Ahmedabad, March 7 (IANS) An upbeat Indian team will square off against a strong New Zealand side in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, in what will be a second ICC tournament summit clash between the two teams in the past one year after the Champions Trophy final that took place a year ago, on March 9, 2025. India head into the final against New Zealand with a slight edge. Playing at home, carrying the tag of defending champions, and coming off recent bi…
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New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthy’s repertoire of variations, especially the googly, makes him the most potent threat to counter in-form England skipper Harry Brook in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final, to be played at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday evening, said former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara.Brook has amassed 228 runs in seven innings at an average of 32.6 and strike-rate of 162. But it’s his match-up against Chakaravarthy which will be keenly seen, espe…
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson said his side are prepared for the challenge of facing South Africa in the 2026 Men’s 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 …
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) Matt Henry will leave New Zealand’s campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 during the Super Eight stage after being granted paternity leave to return home for the birth of his second child, following the match against England at the R. Premadasa Stadium.Henry has been one of New Zealand’s top bowlers in this tournament, taking six wickets in five innings at an economy rate of 7.38, making him the joint-highest wicket-taker for his team. “Firstly, we’re all very excit…
Colombo, Feb 26 (IANS) New Zealand will look to seal the semifinal spot when they face two-time champions England in their last match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.Two-time champions England have already booked their semifinal berth by winning both games in the Super 8s, while New Zealand will confirm their spot if they beat Harry Brook’s team.New Zealand are coming into the contest after registering a dominant victory against co…
Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) Rain had the final say in the opening Super Eights contest of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, as it forced the abandonment of the clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. Both sides were left to share the points after persistent showers prevented a ball from being bowled.Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha had won the toss and elected to bat first, but no sooner had the decision been made than drizzle swept across the ground. Cov…
Colombo, Feb 21 (IANS) New Zealand have brought back captain Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, and Lockie Ferguson into their playing eleven as Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.The start of the game may be delayed as rain arrived and covers were put back on the entire ground immediately after the toss was held. Santner has recovered from his illness and is back to lead …
Colombo, Feb 20 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket team will face New Zealand in the first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s round to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Pakistan and New Zealand are placed in Group B with two-time champions England and co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super 8s section of the tournament.This will be the 50th time Pakistan will face New Zealand in a T20I. Both teams have a neck-to-neck competition in the shortest format, with Pakistan winning 24 o…