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Which opponents will India face in T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage? Complete fixtures confirmed

New Delhi: India's opponents in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage have been confirmed after Zimbabwe qualified for the next round of the tournament following their wash-out with Ireland. The Men in Blue will are in Group 1 of the Super Eight stage and look to defend their World Cup crown. Defending T20 World champions India made it to the Super Eight when they defeated Pakistan in their third match of the tournament. They are one of the few unbeaten teams in the World Cup and are gunning for a historic title defence. India's Super Eight opponents confirmed Meanwhile,…

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IRE vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Ireland vs Zimbabwe Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XI

New Delhi: Ireland and Zimbabwe are set to square off in a high-pressure encounter in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, with a coveted Super Eight berth hanging in the balance. With Sri Lanka already securing qualification from the group, the final remaining spot has turned this clash into a virtual knockout contest between two evenly matched sides eager to keep their campaign alive. Both teams have shown quality throughout the tournament, combining disciplined bowling with aggressive batting displays. While Zimbabwe are unbeaten, inconsistency at key moments has left Ireland in a do-or-die…

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Who will qualify if IRE vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 match is washed out in Pallekele?

New Delhi: Ireland and Zimbabwe face off in a high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on Tuesday, February 17. With the spot in the Super Eight stage on the line, this is a clash between the equals in Pallekele. However, the start of the match got delayed due to rain as fans waited in anticipation to see the players in action. Both teams are eyeing a spot in the next round as they look to join Sri Lanka from this group. What is the cut off time for a 5-over contest? Firstly, the…

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Dewald Brevis’ form not a concern, consultant Albie Morkel labels youngster as X-factor player

New Delhi: Dewald Brevis arrived at the T20 World Cup carrying high expectations. With prior experience of playing in the Indian subcontinent and an impressive showing in the previous edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the young batter was widely regarded as one of the players to watch out for this season. However, he has struggled to make an impact, managing just 50 runs across his last three innings. While 50 runs in three matches may not appear overly alarming at first glance, the broader picture is less encouraging. Brevis has registered only one score above 30 in his…

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Gavaskar, Kapil among 14 captains to write letter to Pakistan government to treat Imran Khan fairly in jail

New Delhi: A group of former international cricket captains and legends in their own right, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, has appealed to the Pakistan government in a letter to treat their World Cup-winning captain and former Prime Minister Imran Khan fairly in jail. There has been a growing concern around Imran's health in custody especially after he complained of severe vision loss to doctors on Sunday (February 14) during his medical inspection. The statement, released on February 17, is undersigned by as many as 14 former captains who highlighted Imran Khan's contributions to cricket. It noted that…

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Feb

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Who is Yuvraj Samra? All you need to know about Canada opener who scored century vs New Zealand in T20 WC 2026

Chennai: Canada's Yuvraj Samra hogged the limelight today, smashing a stunning century vs New Zealand in the 31st match of the T20 World Cup. With this superlative batting show, the trend of associate nations performing well at the mega event continued as Canada posted a competitive total of 173 runs after opting to bat first in the must-win clash. Yuvraj also became the youngest ever to score a century in the history of the T20 World Cup at the age of 19 years and 141 days. He broke Pakistan's Ahmed Shehzad's record in this aspect, who had scored a ton…

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Pakistan’s Imad Wasim accused of ‘cheating’ by first wife after cricketer announces second marriage

Lahore: Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim is in troubled waters after his first wife accused him of cheating, days after the cricketer announced his second marriage to Nayla Raja. Notably, in his post, confirming divorce from his first wife, Sannia Ashfaq, Wasim had denied any misleading reports about his personal life and had also threatened any legal action over speculation of the same in public. Moreover, he had reportedly denied having an affair with Nayla when his first marriage was active. However, the cricketer has now married the same person, and Sannia has accused him of cheating in a social media…

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Feb

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi to skip Class 10 board exams, starts preparation for IPL 2026

New Delhi: India's teen batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi will not be appearing the Class 10 Board examination this year. Speculations were rife about the same, especially after the U19 World Cup which India won earlier this month. Vaibhav smashed a record-breaking 175 off just 80 balls in the final against England to help India win the game and the trophy. However, his commitments on the cricket field have taken precedence over the exams and the 14-year-old is set to miss his exams. For the unversed, Suryavanshi is enrolled in Modesty School in Tajpur, Bihar and was scheduled to sit for…

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England cricketer retires from international cricket at age of 29 due to recurrent injury problem

New Delhi: England's left-arm fast bowler has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of only 29, after four years battling persistent back injuries. She played 18 T20Is and six ODIs for England after making her debut at the age of 17. However, she took the field only for a limited period, even in the leagues, after first suffering from back stress fracture in 2022. She required a surgery after the problem recurred the following summer and despite making a comeback in domestic cricket she had not been able to resolve the injury completely and also…

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India superstar Smriti Mandhana named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025

New Delhi: India superstar and vice-captain of the team, Smriti Mandhana, was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025. For the unversed, she played a key role in India's maiden triumph at the ODI World Cup last year at home as they defeated South Africa in the final to lift the trophy. Mandhana won the award during a glittering ceremony and was accepted by her mother, Smita Mandhana. The cricketer won the award after a distinguished grand jury comprising Leander Paes, Deepa Malik, and Anju Bobby George felt she was the deserving winner. "Thank you BBC for…

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