New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Pakistan batter Babar Azam has shared advice for youngsters to handle the pressure of facing India ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, saying you’ll do better when you stay calm and ignore the outside noise. India and Pakistan have faced off in the T20 World Cup eight times so far, with India emerging victorious on seven occasions, while Pakistan managed to win only once (in 2021).”We have played quite a few such matches, a…
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Colombo, Feb 14 (IANS) The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 is set to go ahead as scheduled after a lot of drama here on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium. Have a look at the India vs Pakistan rivalry in T20 World Cups so far. Defending champions India began their campaign with a win over the United States and have arrived in Colombo after beating Namibia by 93 runs. Pakistan, on the other hand, looked in all sorts of trouble against the Netherlands before s…
Colombo, Feb 14 (IANS) By Sunday afternoon, it won’t just be a cricket match. Excitement will rise to a feverish pitch as a city will hold its breath in ardent anticipation. At tea stalls near the stadium, strangers are already debating team combinations. Taxi drivers are offering predictions with the confidence of national selectors. Hotel lobbies are awash in blue and green jerseys. Colombo has hosted big encounters before — but this feels different.Because this is India versus Pakistan in…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Indian men’s cricket team left for Sri Lanka for Sunday’s crucial Group A clash against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo.Both India and Pakistan have won their first two matches respectively and are angling for the two qualifying spots for the Super 8s from Group A. The team winning the clash to be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, will likely top the group and also carry the momentum into the next stage.On Friday evening, the Indian …
Colombo, Feb 13 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar hailed “statement win” from Zimbabwe after they gave a major upset of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, beating Australia by 23 runs.A fast bowling masterclass by pacers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans, who took four and three wickets respectively, helped Zimbabwe bowl out Australia for 146 runs in 19.3 overs and register 23 runs win in their second match at the R Premadasa Stadium.“A statement win from Zimbabwe! Beating Austr…
Colombo, Feb 13 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza expressed immense pride in his team’s all-round performance after their stunning 23-run victory over Australia in their second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 played at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.Zimbabwe scored 169 while batting first and then bundled out Australia for just 146 runs in 19.3 overs with the help of a four-wicket haul by Blessing Muzarabani.Raza said the win was a special moment for him personally …
Colombo, Feb 13 (IANS) Riding on Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 64-run knock, Zimbabwe posted 169/2 in 20 overs against Australia in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday.Coming to bat after losing the toss, Zimbabwe were off to a good start as both the openers, Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani, dominated the Australian bowlers. The duo tackled the seam at the start of the innings with clean striking and forged a 61-run opening partnership. Zimbabwe …
Colombo, Feb 13 (IANS) Zimbabwe have been dealt a major blow ahead of their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium, with captain Sikandar Raza confirming that wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury.Speaking after losing the toss, Raza informed about the change in the team due to injury. He said, “Brendan Taylor picked up an injury, and he’s been ruled out of the competition.” Tony Munyonga is back…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy said he focused on perfecting his basic plan of taking wickets aplenty and continuing to attack the stumps helped him pick a three-wicket haul which broke the back of Namibia’s chase and gave the co-hosts a massive 93-run victory in a Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.Since the 2024 World Cup win, Chakravarthy has emerged as India’s premier middle-overs weapon in T20Is by picking the most wickets in the middl…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Australia and Zimbabwe will look to continue their winning momentum when they face each other in their second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.Australia are coming into the contest after registering a dominating 67-run victory over Ireland in their opening match played at the same venue.Despite missing their top fast bowlers, Australia managed to keep Ireland in check, with Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa…