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T20 World Cup 2026: ENG vs SCO pitch report and Eden Gardens key stats

With Group C tightly poised, the contest carries huge Super Eight implications as both sides chase a crucial win to strengthen their qualification hopes

T20 WC 2026: New Zealand vs South Africa preview, toss time, live streaming

The winner of the New Zealand vs South Africa match will almost confirm their place in the Super 8 stage

₹70 lakh for 10 seconds: India-Pak clash sends ad rates over the ropes

According to media buyers, this single fixture routinely draws the tournament's highest viewership and advertising intensity

USA vs Netherlands live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

After two back-to-back losses, USA will need to secure a win against the Netherlands to keep Super Eight hopes alive

T20 World Cup 2026: USA vs NED pitch report and Chepauk Stadium key stats

Although the USA put up a tough fight against New Zealand in a warm-up match, injuries have severely affected their campaign.

IPL 2026: Riyan Parag replaces Samson as new Rajasthan Royals captain

Parag will work alongside Kumar Sangakkara, who has returned as head coach after Rahul Dravid's exit following the 2025 season

T20 WC 2026: Ben Curran replaces injured Brendan Taylor in Zimbabwe squad

Taylor, 40, had retired hurt after scoring 31 off 30 balls in Zimbabwe's run chase against Oman on February 9

IPL 2026: Chinnaswamy Stadium gets Karnataka govt nod to host matches

The Chinnaswamy Stadium had faced intense scrutiny after a stampede occurred during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebrations in June 2025

T20 World Cup 2026: USA vs Netherlands preview, toss time, live streaming

After coming close to upsetting India in their opening game in Mumbai, the USA was outclassed by Pakistan in their second match in Colombo.

Ashwin offers tactical advice as India prepare to face Usman's challenge

Spin great R Ashwin has a simple suggestion for Indian batters as they gear up to deal with the unique side-arm action of Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq come Sunday -- just move away when he pauses before delivering the ball. The 30-year-old Tariq, whose stop and pause action has created quite a stir, has played four T20 Internationals and taken 11 wickets at an astonishing economy rate of less than six runs per over. He could play a decisive role in Sunday's T20 World Cup clash between the bitter foes on a slow Premadasa track. "If he stops before delivering the ball, the batsman has the right to move away. He can say that 'I thought he is stopping'. That will be an interesting case and a huge headache for the umpire," Ashwin said on his Youtube channel 'Ash Ki Baat'. "If I was there I would have done it. One should do everything to win a game within rules. I would simply say I don't know when he will release the ball and I would step away. If I move away, it is the umpire's ...

Erasmus calls Varun's spell a rare skill cricket hasn't witnessed before

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus had no qualms in accepting that his batters did not stand a chance against the mystery spin of Varun Chakravarthy, whose skill was something that they have never seen in associate cricket. Chasing 210, Nambia kept themselves in the game till the powerplay. However, Chakravarthy was brought in the seventh over and struck on the very first ball with a googly. He ended up taking three wickets in 12 balls and for Erasmus, the game was done there. "It's mystery bowling. Yes, there's leg spin googly every now and again that you face, and people have become accustomed to that. It's only in a few countries that they have guys like Varun, Mujeeb and these types of guys. "I don't think there's anyone in the associate cricket that bowls it. Honestly, I have to say that that was the game-breaker right there. It was really just a new skill that we've never seen," Erasmus said after the 93-run loss to India on Thursday night. Ahead of the game, Erasmus had spoken

T20 WC Preview: IRE look to skipper Stirling to rescue fading hopes vs OMN

Their Super Eight hopes all but over after two consecutive defeats, Ireland would look for inspiration from their skipper Paul Stirling to beat Oman in a T20 World Cup contest between two bottom placed teams in Group B here on Saturday. Both the teams have suffered two losses respectively and will be desperate to register their first victory in the tournament. While Ireland lost to co-hosts Sri Lanka and Australia by 20 and 67 runs respectively, Oman were trounced by Zimbabwe by eight wickets and Sri Lanka by 105 runs. On the basis of big tournament experience, Ireland will start as favourites against Oman, a team which mostly consists of India and Pakistan-origin players. Come Saturday, Ireland very well know that they will have to win big to keep their slim chance of remaining in the tournament afloat, while Oman will be looking to prove a point after two heavy losses. Ireland have struggled with the bat with Stirling yet to fire in the tournament and much would depend on the ..

