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Feb

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Rivalry enters new chapter, no Rohit or Kohli in the squad against Pakistan for the first time since 2009

Colombo: Game 27 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 sees India taking on Pakistan. The arch-rivals lock horns at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15. The clash will be one of the most anticipated games of the tournament. Over the years, the clashes between India and Pakistan have been quite memorable.  However, with the two sides set to take on each other in the T20 World Cup 2026, the clash will be a turning point for the two sides. It is worth noting that this will be the first India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup…

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Feb

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Mohammed Kaif weighs in on Ishan Kishan’s inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad

New Delhi: The Indian team has been in brilliant form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. With two matches played, the Men in Blue have managed to register victories in both matches, taking on the USA and Namibia. One of the biggest positives for the side has been the inclusion of star batter Ishan Kishan.  Coming into the side very late, Kishan has been a brilliant addition to the Indian squad, as the star batter continues to impress with his performances in the ongoing tournament. Speaking on the same, former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif came forward and lauded the…

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Feb

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IRE vs OMA T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Ireland vs Oman Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

Colombo: The stage is set for game 22 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Ireland and Oman take on each other at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The clash begins with Oman winning the toss and the side has elected to field first on the fresh pitch. With a good toss to win, Oman will be looking to make the most of the moisture on the pitch and limit Ireland to a subpar total in the first innings of the game. It could be interesting to see how the side fares in the clash. On the other hand,…

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Feb

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NZ vs SA pitch report: How will surface at Narendra Modi Stadium play for T20 World Cup 2026 match 24?

Ahmedabad : Game 24 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 will see New Zealand taking on South Africa. The two sides will lock horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 14. It is interesting to note that both New Zealand and South Africa occupy the first and second spots in their group, respectively.  The Proteas have played two games in the tournament so far, and they have managed to register victories in both matches. South Africa occupies second place in the group despite being level on points with New Zealand. They sit in second place due…

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Feb

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‘Haven’t had any practices’: Netherlands head coach opens up on their loss against USA in Chennai

New Delhi: The Netherlands faced a hefty loss against the USA in game 21 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides locked horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 13, and the USA managed to completely dominate Holland and registered a 93-run victory as well.  After the loss, the Netherlands’ head coach Ryan Cook came forward and talked about how lack of practice under the lights was one of the biggest reasons why they lost the clash against the USA.  "We haven't had any practices under lights yet, so we had a rained-off practice…

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Feb

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How has India fared against Pakistan in T20 World Cups over the years? Here’s what the stats say

Colombo: The stage is set for game 27 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan take on each other at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15. After several weeks of controversy, the two sides are finally confirmed to be playing against one another.  It is worth noting that after the controversy between India and Bangladesh, Pakistan stood in solidarity with the country, and the government refused to let their team take the field against India on February 15. However, after a round of meetings, it was decided that Pakistan would play against India. …

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Feb

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UAE’s Sohaib Khan credits MS Dhoni’s philosophy after playing match-winning knock vs Canada

New Delhi: Chasing 151 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the UAE found themselves in deep trouble at 66/4, as the match began to slip away. However, opener Aryansh Sharma and Shoaib Khan turned the tide with a match-winning partnership, sealing victory with two balls to spare. Aryansh remained unbeaten on 74 off 53 deliveries, while Bihar-born Shoaib counterattacked brilliantly with a 51 off just 29 balls. With the required rate climbing above 12 runs per over during the middle overs, Shoaib’s aggressive stroke play helped ease the mounting pressure. The pair stitched together a crucial 84-run stand…

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Feb

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USA keep Super 8 hopes alive with commanding victory over Netherlands in Chennai

Chennai: On a night when their tournament hopes hung by a thread, the United States produced a performance that will be remembered as a turning point in their campaign. Winless in Group A and staring at elimination, they overturned history and expectation with a resounding 93-run victory over the Netherlands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Americans had never beaten the Dutch in three previous T20Is. Another defeat would have made them the first side knocked out of the competition. Instead, they delivered their most complete display yet. Sent in to bat, the USA built an innings of…

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Feb

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Mohammed Kaif discusses possibility of including Sanju Samson in India’s playing XI

New Delhi: The Indian team has gotten off to a great start to their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Having played two games, the Men in Blue have registered two wins in their first two games against the USA and Namibia. It is interesting to note that the Men in Blue have played different combinations up top in their first two games.  Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan opened for India against the USA, whereas Sanju Samson came in place of Abhishek in the second game. However, with Abhishek back to fitness, he is expected to feature once more for the…

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Feb

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ENG vs SCO, Kolkata, weather report: Will rain play spoilsport in T20 World Cup clash?

Kolkata: The stage is set for game 23 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026; England will be taking on Scotland at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 14. It is worth noting that the upcoming game is going to be a must-win for both England and Scotland, as a positive result could mean qualification through to the super eight stage of the tournament.  It is interesting to note that Scotland currently sit in second place in their group with one win and one loss. The side has two points to its name and a net run rate of…

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