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
The US and Namibia will both look to avoid early elimination by securing a win in Chennai today
ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: With this win, the West Indies have also confirmed their place in the Super eight stage
Two-time champions West Indies can become the first team to qualify for the Super 8s if they secure a win over Nepal today
With top spot in Group D at stake, it will be a high-intensity contest between New Zealand and South Africa in Ahmedabad
The winner of the New Zealand vs South Africa match will almost confirm their place in the Super 8 stage
After two back-to-back losses, USA will need to secure a win against the Netherlands to keep Super Eight hopes alive
Parag will work alongside Kumar Sangakkara, who has returned as head coach after Rahul Dravid's exit following the 2025 season
Taylor, 40, had retired hurt after scoring 31 off 30 balls in Zimbabwe's run chase against Oman on February 9
The Chinnaswamy Stadium had faced intense scrutiny after a stampede occurred during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebrations in June 2025
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
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
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
Calling contests against South Africa "fierce", New Zealand pacer Matt Henry on Friday said the long-standing rivalry between the two sides adds an extra dimension to their crucial T20 World Cup clash, which could potentially decide the group winner. Both New Zealand and South Africa approach the Saturday's game unbeaten in Group D. Matches between the Black Caps and the Proteas have often been tight, high-stakes affairs, and Henry acknowledged that history and sporting culture have played their part in shaping the rivalry. "You always want to play the best sides. Growing up, whether it was rugby or cricket, New Zealand versus South Africa were always the games you wanted to be part of. There's that natural competitive edge between the two countries and nothing changes in a World Cup," Henry said at the pre-match press conference. "It's a fierce competition and something we absolutely love being involved in." The Saturday's encounter could determine the group topper but Henry insi
Dew is likely to play an important role in the Canada vs UAE clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi
Zimbabwe last beat Australia in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007
ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: This is Zimbabwe's first win over Australia in T20Is since 2007
Both Canada and UAE will take the field today with hopes of keeping their Super 8 qualification hopes alive with a win
Both Australia and Zimbabwe will take the field on Friday with a win under their belt from their campaign openers
The UAE will take confidence from their batting display against New Zealand despite suffering a one-sided loss