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Nabi, Sahil shine as J&K down Karnataka to win maiden Ranji Trophy title

Jammu and Kashmir beat Karnataka on the basis of their massive first-innings lead of 291 to win the title

T20 WC: Rinku Singh to rejoin Indian camp before West Indies match - Report

Rinku's father, Khanchand Singh, passed away on Friday morning at a hospital in Greater Noida after battling fourth-stage cancer

Explained: Pakistan, New Zealand's net run rate equation, semis scenarios

Why is Pakistan's net run rate negative despite a last-over defeat to England? And why is New Zealand's NRR 1.390 after a washout in Kandy? Business Standard explains the calculations.

England vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: England down New Zealand to remain undefeated

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: England's win also means Pakistan's campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is still up and running

IPL 2026 to kick-start on March 28, final on May 31: Report

The IPL Governing Council is expected to push the start date of IPL 2026 two days back due to state elections

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

The top spot in the Group 2 points table of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round will be on the line when England take the field against New Zealand

T20 WC 2026 Super 8: England vs New Zealand preview, live streaming

A win for New Zealand today will make them the third team after England and South Africa to qualify for the final four

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

England have already confirmed their place in the semi-finals after a dominant Super Eight campaign.

Will Pakistan qualify for the semis if the ENG vs NZ match is washed out?

Pakistan's best chance to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, depends on England's win over New Zealand

Stalwarts shower praise as Auqib Nabi tops Ranji Trophy 2026 wickets list

After finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season, Nabi has now claimed the highest wicket-taker spot in 2026 with 60 wickets to his name

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

The fate of Pakistan's chances of semifinal qualification depends on the result of the England vs New Zealand match today

Why Pakistan's semifinal hopes hinge on England vs New Zealand result today

How can Pakistan qualify for the semifinal? Will the rain gods help PAK in the race for semis? Business Standard takes a look at all the possible scenarios for New Zealand and Pakistan's SF chances

India semifinal qualification scenarios: How India's net runrate improved

South Africa's dominant win over West Indies and Zimbabwe's call to bowl first helped India regain control of the net run rate equation in the Super Eight stage.

T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 1 points table: IND, WI qualification scenario

Top two teams from Group 1 will qualify for the semi-finals after the end of the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

T20 WC 2026 Super 8 Group 1 Points Table: IND, SA, ZIM, WI rankings

Check all the matches and results from T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 here.

India vs Zimbabwe HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC Super 8: IND crushes ZIM by 72 runs, courtesy of record total

A 72-run on the night in Chennai means India just need a win against West Indies to book their semis berth now.

Net runrate equation: Why India need to chase to improve semi-final chances

How is net run rate calculated and how can India improve it? Find out everything you need to know about net run rate calculation in cricket.

Raining sixes in Chennai! India smash record sixes in T20 World Cup

India's onslaught is now also 2nd on the list for the most sixes hit in a single T20 World Cup innings, only two behind West Indies's recent blitz against Zimbabwe this year.

IND vs ZIM live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 Super 8 game?

With their campaign hanging in the balance, India will be eager to respond with a strong performance tonight in Chennai.

Ranji Trophy Final: Nabi's triple blow puts J&K on top, Mayank hits ton

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi produced an excellent opening spell to dismantle Karnataka's top-order as his side stayed within sniffing distance of a historic Ranji Trophy title, reducing the hosts to 220 for five here on Thursday. J&K posted 584 in their first innings and were all out on the third day. The 29-year-old tore through the Karnataka top-order with figures of 3 for 32 in 14 overs, bowling nine overs on the trot in a relentless first spell that rattled some of the wll-known names of Indian cricket. Nabi drew first blood removing KL Rahul. He then struck twice in two balls to put Karnataka in bigger trouble. First, he removed India international Karun Nair with an unplayable delivery that angled in and darted away after pitching to knock the top of off stump, and then, dismissed the in-form Smaran Ravichandran in the very next delivery. Veteran Mayank Agarwal (130 batting; 207 balls) consolidated in the final session with resolute defensive technique to keep Jammu .