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The stage is set for India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final on Thursday (Mar 5) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both the teams have been patchy in their performances but that doesn't matter anymore as the net run rate is now out of pitcture and this is winner takes all contest. India are the defending champions and England are the first one to enter five consecutive semis, but only one can proceed to the final scheduled on Sunday (Mar 8) where Kiwis was waiting after annihilating South Africa in the first semi-final.<h2>T20 World Cup 2026: 5 England players to watch out for vs India</h2>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-ind-vs-eng-5-indian-players-who-can-help-avenge-2022-nadir-vs-england-in-semi-1772672872401">T20 WC 2026 | 5 Indian players who can help avenge 2022 nadir vs England in semi</a>England may have not been at their best but they have many match winners to win a game on their day, especially under pressure. Have a look at the top 5 players which can win it for them against India in the semi-final:Harry Brook: England skipper has been the team's rock throughtout the tournament. Brook's performance with the bat will very decide England's target, if they bat first, and the result if they are chasing the target. Either way, Brook is going to be the most important player for England in the semi vs India.Jofra Archer: Often marred by the injuries, Archer has, so far, been fit and firing for England in the tournament. His bowling in the powerplay and the death overs will be crucial for England to contain India. Archer's speed, which is biggest asset, could be useful under the lights if the ball starts moving and with Indian top order in not a very good form, the pacer can turn the match its head in no time.Sam Curran: The all-rounder offers exactly the same flexibility to England as Hardik or Shivam Dubey give to India. His medium pace could be vital on the pitch where variations could be tricky to play and his ability to bat down the order as well as take on any bowler make him one of the key players for the English side in the high-octane contest.Will Jacks: The spinning all-rounder has been the revelation for the English team this tournament - he has been good with both, bat and ball, providing crucial breakthroughs and scoring vital runs. He has used his IPL experience to the fullest to ensure that his team comes out on top in the clutch moments where others may falter.Jos Buttler: The former England skipper has not fired all tournament but still remains a danger on any day. He's due a big innings going by the law of averages and if he gets going, it'll be more than a headache for India to not only contain him but to stay in the contest and not fall behind.

England may have not been at their best but they have many match winners to win a game on their day, especially under pressure. T top 5 players which can win it for them against India in the semi-final are: Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, and Jofra Archer.

The stage is set for India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final on Thursday (Mar 5) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both the teams have been patchy in their performances but that doesn't matter anymore as the net run rate is now out of pitcture and this is winner takes all contest. India are the defending champions and England are the first one to enter five consecutive semis, but only one can proceed to the final scheduled on Sunday (Mar 8) where Kiwis was waiting after annihilating South Africa in the first semi-final. T20 World Cup 2026: 5 England players to watch out for vs India Also Read - T20 WC 2026 | 5 Indian players who can help avenge 2022 nadir vs England in semi England may have not been at their best but they have many match winners to win a game on their day, especially under pressure. Have a look at the top 5 players which can win it for them against India in the semi-final: Harry Brook: England skipper has been the team's rock throughtout the tournament. Brook's performance with the bat will very decide England's target, if they bat first, and the result if they are chasing the target. Either way, Brook is going to be the most important player for England in the semi vs India. Jofra Archer: Often marred by the injuries, Archer has, so far, been fit and firing for England in the tournament. His bowling in the powerplay and the death overs will be crucial for England to contain India. Archer's speed, which is biggest asset, could be useful under the lights if the ball starts moving and with Indian top order in not a very good form, the pacer can turn the match its head in no time. Sam Curran: The all-rounder offers exactly the same flexibility to England as Hardik or Shivam Dubey give to India. His medium pace could be vital on the pitch where variations could be tricky to play and his ability to bat down the order as well as take on any bowler make him one of the key players for the English side in the high-octane contest. Will Jacks: The spinning all-rounder has been the revelation for the English team this tournament - he has been good with both, bat and ball, providing crucial breakthroughs and scoring vital runs. He has used his IPL experience to the fullest to ensure that his team comes out on top in the clutch moments where others may falter. Jos Buttler: The former England skipper has not fired all tournament but still remains a danger on any day. He's due a big innings going by the law of averages and if he gets going, it'll be more than a headache for India to not only contain him but to stay in the contest and not fall behind.

England may have not been at their best but they have many match winners to win a game on their day, especially under pressure. T top 5 players which can win it for them against India in the semi-final are: Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, and Jofra Archer.

T20 World Cup 2026, IND vs ENG | 5 England players to watch out vs India in semi-final

India are set to face England in T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5) for a place in the second cosecutive final. For India, the loss in 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final would be vivid when England had beaten them by 10 wickets. England went on to win the 2022 edition but India then came back stronger and won the 2024 edition. The match promises to be a humdinger for sure and there are many Indian players who wold be hoping for the revenge of 2022 nadir.<h2>T20 World Cup 2026: Top 5 Indian players to watch out for vs England</h2>The Indian team has been a bit scratchy in the tournament including in the last match when they chased a record total to beat West Indies in the virtual quarter-final. Nonetheless, there are many match winners in the side and here are top 5 to watch out for in the semi-final vs England:Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-drop-babar-azam-pick-six-newcomers-for-bangladesh-odis-shaheen-to-lead-check-full-squad-sahibzada-farhan-haris-rauf-1772628361224">Pakistan drop Babar Azam, pick six newcomers for Bangladesh ODIs; check squad</a>Abhishek Sharma: The left-hand opening batter is horribly out of form with just one fifty in the tournament so far. His aura, however, does not diminish despite no runs in the tournament and England are well aware of that. If Abhishek gets going, which India will hope and England would paray against, the match soon could become an one-sided affair.Jasprit Bumrah: Arguably the best bowler right now in the world. Bumrah is always a match winner irrrespective of the platform, situation, format or conditions. He will surely be a key player if India are to win the semi and enter final to defend their title which he had helped win two years back.Varun Chakravarthy: The number 1 T20I spinner who has been a key for India in the last couple of years or so, Chakaravarthy, will surely be someone to watch out for. England do not have a good repo about playing spin and Varun will definitely be hoping to make the Englishmen dance to his tunes.Suryakumar Yadav: The Indian skipper, like Abhishek, has been out of form but he's playing at his home ground in what probably could be his last T20 World Cup. SKY's class is never in doubt and if he manages to find form at a ground he knows inside out, India will be in far more comfortable position to win the contest.Hardik Pandya: The ace Indian all-rounder is a key piece of puzzle for the team, bowlign crucial overs and breaking partnerships as well as hitting meaty blows during chase and while setting a target. Pandya offers much needed flexibility in the team and can very well be the match winner for India.

India have been a bit scratchy in the tournament but the 10-wicket loss by hands of England in 2022 T20 World Cup should be enough to provide the motivation for SKY and team as they try to get one step closer to defending their title.

India are set to face England in T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5) for a place in the second cosecutive final. For India, the loss in 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final would be vivid when England had beaten them by 10 wickets. England went on to win the 2022 edition but India then came back stronger and won the 2024 edition. The match promises to be a humdinger for sure and there are many Indian players who wold be hoping for the revenge of 2022 nadir. T20 World Cup 2026: Top 5 Indian players to watch out for vs England The Indian team has been a bit scratchy in the tournament including in the last match when they chased a record total to beat West Indies in the virtual quarter-final. Nonetheless, there are many match winners in the side and here are top 5 to watch out for in the semi-final vs England: Also Read - Pakistan drop Babar Azam, pick six newcomers for Bangladesh ODIs; check squad Abhishek Sharma: The left-hand opening batter is horribly out of form with just one fifty in the tournament so far. His aura, however, does not diminish despite no runs in the tournament and England are well aware of that. If Abhishek gets going, which India will hope and England would paray against, the match soon could become an one-sided affair. Jasprit Bumrah: Arguably the best bowler right now in the world. Bumrah is always a match winner irrrespective of the platform, situation, format or conditions. He will surely be a key player if India are to win the semi and enter final to defend their title which he had helped win two years back. Varun Chakravarthy: The number 1 T20I spinner who has been a key for India in the last couple of years or so, Chakaravarthy, will surely be someone to watch out for. England do not have a good repo about playing spin and Varun will definitely be hoping to make the Englishmen dance to his tunes. Suryakumar Yadav: The Indian skipper, like Abhishek, has been out of form but he's playing at his home ground in what probably could be his last T20 World Cup. SKY's class is never in doubt and if he manages to find form at a ground he knows inside out, India will be in far more comfortable position to win the contest. Hardik Pandya: The ace Indian all-rounder is a key piece of puzzle for the team, bowlign crucial overs and breaking partnerships as well as hitting meaty blows during chase and while setting a target. Pandya offers much needed flexibility in the team and can very well be the match winner for India.

India have been a bit scratchy in the tournament but the 10-wicket loss by hands of England in 2022 T20 World Cup should be enough to provide the motivation for SKY and team as they try to get one step closer to defending their title.

T20 World Cup 2026, IND vs ENG: 5 Indian players who can help avenge 2022 nadir vs England in semi

From Finn Allen to Virat Kohli here is a look at five batters with highest scores in T20 World Cup knockouts. The list also features the likes of Tillakaratne Dilshan, Alex Hales and Marlon Samuels.

From Finn Allen to Virat Kohli here is a look at five batters with highest scores in T20 World Cup knockouts. The list also features the likes of Tillakaratne Dilshan, Alex Hales and Marlon Samuels.

From Finn Allen to Virat Kohli, 5 batters with highest scores in T20 World Cup knockouts

From Finn Allen to Chris Gayle here is a list of five players with most sixes in a T20 World Cup edition. The list also features the likes of Shimron Hetmyer, Sahibzada Farhan and Nicholas Pooran. 

From Finn Allen to Chris Gayle here is a list of five players with most sixes in a T20 World Cup edition. The list also features the likes of Shimron Hetmyer, Sahibzada Farhan and Nicholas Pooran.&nbsp;

From Finn Allen to Chris Gayle, 5 players with most sixes in a T20 World Cup edition

It was a perfect evening for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 as they beat South Africa to reach their second final and will have a shot at the final on Sunday (Mar 8). Hero of the hour was New Zealand batter Finn Allen as he smashed 100 off 33 and set a new record for fastest T20I hundred by a Kiwi. After the match, the Kiwi opener opened up on the game plan as they now sit a step away from winning the T20 World Cup 2026.<h2>New Zealand opener on fire</h2>"Obviously, we wanted to start looking straight and obviously try and put them on the back foot early," said Allen.&nbsp;"I think it's easy for me when Timmy's (Seifert) going like that, I can kind of just watch and then hit it when it's in my area and just try and give him the strike."&nbsp;Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, to obliterate the previous mark of 47 balls by Chris Gayle, as New Zealand raced home with 7.1 overs to spare. Allen went on a rampage as he finished with two fours, two sixes and a four off successive balls to hit the winning runs and reach his hundred with a roar of delight at Eden Gardens.&nbsp;Tim Seifert hit 58 in a 117-run opening stand with Allen off just 9.1 overs to set up the victory romp. Seifert hit two sixes and seven fours while Allen bludgeoned eight sixes and 10 fours in a brutal display of controlled power hitting.&nbsp;New Zealand, who edged into the semi-finals on net run rate but are seeking a first World Cup title, will play either India or England in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie took two wickets each to restrict South Africa to 169-8 after New Zealand elected to field first. The 2024 runners-up, South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, had been unbeaten in seven matches but slumped to 77-5 before Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55, giving the total some respect.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>What happened in South Africa innings?</h2>Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie earlier took two wickets each before Tristan Stubbs (29) and Jansen put on 73 for South Africa. Jansen hit two fours and five sixes in his 30-ball knock. McConchie struck first in the second over with his off-spin to send back Quinton De Kock for 10 and Ryan Rickelton on the next ball, but Dewald Brevis avoided the hat-trick. Left-arm spinner Ravindra had Markram caught in the deep by Daryl Mitchell for 18.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;David Miller fell for six to Ravindra five balls later, with Mitchell again taking the catch at long-on. South Africa had lost half their side in 10.2 overs when Jimmy Neesham cut short Brevis's knock on 34. Ferguson bowled Stubbs, but Jansen hit him for six to reach his fifty. Pace bowler Matt Henry, who arrived back only on Tuesday night after going home for the birth of his child, took 2-34.

