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T20 WC: All-round shows from Rachin, Santner take NZ close to SFs

With this win, New Zealand, who earlier had earned one point after a washout against Pakistan, are now in second spot with three points and have a chance to move to the semifinals, with their final Super Eight clash against semifinalists England being important. NZ's closest competitor is Pakistan, which would reach three points if they happen to beat Sri Lanka in their final Super Eight clash. If Kiwis lose their final Super Eight clash and Pakistan win theirs, the net-run-rate would decide who gets the second semifinal spot from the group. Sri Lanka, having lost both their games, is eliminated from the competition.

2026-02-25T17:17:21.704301+00:00 IST

1st T20I: Kerr's record-breaking ton powers NZ-W to win vs ZIM

Amelia Kerr's record-breaking century on her captaincy debut has powered New Zealand women to a commanding 92-run win over Zimbabwe in the first T20I on Wednesday.

2026-02-25T17:08:56.308079+00:00 IST

Plessis backs Abhishek to play "an amazing innings" during T20WC

For three matches in this T20 World Cup during the group stage, the world waited for Abhishek, the top-ranked T20I batter, to open his run tally. When he finally did it with a four against South Africa, he did not look anywhere close to his dominant, authoritative self. While waiting for the ball to come in his hitting arc and taking his time, he swung his bat at almost every opportunity possible with hopes of landing a meaty hit towards the boundary, but he could score just a 12-ball 15. The clash against Zimbabwe will be a massive chance for him to make an impact, the same opposition against whom he cracked his first-ever international ton during his second T20I match back in 2024.

2026-02-25T16:42:14.446826+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Burl confirms Raza’s availability for Super 8 clash

Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl confirmed that skipper Sikandar Raza is fit and available for selection ahead of their crucial Super Eight clash against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday.

2026-02-25T16:04:55.804941+00:00 IST

Raza 15 runs away from reaching landmark of 3000 runs in T20Is

The Zimbabwe captain will eye this historic milestone during the must-win clash against the defending champions India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

2026-02-25T15:45:15.533252+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Powell, Hetmyer chase career-defining milestones

The West Indies' clash against South Africa at Ahmedabad could witness Powell and Hetmyer, two mainstays of an explosive Caribbean line-up, achieve two massive, career-defining records.

2026-02-25T15:42:01.027634+00:00 IST

Abhishek retains top spot in latest T20I batting rankings

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma continued to stay at the top position in the latest ICC Men's T20I batting rankings despite having a dismal run in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

2026-02-25T14:55:24.815063+00:00 IST

"Must-win match for us:" Ryan ahead of Super 8 clash vs India

Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl acknowledged the high stakes involved as his side gears up for a crucial Super Eight clash against the defending champions India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday.

2026-02-25T14:43:38.020692+00:00 IST

J-K on strong wicket in Ranji Trophy final

First-time finalists Jammu and Kashmir were in a commanding position against eight-time champions Karnataka at stumps on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

2026-02-25T14:30:15.850880+00:00 IST

Pathan advices India to prioritise win over NRR against Zimbabwe

Following their 76-run battering to South Africa, their biggest in T20WC history, defending champions India are left at the mercy of South Africa, needing them to go unbeaten, besides winning their own two remaining clashes against Zimbabwe and the West Indies. In case this scenario does not pan out, net-run-rate will decide India's fortunes in the tournament. But with WI having their NRR in excess of +5 and SA having it in excess of +3, it would not be easy for India to topple either of these net-run-rates, as their net-run-rate lies in the negatives. Proteas not going unbeaten could very well spell the end of their campaign.

2026-02-25T14:04:46.385142+00:00 IST

T20WC: SA aware of dangers WI possesses: Keshav Maharaj

South Africa will be aiming to continue their winning momentum in the tournament as they look to take on a red-hot West Indies side, which posted the tournament's second-highest total of 254 against Zimbabwe. A win for the Proteas will not only strengthen their bid to become the second team to reach the semifinals after England but also keep the defending champions India alive in the competition.

