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England vs Italy HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: England down Italy to qualify for Super 8

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: England is now the second team from Group C and fourth team overall to qualify for Super 8s

Rashid vows team will make nation proud despite Super 8s uncertainty

Afghanistan's fate in qualifying for T20 World Cup Super Eights stage is not in their hands even after beating UAE here on Monday, but captain Rashid Khan said his team wants to make the country proud with its brand of cricket even if it makes an early exit from the tournament. After Afghanistan's five-wicket win over UAE, South Africa made it to the Super Eights from Group D with six points from three matches. New Zealand, currently with four points from three matches, can seal the second spot from the group if they beat Canada on Tuesday in Chennai. In that scenario, Afghanistan -- currently on two points from three matches -- will exit from the tournament even if they defeat Canada in their last group match on February 19 in Chennai. "Hoping for the best. Yes, (we) still have a little bit of hope, we can make it to the next stage and we just need to come up with a positive mindset (against Canada)," Rashid said at the post-match presentation. "Next game, you never know, it's a

Pakistan likely to ring changes as Babar, Shaheen battle lean patch: Report

Pakistan is set to drop senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi from their next T20 World Cup match against Namibia after the duo's failure to come good in the high-stakes game against India in Colombo, a reliable source in the team management told PTI on Monday. The source said that Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi conveyed his displeasure over the team's performance in the 61-run loss to India to team manager Naved Akram Cheema. "The Chairman left the match early at the Premadasa stadium as it became obvious Pakistan were going to face another defeat to India," the source said. He said Naqvi, through a senior PCB official, also conveyed to the manager that such performances in matches that matter were not understandable or acceptable. The source said head coach Mike Hesson also spoke to the players in the dressing room and told them that they had not played to their full potential. "Late night the management think tank decided enough was enough and it was t

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

Two-time champions England will hope to secure a win over Italy and book their place in the Super 8s

T20 World Cup 2026: England vs Italy pitch report and Eden Gardens stats

Two-time champions England will aim to join West Indies in the Super 8s with a win over Italy in Kolkata

T20 WC 2026: Afghanistan vs UAE preview, toss time, live streaming

Both Afghanistan and UAE will be eager to keep their Super 8 hopes alive with a win in Delhi today

Colombo weather news: Overcast but no rain; IND vs PAK playing 11 - Abhishek, Kuldeep playing

India vs Pakistan, Colombo weather live updates: Rain continues to stay away from the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

ICC T20 WC 2026 Group C updated points table: WI, ENG, NEP rankings

West Indies, with three straight wins, became the first team to book their place in the next stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

USA vs Namibia live streaming: Where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 match?

The US and Namibia will both look to avoid early elimination by securing a win in Chennai today

West Indies vs Nepal HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies edge past Nepal to stay undefeated

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: With this win, the West Indies have also confirmed their place in the Super eight stage

West Indies vs Nepal live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?

Two-time champions West Indies can become the first team to qualify for the Super 8s if they secure a win over Nepal today

T20 World Cup 2026: NZ vs SA pitch report and Ahmedabad Stadium key stats

With top spot in Group D at stake, it will be a high-intensity contest between New Zealand and South Africa in Ahmedabad

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

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

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

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: 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