Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan struck explosive half-centuries each as defending champions India posted a massive 255/5 against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.On a flat mixed soil pitch, India posted a total that is the highest at the venue and the third-highest in Men’s T20 World Cup history. It was built on an explosive platform laid by their top three, all of whom attacked from …
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Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) New Zealand have brought in pacer Jacob Duffy in place of off-spin bowling all-rounder Cole McConchie as captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against unchanged India in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.India are chasing a record third Men’s T20 World Cup crown, while New Zealand are eyeing their maiden title. Victory for India would also make them the first team to win back-to-back editions and the …
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) When the stakes are at their highest, every selection decision becomes a talking point. As India prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup finale, a heated debate has taken over the cricketing world; should the team continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his lean run or make a bold change by bringing in Rinku Singh? With the trophy on the line, the question has split fans and experts alike.Abhishek’s numbers in the tournament make for uncomfortable reading. In seven matches, …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Cole McConchie, New Zealand’s late addition to the squad, had a night to remember in Kolkata during the semi-final clash as the Kiwis knocked out South Africa to become the first finalists of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The fast-bowler said the weeks since his call-up to the side have been a ‘whirlwind’, saying he was ‘super stoked’ to receive the opportunity. McConchie, alongside Rachin Ravindra, delivered crucial blows to the Proteas’ top order, restricting…