2026-02-25T13:49:13.388654+00:00 IST

Stubbs opens up on admiration for David Miller, moulding his game around Proteas' star

Miller turned back the clock with a fiery 63, while Stubbs provided the finishing touches with a quickfire 44*, taking South Africa to 187/7 against India at Ahmedabad, which proved to be a match-winning one for the 2024 T20 World Cup runners-up. India lost the match by 76 runs, experiencing their heaviest loss in the history of the T20 WC. During Proteas' batting, Miller and Stubbs got to share a 35-run stand for the fifth wicket.

2026-02-25T13:04:22.632597+00:00 IST

"We have to stay...": Kotak on IND's batting struggle in T20 WC

Team India suffered a humiliating 76-run loss in the Super Eight phase opener, which has put the defending champions in a tricky phase. The Men in Blue will need to win their remaining matches to keep themselves alive in their title defence and also hope that South Africa ends the Super Eight phase unbeaten.

2026-02-25T12:47:45.754555+00:00 IST

"There can be changes…": Sitanshu Kotak on Indian team

Kotak clarified that net sessions do not necessarily reflect final playing XI decisions.

2026-02-25T12:47:05.444267+00:00 IST

ICC T20I Rankings: Ishan, Dube among big gainers

While India's fortunes in the T20 World Cup faced a dent following a 76-run loss to South Africa in the Super Eight clash, two of their brightest performers, Ishan and Dube, continue their climb in the ranking following some extremely reliable performances in the ongoing tournament.

2026-02-25T12:16:27.225136+00:00 IST

"Easy to play wrist spinners, but....": Kotak on playing Kuldeep

Following a heartbreaking 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, India will have to win the remainder of their Super Eight fixtures against Zimbabwe and the West Indies to stay in contention, while also relying on South Africa maintaining an unbeaten run in this stage. The Men in Blue did not field vice-captain Axar Patel in their previous game and utilised their left-arm wrist spin powerhouse Kuldeep just against Pakistan, will have a lot to ponder on combination-wise heading into the Zimbabwe clash.

2026-02-25T11:43:02.752446+00:00 IST

"We hope he will join team by this evening": Kotak on Rinku

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Wednesday said that left-handed batter Rinku Singh could rejoin the squad by evening ahead of India's do-or-die ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against the Zimbabwe cricket team in Chennai.

2026-02-25T11:29:23.610471+00:00 IST

T20WC: Kotak backs struggling Abhishek, Tilak ahead of Zim clash

Following a painful 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, India faces Zimbabwe in a must-win contest. On the other side, they will also have fingers crossed that the South Africa, which put them in such a place, ends the Super Eight stage unbeaten. The failure of Abhishek and Tilak at the top, particularly against off-spin, has played a massive role in India's fortune declining in the Super Eight phase and their flaws getting exposed game by game.

2026-02-25T11:21:42.715086+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy Final: Paras Dogra headbutts Karnataka fielder

Umpires swiftly stepped in to control the situation. While Dogra offered an apology soon after, Aneesh rejected it outright. KL Rahul and Agarwal, fielding nearby, joined in with verbal exchanges directed at Dogra, further escalating tensions on the field. Dogra was earlier retired hurt on Day 1 after being struck on the glove by a rising bouncer from pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak.

2026-02-25T08:41:35.629254+00:00 IST

“Brook single-handedly took the game away from Pakistan”: Waqar

In the run-chase, Shaheen Shah Afridi (4/30) reduced England to 58/4, but Brook (100 in 51 balls, with 10 fours and four sixes) did not give up, stitching partnerships with all-rounders Sam Curran (16 in 15 balls) and Will Jacks (28 in 23 balls, with a four and two sixes) and England won the match with two wickets and five wickets left.

2026-02-25T08:02:02.649291+00:00 IST

“People have got to cut him a little bit of slack”: Brook

The 35-year-old Buttler has played 153 T20Is for England, hitting 4012 runs at an average of 34 and a strike rate of 147. Recently, he became the most capped England player in international cricket.

2026-02-25T07:54:46.810154+00:00 IST