T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe seal maiden Super Eight berth; Aussies eliminated

Zimbabwe became the latest team to advance to the Super Eight after their match against Ireland in Kandy was washed out on Tuesday.
17 February 2026, 18:30 PM

Under-fire Australia relying on 'luck of the Irish'

Following an abject 23-run defeat to world number 11 Zimbabwe, Australia crashed to an eight-wicket loss to co-hosts Sri Lanka in Kandy on Monday to be pushed to the brink of a humiliating exit.
17 February 2026, 11:01 AM

T20 World Cup 2026: Five confirmed, who takes remaining Super Eight spots?

With three spots still up for grabs, which teams remain in contention, what are their chances, and what must they do to qualify?
17 February 2026, 10:34 AM

Nissanka guides Sri Lanka into Super Eights as Australia face early exit

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored the first century of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Monday to put his side into the Super Eights and leave Australia on the brink of elimination.
16 February 2026, 23:03 PM

Rashid’s 700 in numbers

Rashid is also the leading wicket-taker in T20Is (191).
16 February 2026, 21:32 PM

England survive Italy scare to reach World Cup Super 8 stage

An unbeaten fifty by Will Jacks and Sam Curran's three-wicket haul steered England to a nervy 24-run win over Italy in the Twenty20 World Cup on Monday, as the twice champions progressed to the Super Eight stage.
16 February 2026, 19:14 PM

Rashid reaches historic 700-wicket milestone in T20 cricket

The 700th scalp was also Rashid’s 191st wicket in T20 internationals for Afghanistan, extending his lead as the format’s highest wicket-taker at international level.
16 February 2026, 17:00 PM

South Africa into Super Eights without playing as Afghanistan beat UAE

Afghanistan kept alive their slim chances of moving into the next stage.
16 February 2026, 16:35 PM

‘Time’s up’: Mohammad Yousuf slams seniors after heavy loss to India

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf targeted key figures of the current squad, saying, “Time’s up” for pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam, and all-rounder Shadab Khan.
16 February 2026, 11:19 AM

‘No contest’: India-Pakistan rivalry turns one-sided again

India's win-loss record against Pakistan at the men's T20 World Cup, including a win via a bowl-out in 2007.
16 February 2026, 08:49 AM

Suryakumar dedicates win to India

India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup victory over Pakistan to fans across the country, while his opposite number Salman Agha urged perspective after a chastening defeat in a contest that never matched its blockbuster billing.
16 February 2026, 01:36 AM

Pakistan coach says dressing room hurting after India capitulation

Head coach Mike Hesson admitted Pakistan's players were hurting in the dressing room after their crushing 61-run defeat to arch-rivals India in Colombo on Sunday.
16 February 2026, 01:27 AM

No handshake at toss as Pakistan bowl first against India

Pakistan skipper Salman Agha won the toss and chose to bowl first in their high-voltage ICC T20 World Cup Group A fixture in Colombo on Sunday.
15 February 2026, 19:04 PM

Ferguson granted parental leave, to miss Canada game

Ferguson, 34, will depart for home on Sunday and is expected to make a return by the start of the Super 8 stage of the tournament, provided New Zealand are able to clear the group stage.
15 February 2026, 10:39 AM

Rivalry, rain and redemption: India, Pakistan set to face off in Colombo

While runs and wickets will decide the match, one small ritual has become an unexpected subplot.
15 February 2026, 10:07 AM

England snap 17-year European jinx

England finally buried a long-standing European hoodoo as they clinched a five-wicket victory over Scotland on Saturday, marking their first-ever win against a European side in T20 World Cup history -- a breakthrough that ended a 17-year wait.
14 February 2026, 22:00 PM

BCB boss turns down India-Pakistan match invitation ‘since team not playing’

Aminul is currently in Dhaka after returning from Kuwait, where he attended a meeting of Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
14 February 2026, 20:49 PM

Banton powers England to victory over Scotland

Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 led England to a five-wicket T20 World Cup victory over Scotland in Kolkata on Saturday that kept Harry Brook's side on course for the Super Eights.
14 February 2026, 19:36 PM

India, Pakistan fans flock to Colombo for blockbuster T20 WC clash

Prices of flights and hotel bookings to Colombo, Sri Lanka, have soared as thousands of fans flock to the city to watch India play Pakistan on Sunday in cricket's Twenty20 World Cup.
14 February 2026, 09:30 AM

T20 sides 'can't live' with England at their best, says Salt

Phil Salt called on England to puff their chests out, stand up and keep their T20 World Cup hopes alive, saying on Friday that when they bring their A-game "sides can't live with us".
13 February 2026, 21:04 PM