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Ireland lose eight wickets for 38 runs, Kamindu Mendis’ blitzkreig proved vital for Sri Lanka

Ireland suffered a dramatic collapse while chasing 164 against Sri Lanka, losing eight wickets for 38 runs to go down by 20. Hasaranga and Theekshana starred with three wickets each, while Kamindu Mendis’ 44 off 19 earned him Player of the Match. Colombo: Chasing 164 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Ireland began strongly and appeared well placed in the run chase. With close to 60 runs needed from the final six overs and eight wickets in hand, Paul Stirling’s side looked on course for victory. However, a dramatic collapse followed as Ireland lost eight wickets for just 38…

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Barry McCarthy equals shameful record with his spell against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2026

Ireland's Barry McCarthy equalled a shameful T20 World Cup record after he bowled an over of 11 deliveries. Filled with no ball and wides, McCarthy failed to find his line and length in the over, and that saw him etch his name in an unwanted list. Colombo: The 6th game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 saw hosts Sri Lanka taking on Ireland. The two sides took on each other at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 8. The clash began with Sri Lanka coming in to bat first. While Ireland did a commendable job in limiting…

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Can Rashid Khan break Shakib Al Hasan’s all-time T20 World Cup record? Here’s what the statistics say

With Afghanistan almost defeating New Zealand in their T20 World Cup 2026, star skipper Rashid Khan has the opportunity to break a massive T20 World Cup record. He just requires 13 wickets throughout the course of the campaign to make the record his own. Chennai: The T20 World Cup 2026 is well underway, and almost all teams have played one game each. There are several sides who registered victory and many who came within touching distance of a win, Afghanistan being one of the many. The side took on New Zealand in their first game of the tournament and gave…

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SL vs IRE T20 World Cup 2026 Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka vs Ireland Playing XI, Highlights, Scorecard, Live update

Sri Lanka host Ireland in their opening game of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo. The Paul Stirling-led side won the toss and elected to field first. The hosts, in the meantime, have announced a strong playing XI and will be confident of their chances in the match. Colombo: Sri Lanka host Ireland in their opening game at the T20 World Cup 2026 at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Paul Stirling-led side arrive to the competition following a 2-0 series win over United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were scheduled to play a warm-up game against Pakistan, but the…

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England survive Nepal scare, barely register first T20 World Cup 2026 clash

Nepal vs England was a game that many thought would comfortably go England's way. However, the side was in for a bitter surprise. Nepal put forth an incredible performance, chasing down a target og 185 runs. However, England's bowling attack proved to be too much to handle in the end. Chennai: Game 5 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 saw England taking on Nepal. The two sides locked horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 8. The clash began with England coming in to bat first. The side opened its innings with Phil Salt scoring one…

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Babar Azam holds shameful T20 World Cup record, batting under immense scrutiny before USA game

Pakistan batter Babar Azam made just 15 runs off 18 balls in the T20 World Cup opener against Netherlands. His form is under tremendous scrutiny at the moment, while his strike rate is the lowest among batters with a minimum of 500 runs in T20 World Cup history. New Delhi: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s form has become a major talking point. Despite an underwhelming outing in the recently concluded Big Bash League, the team management backed the experienced batter by including him in the T20 World Cup squad. However, concerns resurfaced in the opening match against the Netherlands, where…

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Which team is playing T20 World Cup for the first time? Check details

With the T20 World Cup 2026 well underway, the 20 teams are looking to put in their best performance in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. In the 20 teams, Italy is one of the teams that will be competing in the tournament for the first time. New Delhi: The stage is set for game 7 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Italy will be taking on Scotland in the clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 9. It is interesting to note that 20 teams are participating in the T20 World Cup 2026,…

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Afghanistan shatter India’s T20 World Cup record against New Zealand with strong performance in Chennai

Afghanistan broke a major record of India in the T20 World Cups after putting up an impressive performance against New Zealand in their clash in Chennai. Led by Gulbadin Naib's 63 and finishes from others, Afghanistan put up 182/6. New Delhi: Afghanistan broke a major record of India during their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against New Zealand on Sunday, February 8. Playing against the Kiwis in a high-stakes Group D clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Rashid Khan-led team amassed a strong total of 182/6 in their 20 overs.  Gulbadin Naib led the way with the bat with…

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ENG vs NEP T20 World Cup 2026 Live Cricket Score: England vs Nepal Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

ENG vs NEP T20 World Cup 2026 Live Cricket Score: England face Nepal in a T20 World Cup 2026 clash that pits proven power and depth against fearless ambition. While England start as clear favourites, Nepal will look to seize the moment and challenge them with energy and intent. New Delhi: England take on Nepal in a T20 World Cup 2026 encounter that highlights the contrast between a defending heavyweight and an ambitious rising nation. The English side arrives with depth, power, and a well-oiled white-ball setup, built around aggressive batting and flexible bowling options, while Nepal will look to…

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Suryakumar Yadav creates history, breaks Virat Kohli’s record after stellar show in T20 World Cup 2026 opener

Suryakumar Yadav stood tall when the chips were down for India in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against the USA. Surya scored an unbeaten 84 and won the Player of the Match award for his brilliance as he shattered a huge Virat Kohli record in T20Is. New Delhi: India captain Suryakumar Yadav etched his name into the history books with a stellar performance against the USA in his team's T20 World Cup 2026 opener at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With India's backs against the wall, Suryakumar stood tall to deliver a clutch performance and help India deny a huge…

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