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
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Fans react as England survive massive Nepal scare in dramatic last-over T20 World Cup 2026 win
In a thrilling Group C T20 World Cup 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium, England narrowly escaped a historic upset against a fearless Nepal side on February 8, 2026. Chasing a target of 185, Nepal pushed the 2022 champions to the final delivery, losing by a mere four runs in a contest that saw momentum swing wildly. The associate nation …
Read More »Fans go crazy as Suryakumar Yadav orchestrates India’s dominant win over USA in T20 World Cup 2026
The iconic Wankhede Stadium turned into a sea of blue on Saturday as India squared off against the United States of America in the 3rd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. In what was expected to be a straightforward encounter, the partisan Mumbai crowd was treated to a rollercoaster of emotions. While the underdog Americans punched above …
Read More »WATCH: Badshah, Nora Fatehi set the T20 World Cup 2026 opening ceremony ablaze with their power-packed performances
The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicked off with a breathtaking display of glitz and grit at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. On the evening of February 7, 2026, the cricketing world turned its gaze toward the Group A clash between defending champions India and the United States of America. Before the first ball was …
Read More »IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026: Here’s why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing today’s match
The energy at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is nothing short of electric as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is in its high-octane Group A proceedings. In the third match of the tournament, the defending champions, India, face off against a resilient United States of America (USA) team on Sunday, February 07. While the atmosphere is festive, …
Read More »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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