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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 22:50 IST

SA skipper Markram speaks on conscious decision to open the batting ahead of T20WC semifinal against NZ

Unbeaten Proteas will be aiming to make it to their second successive T20 World Cup final, when they take on New Zealand at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Tuesday in the first semifinal. The winner of this clash will meet either India or England. In deciding the match's outcome, Markram would hold a key, being the leading run-getter for SA with 268 runs in seven innings at an average of 53.60, a strike rate of 175.16 and three fifties.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 22:13 IST

"Will have to be economical with ball, sharp in fielding": Vengsarka

It will be the third time in a row when India and England will be locking horns with each other in a T20 World Cup semifinal after the 2022 and 2024 editions, with the loss at Adelaide by 10 wickets paving the way for a change in Team India's mindset with regards to whi

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 21:54 IST

"Signs of a good side": Brook on England securing close wins heading

Despite not being at their most dominant throughout the tournament and having some holes in their side, such as a misfiring top-order of Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, England have managed to secure some wins to remember throughout their campaign so far.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 20:44 IST

"He'll have a little run around in the morning": Santner offers upda

At the iconic Eden Gardens, it will be a mouth-watering battle between South Africa and New Zealand, two sides without a World Cup title to their name in the 20-over or 50-over format, for a spot in the title clash against India or England. The presence of Henry, who ha

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 19:49 IST

Merwe's merry, Steyn-Duminy masterclass and Majestic Markram: Histor

Either one of South Africa or New Zealand will get another shot at their maiden T20 World Cup title, when they look horns in front of a packed Eden Gardens crowd in Kolkata on Tuesday. Over the years, both the sides have treated fans to some absolute classics in the T20

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 19:18 IST

"He has been outstanding": England captain Harry Brook hails Will Ja

Will Jacks is having a dream campaign in the ongoing World Cup, having won four Player of the Match awards for his side. He has equalled the former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson's record for most POTM awards in a single edition (four in the 2012 edition).

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 19:10 IST

"Immense Pride": BCCI President Mithun Manhas on India women's crick

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas on Tuesday hailed the Indian women's cricket team following their nomination for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award, calling it "a matter of immense pride for Indian cricket."

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 18:59 IST

Sanju Samson thanks fans after match-winning 97* vs West Indies in T

India's win at Eden Gardens set up a high-stakes semi-final clash with England in Mumbai on March 5, keeping alive their hopes of back-to-back T20 World Cup titles.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 18:22 IST

"Not sure what Australians were thinking": McGrath slams selectors'

Australia, struggling with injuries leading upto the tournament, with pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood missing out due to injuries, and Tim David and Glenn Maxwell having injury scares leading upto the tournament, crashed out in the first round of the competition f

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 18:22 IST

Alana King, Smriti Mandhana top latest Women's ODI rankings

Australia's leg-spinner Alana King and India's opener Smriti Mandhana have risen to the top of the ICC Women's ODI Bowling and Batting Rankings, respectively, in the latest update on Tuesday.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 17:53 IST

Will Proteas icon David Miller continue his brilliant ICC event knoc

South Africa and New Zealand, two excellent white-ball sides who are yet to win a World Cup event, be it the 20-over or the 50-over, will get a chance to play India or England in the title clash for their first-ever ICC T20 World Cup crown. For the 2024 runners-up,, Sou

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 17:52 IST

India women's cricket team nominated for Laureus World Team of the Y

The India Women's Cricket Team is shortlisted for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award in recognition of their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup triumph - and their inspirational performances that have enthralled the cricketing world.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 17:20 IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to host five home games in 2026 IPL seas

Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to return to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five of their home games confirmed to take place in Bengaluru this 2026 IPL season.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 17:04 IST

"If mentally, his mindset has taken a beating...": Shastri on Abhish

Big tournaments are not always a bed of roses irrespective of runs, rankings and superstar status all the time, and Abhishek's run in this tournament has proven it. Starting the tournament with three successive ducks and sitting out against Namibia due to food poisoning

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 16:39 IST

250 Cricket kits delivered in presence of Indian legend Yuvraj Singh

DP World has expanded its Beyond Boundaries Initiative with the delivery of a repurposed shipping container pavilion and 250 cricket kits in Lucknow in the presence of Cricket Legend Yuvraj Singh, strengthening grassroots access to cricket in Uttar Pradesh.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 16:28 IST

"He's got something up his sleeve for semifinal": Ponting backs stru

As far as India's top order is concerned, this ongoing T20 World Cup has been an unexpected ride. The world number one in T20Is, Abhishek, started off the tournament with three ducks in a row, battling food poisoning that kept him out of the clash against Namibia in the

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 15:43 IST

"It's for the team": Kapil Dev on Sanju Samson's match-winning knock

Samson's explosive 97-run knock off 50 balls, with the help of 12 fours and four sixes, guided the defending champion to a five-wicket win against the West Indies, which helped them to secure their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 15:10 IST

"We have our plans, it's going to be a really cracking game": Sam C

Reflecting on England's journey so far, Curran noted that the team's experience in Indian conditions and the IPL has been crucial. "We play so much cricket in India, so we know the conditions. Both England and India have a lot of depth in their batting. We are not worri

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 13:59 IST

Bella James replaces Georgia Plimmer in New Zealand women's squad fo

James, who has played nearly 100 List-A matches in her career, brings a wealth of experience and is expected to slot seamlessly into the side for the three-match ODI series starting March 5.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 13:40 IST

ICC announces match officials for T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals

The first semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand will take place on Wednesday, March 4, at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. According to the ICC, Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the match. Illingworth brings with

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Updated: Mar 03, 2026 11:21 IST

"Will Jacks batting at seven is a real plus for England": Sunil Gava

Will Jacks is having a dream campaign in the ongoing World Cup, having won four Player of the Match awards for his side. He has equalled the former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson's record for most POTM awards in a single edition (four in the 2012 edition).

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