T20 WC Preview: South Africa, New Zealand lock horns for group dominance

With Super 8s qualification virtually assured, unbeaten New Zealand and South Africa will clash here on Saturday in what is shaping up as a straight fight for the top spot in their T20 World Cup group. Both teams have won their opening two matches, but through contrasting paths, setting up a contest that could determine not just Group D supremacy but also momentum heading into the Super 8s. New Zealand have looked clinical. After restricting Afghanistan to 182/6, they chased down the target in 17.5 overs, powered by Tim Seifert's 65 and brisk contributions from Glenn Phillips (42), Mark Chapman (28) and Daryl Mitchell (25 not out). Earlier, Seifert and Finn Allen had dismantled UAE in a 10-wicket win, overhauling 174 in just 15.2 overs. South Africa, meanwhile, have combined firepower with composure under pressure. They amassed 213/4 against Canada with skipper Aiden Markram striking 59 off 32, and David Miller (39 not out) and Tristan Stubbs (34 not out) finishing strongly befor

T20 WC Preview: SCO vs ENG 'Auld Enemy' rivalry heats up Super 8 race

A floundering England will square off against traditional sporting rivals Scotland here on Saturday in a must-win T20 World Cup match that could well determine which of the two teams progresses to the Super Eight stage from Group C. West Indies sit atop with back-to-back wins, while Scotland, Italy and England -- all with one win each -- are separated only by net run rate. Scotland hold the second spot thanks to their massive win Italy. So, Saturday's clash could give either side a decisive edge in the race for second place as both are expected to win their final group games, with Scotland facing Nepal and England taking on Italy. Their rivalry, born with football's first official International in 1872, has long been fuelled by history and identity. On the cricket field, it's still new but has steadily acquired its own narrative. Scotland had stunned England by six runs after posting a massive 371/5 in a one-off ODI in Edinburgh in 2018, and in the 2024 T20 World Cup, their group

Henry expects fiery battle as New Zealand renew rivalry with South Africa

Calling contests against South Africa "fierce", New Zealand pacer Matt Henry on Friday said the long-standing rivalry between the two sides adds an extra dimension to their crucial T20 World Cup clash, which could potentially decide the group winner. Both New Zealand and South Africa approach the Saturday's game unbeaten in Group D. Matches between the Black Caps and the Proteas have often been tight, high-stakes affairs, and Henry acknowledged that history and sporting culture have played their part in shaping the rivalry. "You always want to play the best sides. Growing up, whether it was rugby or cricket, New Zealand versus South Africa were always the games you wanted to be part of. There's that natural competitive edge between the two countries and nothing changes in a World Cup," Henry said at the pre-match press conference. "It's a fierce competition and something we absolutely love being involved in." The Saturday's encounter could determine the group topper but Henry insi

T20 WC 2026: CAN vs UAE pitch report and Arun Jaitley Stadium key stats

Dew is likely to play an important role in the Canada vs UAE clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi

T20 WC 2026: Zimbabwe record first T20I win over Australia after 19 years

Zimbabwe last beat Australia in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007

Australia vs Zimbabwe HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: All-round Zimbabwe upset Australia in Colombo

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: This is Zimbabwe's first win over Australia in T20Is since 2007

Canada vs UAE live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 match?

Both Canada and UAE will take the field today with hopes of keeping their Super 8 qualification hopes alive with a win

BCCI vice-president Shukla condemns Shoaib Malik over 'doctored' audio clip

In the original video, Shukla had spoken about ongoing discussions between the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)