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Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Led by Sikander Raza, Zimbabwe heads into the tournament with mixed results in their warm-up matches, securing one win and one loss.
While West Indies and England got their first points on the table in their respective opening matches against Scotland and Nepal, it is debutants Italy who open their tournament vs Scotland on 9th Feb
Scotland has struggled in recent T20 matches, having lost their last three encounters, including a defeat to the West Indies on Saturday.
The next game in the group, between Zimbabwe and Oman, will take place tomorrow.
Sri Lanka gave Ireland a challenging total of 163/6 to defend as their spinners and pacers were brilliant on the night. Theekshana and Hasaranga picked up 3-fers on the night.
Mumbai's second innings saw them at 258 for 7, with a lead of just 205 runs. However, Kotian and Deshpande's 89-run partnership for the eighth wicket changed the game.
Sri Lanka comes into the match with a squad that is perfectly suited for the subcontinental conditions, with a strong spin attack and a batting line-up capable of dominating on home turf.
Before the T20 World Cup call-up, Siraj had already mapped out his month, planning to enjoy some time off.
Having come close to beating South Africa in the last edition and defeating the West Indies recently, Nepal are poised to challenge the bigger teams and make an impact in this World Cup.
India's 2nd match comes at the right time for Washington Sundar who is ready to return to action after an injury kept him out of action.
Suryakumar's captain's knock (84* off 49) pushed India to 161/9 in their 20 overs after a top order collapse courtesy of some brilliant bowling by the USA bowling attack in Mumbai.
The Group A points table has already started taking shape with the hosts India on top with a 29-run win over USA in Mumbai.
SKY's knock of 84 off 49 balls* was not only a vital innings but also a historic one, as it became the second-highest score in a T20 World Cup debut captaincy innings.
Team India has been in excellent form since their 2024 triumph, winning nine series, including a dominant Asia Cup campaign.
Scotland, making their seventh appearance in the T20 World Cup, earned a late spot after Bangladesh's withdrawal.
Pakistan enters the tournament with great confidence after sweeping Australia 3-0 in their recent T20I series.
The opening ceremony will feature an unforgettable musical performance, with renowned Indian artist Rishab Sharma and legendary percussionist Shivamani taking the stage.
With Harshit Rana ruled out, selectors are expected to announce Mohammed Siraj as his replacement later today.
India, the most successful team in the tournament's history with five titles, will be looking to secure their sixth crown.
Ronaldo's agitation grew as it seemed that his club Al Nassr was unwilling to push forward with the financial muscle that could have made them competitive against other top teams in the region.