On Wednesday, hero of the hour was New Zealand batter Finn Allen as he smashed 100 off 33 and set a new record for fastest T20I hundred by a Kiwi. After the match, the Kiwi opener opened up on the game plan as they now sit a step away from winning the T20 World Cup 2026.

It was a perfect evening for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 as they beat South Africa to reach their second final and will have a shot at the final on Sunday (Mar 8). Hero of the hour was New Zealand batter Finn Allen as he smashed 100 off 33 and set a new record for fastest T20I hundred by a Kiwi. After the match, the Kiwi opener opened up on the game plan as they now sit a step away from winning the T20 World Cup 2026. New Zealand opener on fire "Obviously, we wanted to start looking straight and obviously try and put them on the back foot early," said Allen. "I think it's easy for me when Timmy's (Seifert) going like that, I can kind of just watch and then hit it when it's in my area and just try and give him the strike." Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, to obliterate the previous mark of 47 balls by Chris Gayle, as New Zealand raced home with 7.1 overs to spare. Allen went on a rampage as he finished with two fours, two sixes and a four off successive balls to hit the winning runs and reach his hundred with a roar of delight at Eden Gardens. Tim Seifert hit 58 in a 117-run opening stand with Allen off just 9.1 overs to set up the victory romp. Seifert hit two sixes and seven fours while Allen bludgeoned eight sixes and 10 fours in a brutal display of controlled power hitting. New Zealand, who edged into the semi-finals on net run rate but are seeking a first World Cup title, will play either India or England in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie took two wickets each to restrict South Africa to 169-8 after New Zealand elected to field first. The 2024 runners-up, South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, had been unbeaten in seven matches but slumped to 77-5 before Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55, giving the total some respect. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli What happened in South Africa innings? Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie earlier took two wickets each before Tristan Stubbs (29) and Jansen put on 73 for South Africa. Jansen hit two fours and five sixes in his 30-ball knock. McConchie struck first in the second over with his off-spin to send back Quinton De Kock for 10 and Ryan Rickelton on the next ball, but Dewald Brevis avoided the hat-trick. Left-arm spinner Ravindra had Markram caught in the deep by Daryl Mitchell for 18. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds David Miller fell for six to Ravindra five balls later, with Mitchell again taking the catch at long-on. South Africa had lost half their side in 10.2 overs when Jimmy Neesham cut short Brevis's knock on 34. Ferguson bowled Stubbs, but Jansen hit him for six to reach his fifty. Pace bowler Matt Henry, who arrived back only on Tuesday night after going home for the birth of his child, took 2-34.

On Wednesday, hero of the hour was New Zealand batter Finn Allen as he smashed 100 off 33 and set a new record for fastest T20I hundred by a Kiwi. After the match, the Kiwi opener opened up on the game plan as they now sit a step away from winning the T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 World Cup 2026: Allen reveals game plan after match-winning knock, says 'wanted to put them on back foot'

India and England will meet in yet another T20 World Cup semifinal, third on the trot, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5). While the two are not new to facing off against each other in ICC knockouts, they bring more than just cricket to the field, something everyone likes to watch. The two powerhouses of world cricket will fight for a place in the finale in Ahmedabad, promising a nail-biting contest at Team India’s fortress at Wankhede. Here is the match preview of the second semifinal between India and England.<h2>Match Preview</h2>India is oozing with confidence following their smooth yet fantastic Super 8 win over the West Indies, with Sanju Samson coming to the party and delivering a stunning performance. His unbeaten 97 was a testament to his class and ability to do it on the bigger stages, giving Team India a cushion at the top of the order.&nbsp; &nbsp;Barring the usual talked-about worries, including Abhishek Sharma’s form, India’s batting unit is as settled as their position in world cricket, making them the hot favourites against any team across formats. &nbsp;Coming to India’s bowling, which perhaps is their most-sorted department filled with match-winners, quick Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy will hold the keys, with India backing its ace seamer Arshdeep Singh to improve his death bowling. On the other hand, England has everything to win for, having tasted tremendous success in the Super 8s. Their shaky start to the tournament did nothing to how they played in the second stage, with captain Harry Brook’s promotion to number three changing the team’s dynamics.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-chokers-again-new-zealand-stun-undefeated-south-africa-to-reach-final-1772640743922">T20 World Cup 2026: CHOKERS AGAIN! New Zealand stun undefeated South Africa to reach final</a> &nbsp;While they have their share of struggles in the top order, England’s batting depth makes up for the early horrors. Their bowling attack, however, has been effective, with handy contributions from their spinners and even part-timers like Will Jacks, who has so far picked seven wickets, winning four Player of the Match awards. &nbsp;Even though England has the players and firepower to upset any team on their day, beating India would require more than just a good game.<h3>Here are the predicted XIs of both teams –</h3>India - Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy &nbsp;England - Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid

India and England collide in a high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Wankhede Stadium! Read our match preview, key player battles, and predicted XIs as both teams fight for a place in the final.

India and England will meet in yet another T20 World Cup semifinal, third on the trot, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5). While the two are not new to facing off against each other in ICC knockouts, they bring more than just cricket to the field, something everyone likes to watch. The two powerhouses of world cricket will fight for a place in the finale in Ahmedabad, promising a nail-biting contest at Team India’s fortress at Wankhede. Here is the match preview of the second semifinal between India and England. Match Preview India is oozing with confidence following their smooth yet fantastic Super 8 win over the West Indies, with Sanju Samson coming to the party and delivering a stunning performance. His unbeaten 97 was a testament to his class and ability to do it on the bigger stages, giving Team India a cushion at the top of the order. Barring the usual talked-about worries, including Abhishek Sharma’s form, India’s batting unit is as settled as their position in world cricket, making them the hot favourites against any team across formats. Coming to India’s bowling, which perhaps is their most-sorted department filled with match-winners, quick Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy will hold the keys, with India backing its ace seamer Arshdeep Singh to improve his death bowling. On the other hand, England has everything to win for, having tasted tremendous success in the Super 8s. Their shaky start to the tournament did nothing to how they played in the second stage, with captain Harry Brook’s promotion to number three changing the team’s dynamics. Also read | T20 World Cup 2026: CHOKERS AGAIN! New Zealand stun undefeated South Africa to reach final While they have their share of struggles in the top order, England’s batting depth makes up for the early horrors. Their bowling attack, however, has been effective, with handy contributions from their spinners and even part-timers like Will Jacks, who has so far picked seven wickets, winning four Player of the Match awards. Even though England has the players and firepower to upset any team on their day, beating India would require more than just a good game. Here are the predicted XIs of both teams – India - Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy England - Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid

India and England collide in a high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Wankhede Stadium! Read our match preview, key player battles, and predicted XIs as both teams fight for a place in the final.

India vs England T20 World Cup Semifinal: Old foes meet in Mumbai to fight for place in final | Match Preview

Finn Allen from New Zealand broke the record for the fastest T20 World Cup hundred against South Africa in Kolkata. It’s time we take a look at the top five fastest T20 World Cup centurions.

Finn Allen from New Zealand broke the record for the fastest T20 World Cup hundred against South Africa in Kolkata. It’s time we take a look at the top five fastest T20 World Cup centurions.

Finn Allen to Chris Gayle: Meet top 5 fastest T20 World Cup centurions

Finn Allen’s 33-ball 100 against South Africa in the T20 World Cup semifinal broke records, the Protean hearts and the internet, with social media erupting in shock and joy at the same time. His maiden T20 WC hundred crushed South Africa to pieces as New Zealand punched their final ticket with a massive <a href="T20 World Cup 2026: CHOKERS AGAIN! New Zealand stun undefeated South Africa to reach final">nine-wicket win at the Eden Gardens</a> in Kolkata on Wednesday (Mar 4). Opening with Tim Seifert, who set the tone with his quickfire 58 off 33 balls, Allen opened his arms soon after, smashing eight sixes and ten fours in his breathtaking hundred.&nbsp;Chasing 170 on what appeared to be a tricky Kolkata pitch, considering it had everything for everyone, Allen and Seifert made a mockery of South Africa’s bowling attack, whacking over 80 runs in the first six overs alone. Allen was on song today, carrying his Midas touch from franchise cricket to the T20 WC and smashing the fastest T20 World Cup hundred, surpassing the previous best by Chris Gayle (in 47 balls in 2016). His 33-ball 100* also marked the fastest T20I hundred by a batter from a Test-playing nation, breaking David Miller’s 35-ball ton record.&nbsp;Meanwhile, New Zealand won the toss and sent South Africa to bat first. Putting them on the backfoot, New Zealand picked two wickets inside the first two overs, before reducing the Proteas to 77 for five at one stage. Unbeaten thus far in the tournament, South Africa had several match winners waiting to make such evenings about themselves, and one of them was Marco Jansen, who raised his hands and scored an unbeaten 30-ball 55 to help his team post a fighting total (169/8).&nbsp;Even before the Proteas could think of pulling a trigger on New Zealand, their openers took charge of the chase and never allowed South Africa to stand a chance in this semifinal.&nbsp;Check how the social media reacted to Finn Allen’s record hundred and New Zealand’s semifinal win -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is a hammering .. NZ have got the right end of the conditions but this really is a powerful display .. I keep saying it but they are pound for pound the best team in the World .. What they achieve for how much they have and how many they have to pick from is incredible ..…&mdash; Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/2029229305809801564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I bet nobody saw this coming. This, from Finn Allen is out of this world.&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/2029231729664508401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">33 ball ton in a WC Semi, take a bow Finn Allen 🙌🏼 Doesn’t look good when you dominate group stage and completely fail to turn up in the big game. Credit to NZ though, total domination by them tonight. Well played <a href="https://twitter.com/BLACKCAPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BLACKCAPS</a> 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAvNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SAvNZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup2026</a>&mdash; Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) <a href="https://twitter.com/WasimJaffer14/status/2029232910923120769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wow! Just wow! A ton in a World T 20 semi final in 33 balls! Amazing innings by Finn Allen.. once in a lifetime knock to almost single-handedly pulverise a shell-shocked South Africa. Kiwis flying under radar yet again and enjoying another great ICC tournament. No longer…&mdash; Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) <a href="https://twitter.com/sardesairajdeep/status/2029234735478915121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Superb hitting from Finn Allen: unbeaten, 33-ball 100 to win a semi-final for New Zealand with seven overs to spare. Incredible to think that one of the world&#39;s most destructive hitters is yet to play an IPL match - though he won&#39;t have to wait much longer&mdash; Matt Roller (@mroller98) <a href="https://twitter.com/mroller98/status/2029232588083044741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Incredible knock by Finn Allen. SA, unbeaten in the tournament were favoured to win but the power-hitting of Allen &amp; his opening partner Seifert annihilated them. India and England, who could be meeting Kiwis in the final will be working overtime to work out how to contain them&mdash; Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketwallah/status/2029234978924707841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">100 of just 33 balls in a WC semi finals against a top quality bowling side.. Finn Allen shows a real quality.&mdash; Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohammadKaif/status/2029235614273683705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Newzealand took away game so far from Sout Africa, that there is no scope of getting back. Thats what <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup2026</a> Make so special, its just 1 bad day and you are out of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> What a remarkable CENTURY from Finn Allen off 33 balls!!! Feeling bad for <a href="https://twitter.com/ProteasMenCSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ProteasMenCSA</a> Many… <a href="https://t.co/IbrmhjzSDg">pic.twitter.com/IbrmhjzSDg</a>&mdash; Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) <a href="https://twitter.com/munafpa99881129/status/2029232581812863294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Finn Allen - Take A Bow!! He has been under the radar for a while now and showed the world how much he has developed as a cricketer!! His ability to hit spin on the backfoot has been a game changer!! 88 runs in boundaries!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a>&mdash; Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) <a href="https://twitter.com/gaurav_sundar/status/2029236156991455666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Finn Allen has shattered the record books! His historic 33-ball century powered New Zealand to a dominant nine-wicket win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal. See the full breakdown of his record-breaking knock and how the world reacted.

