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T20 WC 2026: Nepal vs Italy pitch report and Wankhede Stadium key stats

Despite falling short against England in a thrilling four-run defeat at the Wankhede Stadium, Nepal impressed everyone with their fearless approach

T20 WC 2026: Nepal vs Italy preview, toss time, live streaming

Nepal, who impressed with their performance against England, will seek their first win of the edition in Mumbai

T20 WC 2026: Five reasons why Pakistan could stun India in Colombo

Pakistan will be taking on India in Colombo while staying unbeaten in their last five T20I matches

T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka vs Oman preview, toss time, live streaming

Sri Lanka will be hoping to continue their momentum in the tournament after losing their star player, Wanindu Hasaranga due to injury

T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka vs Oman pitch report and Pallekele Stadium key stats

The co-hosts began their campaign with a 20-run win over Ireland and will look to carry on the momentum in Pallekele

Sri Lanka vs Oman live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 match?

Co-hosts Sri Lanka will aim to take one step closer to Super 8 qualification with a big win over Oman

T20 World Cup 2026 today's matches: SL vs OMN, NEP vs ITA, IND vs NAM

The biggest game of the day will be played in New Delhi when hosts India take on Namibia in a Group A clash.

IND vs NAM: Injury scare for India as Kishan gets hit on toe during nets

Ishan Kishan displayed the menacing form he has shown of late in the India nets on Wednesday until being hit by a sharp Jasprit Bumrah delivery. Bumrah, bowling full tilt for the second day in a row, was a good sign for India, who missed his services in the T20 World Cup opener against USA. However, the same could not be said about Kishan who limped off the nets after being struck on the foot. Kishan did return to bat in the nets but not for long. However, Bumrah looks set to return to the playing eleven for the Namibia game, which will serve up as a warm up for him ahead of the Pakistan clash in Colombo on Sunday. "Bumrah is absolutely fine now. He's doing better. As I said, we still have one more day, so hopefully he'll be back in the team. If he continues to improve, the team management will take a call, and I think he could be back for the second game," said Tilak Varma on the eve of the game. Bumrah even took part in catching drills after his bowling stint. Sanju Samson, out

Ashwin calls Usman Tariq's 'Pause Legal', Chopra wants check on faster one

Off-spinner Usman Tariq with his unique stop and pause side-arm action, has already divided the cricket world but India great Ravichandran Ashwin came out strongly in support of the new Pakistani recruit. Tariq has played 4 T20Is and taken 11 wickets at an astonishing economy rate of less than six runs per over. Across all T20s, he has 70 wickets in just 42 games which is phenomenal and he could be a factor on the slow Premadasa track against marauding India batters. Pakistan are using him sparingly as one found USA batters like Milind Kumar looking like sitting duck as Tariq regularly delivered with unique action and a visible change in pace without apparent change in momentum. With India playing Pakistan on Sunday in Colombo, Tariq has become the talk of the cricketing universe with former England skipper Kevin Pietersen terming the pause while loading action illegal while Ashwin possessed a contrarian view. "Okay, let me make it as clear as possible. Firstly, the legalities of h

Nathan Ellis relishes pressure-free approach in T20 World Cup opener

Nathan Ellis, whose well-disguised first-ball slower delivery bamboozled Ireland opener Ross Adair in their T20 World Cup opener here Wednesday, said he "doesn't want to feel any pressure" about not bowling a particular delivery just because he is starting his spell. In the absence of men like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, Ellis stepped up as the leader of the Australian pace attack and returned excellent figures of 4/12, including bowling that beautiful slower ball from the back of his hand that crashed into Adair's stumps. At the post-match press conference, Ellis was asked to talk through the decision and the confidence to bowl that delivery first up. "Yeah, something that I've really tried to challenge myself on a little bit is trying to bowl at first ball. I mix it up, I bowl at first ball some games, some games I don't, but I want to be able to pretty much bowl anything, any ball that I have, first ball of a game," Ellis said. "I use the Big Bash a lot to ..

England vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: WI get back-to-back wins; beat ENG by 30 runs

West Indies, batting first, posted a competitive total of 196/6, largely thanks to Sherfane Rutherford's explosive 76* off 54 balls.

India vs Namibia: Abhishek Sharma discharged from hospital, says Tilak

Tilak informed that Abhishek has been discharged today from the hospital after a checkup and could be available for selection as well.

T20 WC 2026 Group C points table: West Indies, Italy, England rankings

West Indies saw themselves go top of the table with 2 wins on the trot as they beat England at the Wankhede Stadium.

MI urges RCB to consider other venues before choosing Navi Mumbai

The Rajasthan government has intervened, expressing a strong desire for the Royals to play their home games in Jaipur.

Namibia captain Erasmus questions lack of night sessions ahead of IND clash

Despite the lack of night sessions, the Namibia captain insisted his side would embrace the occasion at the Kotla, where a packed crowd is expected.

T20 World Cup 2026 draws largest opening-day viewership on JioStar

The tournament's opening day registered a combined 14.7 billion minutes of consumption across digital and linear platforms, marking a sharp rise from the 2024 edition

India Playing 11 vs Namibia: Samson to partner Kishan; Bumrah set to play

Cues from India's net session: Abhishek is unlikely to feature in India's playing 11 vs Namibia as he did not take part in the net session. Jasprit Bumrah bowled at full throttle

Australia vs Ireland HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: All-round Aussies thrash Ireland in Colombo

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: The Afghanistan vs South Africa produced a gem of the game, where both teams fight it till the end of two super overs. But Proteas prevail in the second super over.

Afghanistan witness another heartbreak with double super over loss to SA

It feels almost like a recurring theme for Rashid Khan and his team, consistently on the verge of triumph, only to fall short in the most dramatic fashion.

England vs West Indies live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC match?

England heads into this match following a thrilling victory over Nepal, which went down to the final ball.