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Fans react after Sri Lanka begin T20 World Cup 2026 with win over Ireland as Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga star with ball

Fans react after Sri Lanka begin T20 World Cup 2026 with win over Ireland as Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga star with ball

Sri Lanka opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 20-run victory over Ireland in Colombo. After being put in to bat, the co-hosts recovered from a mid-innings slump to post a competitive 163/6, thanks to vital half-centuries from Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis. Ireland’s chase looked promising at 104/2, but the introduction of Sri Lanka’s elite spin …

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T20 World Cup 2026 [WATCH]: Maheesh Theekshana castles Paul Stirling with deadly yorker; unleashes iconic ‘archer’ celebration during SL vs IRE clash

T20 World Cup 2026 [WATCH]: Maheesh Theekshana castles Paul Stirling with deadly yorker; unleashes iconic ‘archer’ celebration during SL vs IRE clash

During the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Ireland at the R. Premadasa Stadium on February 8, 2026, Sri Lanka’s spin maestro Maheesh Theekshana provided the definitive moment of the Powerplay. Defending a competitive total of 163/6, the co-hosts knew that the wicket of Ireland’s captain and danger-man Paul Stirling was the key to unlocking the chase. T20 World Cup …

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Are Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir in conflict mode? BCCI secretary gives direct clarification

Are Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir in conflict mode? BCCI secretary gives direct clarification

The relationship between India‘s head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting legend Virat Kohli has remained one of the most debated topics in world cricket, especially following recent shifts in the national team’s structure. As India navigates a transitional phase after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the spotlight has intensified on how these two titans of the ODI World Cup 2011 win …

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T20 World Cup 2026 [WATCH]: Pavan Rathnayake throws away wicket with reckless shot during SL vs IRE clash

T20 World Cup 2026 [WATCH]: Pavan Rathnayake throws away wicket with reckless shot during SL vs IRE clash

In a tournament where clinical precision is the gold standard, Pavan Rathnayake’s dismissal during Sri Lanka’s 2026 T20 World Cup clash against Ireland on February 8, 2026, has sparked intense criticism. Chasing momentum in a sluggish middle-over phase at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Rathnayake fell victim to what many are calling a moment of tactical madness. Careless shot costs Pavan …

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WATCH: Nepal players salute Wankhede crowd with lap of honour after heartbreaking T20 World Cup 2026 loss to England

WATCH: Nepal players salute Wankhede crowd with lap of honour after heartbreaking T20 World Cup 2026 loss to England

In a heartbreaking yet historic night at the Wankhede Stadium, England narrowly escaped a monumental upset by defeating Nepal by just four runs in T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing 185, Nepal pushed the defending champions to the absolute limit, falling agonisingly short in a last-ball thriller on February 8, 2026. While England walked away with the points, the spirit shown …

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Fans erupt as Romario Shepherd’s hat-trick sparks West Indies’ commanding T20 World Cup triumph over Scotland

Fans erupt as Romario Shepherd’s hat-trick sparks West Indies’ commanding T20 World Cup triumph over Scotland

The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata was bathed in maroon and gold on Saturday as the West Indies kickstarted their T20 World Cup Group C campaign with a statement victory. In a clash that blended Caribbean flair with clinical execution, the Windies dismantled Scotland by 35 runs, fuelled by a Shimron Hetmyer masterclass and a historic bowling performance from Romario …

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