Finn Allen’s 33-ball 100 against South Africa in the T20 World Cup semifinal broke records, the Protean hearts and the internet, with social media erupting in shock and joy at the same time. His maiden T20 WC hundred crushed South Africa to pieces as New Zealand punched their final ticket with a massive nine-wicket win at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday (Mar 4). Opening with Tim Seifert, who set the tone with his quickfire 58 off 33 balls, Allen opened his arms soon after, smashing eight sixes and ten fours in his breathtaking hundred. Chasing 170 on what appeared to be a tricky Kolkata pitch, considering it had everything for everyone, Allen and Seifert made a mockery of South Africa’s bowling attack, whacking over 80 runs in the first six overs alone. Allen was on song today, carrying his Midas touch from franchise cricket to the T20 WC and smashing the fastest T20 World Cup hundred, surpassing the previous best by Chris Gayle (in 47 balls in 2016). His 33-ball 100* also marked the fastest T20I hundred by a batter from a Test-playing nation, breaking David Miller’s 35-ball ton record. Meanwhile, New Zealand won the toss and sent South Africa to bat first. Putting them on the backfoot, New Zealand picked two wickets inside the first two overs, before reducing the Proteas to 77 for five at one stage. Unbeaten thus far in the tournament, South Africa had several match winners waiting to make such evenings about themselves, and one of them was Marco Jansen, who raised his hands and scored an unbeaten 30-ball 55 to help his team post a fighting total (169/8). Even before the Proteas could think of pulling a trigger on New Zealand, their openers took charge of the chase and never allowed South Africa to stand a chance in this semifinal. Check how the social media reacted to Finn Allen’s record hundred and New Zealand’s semifinal win -

Finn Allen has shattered the record books! His historic 33-ball century powered New Zealand to a dominant nine-wicket win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal. See the full breakdown of his record-breaking knock and how the world reacted.

Finn Allen’s 33-ball 100: Internet erupts after New Zealand crush South Africa to punch final ticket

New Zealand made light work of undefeated South Africa to reach their second T20 World Cup final as they got the better of the Proteas in the first semifinal on Wednesday (Mar 4). Playing at the Eden Gardens, New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets in a one-sided contest. New Zealand will now play against the winner of India and England on Sunday as they try to win their maiden World Cup.<h2>Allen runs riot</h2>Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, to obliterate the previous mark of 47 balls by Chris Gayle, as New Zealand raced home with 7.1 overs to spare. Allen went on a rampage as he finished with two fours, two sixes and a four off successive balls to hit the winning runs and reach his hundred with a roar of delight at Eden Gardens.&nbsp;Tim Seifert hit 58 in a 117-run opening stand with Allen off just 9.1 overs to set up the victory romp. Seifert hit two sixes and seven fours while Allen bludgeoned eight sixes and 10 fours in a brutal display of controlled power hitting.&nbsp;"Obviously, we wanted to start looking straight and obviously try and put them on the back foot early," said Allen.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;"I think it's easy for me when Timmy's (Seifert) going like that, I can kind of just watch and then hit it when it's in my area and just try and give him the strike."&nbsp;New Zealand, who&nbsp;edged into the semi-finals on net run rate but are seeking a first World Cup title, will play either India or England in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie took two wickets each to restrict South Africa to 169-8 after New Zealand elected to field first. The 2024 runners-up South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, had been unbeaten in seven matches but slumped to 77-5 before Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to give the total some respect.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>What happened in South Africa innings?</h2>Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie earlier took two wickets each before Tristan Stubbs (29) and Jansen put on 73 for South Africa. Jansen hit two fours and five sixes in his 30-ball knock. McConchie struck first in the second over with his off-spin to send back Quinton De Kock for 10 and Ryan Rickelton next ball, but Dewald Brevis avoided the hat-trick. Left-arm spinner Ravindra had Markram caught in the deep by Daryl Mitchell for 18.&nbsp;David Miller fell for six to Ravindra five balls later, with Mitchell again taking the catch at long-on. South Africa had lost half their side in 10.2 overs when Jimmy Neesham cut short Brevis's knock on 34. Ferguson bowled Stubbs but Jansen hit him for six to reach his fifty. Pace bowler Matt Henry, who arrived back only on Tuesday night after going home for the birth of his child, took 2-34.&nbsp;"I think you look at conditions early and they bowled really well up front," said Markram."Ball didn't quite feel like coming on, some were just stopping on the wicket and some were hitting quite low on the bat and they made scoring really tough."

Playing at the Eden Gardens, New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets in a one-sided contest. New Zealand will now play against the winner of India and England on Sunday as they try to win their maiden World Cup.

New Zealand made light work of undefeated South Africa to reach their second T20 World Cup final as they got the better of the Proteas in the first semifinal on Wednesday (Mar 4). Playing at the Eden Gardens, New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets in a one-sided contest. New Zealand will now play against the winner of India and England on Sunday as they try to win their maiden World Cup. Allen runs riot Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, to obliterate the previous mark of 47 balls by Chris Gayle, as New Zealand raced home with 7.1 overs to spare. Allen went on a rampage as he finished with two fours, two sixes and a four off successive balls to hit the winning runs and reach his hundred with a roar of delight at Eden Gardens. Tim Seifert hit 58 in a 117-run opening stand with Allen off just 9.1 overs to set up the victory romp. Seifert hit two sixes and seven fours while Allen bludgeoned eight sixes and 10 fours in a brutal display of controlled power hitting. "Obviously, we wanted to start looking straight and obviously try and put them on the back foot early," said Allen. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds "I think it's easy for me when Timmy's (Seifert) going like that, I can kind of just watch and then hit it when it's in my area and just try and give him the strike." New Zealand, who edged into the semi-finals on net run rate but are seeking a first World Cup title, will play either India or England in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie took two wickets each to restrict South Africa to 169-8 after New Zealand elected to field first. The 2024 runners-up South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, had been unbeaten in seven matches but slumped to 77-5 before Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to give the total some respect. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli What happened in South Africa innings? Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie earlier took two wickets each before Tristan Stubbs (29) and Jansen put on 73 for South Africa. Jansen hit two fours and five sixes in his 30-ball knock. McConchie struck first in the second over with his off-spin to send back Quinton De Kock for 10 and Ryan Rickelton next ball, but Dewald Brevis avoided the hat-trick. Left-arm spinner Ravindra had Markram caught in the deep by Daryl Mitchell for 18. David Miller fell for six to Ravindra five balls later, with Mitchell again taking the catch at long-on. South Africa had lost half their side in 10.2 overs when Jimmy Neesham cut short Brevis's knock on 34. Ferguson bowled Stubbs but Jansen hit him for six to reach his fifty. Pace bowler Matt Henry, who arrived back only on Tuesday night after going home for the birth of his child, took 2-34. "I think you look at conditions early and they bowled really well up front," said Markram. "Ball didn't quite feel like coming on, some were just stopping on the wicket and some were hitting quite low on the bat and they made scoring really tough."

Playing at the Eden Gardens, New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets in a one-sided contest. New Zealand will now play against the winner of India and England on Sunday as they try to win their maiden World Cup.

T20 World Cup 2026: CHOKERS AGAIN! New Zealand stun undefeated South Africa to reach final

England are not bad against spin as the narrative sells in world cricket, their T20I captain, Harry Brook, said ahead of the team’s marquee T20 World Cup semifinal against India in Mumbai. As Team England prepares to take on the defending champions and title contenders, Brook warned the Indian unit against discounting its team’s ability to tackle spin, reminding everyone of how they fared in Sri Lanka, where the pitches assisted spinners more.&nbsp;Despite England’s shaky start to the tournament, they topped Group 2 in Super 8s and qualified for the semis by beating teams with world-class spinners, including Sri Lanka and Pakistan. &nbsp;Even though he vouched for his batters to dominate the Indian spin threat, Brook warned India to have a challenging time against the English spinners. For the Poms, their spin-bowling unit clicked throughout, with veteran Adil Rashid picking 11 wickets thus far, Liam Dawson second on the list with 10 and all-rounder Will Jacks returning with seven in this edition alone. Rehan Ahmed was also among the wickets in his lone outing, picking two in his four-over spell. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-morne-morkel-backs-underlines-sanju-samson-revival-says-credit-to-him-for-not-losing-that-hope-1772634074050">T20 World Cup 2026: Morkel backs underlines Samson's revival, says ‘credit to him for not losing that hope’</a>&nbsp;“We've got some very good spinners as well. Our spinners have bowled extremely well in this competition, and India will have to tackle that challenge as well,” Brook said ahead of the semifinal clash in Mumbai. &nbsp;Speaking on his team’s poor reputation for playing spin, Brook tried to break the notion, saying, “I feel like England always get a bad rap about playing against spin. We've gone to Sri Lanka, and we've won six games in a row against a subcontinent side who are very good in their own backyard. We've got a lot of confidence playing on turning pitches.”<h3>‘Varun is India’s best bowler’</h3>Brook found scoring runs against Varun Chakaravarthy challenging previously, and while acknowledging him as India’s best spinner right now, Brook didn’t drop his guard in the quest to take him on. &nbsp; &nbsp;"India have always produced very good spinners, and we've accepted that before coming into this competition," Brook said. "Chakravarthy is one of the best bowlers in the world, and I'll try my best to face him and score as many runs as I can against him." &nbsp;Besides, Brook said England doesn’t need a perfect game to beat India, citing examples of England’s earlier wins in this tournament, which were far from being on point.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I don't think we need a perfect game to win the competition, to be honest. The games that we have won have been nowhere near perfect, and we still managed to get the wins - convincingly in some of them, and tight in some of them. But it's about the unity that we've had to be able to get across the line, and the belief that everybody's shown throughout these games, and the calmness that we've had when the bowlers have stood at the top of their marks,” Brooks concluded.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai, England captain Harry Brook challenges the "can't play spin" narrative. See what he had to say about facing India and their spin threat.

