilling last-over win over New Zealand in Colombo — his fourth Player-of-the-Match award of the tournament — Jacks made it clear that results, not perfection, were what mattered.“We’ve won six out of seven games and we’ve qualified for a semi-final. At the end of the day, no one really cares (about the…
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) The qualification situation for Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is clear, direct, and completely within their control after England’s four-wicket win against New Zealand has completely changed the Group 2 standings in Colombo.After winning against New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Harry Brook’s England completed the Super 8 stage unbeaten in Group 2 and have made what looked like a slim chance for qualification into a straightforward equation for …
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) After a close four-wicket defeat against England in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner dwelled on the fine margins that swung the contest in Colombo.“Good match, a tight match. The way England kind of paced that chase and then obviously the way Will Jacks and Rehan kind of put the finishing touches, it was good batting,” Santner said after the loss at the R. Premadasa Stadium.Chasing 160, England recovered from early …
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) After claiming his fourth Player of the Match (POTM) award in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, composed Will Jacks credited his 32 off 18 deliveries innings as best as England beat New Zealand by four wickets with three balls to spare in their Group 2 Super 8 clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium.Jacks’ composed 32 off 18 deliveries, coupled with Rehan Ahmed’s unbeaten 19 off just seven balls, helped England chase down 160 in a contest that swung wildly until the …
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) Rehan Ahmed’s late cameo of unbeaten 19 off 7 deliveries and Will Jacks stable 32 off 18 deliveries helped England beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Group 2 Super 8s clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday.Kicking off the chase of 160, Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson bowled brilliantly, taking wickets within the first eight balls for New Zealand. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler got out early, leaving England with just two ru…
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) New Zealand elected to bat first against England in their Group 2 Super 8s clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday.England have made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Rehan Ahmed in place of Jamie Overton as they tweaked their combination for the contest. Meanwhile, New Zealand have opted for stability, naming an unchanged XI.New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said, “We will bat first. You’ve got to win games if yo…