Ahmedabad, Feb 19 (IANS) India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was named the Impact Player of the Match after producing a decisive spell in the last group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. Chakaravarthy returned with impressive figures of 3-14 in his three overs, playing a key role in India’s 17-run triumph. Defending 194, India restricted the Netherlands to 176/7 in their 20 overs to register their fourth consecuti…
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New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) On the eve of the South Africa versus UAE clash in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Proteas consultant coach Albie Morkel had brushed aside concerns over Dewald Brevis’s form, after he posted scores of 6, 23, and 31. Morkel would call him an X-factor player who would ‘break your heart at times, but he will also win you games’.He would also say, ‘The best way is to let him be that guy.’ On Wednesday, with no scoreboard pressure around, Brevis freed his arms t…
Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bat against the Netherlands in the 36th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.India have made two changes to their lineup, with Axar Patel rested and Kuldeep Yadav missing out, paving the way for Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh to come into the side. Meanwhile, for the Netherlands, Noah Croes replaces Fred Klaassen.India captain Suryakumar Yadav said, “We are going to bat first. Looks…
Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Defending champions India brushed aside Pakistan by 61 runs in their high-stakes Group A clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, a result that also confirmed their place in the Super Eights. Ishan Kishan’s blistering 77 had set the tone earlier in the evening, and India’s bowlers ensured the target of 176 was always out of reach as they dismissed Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs.Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah struck early, with Pakistan’s top order also…
Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) On a tacky, spin-friendly pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Ishan Kishan rose above conditions to continue his purple patch and smash a sensational 77 off 40 balls to set up India’s 61-run win over Pakistan in the Men’s T20 World Cup Group A clash in Colombo and seal their place in the Super Eights stage.Kishan’s knock, laced with 10 fours and three sixes, proved to be decisive in a contest in which18 of the 20 overs bowled at India were spin. His audacity ensured t…
Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq described playing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against India as a ‘dream’ and backed his side’s batters to chase down 176 in a crucial Group A clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.India posted 175/7 in their 20 overs, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring through a blistering 77 off 40 balls. Pakistan’s spinners dominated the innings by bowling 18 of the 20 overs, with Saim Ayub picking 3-25 to peg India back after Kishan’…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Three matches into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, South Africa have surged into strong contention for a Super 8 berth, registering their third consecutive win with a commanding victory over the New Zealand national cricket team in Ahmedabad, and former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock was full of praise for the manner in which the side imposed themselves on the contest. Having already beaten the Afghanistan national cricket team, albeit after a late wobble, and the UAE…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar pointed out technical flaws in Sanju Samson’s approach after the wicket-keeper batter threw his wicket on 22 runs against Namibia, in India’s second match of the T20 World Cup 2026, played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. Gavaskar said Samson’s tendency to go too deep inside the crease while attempting the flick shot is causing problems at the top of the order.”Sanju Samson has a technical problem. He goes too deep in the …
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India scripted history on Thursday with consecutive 10th victories in the T20 World Cup tournament after thrashing Namibia by 93 runs in the Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The previous record stood in the name of Australia and South Africa who have won 8 successive matches each.Wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy claimed 3-7 after India posted 209/9 in their 20 overs, powered by Ishan Kishan’s blistering 61 off 24 balls and Hardik Pandya’s 52 off 28…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Namibia head coach Craig Williams praised Gerhard Erasmus for picking career-best figures of 4-20 against India despite his team suffering a 93-run defeat in their Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday evening, adding that the skipper showed the world yet again about his skills with the ball.Mixing high-arm and round-arm releases, including releasing the ball from behind the crease, Erasmus exploited just enough grip in the pitch to trigger double wobbles…