Kolkata, March 5 (IANS) New Zealand pacer Matt Henry said it felt ‘pretty special’ to reach another T20 World Cup final through a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa in the semi-final, especially after going back home for the birth of his son.At the Eden Gardens, pace spearhead Matt Henry picked 2-34 in New Zealand entering their second T20 World Cup final. Opener Finn Allen smashed the fastest century in tournament history in just 33 balls to propel New Zealand into Sunday’s f…
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Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) Finn Allen produced one of the most explosive innings in Men’s 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 men’s T20 World Cup…
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) 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 Men’s 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 t…
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 …
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) Fast bowler Matt Henry has returned to New Zealand’s playing eleven as captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the first semi-final of 2026 Men’s 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 competition’s history.T…
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 25 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra weaved a superb web with his crafty left-arm spin bowling to pick 4-27 as New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs to move closer in entering semi-finals of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The result also meant co-hosts Sri Lanka were eliminated from the tournament in front of their home crowd at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.Sri Lanka appeared favourites to win the Super Eights clash when they reduced New Zealand to 84/6, but Mit…