Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) India opener Abhishek Sharma held on to his lead at the top of the batter rankings despite some recent form concerns, while wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan entered the Top 10 in the latest ICC Rankings update. Abhishek didn’t have a good outing so far in the T20 World Cup as he began his campaign with a golden duck against the USA in India’s first game. He was, however, admitted to hospital in New Delhi due to a stomach infection and was left out of the game against Namib…
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Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Shadley van Schalkwyk continued his great form and picked two crucial wickets as the USA restricted Namibia for 168/6 in 20 overs while chasing a target of 200 runs to register a dominant 31-run win in their last match of the T20 World Cup 2026 group stage played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.This is the USA’s second consecutive win in the tournament, and with this, they have kept their hopes alive of reaching the Super 8 stage. However, the USA will need …
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) After anchoring the innings with a superb 79 to power USA to 196/6 against the Netherlands in a Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Saiteja Mukkamalla said playing in front of a packed crowd at Chepauk was a childhood dream fulfilled.Mukkamalla’s 51-ball 79, studded with five fours and four sixes, laid the foundation for USA’s imposing total after they were asked to bat first. Displaying composure through the midd…
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) USA’s spin-bowling all-rounder Harmeet Singh credited patience and sticking to his strengths after producing the best bowling figures for the team in a T20 World Cup match to set up a 93-run win over the Netherlands in a Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Harmeet was named Player of the Match for his decisive spell of 4/21, which broke the backbone of the Dutch chase as they were bowled out for 103 in pursuit of 197. His strikes in…
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) The USA captain Monank Patel hailed his side’s intent and collective responsibility after they registered a commanding 93-run victory over the Netherlands in a Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.After the USA posted 196/6 and then bowled the Netherlands out for 103, Monank emphasised that clarity of approach made the difference.“Firstly, really happy with the way we played today. Losing the toss and being a…
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) The USA produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash the Netherlands by 93 runs and register their first-ever T20I win over the Dutch in a Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.Put in to bat, the USA posted an imposing 196/6 in 20 overs, riding on a classy 79 from Saiteja Mukkamalla and a late surge from Shubham Ranjane. In reply, the Dutch batting line-up faltered under pressure, and they were bowled out for 103…
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) A fluent 79 by Saiteja Mukkamalla and Shubham Ranjane’s 48 not out powered the United States to a formidable 196/6 in 20 overs against the Netherlands in their Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.Asked to bat, USA made a brisk start with Shayan Jahangir taking on Aryan Dutt in the opening over, smashing a 75-metre six to set the tone. Jahangir continued his aggressive approach, pulling Logan van Beek for anoth…
Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl against the USA in their Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.The Americans have endured a tough start to the tournament. After pushing India in a competitive opener in Mumbai, they were comprehensively beaten by Pakistan in Colombo. With two defeats already on the board, another loss would effectively end their hopes of progressing to the Super Eight stage, makin…
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) India pacer Mohammed Siraj revealed how a late-night message from T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav turned his quiet break after the Ranji Trophy into an unexpected World Cup call-up, culminating in a match-winning performance against the USA on Saturday night. Siraj had just finished leading Hyderabad in back-to-back Ranji Trophy league games. He was planning a short break since his team failed to qualify for the knockouts. The fast bowler had arranged a trip to Madrid to watch…
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The United States captain Monank Patel won the toss and elected to field first against India in Match 3 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. India suffered a setback before the toss, as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had to sit out because he was unwell. The defending champions also decided not to include wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar. Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan come in their place.Mo…