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Zimbabwe vs Oman HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: All-round Zimbabwe thrash Oman in Colombo

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Earlier, Scotland beat Italy in a one-sided match by 73 runs in Kolkata

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Namibia full schedule, squad and venue details

Despite limited recent competitive action before the tournament, Namibia's growing T20 experience and competitive spirit make them a team to watch in the early stages

T20 WC 2026: Netherlands vs Namibia preview, live toss time, streaming

Netherlands vs Namibia live match will begin at 11 AM IST. NED vs NAM live streaming will be available on JioHotstar in India

Zimbabwe vs Oman live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

Zimbabwe and Oman will take on each other for the first time in the T20I format today in Colombo

T20 WC: Scotland outplay debutants Italy by 73 runs in Group C clash

All-rounder Michael Leask starred with a late cameo and a four-wicket haul after opener George Munsey's attacking fifty as Scotland thrashed debutants Italy by 73 runs in their T20 World Cup Group C match here on Monday. The left-hander Munsey, who survived a reprieve on 41, dominated the bowling with a fluent 84 off 54 balls (14x4, 2x6) before Leask gave the final flourish in a 22 not out from last five balls, smoking Thomas Draca for two sixes and two fours at the Eden Gardens. After his quickfire cameo, the off-spinner took a wicket off the first ball of the innings and returned figures of 4/17. Italy folded for 134 for nine in 16.4 overs as captain Wayne Madsen did not bat after suffering a shoulder injury earlier in the game. West Indies, Scotland and England now take the top-three spots in group C, separated by net run-rate. Scotland have played two matches while England and WI have played one each. Italy's chase began poorly as Leask struck with the very first ball, removing

Rahul hits 24th first-class hundred as Karnataka beat Mumbai to reach semis

India batter KL Rahul struck his 24th hundred in first-class cricket to anchor Karnataka's brilliant four-wicket victory over 42-time champions Mumbai that steered the southern side into the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy here on Monday. Rahul made 130 off 182 balls with the help 14 boundaries and a six to set up Karnataka's win in their quarterfinal fixture at the Mumbai Cricket Association Bandra Kurla Complex here. The visitors were chasing a steep 325. The win meant Karnataka would face Uttarakhand in the semifinal in Bengaluru next week. Rahul, who is a prominent member of the Indian Test and ODI squads, found an able ally in Ravichandran Smaran, as the duo stitched together a match-winning partnership of 147 runs for the fourth wicket on the game's penultimate day. Smaran remained not out on a composed 83 off 123 ball, and struck 11 fours. Thanks to Rahul's knock, Karnataka, the eight-time winners of India's premier domestic red-ball tournament, were cruising at 265 or three

Auqib Nabi's 12-wicket haul powers J&K into maiden Ranji semis

Fuelled by pacer Auqib Nabi's heroics, Jammu & Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy semifinals for the first time since their maiden appearance 67 years ago with a 56-run win over former champions Madhya Pradesh here on Monday. The 29-year-old pacer stole the show with a career-best 12-wicket haul, making a strong case for national team selection after a remarkable season in which he has delivered match-winning performances across formats. Set 291 for victory, 2021-22 season winners Madhya Pradesh were dismissed for 234, paving the way for Jammu & Kashmir to march into the last four stage, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Andhra and Bengal. Jammu & Kashmir last made the Ranji knockouts six years ago. The other semifinal pits Uttarakhand against Karnataka. It was Auqib who once again emerged as the wrecker-in-chief, adding 5/70 to his first-innings heroics of 7/40 to finish with a dozen wickets for just 110 runs. Madhya Pradesh, reeling at .

T20 WC: Italy skipper Madsen doubtful for rest of event after shoulder blow

Italy captain Wayne Madsen is "doubtful" for the remainder of the league stage after suffering a shoulder dislocation during their 73-run defeat to Scotland in their T20 World Cup debut here, head coach John Davison said on Monday. Davison said that the experienced skipper could still travel with the squad and join the dugout as "coaching staff". Madsen injured himself in the fourth over of Scotland's innings while diving at mid-wicket to stop a boundary. He landed awkwardly on the hard practice pitches and immediately clutched his shoulder before walking off the field with his arm supported in a makeshift sling. He was later ruled out of the match as Italy chased 208 with effectively one batter short and finished at 134 in 16.4 overs. "He dislocated his shoulder. The physio managed to get it back in, but he'll have to go and get more scans to see how serious it is," Davison said in the post-match media interaction. "I think it'll be doubtful.... I'm not going to say he's out, but

T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe vs Oman preview, toss time, live streaming

Led by Sikander Raza, Zimbabwe heads into the tournament with mixed results in their warm-up matches, securing one win and one loss.

Indian coach Gambhir hails Suryakumar's approach as captain | Watch

Gambhir explained that while Suryakumar's batting exploits often attract attention, it is his leadership style that stands out the most

Will go with ICC decision: BCCI vice-president Shukla on IND vs PAK match

A resolution is expected after recent discussions involving the International Cricket Council, the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Bangladesh Cricket Board

Scotland records highest team total by an associate team in T20 World Cups

Before Scotland, the USA held the record for the highest team total by an associate team when they scored 197 for 3 against Canada in the 2024 T20 World Cup

Scotland vs Italy live streaming: Where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 match?

Italy will aim for a dream debut in the T20 World Cup with a win over Scotland in Kolkata

Namibia captain credits World Cup exposure for associate teams' growth

Erasmus believes Namibia's repeated presence at ICC events has helped cricket grow rapidly in the country, even overtaking rugby in popularity.

T20 World Cup 2026: Scotland vs Italy preview, toss time, live streaming

Scotland has struggled in recent T20 matches, having lost their last three encounters, including a defeat to the West Indies on Saturday.

T20 WC 2026 Group B points table: Sri Lanka, Ireland, Australia rankings

The next game in the group, between Zimbabwe and Oman, will take place tomorrow.

Sri Lanka vs Ireland HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: SL get opening win, beat IRE by 20 runs

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.

T20 WC: ICC-PCB in talks; Pakistan likely to play India on February 15

The PCB had earlier cited a February 1 social media post by the Pakistan government, which instructed the team to participate in the T20 World Cup but boycott the India match

Uttarakhand seal semis spot; Gharami's double ton puts Bengal in control

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.

T20 WC 2026: Curran-Jacks help England survive late Nepal upset

Sam Curran defends 10 runs off the final over to help the two-time champions start their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign on a high