England are not bad against spin as the narrative sells in world cricket, their T20I captain, Harry Brook, said ahead of the team’s marquee T20 World Cup semifinal against India in Mumbai. As Team England prepares to take on the defending champions and title contenders, Brook warned the Indian unit against discounting its team’s ability to tackle spin, reminding everyone of how they fared in Sri Lanka, where the pitches assisted spinners more. Despite England’s shaky start to the tournament, they topped Group 2 in Super 8s and qualified for the semis by beating teams with world-class spinners, including Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Even though he vouched for his batters to dominate the Indian spin threat, Brook warned India to have a challenging time against the English spinners. For the Poms, their spin-bowling unit clicked throughout, with veteran Adil Rashid picking 11 wickets thus far, Liam Dawson second on the list with 10 and all-rounder Will Jacks returning with seven in this edition alone. Rehan Ahmed was also among the wickets in his lone outing, picking two in his four-over spell. Also read | T20 World Cup 2026: Morkel backs underlines Samson's revival, says ‘credit to him for not losing that hope’ “We've got some very good spinners as well. Our spinners have bowled extremely well in this competition, and India will have to tackle that challenge as well,” Brook said ahead of the semifinal clash in Mumbai. Speaking on his team’s poor reputation for playing spin, Brook tried to break the notion, saying, “I feel like England always get a bad rap about playing against spin. We've gone to Sri Lanka, and we've won six games in a row against a subcontinent side who are very good in their own backyard. We've got a lot of confidence playing on turning pitches.” ‘Varun is India’s best bowler’ Brook found scoring runs against Varun Chakaravarthy challenging previously, and while acknowledging him as India’s best spinner right now, Brook didn’t drop his guard in the quest to take him on. "India have always produced very good spinners, and we've accepted that before coming into this competition," Brook said. "Chakravarthy is one of the best bowlers in the world, and I'll try my best to face him and score as many runs as I can against him." Besides, Brook said England doesn’t need a perfect game to beat India, citing examples of England’s earlier wins in this tournament, which were far from being on point. "I don't think we need a perfect game to win the competition, to be honest. The games that we have won have been nowhere near perfect, and we still managed to get the wins - convincingly in some of them, and tight in some of them. But it's about the unity that we've had to be able to get across the line, and the belief that everybody's shown throughout these games, and the calmness that we've had when the bowlers have stood at the top of their marks,” Brooks concluded.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai, England captain Harry Brook challenges the "can't play spin" narrative. See what he had to say about facing India and their spin threat.

‘Our spinners will challenge India’: ENG captain Brook eyes T20 World Cup upset in Mumbai

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed Sanju Samson as the wicketkeeper-batter returned to form in the final T20 World Cup Super 8 game against the West Indies on Sunday. Speaking ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal clash against England, bowling coach Morne Morkel backed the Indian batter and gave credit for not losing hope. Samson’s revival has given an extra edge as they look to take another step in defending their T20 World Cup title.<h2>Morkel gives credit to Samson</h2>“Credit to him for not losing that hope, keep on working hard, keep on growing on his strengths and then taking the opportunity. I think in professional sports, it's all about staying ready so you don't have to get yourself ready. I can say that. And yeah, credit to him for keeping him calm and fighting through that tough little period and putting in a solid performance for India,” Morkel said in a pre-match presser on Wednesday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma (10) in the third over, Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis and sixth overall. Samson’s innings consisted of 12 fours and 4 sixes and was the architect of India’s win at the Eden Gardens.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>India take on England in semis</h2>In a series of T20 World Cup meetings, India and England will meet in the semis for the third consecutive occasion. Both teams share the spoils with one win each, with India winning the 2024 affair in the West Indies while England had beaten India in 2022. Thursday’s clash will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, with the winner playing against either New Zealand or South Africa to win the T20 World Cup 2026.

Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis.

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed Sanju Samson as the wicketkeeper-batter returned to form in the final T20 World Cup Super 8 game against the West Indies on Sunday. Speaking ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal clash against England, bowling coach Morne Morkel backed the Indian batter and gave credit for not losing hope. Samson’s revival has given an extra edge as they look to take another step in defending their T20 World Cup title. Morkel gives credit to Samson “Credit to him for not losing that hope, keep on working hard, keep on growing on his strengths and then taking the opportunity. I think in professional sports, it's all about staying ready so you don't have to get yourself ready. I can say that. And yeah, credit to him for keeping him calm and fighting through that tough little period and putting in a solid performance for India,” Morkel said in a pre-match presser on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma (10) in the third over, Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis and sixth overall. Samson’s innings consisted of 12 fours and 4 sixes and was the architect of India’s win at the Eden Gardens. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds India take on England in semis In a series of T20 World Cup meetings, India and England will meet in the semis for the third consecutive occasion. Both teams share the spoils with one win each, with India winning the 2024 affair in the West Indies while England had beaten India in 2022. Thursday’s clash will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, with the winner playing against either New Zealand or South Africa to win the T20 World Cup 2026.

Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis.

T20 World Cup 2026: Morkel backs underlines Samson's revival, says 'credit to him for not losing that hope'

India’s T20I opener Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the ICC rankings for batters in the format despite a shock slump; however, he now has someone across the border challenging his number one position in the updated rankings on Wednesday (Mar 4). Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who finished with the most runs thus far this edition, has climbed up one place to the second spot, attaining his career-best T20I ratings (848). While England’s Phil Salt dropped one place to the third position, Ishan Kishan from India gained one position to the fourth place.&nbsp;Farhan was the player to watch out for in the T20 World Cup 2026, scoring twin centuries in this edition alone and becoming the first batter to date to achieve this feat. Although his first T20 WC hundred (against Namibia) led to a 103-run win for Pakistan, his second in the do-or-die match against Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 fixture failed to guide his team to cruise into the last four despite the narrow win. He, however, impressed everyone with his batting prowess, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-drop-babar-azam-pick-six-newcomers-for-bangladesh-odis-shaheen-to-lead-check-full-squad-sahibzada-farhan-haris-rauf-1772628361224">earning an ODI call-up for the three-match series against Bangladesh</a> later this month. &nbsp;On the one hand, he finished with 383 runs in six outings, 64 more than Virat Kohli’s best outing (319 runs in the 2014 edition) and 80 more than his compatriot Babar Azam’s tally (303) in the 2021 T20 WC in the UAE, India’s Abhishek, on the other, is lingering down the order with just 95 runs in five matches thus far, including his maiden T20 WC fifty against Zimbabwe in the Super 8 tie. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Abhishek maintains a 26-point cushion over the second-placed Farhan, with his fellow Indian Kishan sitting with 783 rating points to his name. Besides them, Tilak Varma also moved to the sixth place with 749 rating points. South Africa’s top T20I star, Dewald Brevis, also maintained his spot at the eighth position, with the Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav dropping one place to seventh with 739 points. &nbsp;Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett also jumped six places to the 11th position, with 701 rating points. England white-ball hero Jos Buttler sits in ninth place with 716 rating points, while New Zealand opener Tim Seifert is in 10th with 712 points.&nbsp;

Abhishek Sharma holds the #1 spot in ICC T20I rankings, but Sahibzada Farhan is closing the gap after a historic T20 World Cup performance. See the latest top 10 update.

India’s T20I opener Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the ICC rankings for batters in the format despite a shock slump; however, he now has someone across the border challenging his number one position in the updated rankings on Wednesday (Mar 4). Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, who finished with the most runs thus far this edition, has climbed up one place to the second spot, attaining his career-best T20I ratings (848). While England’s Phil Salt dropped one place to the third position, Ishan Kishan from India gained one position to the fourth place. Farhan was the player to watch out for in the T20 World Cup 2026, scoring twin centuries in this edition alone and becoming the first batter to date to achieve this feat. Although his first T20 WC hundred (against Namibia) led to a 103-run win for Pakistan, his second in the do-or-die match against Sri Lanka in their final Super 8 fixture failed to guide his team to cruise into the last four despite the narrow win. He, however, impressed everyone with his batting prowess, earning an ODI call-up for the three-match series against Bangladesh later this month. On the one hand, he finished with 383 runs in six outings, 64 more than Virat Kohli’s best outing (319 runs in the 2014 edition) and 80 more than his compatriot Babar Azam’s tally (303) in the 2021 T20 WC in the UAE, India’s Abhishek, on the other, is lingering down the order with just 95 runs in five matches thus far, including his maiden T20 WC fifty against Zimbabwe in the Super 8 tie. Meanwhile, Abhishek maintains a 26-point cushion over the second-placed Farhan, with his fellow Indian Kishan sitting with 783 rating points to his name. Besides them, Tilak Varma also moved to the sixth place with 749 rating points. South Africa’s top T20I star, Dewald Brevis, also maintained his spot at the eighth position, with the Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav dropping one place to seventh with 739 points. Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett also jumped six places to the 11th position, with 701 rating points. England white-ball hero Jos Buttler sits in ninth place with 716 rating points, while New Zealand opener Tim Seifert is in 10th with 712 points.

Abhishek Sharma holds the #1 spot in ICC T20I rankings, but Sahibzada Farhan is closing the gap after a historic T20 World Cup performance. See the latest top 10 update.

Abhishek Sharma vs Sahibzada Farhan: T20 batting crown race tightens after latest ICC update

New Zealand were given a major boost in their Player XI as they take on South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 1 on Wednesday (Mar 4). Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Matt Henry returned to the side after having left on paternity leave. On the other hand, James Neesham also returned to the Playing XI for the Kiwis. South Africa also made three changes, including the trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj.<h2>New Zealand make two changes</h2>Having lost to England in their last Super 8 clash on Friday, the Kiwis made one change with Henry, who had returned home, back for selection. The team management showed no hesitation in including him despite doubts surrounding his inclusion. On the other hand, Neesham was also back in the fold with Ish Sodhi missing out.&nbsp;The Proteas made three changes as they got back the trio of Rabada, Jansen and Maharaj, who had been rested for the Zimbabwe clash in New Delhi on Sunday. The Proteas are playing in their second consecutive semifinal and are looking to win their maiden title.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;“I think everyone's sort of contributed at some stage throughout the comp. It hasn't felt like you're leaning on a couple of guys, which is a good space to be as a team. Obviously, really pumped up about the idea of a semi-final tonight and hopefully we can start off well with the bat and get a good score on the board. Yeah, there's a slight dew factor. We trained here last night. There was a little bit of moisture around,” South Africa captain Markram said at the toss.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd T20 World Cup semifinal Playing XI</h2>New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.&nbsp;South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Matt Henry returned to the side after having left on paternity leave. On the other hand, James Neesham also returned to the Playing XI for the Kiwis. 

New Zealand were given a major boost in their Player XI as they take on South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 1 on Wednesday (Mar 4). Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Matt Henry returned to the side after having left on paternity leave. On the other hand, James Neesham also returned to the Playing XI for the Kiwis. South Africa also made three changes, including the trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj. New Zealand make two changes Having lost to England in their last Super 8 clash on Friday, the Kiwis made one change with Henry, who had returned home, back for selection. The team management showed no hesitation in including him despite doubts surrounding his inclusion. On the other hand, Neesham was also back in the fold with Ish Sodhi missing out. The Proteas made three changes as they got back the trio of Rabada, Jansen and Maharaj, who had been rested for the Zimbabwe clash in New Delhi on Sunday. The Proteas are playing in their second consecutive semifinal and are looking to win their maiden title. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli “I think everyone's sort of contributed at some stage throughout the comp. It hasn't felt like you're leaning on a couple of guys, which is a good space to be as a team. Obviously, really pumped up about the idea of a semi-final tonight and hopefully we can start off well with the bat and get a good score on the board. Yeah, there's a slight dew factor. We trained here last night. There was a little bit of moisture around,” South Africa captain Markram said at the toss. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd T20 World Cup semifinal Playing XI New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson. South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Matt Henry returned to the side after having left on paternity leave. On the other hand, James Neesham also returned to the Playing XI for the Kiwis.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal: Matt Henry returns after paternity leave; South Africa make three key changes

Pakistan Cricket’s poster boy, Babar Azam, has faced the axe for his mediocre showing at the T20 World Cup, as the PCB selectors dropped him for the forthcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, picking as many as six newcomers for the bilateral series instead. Among those picked is opener Sahibzada Farhan, who earned an ODI call-up following his record-breaking stint at the ongoing 20-team tournament, where Pakistan exited after the Super 8 stage. While ace seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi continues to lead the side, there are no signs of his bowling partner, Naseem Shah.&nbsp;Seamer Haris Rauf, who, despite picking the most wickets in the BBL 15 and failing to make the T20 WC squad, has also returned to the 15-man squad, with gloveman Mohammad Rizwan, who also suffered the same fate, retained his place in the 50-over scheme of things.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-going-to-be-a-humdinger-sunil-gavaskar-on-india-england-t20-world-cup-2026-semifinal-1772531721147">'Going to be a humdinger': Sunil Gavaskar on India-England T20 World Cup semifinal</a> &nbsp;Among the new faces are Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, and Shamyl Hussain, all of whom were part of the series between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions in the UAE.<h3>Tough time for Babar</h3>Babar was never in form, even in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup 2026. Representing Sydney Sixers in his maiden BBL stint this time, Babar scored a mere 202 runs in 11 outings at just 22.44. While he opened for his new franchise team, Babar played at number four during the T20 WC, scoring 91 runs in four innings, including 46 against the USA.&nbsp; &nbsp;His struggles with pacing his innings or perhaps a new batting position contributed to his batting slump, eventually leading to his exit from the white-ball setup. However, his former T20I batting partner, Rizwan, now has a chance to push his case across formats during the three-match ODIs against Bangladesh. &nbsp;The Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Dhaka will host the three ODIs on March 11, 13 and 15.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pakistan’s 15-man ODI squad for Bangladesh series – &nbsp;Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha and Shamyl Hussain

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a fresh 15-member ODI squad for the Bangladesh series, featuring six uncapped players. Former captain Babar Azam has been omitted following the T20 World Cup. See the full squad and series details here.

