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West Indies delivered a historic batting performance, posting the second-highest T20 World Cup total of 254/6 against Zimbabwe. Shimron Hetmyer’s blistering 85 off 34 balls, the fastest T20 World Cup fifty by a West Indian, set the stage for the monumental score. …

Shimron Hetmyer smashed a blistering 19-ball half-century at the Wankhede Stadium, setting a new West Indies record in T20 World Cup history. This remarkable feat surpassed Chris Gayle’s previous record of 23 balls. Hetmyer’s aggressive innings showcased the Caribbean team’s fearless approach to the game. …

Having scored 220 runs already, Sahibzada Farhan has emerged as Pakistan’s batting constant in a turbulent T20 World Cup. As questions swirl around strike rates, collapses, and pressure on senior players, Sahibzada Farhan remains unmoved. Even with Virat Kohli’s iconic tournament run record in view. For him, the focus is…

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Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar analyzed India’s batting collapse against South Africa, noting Ishan Kishan’s early dismissal after Abhishek Sharma’s cheap exit. Nayar emphasised the need for better plans against quality off-spin, citing upcoming matches against the West Indies and Roston Chase. …

India’s decision to bench vice-captain Axar Patel for the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against South Africa has drawn sharp criticism. Former captain Ajinkya Rahane questioned the move, stating that overthinking selection and not backing a proven performer like Patel, despite his vice-captaincy, backfired. Washington Sundar’s underwhelming performance further…

Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his disagreement with the team management’s decision to bench Axar Patel for the crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match against South Africa. Ashwin argued that while match-up strategies are common in franchise cricket, international tournaments demand team stability, highlighting Axar’s proven T20 prowess and past…

Zimbabwe have defied expectations, reaching the Super 8s of the 2026 T20 World Cup through a meticulously executed 24-month plan. Their journey, marked by wins against Oman, Australia, and Sri Lanka, showcases strategic hard work and belief. Now, facing giants like India, South Africa and the West Indies, the team…

India’s T20 World Cup title defence is in jeopardy after a significant 76-run defeat to South Africa. Despite a strong start, India faltered as David Miller’s 63 powered South Africa to 187. A mid-innings spat between Miller and Washington Sundar briefly flared. India’s chase collapsed after Ishan Kishan’s early dismissal,…

MS Dhoni will be available for CSK in IPL 2026 but may not play every match, a franchise source confirmed. With Sanju Samson and other wicketkeepers in the squad, Dhoni’s workload could be managed, especially due to fitness concerns and the Impact Player rule. However, he is expected to feature…

South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in their T20 World Cup Super 8 opener, exposing India’s batting flaws as they collapsed to 111 chasing 188. Aiden Markram praised his team’s adaptability, Miller-Brevis partnership and smart finishing, urging players to “drop the ego.” The loss leaves India in a must-win…

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav vowed a stronger comeback after India’s 76-run T20 World Cup loss to South Africa. Despite a strong start with the ball, India’s batting faltered, losing crucial wickets in the powerplay. Yadav emphasized learning from the defeat and aiming for a better performance in upcoming matches. …

Questionable shot selection, a lack of partnerships and some fine bowling by South Africa led to the hosts’ downfall, ending their unbeaten 12-match streak in T20I World Cups. …

Stan Wawrinka returns to Dubai, where he won in 2016, as he plays the final season of his career at age 40. He reflected on the importance of mental strength, the challenge of competing in the Federer-Nadal-Djokovic era, and praised Alcaraz and Sinner. He said his 2015 French Open win…

Phil Salt’s sublime 62 laid the foundation for England’s commanding win before Sri Lanka’s batting imploded spectacularly in Kandy. After their bowlers restricted England to a below-par 146, Sri Lanka collapsed in a heap, undone by reckless shot selection and relentless pressure from England’s attack, led by Will Jacks and…