Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya struck blazing half-centuries as India posted a massive 256/4 against Zimbabwe in their crucial Super Eight clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. It is also India’s highest total in this tournament and the second-highest score in Men’s T20 World Cup history.Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to bowl due to sensing moisture in the pitch that might assist his seamers. But his gamble backfired sp…
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Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) India have included spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson in the playing eleven as Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl first in a crucial Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.Both India and Zimbabwe need to win the match after suffering heavy defeats to South Africa and the West Indies, respectively. With South Africa beating West Indies in Ahmedabad, India nee…
Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) Zimbabwe batting all-rounder Ryan Burl said his side has prepared thoroughly for their Super Eights clash against India, to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday, adding that they are aware of India’s recent struggles against spinners in the competition.Both India, the defending champions, and Zimbabwe will enter the crunch clash with an aim to emerge victorious and keep their slim semi-final hopes alive. India’s batting unit has found spin bowling diffic…
Dubai, Feb 25 (IANS) India’s T20I contingent has made a strong statement in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20I Player Rankings, with opener Abhishek Sharma maintaining his top spot AND wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan breaking into the top five. At the top of the batting rankings, Abhishek retained his No.1 position despite a relatively quiet start to the T20 World Cup. He maintains a comfortable 62-point lead over England’s Phil Salt. Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farha…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) His side was hammered into submission by a rampaging West Indies side riding on a majestic 34-ball 85 by Shimron Hetmyer and a 35-ball 59 by Rovman Powell, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza refused to blame the change in venue and change in conditions for his team’s massive 107-run defeat in their first Super 8 stage match in Mumbai on Monday.”I think if we think about change in venues, change in country, we will not learn anything, and for me it is very important to learn fro…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) A decision not to overthink about his batting, that he used to do in the past, and a move to the No.3 spot in the batting order seem to have worked wonders for West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer as unleashed a massive blitzkrieg, raining boundaries in a 34-ball 85 in helping West Indies thrash Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a Super 8s clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Monday.Hetmyer blasted seven fours and seven sixes as he hammered a 19-ball fifty, the fastest by a West Ind…
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The T20 format’s most unpredictable exponent, West Indies, will take on Zimbabwe, the Cinderella team of this edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pitting the Caribbean flair against the African fire in a mouth-watering clash in the Super 8s stage of the 2026 edition here at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Two-time T20 World Cup winners West Indies are on a resurgence as they topped their preliminary league group ahead of England and advanced to the tournament’s second s…
Colombo, Feb 19 (IANS) Zimbabwe finished unbeaten in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a clinical six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.Chasing 179, Zimbabwe laid a strong foundation through an opening stand of 68 between Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani. Marumani struck 34 off 26 balls, while Bennett anchored the innings with maturity after an early reprieve. Zimbabwe reached 78/1 at the halfway mark, keeping the required rat…
Colombo, Feb 19 (IANS) Sikandar Raza emphasised belief, preparation, and fearlessness after leading Zimbabwe to another statement win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, saying their unbeaten run reflects the team’s growing confidence and resilience, and that everyone would like to see ‘underdogs’ reaching the top.The Zimbabwe captain, who was named Player of the Match following his decisive all-round effort at the R. Premadasa Stadium, revealed he trusted his rhythm even…
Colombo, Feb 19 (IANS) Brian Bennett anchored the chase with a composed unbeaten half-century while Sikandar Raza delivered a crucial late blow as Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their Group B clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.Chasing a competitive target of 179, Zimbabwe rode on a strong opening partnership between Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani to lay the foundation. The duo added 68 runs for th…