Pakistan Cricket’s poster boy, Babar Azam, has faced the axe for his mediocre showing at the T20 World Cup, as the PCB selectors dropped him for the forthcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, picking as many as six newcomers for the bilateral series instead. Among those picked is opener Sahibzada Farhan, who earned an ODI call-up following his record-breaking stint at the ongoing 20-team tournament, where Pakistan exited after the Super 8 stage. While ace seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi continues to lead the side, there are no signs of his bowling partner, Naseem Shah. Seamer Haris Rauf, who, despite picking the most wickets in the BBL 15 and failing to make the T20 WC squad, has also returned to the 15-man squad, with gloveman Mohammad Rizwan, who also suffered the same fate, retained his place in the 50-over scheme of things. Also read | 'Going to be a humdinger': Sunil Gavaskar on India-England T20 World Cup semifinal Among the new faces are Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, and Shamyl Hussain, all of whom were part of the series between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions in the UAE. Tough time for Babar Babar was never in form, even in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup 2026. Representing Sydney Sixers in his maiden BBL stint this time, Babar scored a mere 202 runs in 11 outings at just 22.44. While he opened for his new franchise team, Babar played at number four during the T20 WC, scoring 91 runs in four innings, including 46 against the USA. His struggles with pacing his innings or perhaps a new batting position contributed to his batting slump, eventually leading to his exit from the white-ball setup. However, his former T20I batting partner, Rizwan, now has a chance to push his case across formats during the three-match ODIs against Bangladesh. The Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Dhaka will host the three ODIs on March 11, 13 and 15. Pakistan’s 15-man ODI squad for Bangladesh series – Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha and Shamyl Hussain

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a fresh 15-member ODI squad for the Bangladesh series, featuring six uncapped players. Former captain Babar Azam has been omitted following the T20 World Cup. See the full squad and series details here.

Pakistan drop Babar Azam, pick six newcomers for Bangladesh ODIs; Shaheen to lead

India and England are all set to square off in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 as the two meet on Thursday (Mar 5) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Having canceled each other out with one win each in the last two semifinal editions, this will be the third consecutive meeting between the sides at this stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal 2 clash between India and England, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-attack-on-national-team-sl-reminds-pak-of-2009-terror-attack-asks-to-reconsider-india-match-boycott-1770345581353">T20 WC 2026 | SL reminds PAK of 2009 terror attack, asks to reconsider boycott</a><h2>IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Live streaming details</h2><h2>When will IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal 2 start?</h2>The India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match start at 7:00 p.m. with toss taking place at 6:30 p.m IST.&nbsp;<h3>Where to watch IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 live?</h3>The India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India.<h3>Where to livestream IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 match?</h3>The fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match on the JioHotstar app and website in India.<h2>IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup - Head-to-head&nbsp;</h2>Thursday's meeting between India and England will be the 30th in what will also be a repeat of last T20 World Cup's semifinal. India edge England by 17-12 in the head-to-head tally.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-pacer-josh-hazlewood-out-in-major-blow-for-australia-1770360268836">T20 World Cup 2026 | Major blow for Australia as star player out with injury</a><h3>IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Pitch Report</h3>The pitch at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai usually supports batters and often produces high-scoring games. Spinners may find limited assistance, but fast bowlers who stick to good lines and lengths can still make an impact. Teams batting first generally score between 190 and 220 runs.<h2>IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Weather Report</h2>Mumbai is expected to have clear weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 26°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. No rain is expected, so a full match should be played as no showers are predicted.&nbsp;<h2>IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 - Squads</h2>India:&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.&nbsp;England:&nbsp;Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal 2 clash between India and England, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details.



India and England are all set to square off in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 as the two meet on Thursday (Mar 5) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Having canceled each other out with one win each in the last two semifinal editions, this will be the third consecutive meeting between the sides at this stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal 2 clash between India and England, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details. Also Read - T20 WC 2026 | SL reminds PAK of 2009 terror attack, asks to reconsider boycott IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Live streaming details When will IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal 2 start? The India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match start at 7:00 p.m. with toss taking place at 6:30 p.m IST. Where to watch IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 live? The India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 match? The fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match on the JioHotstar app and website in India. IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup - Head-to-head Thursday's meeting between India and England will be the 30th in what will also be a repeat of last T20 World Cup's semifinal. India edge England by 17-12 in the head-to-head tally. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026 | Major blow for Australia as star player out with injury IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Pitch Report The pitch at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai usually supports batters and often produces high-scoring games. Spinners may find limited assistance, but fast bowlers who stick to good lines and lengths can still make an impact. Teams batting first generally score between 190 and 220 runs. IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Weather Report Mumbai is expected to have clear weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 26°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. No rain is expected, so a full match should be played as no showers are predicted. IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 - Squads India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh. England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal 2 clash between India and England, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details.

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal 2: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report

South Africa may have an upper hand in T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday (Mar 4) but the Kiwis aren't without match winners too. There are many players on each side who can turn the game on its head single-handedly but a few match-ups will decide the fate of the contest and the first finalist as well. The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is good for batting for even a slight help for bowlers could turn the semi into a thriller, something fans would be hoping for.<h2>T20 World Cup 2026: Match-ups that can define SA vs NZ</h2>There are many brilliant individual performers in each side to help win the match for the team on their day and with a spot for the final on the line, it'll be a battle of who breaks first. Below are the match-ups which could shape the outcome of the match:Aiden Markram vs Matt Henry - South Africa skipper has been leading from the front with the bat and if he gets going, New Zealand will be left to play catch up. Good news for Kiwis, Matt Henry is back in the sqaud after attending birth of his child and he can tame Markram if there's even a hint of help on the pitch for the bowlers.David Miller vs Rachin Ravindra - The South African veteran is known for taking down the spinners and pacers alike. Ravindra, however, is having a good tournament with the ball and his left-arm, while coming in to Miller with the turn, could cramp the big hitter for the room, forcing him to make a mistake.Lungi Ngidi vs Tim Seifert - Siefert has been very attacking at the top for New Zealand but so has been Lungi Ngidi with the ball for South Africa. Ngidi has stepped up for his team with Rabada out of form and he can keep Siefert calm, it'll be a huge plus for South Africa.Keshav Maharaj vs Finn Allen - Maharaj has had a quiet tournament so far but that can change in not time. Finn Allen, meanwhile, has been destructive at the top order and if he takes down out of form Maharaj, the match can very well turn into Kiwis' favour in no time.

The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is good for batting for even a slight help for bowlers could turn the New Zealand vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 semi into a thriller, something fans would be hoping for.

South Africa may have an upper hand in T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday (Mar 4) but the Kiwis aren't without match winners too. There are many players on each side who can turn the game on its head single-handedly but a few match-ups will decide the fate of the contest and the first finalist as well. The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is good for batting for even a slight help for bowlers could turn the semi into a thriller, something fans would be hoping for. T20 World Cup 2026: Match-ups that can define SA vs NZ There are many brilliant individual performers in each side to help win the match for the team on their day and with a spot for the final on the line, it'll be a battle of who breaks first. Below are the match-ups which could shape the outcome of the match: Aiden Markram vs Matt Henry - South Africa skipper has been leading from the front with the bat and if he gets going, New Zealand will be left to play catch up. Good news for Kiwis, Matt Henry is back in the sqaud after attending birth of his child and he can tame Markram if there's even a hint of help on the pitch for the bowlers. David Miller vs Rachin Ravindra - The South African veteran is known for taking down the spinners and pacers alike. Ravindra, however, is having a good tournament with the ball and his left-arm, while coming in to Miller with the turn, could cramp the big hitter for the room, forcing him to make a mistake. Lungi Ngidi vs Tim Seifert - Siefert has been very attacking at the top for New Zealand but so has been Lungi Ngidi with the ball for South Africa. Ngidi has stepped up for his team with Rabada out of form and he can keep Siefert calm, it'll be a huge plus for South Africa. Keshav Maharaj vs Finn Allen - Maharaj has had a quiet tournament so far but that can change in not time. Finn Allen, meanwhile, has been destructive at the top order and if he takes down out of form Maharaj, the match can very well turn into Kiwis' favour in no time.

The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is good for batting for even a slight help for bowlers could turn the New Zealand vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 semi into a thriller, something fans would be hoping for.

T20 World Cup 2026, NZ vs SA: Top match-ups which can define semi-final outcome

South Africa are strong favorites to win the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday (Mar 4) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Proteas, who were runners-up in the previous edition, are the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far. The semi-final, however, will not be taking their previous results into account and a loss would put them on the flight back home. South Africa, however, would be hoping to make it to the second consecutive final and there are many players who can help them achieve a win.<h2>T20 World Cup 2026: SA vs NZ - 5 players to watch out from South Africa</h2>The Proteas have played liked a well-oiled unit with many players chipping it at the right time to keep the juggernaut going. Here are five players which can help South Africa beat New Zealand on their own and take their team into the second consecutive T20 World Cup final:Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-nz-vs-sa-semi-final-5-players-to-watch-out-from-new-zealand-1772594437673">T20 World Cup 2026, NZ vs SA semi-final: 5 players to watch out from New Zealand</a>Aiden Markram: The South African captain has been leading from front with 268 runs - third most in the tournament and the most for SA - at an average of nearly 54 along with a strike rate of 175. His runs at the top have ensured stable and strong platform for the team theroughout the tournament and the team would be hoping for another one of those special starts vs the Kiwis.David Miller: The veteran has been around for long enough to ensure the oppsotion does not take the Proteas lightly at any given situation in the match. He has scored 168 in the ongoing tournament at an average of 84 and a strike rate of nearly 160 - Kiwis, take him lightly at your own risk.Lungi Ngidi: With Kagiso Rabada out of form, Nagidi has been the leader of SA pace attack with 12 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of merely 6.8 and a strike rate of 12. His ability to break partnerships would be crucial for SA if they are to win against New Zealand.Corbin Bosch: The all-rounder has been very effective with the ball so far, taking 11 wickets in 6 match at an economy of 6.78 and a strike rate of 12.54. His batting skills haven't been put of use so far, but he is capable of using the long handles and deal and meaty blows towards the end of the innings.Keshav Maharaj: The ace Protea spinner has been a bit off in the tournament so far but that doen't not not make him a threat for the Kiwis on a pitch that can offer assistance. Maharaj has been an integral part of the South African team for long enough now and him coming back to form would definitely be an added worry for New Zealand.

The Proteas, who were runners-up in the previous edition, are the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far. They would be hoping to make it to the second consecutive final and there are many players who can help them achieve a win.

