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New Zealand crushed South Africa by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final in Kolkata, with Finn Allen smashing the fastest century in T20 World Cup history to end the Proteas' unbeaten run and reignite the "choke" debate.

Suryakumar Yadav’s India must beat Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium on Feb 26, 2026, to keep their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive after both teams suffered crushing opening Super 8 losses.

Jason Holder celebrated his 300th international appearance as West Indies defeated Italy in Kolkata, sealing their place in the Super Eight of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from illness and is set to return against Namibia, while opener Abhishek Sharma’s participation remains uncertain after being discharged from hospital.

Political tensions have spilled into cricket as Pakistan will boycott their 15 February T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, protesting Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament. Bangladesh is replaced by Scotland, and the move could cost Pakistan valuable points and possible sanctions.

Pakistan and Australia clash today in the first T20I of a three-match series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, with the action starting at 4:30 PM IST and live coverage available on Sony Sports for Indian viewers.

The ICC has given the Bangladesh Cricket Board a 24-hour deadline to decide whether the national team will participate in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India, following a standoff over security concerns.

India’s U19 cricket team crushed USA in their 2026 World Cup Group A opener in Bulawayo, highlighted by a historic debut for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest ever to represent India at this level.

Australia clinched the Ashes 2025-26 series 4-1, beating England by five wickets in Sydney. Usman Khawaja played his final Test as Mitchell Starc starred with the ball. England, led by Ben Stokes, managed a single win in Melbourne.

Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia’s 15-player squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India, with selectors opting for a spin-heavy lineup and placing faith in injured pacemen Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and big-hitting Tim David.