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22

Feb

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Pallekele weather today: Will SL vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match get washed out due to rain?

New Delhi: Sri Lanka and England lock horns against each other in their opening Super Eight game in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Sunday, February 22. The two teams finished second in their groups after suffering a defeat each. They will now look to leave no stone unturned as the World Cup enters the crucial Super Eight stage.  Eyes will also be glued on the Pallekele skies as the weather poses a threat to wash this clash out, just like the Colombo rain had washed the Pakistan vs New Zealand fixture yesterday.…

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22

Feb

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Stern South African challenge beckons India as T20 World Cup defence enters business mode

New Delhi: It's the business mode now in the T20 World Cup 2026 with heavyweights all around the corner. India face a stern South African challenge as they look to keep their title defence on track of the tournament that they famously won in 2024. And they are up against the opponents whom they had defeated to win the thing in 2024 in their first Super Eight Stage encounter in the 2026 World Cup. India are touted to be the favourites for winning the T20 World Cup yet again but the Proteas are not much behind the Men in Blue.…

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22

Feb

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IND A vs BAN A Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars final Live streaming: When and where to watch title clash?

New Delhi: With the continental title at stake, India women A will face Bangladesh women A in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars on Sunday, February 22, at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok. The Radha Yadav-led team has made a stellar march into the final ever since bouncing back from their first match defeat in the group stage, while the Bangladeshi side is the only unbeaten team in the tournament. The Indian women's side defeated Sri Lanka A in their semifinal after gunning down a meagre total of 119 despite a bit of a hiccup with five…

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21

Feb

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Sanju Samson to replace Tilak Varma in Super Eights clash vs South Africa? Suryakumar Yadav answers

Ahmedabad : Keeper-batter Sanju Samson engaged in a long batting session ahead of India’s Super Eights clash against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It was rumoured that the Kerala batter could be in the reckoning once again, as Tilak Varma has failed to establish his authority so far in the T20 World Cup 2026. The 23-year-old has scored 106 runs in four matches, at a strike rate of 120.45, which is extremely concerning at the moment. However, India are not planning to drop him just yet, as captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed. Answering to a question regarding…

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21

Feb

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IND vs SA pitch report: How will surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad play in T20 WC?

Ahmedabad : India will host South Africa in their opening Super Eights clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have won all four of their matches so far in the competition and will be hoping to keep up with the momentum. However, each teams have their respective concerns, particularly India, who are yet to play their best cricket in the tournament.  Young opener Abhishek Sharma arrived at the T20 World Cup with immense expectations as he was named as one of the players to watch out for, but the Punjab batter has flopped to get going so…

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21

Feb

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Which teams will qualify if all Super Eights Group B matches in Sri Lanka are called off due to rain?

Colombo: Rain has already disrupted proceedings in Sri Lanka, with two matches, including the opening Super Eights fixture between New Zealand and Pakistan, abandoned without a result. Forecasts suggest more such showers in Colombo, which might affect the remaining games that are scheduled. If additional games are washed out, the race for a semi-final spot from Group B could become extremely congested, with multiple teams finishing on the same number of points. So how would the standings be decided in that case? The ICC has four tie-breaking criteria in place to determine the final group order. 1. Criteria number one…

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21

Feb

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Colombo weather: Cut-off time announced for PAK vs NZ as rain play spoilsport

Colombo: The Super Eights clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium has been spoiled by the rain. The covers were removed just before the toss, which Pakistan won and eventually elected to bat first. However, before Mitchell Santner got to speak to Nick Knight during the toss, the rain was back and it eventually forced the curators to bring back the cover to protect the pitch. As per the forecast, the rain is expected to continue to play spoilsport throughout the night. Even if the match starts, it is…

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21

Feb

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Colombo weather: Is there reserve day for Super 8 clash between NZ vs PAK in T20 World Cup 2026?

Colombo: The rain has played a spoilsport so far in the heavyweight clash between New Zealand and Pakistan in the Super Eights clash in the T20 World Cup 2026. Soon after the toss, the drizzle began, which turned to a light shower and then heavy. The match officials announced that there will be a reduction in overs if the match doesn’t start within 8:10 pm and the cut-off time is announced to 10:16 pm IST. With that, the biggest question remains whether there’s a reserve day in place for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. The answer is…

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21

Feb

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Shikhar Dhawan ties nuptial knot with longtime girlfriend Sophie Shine in intimate ceremony

New Delhi: Shikhar Dhawan, Indian cricket star, exchanged vows with his longtime girlfriend, Sophie Shine, in a closely guarded private ceremony on February 21 (Saturday). The couple, who had been dating for over a year and confirmed their engagement on Instagram on January 12, celebrated amid a select circle of loved ones in the Delhi-NCR region. Teammate Yuzvendra Chahal shared the first glimpses on social media, captioning wedding photos with 'Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai,' capturing the heartfelt festivities. Love story sparks from Dubai spotlight Their romance first flickered into public view during the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, where…

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21

Feb

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NZ vs PAK Live Cricket Score: Still raining as Colombo weather continue to disappoint, cut-off time announced

Colombo: New Zealand host Pakistan in the opening game of the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With three wins to their name, the Black Caps have established their authority, but they are yet to find form. For the same reason, New Zealand have made three changes to the playing XI. Captain Mitchell Santner himself returned to the playing XI and so did Ish Sodhi and Lockie Ferguson. On the other hand, Pakistan have made one change to the playing XI. Fakhar Zaman finally returned but not for Babar Azam, who…

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