South Africa are strong favorites to win the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday (Mar 4) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Proteas, who were runners-up in the previous edition, are the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far. The semi-final, however, will not be taking their previous results into account and a loss would put them on the flight back home. South Africa, however, would be hoping to make it to the second consecutive final and there are many players who can help them achieve a win. T20 World Cup 2026: SA vs NZ - 5 players to watch out from South Africa The Proteas have played liked a well-oiled unit with many players chipping it at the right time to keep the juggernaut going. Here are five players which can help South Africa beat New Zealand on their own and take their team into the second consecutive T20 World Cup final: Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026, NZ vs SA semi-final: 5 players to watch out from New Zealand Aiden Markram: The South African captain has been leading from front with 268 runs - third most in the tournament and the most for SA - at an average of nearly 54 along with a strike rate of 175. His runs at the top have ensured stable and strong platform for the team theroughout the tournament and the team would be hoping for another one of those special starts vs the Kiwis. David Miller: The veteran has been around for long enough to ensure the oppsotion does not take the Proteas lightly at any given situation in the match. He has scored 168 in the ongoing tournament at an average of 84 and a strike rate of nearly 160 - Kiwis, take him lightly at your own risk. Lungi Ngidi: With Kagiso Rabada out of form, Nagidi has been the leader of SA pace attack with 12 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of merely 6.8 and a strike rate of 12. His ability to break partnerships would be crucial for SA if they are to win against New Zealand. Corbin Bosch: The all-rounder has been very effective with the ball so far, taking 11 wickets in 6 match at an economy of 6.78 and a strike rate of 12.54. His batting skills haven't been put of use so far, but he is capable of using the long handles and deal and meaty blows towards the end of the innings. Keshav Maharaj: The ace Protea spinner has been a bit off in the tournament so far but that doen't not not make him a threat for the Kiwis on a pitch that can offer assistance. Maharaj has been an integral part of the South African team for long enough now and him coming back to form would definitely be an added worry for New Zealand.

The Proteas, who were runners-up in the previous edition, are the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far. They would be hoping to make it to the second consecutive final and there are many players who can help them achieve a win.

T20 World Cup 2026, SA vs NZ: 5 South Africa players to watch out in semi-final

The T20 World Cup 2026 is in its Final Four stage and South Africa face New Zealand in the first semi-final on Wednesday (Mar 4) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While South Africa have been unbeaten and dominant throughout the tournament, New Zealand had a bit of luck coupled with not so perfect performance to reach the semis. None the previous results, however, matter now as the winner gets into the final and the losers goes back home even if it is the first loss of the tournament for them. There are many match winners in both sides who could turn the game on its head single-handedly and lets see who from New Zealand can do it against the Proteas:<h2>T20 World Cup 2026, NZ vs SA: 5 players to watch out from New Zealand</h2>The Kiwis have been patchy in the tournament but some individuals have stood out for them, helping them reach the semis. Below are five players who could potentially help the Kiwis in the semis vs South Africa:Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-hundred-from-shaheen-to-usman-tariq-meet-pakistan-players-in-auction-amid-uncertainty-over-being-picked-by-ipl-linked-teams-1772508406449">The Hundred: Meet Pak players in auction amid uncertainty over participation</a>Tim Seifert: The wicketkeeper-batter is highest run scorer for New Zealand in the team - 216 runs in six innings at an average of 43 and an impressive strike rate of nearly 158. His runs in the top order have made sure New Zealand get decent starts, helping batters down the order to settle in before attacking in the later stage.Rachin Ravindra: The battting all-rounder has been an asset with both, bat and ball. He has scored 115 runs in five innings at an average of 39 &amp; strike rate of nearly 140 in addition to taking nine wickets with a best of 4/27. He can very well anchor the innings if wickets start falling and his left-arm spin could be effective on a assisting Kolkata pitch.Glenn Phillips: The acrobatic fielder has a knack of plucking stunners out of thin air, putting brakes on the batting team's momentum and giving his team an opening out of no where. His middle orde runs, 176 at a strike rate of 160, are also an asset for a team while chasing as well as while setting a target.Daryl Mitchell: The bater has not fired for the Kiwis so far in the tournament but has been the most consistent performer for them in the last couple of years or so. The semi offers him the best chance to roar back into the form and help his team reach the final of another ICC tournament.Mitchell Santner: The Kiwi skipper, just like Mitchell, has been out of form for most of the tournament, taking just two wickets in five innings. His strike rate, however, has been an impressive 157 in the lower order. Santner, however, is a class player and can come back into the form in any match and New Zealand would be hoping that match is the semi against South Africa.

Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, Matt Henry are some of the players who could help New Zealand beat South Africa in the semis.

The T20 World Cup 2026 is in its Final Four stage and South Africa face New Zealand in the first semi-final on Wednesday (Mar 4) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While South Africa have been unbeaten and dominant throughout the tournament, New Zealand had a bit of luck coupled with not so perfect performance to reach the semis. None the previous results, however, matter now as the winner gets into the final and the losers goes back home even if it is the first loss of the tournament for them. There are many match winners in both sides who could turn the game on its head single-handedly and lets see who from New Zealand can do it against the Proteas: T20 World Cup 2026, NZ vs SA: 5 players to watch out from New Zealand The Kiwis have been patchy in the tournament but some individuals have stood out for them, helping them reach the semis. Below are five players who could potentially help the Kiwis in the semis vs South Africa: Also Read - The Hundred: Meet Pak players in auction amid uncertainty over participation Tim Seifert: The wicketkeeper-batter is highest run scorer for New Zealand in the team - 216 runs in six innings at an average of 43 and an impressive strike rate of nearly 158. His runs in the top order have made sure New Zealand get decent starts, helping batters down the order to settle in before attacking in the later stage. Rachin Ravindra: The battting all-rounder has been an asset with both, bat and ball. He has scored 115 runs in five innings at an average of 39 & strike rate of nearly 140 in addition to taking nine wickets with a best of 4/27. He can very well anchor the innings if wickets start falling and his left-arm spin could be effective on a assisting Kolkata pitch. Glenn Phillips: The acrobatic fielder has a knack of plucking stunners out of thin air, putting brakes on the batting team's momentum and giving his team an opening out of no where. His middle orde runs, 176 at a strike rate of 160, are also an asset for a team while chasing as well as while setting a target. Daryl Mitchell: The bater has not fired for the Kiwis so far in the tournament but has been the most consistent performer for them in the last couple of years or so. The semi offers him the best chance to roar back into the form and help his team reach the final of another ICC tournament. Mitchell Santner: The Kiwi skipper, just like Mitchell, has been out of form for most of the tournament, taking just two wickets in five innings. His strike rate, however, has been an impressive 157 in the lower order. Santner, however, is a class player and can come back into the form in any match and New Zealand would be hoping that match is the semi against South Africa.

New Zealand had a bit of luck coupled with not so perfect performance to reach the semis. None the previous results, however, matter now as the winner gets into the final and the losers goes back home. Meet 5 players who can win it for NZ vs SA

T20 World Cup 2026, NZ vs SA semi-final: 5 New Zealand players to watch out vs South Africa

South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Mar 4) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with the winner advancing to the final. The Proteas enter the clash high on confidence, having beaten New Zealand earlier in the tournament in Ahmedabad. They remain unbeaten in seven matches so far, making them slight favourites.&nbsp;New Zealand will look to improve and deliver a stronger performance. They have not been at their best in this tournament. The Black Caps lost a close match to England in the Super 8 stage but qualified ahead of Pakistan on net run rate after securing a bigger victory over Sri Lanka. In comparison, South Africa were dominant in the Super 8s, comfortably defeating India, the West Indies and Zimbabwe.&nbsp;As the crucial T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match between South Africa and New Zealand approaching, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information.<h2>SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final - Live streaming details</h2><h2>Where to watch SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final live?</h2>The T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-going-to-be-a-humdinger-sunil-gavaskar-on-india-england-t20-world-cup-2026-semifinal-1772531721147">'Going to be a humdinger': Sunil Gavaskar on India-England T20 World Cup semifinal</a><h2>Where to livestream SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final match?</h2>The fans can watch the live streaming of the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand on the JioHotstar app and website in India.<h2>SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 - Head-to-head</h2>South Africa and New Zealand have faced each other 19 times in T20 Internationals. South Africa hold a strong advantage with 12 wins, while New Zealand have won seven matches.&nbsp;<h2>SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final - Pitch Report</h2>The pitch at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata usually supports batters and often produces high-scoring games. Spinners may find limited assistance, but fast bowlers who stick to good lines and lengths can still make an impact. Teams batting first generally score between 175 and 190 runs.<h2>SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final - Weather Report</h2>Kolkata is expected to have warm weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 29°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. Rain is not expected, so a full match should be played.<h2>SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final - Squads</h2>New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway and Cole McConchie&nbsp;South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match between South Africa and New Zealand, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information.

South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Mar 4) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with the winner advancing to the final. The Proteas enter the clash high on confidence, having beaten New Zealand earlier in the tournament in Ahmedabad. They remain unbeaten in seven matches so far, making them slight favourites. New Zealand will look to improve and deliver a stronger performance. They have not been at their best in this tournament. The Black Caps lost a close match to England in the Super 8 stage but qualified ahead of Pakistan on net run rate after securing a bigger victory over Sri Lanka. In comparison, South Africa were dominant in the Super 8s, comfortably defeating India, the West Indies and Zimbabwe. As the crucial T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match between South Africa and New Zealand approaching, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information. SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final - Live streaming details Where to watch SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final live? The T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Also Read - 'Going to be a humdinger': Sunil Gavaskar on India-England T20 World Cup semifinal Where to livestream SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final match? The fans can watch the live streaming of the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand on the JioHotstar app and website in India. SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 - Head-to-head South Africa and New Zealand have faced each other 19 times in T20 Internationals. South Africa hold a strong advantage with 12 wins, while New Zealand have won seven matches. SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final - Pitch Report The pitch at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata usually supports batters and often produces high-scoring games. Spinners may find limited assistance, but fast bowlers who stick to good lines and lengths can still make an impact. Teams batting first generally score between 175 and 190 runs. SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final - Weather Report Kolkata is expected to have warm weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 29°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. Rain is not expected, so a full match should be played. SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final - Squads New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway and Cole McConchie South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match between South Africa and New Zealand, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information.

SA vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes the semifinal between India and England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be a very close and exciting match. The game will be played on Thursday (Mar 5) at the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Gavaskar compared this upcoming clash to India’s thrilling knockout win over West Indies at Eden Gardens. He said both India and England are equally strong teams. According to him, both sides have good batting, strong bowling attacks, solid middle orders and players who can finish games.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some England cricketers have played in the IPL, so they understand Indian conditions and know how to handle pressure. Gavaskar feels the match could go down to the final over.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-next-generation-is-going-to-be-glenn-mcgrath-on-australia-s-biggest-challenge-t20-world-cup-2026-1772529070972">'Next generation is going to be…': Glenn McGrath on Australia’s biggest challenge</a>&nbsp;"I think it's going to be another cracker of a game, just like this sort of quarter-final against the West Indies was, because both sides are very well matched," Gavaskar said. “They have got batting. They have got bowling. They have got a middle order. They have got, you know, the finisher. Both teams have finishers. Both teams have variety in their bowling.”&nbsp;"Both teams also have got a fair bit of experience of T20 cricket. England have got a few players who have played in the IPL, so who are familiar with Indian conditions, who are familiar with the pressure of playing. It is going to be a humdinger of a game. And like it went in Kolkata yesterday, I think this one also will likely go to the 40th over," the former India captain added.&nbsp;India won the 2011 World Cup final at Wankhede, but they also lost semifinals there in 1987 and 2016. Gavaskar said past records do not matter much and pointed out that the West Indies had never lost a knockout game at Eden Gardens before this tournament, but that record was broken. He believes this is a new Indian team and that they have the ability to win the title.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/all-england-open-indian-players-in-action-on-mar-3-match-timings-and-where-to-watch-live-1772526525225">All England Open | Lakshya to Gayatri - Meet Indian players in action on March 3</a>&nbsp;"Well, the other day, I mean, somebody said yesterday as well that, you know, West Indies had never lost a knockout game at the Eden Gardens. But that was broken yesterday.&nbsp;"So it's a new era, a new team. So, yes, I think India have not had the best of semifinal experiences at the Wankhede. But I do believe that they have the capability to go all the way," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking at an event, Gavaskar also shared advice for young batter Abhishek Sharma. He said Sharma should not always try to attack from the start, instead, he should take some time to settle in before playing big shots. Gavaskar added that while it is important to use the powerplay well, a batter does not need to play at top speed all the time.&nbsp;&nbsp;"My advice would be to not always look to bat in the fourth gear. Maybe, you know, look to up the gears as you settle in. Yes, you want to take advantage of the powerplay, where only two fielders are outside the 30-metre circle. You certainly want to take advantage of that. Play to your strengths. But don't always have to look to bat in the fourth gear," said Gavaskar.

