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Updated: Feb 27, 2026 01:35 IST

Playing it straight, biding his time: A calculated Abhishek Sharma half-century at Chennai restores India's WC hopes

Abhishek, by his mighty standards, smashed his slowest T20I fifty in 26 balls, striking three fours and four sixes on his way to the milestone. But it was the way he paced his innings, gave himself some time out there in the middle, and the areas of the ground that he attacked, which made this knock of 55 runs a sign of bigger things to come in this tournament. For three matches, the left-hander could not buy a run. In the fourth against Proteas, he swung out of desperation and hope in a short 12-ball 15. Now at Chennai, Abhishek gave himself a massive confidence booster with a well-calculated assault, which gave him time to both attack, slow down and enjoy his teammates' hitting from the other end.

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Updated: Feb 27, 2026 00:57 IST

"We are work in progress": Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza after defe

Chasing a daunting target of 257 runs, Zimbabwe managed to make 184/6 in 20 overs with the help of Brian Bennett's unbeaten 97 off 59 balls. Arshdeep Singh took three wickets as Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel shared one wicket each among them.

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Updated: Feb 27, 2026 00:56 IST

"Must win games reveal temperament": Sachin Tendulkar lauds India's

Putting behind all the heartbreak and outside noise caused by a 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, which sent their net-run-rate into negatives, Team India posted their highest T20 World Cup, stamping its authority over Zimbabwe by playing their attacking bran

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Updated: Feb 27, 2026 00:22 IST

"It was a good game to continue rhythm": Hardik Pandya after India's

Pandya was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, where he first hit an unbeaten 23-ball half-century and then bowled three overs, conceding just 21 runs.

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Updated: Feb 27, 2026 00:18 IST

Brian Bennett: A star is born for Chevrons during memorable Super Ei

Zimbabwe's 72-run loss to India, following a 107-run loss to West Indies, has sealed their exit from the T20 World Cup, with South Africa qualifying for the semifinal from their group and the shoot-off for the second semifinal spot in Group 1 being between India and Wes

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Updated: Feb 27, 2026 00:18 IST

Moving on from past, striving for improvement: Skipper SKY vows to "

India finally unleashed their 'SKYBall' brand of T20I cricket to its fullest potential, with half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya headlining India's highest-ever T20 World Cup total of 256/4. In reply, Brian Bennett performed exceptionally well for Zimb

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 23:48 IST

Arshdeep Singh becomes India's top wicket-taker in T20WC history

In 19 matches since his debut in the 2022 T20 World Cup, Arshdeep has taken 35 wickets at an average of 14.25 and an economy rate of 7.33, with a four-fer to his name. Bumrah was previously the leading wicket-taker for India, with 33 scalps in 23 matches at an average o

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 23:31 IST

Sikandar Raza becomes first full-member nation player to score 3000

The 39-year-old, who made his T20I debut in 2013, reached the milestone in his 132nd match. He now has 3,016 runs in 132 appearances (127 innings) at an average of 26.22 and a strike rate of over 136. His tally includes one century and 16 half-centuries. With the ball,

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 23:26 IST

India finally unleashes 'SKYBall' in T20WC; a historic top-six batti

Team India registered a fine 72-run win over Zimbabwe to keep themselves in contention for the semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup at home. After a humiliating 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, Team India learnt from its mistakes with regard to tactics and their

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 22:52 IST

T20 WC: India keep semifinal hopes alive with clinical 72-run win ov

With this win, India has a win and a loss each in the Super Eight phase, same as West Indies, making the March 1 clash between them a virtual knockout match for the second semifinal spot, with Proteas having one foot in the semifinal with two wins in two matches so f

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 21:37 IST

Suryakumar Yadav completes 4,000 international runs

Suryakumar achieved the milestone during India's do-or-die Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Chennai, playing a blistering knock of 33 off just 13 balls, including three fours and two sixes. He scored at a staggering strike rate of

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 21:12 IST

T20 World Cup: India set 257-run target for Zimbabwe in Chennai run-

This is India's second-highest total in T20 World Cup history and the highest of the ongoing edition. Overall, it stands as India's fifth-highest team total in the shortest format.

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 20:52 IST

T20 WC: Southee reflects on working with "inquisitive" Archer; backs

Despite not playing an absolutely perfect game of cricket yet, England will be playing their final Super Eight match against New Zealand at Colombo on Friday. Having already sealed their spot in the semifinals following a Harry Brook masterclass against Pakistan, the Th

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 20:39 IST

Purani Dilli 6 to conduct trials for Delhi Premier League 2026

After an impressive showing in Season 1, Purani Dilli 6 experienced a challenging Season 2. Determined to bounce back stronger, the franchise is now focused on identifying fresh talent and rebuilding momentum for DPL 2026

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 20:09 IST

"Everything is not going to come easy": Shai Hope on West Indies' ch

Reacting to the defeat, Hope said, "The way T20 cricket goes sometimes, you get a couple of wickets ourselves in the power play, you never know, things could have changed, but you must give credit where it's due, and I think Jason and Sheppi played a really good innings

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 19:46 IST

Four Indians awarded main draw wildcards at Kalaburagi Open W35

The 2026 edition marks a significant moment for the region, as international women's tennis returns to Kalaburagi after a decade, with the last professional women's event hosted here in 2015. The revival of the tournament reinforces Karnataka's growing stature as a cons

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 19:40 IST

Markram overtakes Duminy to become SA's fourth-highest T20I run-gett

The South African skipper faced an upward movement in the country's batting charts during his side's Super Eight T20 World Cup clash against the West Indies at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Markram made an unbeaten 82 in 46 balls, with seven fours and four sixes to

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 19:31 IST

"Absolute champion": Dinesh Karthik hails Auqib Nabi after stellar R

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has showered praise on Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for his outstanding performance in the ongoing 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, calling his campaign one of the most dominant displays by a fast bowler in recent domes

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 19:20 IST

"It's hurtful, it's painful, it's shameful," says Farveez Maharoof a

The former Sri Lankan cricketer was particularly critical of the batting unit, pointing to a recurring pattern of soft dismissals in a crucial game.

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 19:19 IST

"No step in this competition is easy": Skipper Markram after SA cont

Markram's men continued their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup, securing their sixth-successive win with a nine-wicket triumph over West Indies at Ahmedabad on Thursday. With this win, they have a foot out the Super Eight door and are close to the semifinals and have a

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Updated: Feb 26, 2026 18:53 IST

J&K tighten grip on Ranji Trophy final, Karnataka trail by 364 runs

First-time finalists Jammu and Kashmir are in a commanding position against eight-time champions Karnataka at stumps on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Thursday.

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