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T20 World Cup: Santner backs NZ to challenge 'balanced' South Africa side

Both South Africa and New Zealand have shown consistent excellence in recent ICC Men's events but have often fallen just short of lifting the trophy.

T20 World Cup: Santner backs NZ to challenge 'balanced' South Africa side
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

T20 WC: SA skipper Aiden Markram vary of unfamiliar Kolkata conditions

Unlike New Zealand, who have toured multiple venues across India and Sri Lanka during this T20 World Cup, South Africa has only played matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi.

T20 WC: SA skipper Aiden Markram vary of unfamiliar Kolkata conditions
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

IPL 2026: RCB to host five games in Chinnaswamy stadium, two in Raipur

This is the first time that the franchise will be playing at two home venues during an IPL season as well. The other teams who have played across 2 different home venues are Punjab, Delhi & Rajasthan.

IPL 2026: RCB to host five games in Chinnaswamy stadium, two in Raipur
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 6:53 PM IST

What happened the last time India played England in a T20 WC semi-final?

A classic rivalry takes center stage once more as the India national cricket team faces England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

What happened the last time India played England in a T20 WC semi-final?
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 4:16 PM IST

Umpire line-ups announced for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals clash

With South Africa taking on New Zealand in Kolkata and India facing England in Mumbai, the ICC has appointed a mix of seasoned international umpires and match referees to oversee the proceedings.

Umpire line-ups announced for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals clash
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

T20 WC 2026 Semi-final 1: South Africa vs New Zealand preview, streaming

South Africa arrive as the form team of the tournament, unbeaten so far and brimming with confidence while the Kiwis have navigated through a rather turbulent path.

T20 WC 2026 Semi-final 1: South Africa vs New Zealand preview, streaming
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Experience in India will surely help New Zealand: Mitchell on T20 WC SF

New Zealand don't make things bigger than they are, said Daryl Mitchell on Monday, adding that the Kiwis will rely on their recent experience of playing in India for the T20 World Cup semifinal.

Experience in India will surely help New Zealand: Mitchell on T20 WC SF
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

Virat Kohli will forever be the icon and hero of RCB: Director Mo Bobat

RCB will enter the upcoming IPL as defending champions, having won their maiden title last season after a long wait of 18 years.

Virat Kohli will forever be the icon and hero of RCB: Director Mo Bobat
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

Zaheer leads specialised red-ball camp at BCCI Centre of Excellence

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan on Monday conducted a specialised red-ball camp for the high-performance monitoring group at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) here.

Zaheer leads specialised red-ball camp at BCCI Centre of Excellence
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

International airspace restrictions leave WI cricket team stuck in India

The West Indies cricket team's departure from India after its exit from the T20 World Cup has been delayed owing to international airspace restrictions triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

International airspace restrictions leave WI cricket team stuck in India
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

T20 WC 2026: Pakistan players fined by PCB after Super 8 exit - Report

The financial penalties were reportedly communicated to the players soon after Pakistan's group-stage loss to India

T20 WC 2026: Pakistan players fined by PCB after Super 8 exit - Report
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:27 PM IST

Samson's hard work paid off, India deserve semifinal spot: Suryakumar

India beat the West Indies by five wickets to set up a semifinal date with England, to be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on March 5

Samson's hard work paid off, India deserve semifinal spot: Suryakumar
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Shai Hope takes blame after West Indies crash out of T20 World Cup 2026

Defending champions India chased down a fairly stiff 196-run target to knock the former winners out of the tournament at the Eden Gardens on Sunday

Shai Hope takes blame after West Indies crash out of T20 World Cup 2026
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 2:37 PM IST

Cricket is a team game, credit should not go to only few: Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir asserted that till he is the coach, every contribution will get an honourable mention

Cricket is a team game, credit should not go to only few: Gautam Gambhir
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Afghanistan set for India tour featuring one Test and three ODIs in June

The one-off Test in June will be only the second between India and Afghanistan

Afghanistan set for India tour featuring one Test and three ODIs in June
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

T20 WC: Why is Bumrah used differently in every game? Gambhir explains

Gambhir pointed out that with bowlers like Arshdeep Singh, Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy expected to complete their full quota of overs, the team had the flexibility to deploy Bumrah strategically

T20 WC: Why is Bumrah used differently in every game? Gambhir explains
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

T20 WC: World Cups and bilateral series are different, says Gambhir

The India coach also pointed out that playing conditions during the tournament were different from what teams often experience in bilateral contests

T20 WC: World Cups and bilateral series are different, says Gambhir
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

T20 World Cup: Samson's heroics help India register record-chase in Kolkata

The knock helped India chase down what is now their highest ever successful run chase in T20 World Cups over the years.

T20 World Cup: Samson's heroics help India register record-chase in Kolkata
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

India vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: IND beat WI by 5 wickets to book semis berth vs ENG

Facing a challenging target of 196, Samson's innings was a masterclass in composure and controlled aggression, featuring 12 fours and four sixes, and carried India to 199/5 in 19.2 overs.

India vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: IND beat WI by 5 wickets to book semis berth vs ENG
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, reserve day

India semifinal match date and time: In the second semifinal of T20 World Cup 2026, England will face Suryakumar Yadav's Team India on March 5 (Thursday) at 7 PM IST.

T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, reserve day
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:59 PM IST