The stakes couldn’t be higher. With South Africa already securing their spot in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals from Group 1, the iconic Eden Gardens sets the stage for a winner-takes-all showdown. For India and West Indies, the equation is simple win and progress, lose and fly home. Both teams currently sit on 2 points from two matches in …
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West Indies great reveals the missing piece in Shai Hope’s XI for India clash at Eden Gardens
The T20 World Cup 2026 has boiled down to a high-stakes ‘virtual quarter-final’ at the iconic Eden Gardens, where the West Indies face a resurgent Indian side. Following a bruising nine-wicket defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad, the Men in Maroon find themselves in a ‘win-or-go-home’ scenario to secure their semi-final berth. Amidst the tension, legendary former captain Carl Hooper …
Read More »IND vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: Eden Gardens Pitch Report, T20I Stats and Records
The stage is set at the iconic Eden Gardens for a high-stakes showdown between two T20 titans. India enter this fixture looking to capitalize on home conditions and their spin-heavy arsenal, led by the inventive Suryakumar Yadav. Meanwhile, the West Indies bring their brand of calypso power-hitting, anchored by Shai Hope and a deep batting lineup capable of clearing any …
Read More »Sunil Gavaskar excludes India from his list of T20 World Cup 2026 trophy favourites
As the T20 World Cup 2026 hurtles toward the knockout stages, the cricketing world has been left buzzing by a bold declaration from one of India‘s most revered icons. Despite the ‘Men in Blue’ showing immense resilience and firepower throughout the tournament, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has looked beyond his home nation when identifying the ultimate favourites for the trophy. …
Read More »Top 5 highest team totals in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has always been a stage for fearless batting and jaw-dropping scorecards. Over the years, teams have pushed the limits of what seemed possible in a 20-over game, turning matches into run-fests and rewriting record books. 5 highest team totals ever recorded in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history: 1) Sri Lanka’s 260/6 vs …
Read More »T20 World Cup 2026: What if the India vs West Indies Super 8 clash at Eden Gardens gets washed out due to rain in Kolkata?
As India prepare for their do-or-die T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday, March 1, the spectre of rain looms large over what is effectively a virtual quarterfinal. With both teams locked on two points each in Group 1, the winner will secure the second semifinal spot alongside already-qualified South …
Read More »Sunil Gavaskar highlights silver lining of South Africa defeat following India’s T20 World Cup Super 8 triumph vs Zimbabwe
In a high-stakes encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India rejuvenated their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a resounding 72-run victory over Zimbabwe on Thursday (February 26). Entering the 48th match of the tournament under immense pressure following a bruising defeat to South Africa, the Men in Blue delivered a masterclass in aggressive T20 cricket. The win …
Read More »Ravichandran Ashwin slams Mohammad Amir over Abhishek Sharma ‘slogger’ remark
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has delivered a scathing response to Mohammad Amir’s controversial ‘slogger’ tag for Abhishek Sharma, launching an impassioned defence of the young opener following his match-winning fifty against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash in Chennai. Speaking on his popular YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’, Ashwin dismissed the former Pakistan pacer’s assessment …
Read More »Sourav Ganguly calls on BCCI to pick Auqib Nabi for India’s tour of England
In a move that has sent ripples through the Indian cricketing landscape, former BCCI President and legendary captain Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind Jammu and Kashmir’s pace sensation, Auqib Nabi. As the 2026 Ranji Trophy season reaches its dramatic conclusion, Ganguly’s public endorsement on social media has sparked a massive debate over India’s selection strategy for the upcoming …
Read More »VIDEO: Tilak Varma’s reply to Brad Evans’ sister wins hearts
In a tournament filled with high-voltage drama and record-breaking performances, sometimes the most memorable moments happen off the field. Following India’s commanding 73-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday, young batter Tilak Varma captured millions of hearts with a heartwarming gesture – recording a special video message for …
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