Defending champions India will take on England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5) in a repeat of the semifinals from the 2022 and 2024 editions.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes the semifinal between India and England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be a very close and exciting match. The game will be played on Thursday (Mar 5) at the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Gavaskar compared this upcoming clash to India’s thrilling knockout win over West Indies at Eden Gardens. He said both India and England are equally strong teams. According to him, both sides have good batting, strong bowling attacks, solid middle orders and players who can finish games. Some England cricketers have played in the IPL, so they understand Indian conditions and know how to handle pressure. Gavaskar feels the match could go down to the final over. Also Read - 'Next generation is going to be…': Glenn McGrath on Australia’s biggest challenge "I think it's going to be another cracker of a game, just like this sort of quarter-final against the West Indies was, because both sides are very well matched," Gavaskar said. “They have got batting. They have got bowling. They have got a middle order. They have got, you know, the finisher. Both teams have finishers. Both teams have variety in their bowling.” "Both teams also have got a fair bit of experience of T20 cricket. England have got a few players who have played in the IPL, so who are familiar with Indian conditions, who are familiar with the pressure of playing. It is going to be a humdinger of a game. And like it went in Kolkata yesterday, I think this one also will likely go to the 40th over," the former India captain added. India won the 2011 World Cup final at Wankhede, but they also lost semifinals there in 1987 and 2016. Gavaskar said past records do not matter much and pointed out that the West Indies had never lost a knockout game at Eden Gardens before this tournament, but that record was broken. He believes this is a new Indian team and that they have the ability to win the title. Also Read - All England Open | Lakshya to Gayatri - Meet Indian players in action on March 3 "Well, the other day, I mean, somebody said yesterday as well that, you know, West Indies had never lost a knockout game at the Eden Gardens. But that was broken yesterday. "So it's a new era, a new team. So, yes, I think India have not had the best of semifinal experiences at the Wankhede. But I do believe that they have the capability to go all the way," he added. Speaking at an event, Gavaskar also shared advice for young batter Abhishek Sharma. He said Sharma should not always try to attack from the start, instead, he should take some time to settle in before playing big shots. Gavaskar added that while it is important to use the powerplay well, a batter does not need to play at top speed all the time. "My advice would be to not always look to bat in the fourth gear. Maybe, you know, look to up the gears as you settle in. Yes, you want to take advantage of the powerplay, where only two fielders are outside the 30-metre circle. You certainly want to take advantage of that. Play to your strengths. But don't always have to look to bat in the fourth gear," said Gavaskar.

Defending champions India will take on England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5) in a repeat of the semifinals from the 2022 and 2024 editions.

'Going to be a humdinger': Sunil Gavaskar on India-England T20 World Cup semifinal

The India team has rescheduled its practice session on Tuesday (Mar 3) due to a lunar eclipse. According to reports, the team usually trains at 6 PM two days before a match in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India had earlier announced that the squad would practice from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai ahead of their semi-final against England.However, the team management later revised the timing after knowing that the lunar eclipse would begin at 3:20 PM and end at 6:47 PM. In line with certain Hindu beliefs, some members preferred to avoid training during the eclipse and since India is playing an important semi-final, they wanted to start on a positive note.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-back-at-chinnaswamy-bengaluru-set-to-host-five-matches-playoffs-and-final-1772542923724">IPL back at Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru set to host five matches, playoffs and final</a>&nbsp;The moon was expected to be visible in India from 6:26 PM, with the eclipse at its peak between 6:33 PM and 6:40 PM. Many in the team believed that no important activity should be done during this time. As a result, the management decided to delay practice by about an hour.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The team found out that since it is chandra grahan ‘lunar eclipse’ one should avoid doing anything good. As India is playing semi-finals against England the team wanted to start on a positive note. Many felt that we can push the practice time until 6:40 PM one should avoid doing any activity. The team management agreed to it and practice was postponed by an hour,” a source confirmed, according to the Indian Express.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/all-england-open-indian-players-in-action-on-mar-3-match-timings-and-where-to-watch-live-1772526525225">All England Open | Lakshya to Gayatri - Meet Indian players in action on March 3</a>&nbsp;During the tournament, the Indian team and its players have been regularly offering prayers and visiting temples before matches. They were seen going to temples in different cities, including Kolkata.&nbsp;After defeating the West Indies in their last Super 8 match, India secured a place in the semi-finals and will now face England on Thursday. India, the current T20 World Cup champions, hope to become the first team to successfully defend the title.

The India team has rescheduled its practice session on Tuesday (Mar 3) due to a lunar eclipse. According to reports, the team usually trains at 6 PM two days before a match in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India had earlier announced that the squad would practice from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai ahead of their semi-final against England. However, the team management later revised the timing after knowing that the lunar eclipse would begin at 3:20 PM and end at 6:47 PM. In line with certain Hindu beliefs, some members preferred to avoid training during the eclipse and since India is playing an important semi-final, they wanted to start on a positive note. Also Read - IPL back at Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru set to host five matches, playoffs and final The moon was expected to be visible in India from 6:26 PM, with the eclipse at its peak between 6:33 PM and 6:40 PM. Many in the team believed that no important activity should be done during this time. As a result, the management decided to delay practice by about an hour. “The team found out that since it is chandra grahan ‘lunar eclipse’ one should avoid doing anything good. As India is playing semi-finals against England the team wanted to start on a positive note. Many felt that we can push the practice time until 6:40 PM one should avoid doing any activity. The team management agreed to it and practice was postponed by an hour,” a source confirmed, according to the Indian Express. Also Read - All England Open | Lakshya to Gayatri - Meet Indian players in action on March 3 During the tournament, the Indian team and its players have been regularly offering prayers and visiting temples before matches. They were seen going to temples in different cities, including Kolkata. After defeating the West Indies in their last Super 8 match, India secured a place in the semi-finals and will now face England on Thursday. India, the current T20 World Cup champions, hope to become the first team to successfully defend the title.

T20 World Cup 2026: India revises practice timing in Mumbai amid lunar eclipse

Cricket is set to return to the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which will host several key matches in the Indian Premier League 2026, bringing great excitement to fans across Karnataka. The playoffs and final will also slated to take place here, making Bengaluru one of the tournament’s central venues. The stadium will serve as the home ground for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are scheduled to play five league matches at Chinnaswamy. Known for its lively crowd and high-scoring games, the ground will provide RCB an ideal stage to start their title defence in front of their home supporters.&nbsp;The stadium will also host the season opener and the opening ceremony, with a full crowd expected as fans welcome their team back following the tragic stampede in 2025 during RCB’s first IPL title celebration.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-what-happens-if-sa-vs-nz-semifinal-is-washed-out-in-kolkata-1772537317686">T20 World Cup 2026: What happens if SA vs NZ semifinal is washed out in Kolkata</a><h2>How did Chinnaswamy Stadium get clearance?</h2>The Karnataka government allowed IPL matches to resume at the stadium after cricket activities were stopped due to the stampede that claimed 11 lives. The approval came after the Justice Cunha report was submitted and the report suggested several short-term and long-term steps to improve safety for spectators.&nbsp;Earlier, the stadium was expected to host the Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir, but the match was shifted to Hubballi because safety upgrades were still underway. Now, with a strict limit of 35,000 spectators and supervision from multiple departments, cricket is ready to return to the venue with stronger safety rules in place.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-women-s-odi-rankings-smriti-mandhana-replaces-laura-wolvaardt-to-claim-no-1-batter-spot-1772535044142">ICC Women's ODI Rankings: Mandhana replaces Wolvaardt to claim no. 1 batter spot</a>&nbsp;RCB thanked the Government of Karnataka, the Karnataka State Cricket Association and the Karnataka Police for their support and coordination in helping Bengaluru host the matches again.&nbsp;&nbsp;Apart from their five home games in Bengaluru, RCB will also play two league matches at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, which will serve as their second home ground for the season.

Apart from their five home games in Bengaluru, RCB will also play two league matches at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, which will serve as their second home ground for the season.

Cricket is set to return to the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which will host several key matches in the Indian Premier League 2026, bringing great excitement to fans across Karnataka. The playoffs and final will also slated to take place here, making Bengaluru one of the tournament’s central venues. The stadium will serve as the home ground for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are scheduled to play five league matches at Chinnaswamy. Known for its lively crowd and high-scoring games, the ground will provide RCB an ideal stage to start their title defence in front of their home supporters. The stadium will also host the season opener and the opening ceremony, with a full crowd expected as fans welcome their team back following the tragic stampede in 2025 during RCB’s first IPL title celebration. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026: What happens if SA vs NZ semifinal is washed out in Kolkata How did Chinnaswamy Stadium get clearance? The Karnataka government allowed IPL matches to resume at the stadium after cricket activities were stopped due to the stampede that claimed 11 lives. The approval came after the Justice Cunha report was submitted and the report suggested several short-term and long-term steps to improve safety for spectators. Earlier, the stadium was expected to host the Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir, but the match was shifted to Hubballi because safety upgrades were still underway. Now, with a strict limit of 35,000 spectators and supervision from multiple departments, cricket is ready to return to the venue with stronger safety rules in place. Also Read - ICC Women's ODI Rankings: Mandhana replaces Wolvaardt to claim no. 1 batter spot RCB thanked the Government of Karnataka, the Karnataka State Cricket Association and the Karnataka Police for their support and coordination in helping Bengaluru host the matches again. Apart from their five home games in Bengaluru, RCB will also play two league matches at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, which will serve as their second home ground for the season.

Apart from their five home games in Bengaluru, RCB will also play two league matches at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, which will serve as their second home ground for the season.

