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T20 WC 2026 Super 8 - Teams qualified, full schedule, timings, points table

From qualification rules to confirmed teams and Super 8 schedule, here's a quick guide to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026's next round

England vs Sri Lanka: Pallekele hourly weather forecast & rain prediction

If the New Zealand vs Pakistan Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets washed away on Saturday, both teams will be given one point each

SL ready for ENG test in Super 8 clash: Sri Lanka fielding coach Sridhar

Fielding coach R Sridhar on Saturday said Sri Lanka have moved on from their home 0-3 drubbing by England in the run-up to the T20 World Cup, and believed that his side is now better equipped to react to different situations in Sunday's Super Eights match against the Three Lions here. England whitewashed Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series just seven days before the start of the ongoing T20 World Cup, but Sridhar did not count that as a deterrent in producing a good outing against Harry Brook's side. "At this stage of this tournament, it's a lot different from what a bilateral series is. I mean, bilateral series and private leagues, there's no pressure as much as it would be in a World Cup Super-8 game. And it is for all teams. It is for all teams, whether it is England, whether it is Sri Lanka, whether it is India or Pakistan, whoever it is, when you're playing a super 8 game, you will not play with the same freedom as you would do in a bilateral or a private league," Sridhar sai

India women create history, clinch 1st series win vs AUS in a decade

An entertaining century partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues powered India to a 17-run win over Australia in the third and final Women's T20I here on Saturday, sealing their first bilateral T20I series triumph against the formidable rivals in a decade. Mandhana smashed 82 off 55 balls (8x4, 3x6), while Jemimah Rodrigues struck 59 off 46 deliveries as the two senior batters stitched a commanding 121-run stand to propel India to 176 for six after electing to bat. India's bowlers then seized control as young spinner Shreyanka Patil (3/22) and pace spearhead Renuka Singh (1/29) ripped through the top order to leave Australia reeling at 32 for 3. The early strikes set the tone for a dominant display as India eventually restricted hosts to 159 for 9 to seal a memorable T20I series 2-1, registering their first T20I series win in Australia since 2016. Young left-arm spinner Shree Charani (3/32) underlined her credentials, claiming three crucial wickets to play a pivota

No spin in Ahmedabad? SA opener de Kock claims ahead of T20 WC clash vs IND

Addressing the media on the eve of the contest, de Kock dismissed the idea that Ahmedabad will significantly aid spinners.

New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 WC Super 8: NZ, PAK share the spoils as match gets abandoned due to rain

Persistent rain has resulted in the match getting abandoned due to rain at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams get 1 point each in the table.

BCCI partners with CABI to boost facilities and exposure for blind cricket

The new framework also includes logistical backing during bilateral series hosted in India

NZ vs PAK live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 match?

The Black Caps have suffered just one defeat so far, against South Africa, and won their other three games.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Colombo hourly weather forecast & rain prediction

If the New Zealand vs Pakistan Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets washed away on Saturday, both teams will be given one point each

Pakistan vs New Zealand: What happens if today's T20 WC match is washed out

The match is expected to be heavily affected by rain, as the entire ground was covered immediately after the toss due to its arrival

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: New Zealand vs Pakistan preview, toss time, streaming

New Zealand head into the clash after an impressive eight-wicket victory over Canada, comfortably chasing 174 courtesy of fluent unbeaten knocks from Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra.

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: NZ vs PAK pitch report and Colombo Stadium stats

Pakistan arrive with momentum after crushing Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo to seal their place in the last eight.

T20 WC: Surya defends India's left-handed heavy template ahead of SA clash

Suryakumar maintained that modern players are experienced enough through franchise and domestic cricket to handle any match-up

T20 WC 2026: English skipper Brook backs Buttler amid string of low scores

Jos Buttler, in his podcast "For the Love of Cricket," opened up about his lean patch, saying that he is a bit frustrated

ACB revises contract terms for new Afghanistan cricket head coach

Speaking about the board's expectations, Naseeb emphasized that future coaching contracts will clearly define Afghanistan as the official duty station.

Bangladesh coach criticises Nazrul, cites lies in T20 World Cup fallout

Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin has hit out at former sports adviser Asif Nazrul, alleging that he misrepresented facts and shifted his position regarding the national team's participation in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Salahuddin added that it was extremely difficult for the players to come to terms with their exclusion from the tournament, claiming that two members of the squad were left mentally shattered. Nazrul, who served under Bangladesh's former interim leader Muhammad Yunus, had initially maintained that the decision not to travel to India due to security concerns was taken by the government. However, shortly before stepping down from his post, he stated that the call had been made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the players. "He told such blatant lies," Salahuddin told reporters. "I am a teacher myself, and teachers generally lie a bit less. That he would say such lies so openly - I honestly can't even imagine it. How will I even show my face in f

Brook feels absence of Pakistan stars could hurt Hundred's global appeal

It would be "a shame" if Pakistan cricketers are excluded from the The Hundred, England's limited-over skipper Harry Brook said here on Saturday. There have been reports that Indian-owned Hundred franchises -- Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds -- may refrain from picking Pakistan players at the auction amid concerns over potential political backlash in India due to ongoing tensions between the two neighbours. "Our main focus now is what's coming up in the T20 World Cup. It's not really any of our business, to be honest," Brook, who has been signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds, said ahead of his team's Super Eight clash against Sri Lanka. "But what I would say is Pakistan have been a great cricket nation for many years. I think there's about 50, 60 players in the auction, and it would be a shame to not see some of them in there." As many as 67 male and female cricketer from Pakistan, including almost the entire men's T20 World Cup squad, have

AUS vs OMAN live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 match?

Australia will be eager to end a frustrating tournament with a morale-boosting win after their hopes of reaching the Super Eights faded early.

Shaheen Afridi, Naseem among top Pakistan names in Hundred 2026 auction

Reports in the English media have suggested that most franchises with Indian ownership links may avoid Pakistan players at the auction.

T20 WC: We're aware of what Pakistan are going to bring - Mark Chapman

New Zealand have faced Pakistan frequently in recent months across white-ball formats, and Chapman believes that experience has helped them understand what to expect from the opposition.