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Feb

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How can India meet Pakistan again in T20 World Cup 2026 again? Check details

New Delhi: Qualification to the knockout stages of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 hangs in the balance for Pakistan. The side is all set to take on Sri Lanka in game 50 of the ongoing tournament at the Pallekelle International Stadium on February 28. It is worth noting that Pakistan currently sits in third place in their Super 8 group.  They need to defeat Sri Lanka by 65 runs or finish the game within 13 overs to overtake New Zealand in the group and qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.  If Pakistan makes it to the knockout…

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Feb

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Ravi Shastri set to have stand named after him in Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai: The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will soon have a stand named after former India cricketer Ravi Shastri. The MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) approved the proposal to dedicate the Level 1 Stand below the Press Box to the former India captain. The MCA’s apex council also approved the naming of three stadium gates after former India cricketers Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji. Notably, Gate No. 3 will be named after Sardesai, Gate No. 6 after Solkar, and Gate No. 5 after Edulji. After the announcement, the MCA took centre stage and made a statement where they talked about…

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Feb

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Pallekelle weather report: Will rain spoil SL vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash?

Pallekele (Sri Lanka): The stage is set for game 50 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka will lock horns with Pakistan at the Pallekelle International Stadium on February 28. It is worth noting that it is a must-win clash for Pakistan, as qualification to the knockout stages of the tournament hangs in the balance.  Furthermore, Pakistan needs to register a win by 65 runs or win the game in 13 overs if they are to surpass New Zealand’s net run rate and qualify for the knockouts. A clash that could prove to be tough for the Men…

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27

Feb

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Australia women clinch ODI series, register dominant win against India in Hobart

Hobart: The second ODI of the ongoing series between Australia women and India women saw the two sides lock horns at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on February 27. The game saw Australia Women register a dominant victory, as the Women in Yellow registered a five-wicket victory.  The clash began with India women coming in to bat first. The side opened its innings with Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana scoring 52 and 31 runs, respectively. Jemimah Rodrigues added 11 runs on the board alongside Harmanpreet Kaur, adding 54 runs in 70 deliveries.  Furthermore, Kashvee Gautam and Richa Ghosh scored 25 and…

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Feb

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England stun New Zealand with thrilling win, keep Pakistan alive in T20 World Cup

Colombo: New Zealand and England locked horns in game 49 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides took on each other at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 27. The clash saw England put in an exceptional performance and register a win by four wickets.  The game began with New Zealand coming in to bat first after winning the toss. The side opened its innings with Tim Seifert and Finn Allen scoring 35 and 29 runs, respectively. Rachin Ravindra added 11 runs to the board, alongside Glenn Phillips, who added 39 runs to the board. …

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Feb

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What do Pakistan need to do to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 knockouts? Check scenarios

Colombo: Game 49 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 saw England take on New Zealand. The two sides locked horns at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and England managed to register a four-wicket win against the Black Caps. The win proved to be beneficial for Pakistan, and it kept them in the race for the knockouts of the tournament.  It is worth noting that Pakistan has one point to their name and sits in third place in their Super 8 group. On the other hand, New Zealand sits in second with three points. Furthermore, Sri Lanka, who have…

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Feb

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Kris Srikkanth gives his take on India’s sixth bowling option after Zimbabwe clash

New Delhi: The Indian team registered a brilliant win against Zimbabwe in game 48 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides clashed at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26, and the clash saw India bat first and post a total of 256 runs in the first innings.  While many backed India to register a comfortable win, the side went on to concede 184 runs in the second innings and only registered a 72-run victory against Zimbabwe. Many questions were raised about the performance of Shivam Dube with the ball. Bowling two overs, Dube conceded…

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Feb

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ENG vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight LIVE Cricket Score: New Zealand look to book ticket to the knockouts

Colombo: Game 49 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 sees England taking on New Zealand. The two heavyweights of the tournament lock horns at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 27. It is worth noting that England have already qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament, and a win here for New Zealand would mean that they too would make it to the semi-finals of the tournament. A win tonight for New Zealand would mean that Pakistan would be eliminated from the competition, and England and New Zealand would make it to the knockouts. It is…

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Feb

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IPL 2026 start to be pushed back by two days, final to be played on May 31; Check details

New Delhi: In a major development, the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season is now slated to begin on March 28, two days later than originally planned. It is worth noting that the final of the tournament is slated to be played on May 31. It is interesting to note that the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) had informed the franchises earlier that the tournament would kick off on March 26.  However, the change in dates has happened as the dates for assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu have not been announced yet. According…

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Feb

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Matt Henry granted parental leave, set to leave New Zealand camp after England clash

Colombo: In a major development for NZC (New Zealand Cricket), the side’s star bowler, Matt Henry, has been granted parental leave, and he will leave the New Zealand camp after the side’s clash against England for the birth of his and his wife’s second child. It is worth noting that New Zealand’s clash against England is absolutely crucial, as a win would mean qualification to the knockout stages of the tournament for the Black Caps. Interestingly, if New Zealand manage to qualify for the knockouts, Matt Henry might make his return back to the squad.  New Zealand’s head coach Rob…

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