IPL back at Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru set to host five matches, playoffs and final

South Africa and New Zealand are set to meet once again in the T20 World Cup 2026, although they have already played each other in the tournament, but this clash carries much more significance. Their earlier group-stage match had little impact on the overall standings, but this time, the winner of the first semi-final will secure a place in the final. The game is scheduled for Wednesday (Mar 4) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.&nbsp;South Africa head into the knockout stage full of confidence, as they remain unbeaten in the competition so far. After performing strongly in the group stage, they continued their winning run in the Super 8 round. A key victory over India in that phase confirmed them as serious challengers for the title.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-next-generation-is-going-to-be-glenn-mcgrath-on-australia-s-biggest-challenge-t20-world-cup-2026-1772529070972">'Next generation is going to be…': Glenn McGrath on Australia’s biggest challenge</a>&nbsp;New Zealand’s path has been less steady, as they moved past the group stage with three wins and one loss against South Africa. In the Super 8s, they beat Sri Lanka comfortably, lost closely to England and had one game against Pakistan called off because of rain.<h2>What happens if the semi-final is washed out?</h2>Unlike the Super 8 round, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has set aside extra time for the semi-finals and final. Officials have 90 additional minutes on the scheduled day to complete the match.If rain stops play, there will be no bowl-out to decide the result. Instead, the teams’ Super 8 rankings will be used.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/all-england-open-indian-players-in-action-on-mar-3-match-timings-and-where-to-watch-live-1772526525225">All England Open | Lakshya to Gayatri - Meet Indian players in action on March 3</a>&nbsp;If the match on Mar 4 is completely washed out, it will continue on the reserve day, Mar 5, from the point where it stopped. If no play is possible on the reserve day either, the team that finished higher in the Super 8 standings will move on to the final.&nbsp;South Africa topped Super 8 Group 1 with six points, while New Zealand reached the semi-finals with three points from Group 2. This means that if the game is abandoned, South Africa will advance to the final.

South Africa and New Zealand face off for the second time in this T20 World Cup, but the stakes are much higher than in their previous match.

South Africa and New Zealand are set to meet once again in the T20 World Cup 2026, although they have already played each other in the tournament, but this clash carries much more significance. Their earlier group-stage match had little impact on the overall standings, but this time, the winner of the first semi-final will secure a place in the final. The game is scheduled for Wednesday (Mar 4) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa head into the knockout stage full of confidence, as they remain unbeaten in the competition so far. After performing strongly in the group stage, they continued their winning run in the Super 8 round. A key victory over India in that phase confirmed them as serious challengers for the title. Also Read - 'Next generation is going to be…': Glenn McGrath on Australia’s biggest challenge New Zealand’s path has been less steady, as they moved past the group stage with three wins and one loss against South Africa. In the Super 8s, they beat Sri Lanka comfortably, lost closely to England and had one game against Pakistan called off because of rain. What happens if the semi-final is washed out? Unlike the Super 8 round, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has set aside extra time for the semi-finals and final. Officials have 90 additional minutes on the scheduled day to complete the match. If rain stops play, there will be no bowl-out to decide the result. Instead, the teams’ Super 8 rankings will be used. Also Read - All England Open | Lakshya to Gayatri - Meet Indian players in action on March 3 If the match on Mar 4 is completely washed out, it will continue on the reserve day, Mar 5, from the point where it stopped. If no play is possible on the reserve day either, the team that finished higher in the Super 8 standings will move on to the final. South Africa topped Super 8 Group 1 with six points, while New Zealand reached the semi-finals with three points from Group 2. This means that if the game is abandoned, South Africa will advance to the final.

South Africa and New Zealand face off for the second time in this T20 World Cup, but the stakes are much higher than in their previous match.

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India opener Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday (Mar 3) climbed to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings following her strong performances in the recent three-match series against Australia. She now has 790 rating points, moving ahead of Laura Wolvaardt, who sits on 782. Wolvaardt will have an opportunity to reclaim the top spot when South Africa face New Zealand in March and April. Australia's Alyssa Healy is placed fourth with 744 points after scoring a century in her last One Day International. She is positioned between Beth Mooney (749 points) and Ashleigh Gardner (724 points).&nbsp;India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is ninth in the list, while Jemimah Rodrigues is in the 12th place. In the ODI bowling rankings, Australia’s Alana King has claimed the no. 1 spot with 775 rating points, ending England’s Sophie Ecclestone’s nearly four-year reign at the top.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-next-generation-is-going-to-be-glenn-mcgrath-on-australia-s-biggest-challenge-t20-world-cup-2026-1772529070972">'Next generation is going to be…': Glenn McGrath on Australia’s biggest challenge</a>&nbsp;King took seven wickets in the series against India, including four for 33 in the third ODI, helping her team win by 185 runs. This is her first time as the top-ranked bowler and it is also her highest rating so far. Other Australian bowlers in the top eight include Gardner (third), Annabel Sutherland (fifth), Megan Schutt (seventh) and Kim Garth (eighth). Deepti Sharma is the only Indian bowler in the top 10, placed at 10th.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-hundred-from-shaheen-to-usman-tariq-meet-pakistan-players-in-auction-amid-uncertainty-over-being-picked-by-ipl-linked-teams-1772508406449">The Hundred: Meet Pak players in auction amid uncertainty over participation</a>&nbsp;In the ODI all-rounder rankings, Australia's Ashleigh Gardner ranks no. 1 with 516 points, well ahead of West Indies' Hayley Matthews, who is second with 418 points. Deepti Sharma is also in the top 10 all-rounders list, at fifth place.

In the ODI bowling rankings, Australia’s Alana King has claimed the no. 1 spot with 775 rating points, ending England’s Sophie Ecclestone’s nearly four-year reign at the top.

India opener Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday (Mar 3) climbed to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings following her strong performances in the recent three-match series against Australia. She now has 790 rating points, moving ahead of Laura Wolvaardt, who sits on 782. Wolvaardt will have an opportunity to reclaim the top spot when South Africa face New Zealand in March and April. Australia's Alyssa Healy is placed fourth with 744 points after scoring a century in her last One Day International. She is positioned between Beth Mooney (749 points) and Ashleigh Gardner (724 points). India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is ninth in the list, while Jemimah Rodrigues is in the 12th place. In the ODI bowling rankings, Australia’s Alana King has claimed the no. 1 spot with 775 rating points, ending England’s Sophie Ecclestone’s nearly four-year reign at the top. Also Read - 'Next generation is going to be…': Glenn McGrath on Australia’s biggest challenge King took seven wickets in the series against India, including four for 33 in the third ODI, helping her team win by 185 runs. This is her first time as the top-ranked bowler and it is also her highest rating so far. Other Australian bowlers in the top eight include Gardner (third), Annabel Sutherland (fifth), Megan Schutt (seventh) and Kim Garth (eighth). Deepti Sharma is the only Indian bowler in the top 10, placed at 10th. Also Read - The Hundred: Meet Pak players in auction amid uncertainty over participation In the ODI all-rounder rankings, Australia's Ashleigh Gardner ranks no. 1 with 516 points, well ahead of West Indies' Hayley Matthews, who is second with 418 points. Deepti Sharma is also in the top 10 all-rounders list, at fifth place.

In the ODI bowling rankings, Australia’s Alana King has claimed the no. 1 spot with 775 rating points, ending England’s Sophie Ecclestone’s nearly four-year reign at the top.

ICC Women's ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana replaces Laura Wolvaardt to claim no. 1 batter spot

Australia’s men’s cricket team is going through a period of change, as some of its top players are in the twilight of their careers. The team now needs to identify and prepare new players who can lead in the future. Speaking at an event, former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath said that finding and developing the next group of fast bowlers will be one of Australia’s biggest challenges. The Kangaroos have struggled in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and were knocked out in the group stage. The team was missing key bowlers like Mitchell Starc, who had retired from T20 internationals and the injured pair of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.&nbsp;&nbsp;McGrath pointed out that bowlers such as Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson have been playing for many years, so they are not exactly young replacements. He said it will be interesting to see who forms the next generation.&nbsp;&nbsp;"You look at the quicks that the Australian team used against England," McGrath said at the MRF Pace foundation ground in Chennai. “Scotty Boland, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson - they've been around the game a long time, so you're not replacing older guys with younger guys. So the next generation is going to be interesting,” said McGrath.&nbsp;Nathan Ellis has emerged as the prominent leader in the bowling section for Australia in T20 cricket, but he is known more for controlling runs than attacking. Young players like Jack Edwards and Mahli Beardman, who made their T20 debuts in Pakistan earlier this year, could be part of Australia’s plans for the next T20 World Cup in 2028.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/all-england-open-indian-players-in-action-on-mar-3-match-timings-and-where-to-watch-live-1772526525225">All England Open | Lakshya Sen to Gayatri Gopichand - Meet Indian players in action on March 3</a>&nbsp;"We've seen Ellis and Beardman. They've had a little bit of experience in the white-ball format," McGrath said. “But to replace Cummins, Starc, who carried the Australian attack against England and Hazlewood...those three have been around for a while. Scotty Boland has done a great job, but I think Australia's biggest challenge moving forward is how the next generation are going to take over from this one. We saw in the T20 format of the World Cup, it didn't go too well. But we'll see what the future holds,” he added.&nbsp;McGrath said replacing experienced bowlers like Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood will not be easy. He believes Australia’s biggest task is making sure the new players are ready to take over. He admitted the team did not perform well in the last T20 World Cup but said the future is still open.&nbsp;He also explained that playing in tournaments like the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash League can help young players gain experience and confidence. He mentioned that Cooper Connolly had a strong Big Bash season. McGrath added that senior players such as Steve Smith and Travis Head are important to guide younger teammates.&nbsp;"I think playing in the IPL, playing alongside international players from around the world helps," McGrath said. "Performing in Big Bash helps as well. Cooper Connolly had a pretty good Big Bash, didn't he? The more they play, they have a bit of success, that will help. But it's also a confidence thing.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-to-be-sent-off-fifa-boss-infantino-on-players-covering-mouth-during-argument-in-tournament-1772513674075">Football WC 2026 | FIFA boss wants players covering mouth during feud 'sent off'</a>&nbsp;McGrath also raised questions about Australia’s team selection during the T20 World Cup 2026. Even though Smith was in good form in the Big Bash, he was not picked for key matches. Matt Renshaw, who had scored well in an earlier game, was also left out of an important match against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;"I thought they Australia might make the final eight, but to be honest I didn't feel they would progress much further," McGrath said.&nbsp;“The fact that they didn't even make the final eight is disappointing. I think you look at no Cummins, no Hazlewood, no Starc, big gaps. Steve Smith who had been in form in Big Bash was there, [but] not selected. Matt Renshaw, 66 against Zimbabwe I think the game before, but not selected against Sri Lanka.”

Former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath took centre stage to discuss the challenges Australian cricket faces in identifying and developing the next generation of fast bowlers to replace the current veterans in the side.

Australia’s men’s cricket team is going through a period of change, as some of its top players are in the twilight of their careers. The team now needs to identify and prepare new players who can lead in the future. Speaking at an event, former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath said that finding and developing the next group of fast bowlers will be one of Australia’s biggest challenges. The Kangaroos have struggled in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and were knocked out in the group stage. The team was missing key bowlers like Mitchell Starc, who had retired from T20 internationals and the injured pair of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. McGrath pointed out that bowlers such as Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson have been playing for many years, so they are not exactly young replacements. He said it will be interesting to see who forms the next generation. "You look at the quicks that the Australian team used against England," McGrath said at the MRF Pace foundation ground in Chennai. “Scotty Boland, Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson - they've been around the game a long time, so you're not replacing older guys with younger guys. So the next generation is going to be interesting,” said McGrath. Nathan Ellis has emerged as the prominent leader in the bowling section for Australia in T20 cricket, but he is known more for controlling runs than attacking. Young players like Jack Edwards and Mahli Beardman, who made their T20 debuts in Pakistan earlier this year, could be part of Australia’s plans for the next T20 World Cup in 2028. Also Read - All England Open | Lakshya Sen to Gayatri Gopichand - Meet Indian players in action on March 3 "We've seen Ellis and Beardman. They've had a little bit of experience in the white-ball format," McGrath said. “But to replace Cummins, Starc, who carried the Australian attack against England and Hazlewood...those three have been around for a while. Scotty Boland has done a great job, but I think Australia's biggest challenge moving forward is how the next generation are going to take over from this one. We saw in the T20 format of the World Cup, it didn't go too well. But we'll see what the future holds,” he added. McGrath said replacing experienced bowlers like Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood will not be easy. He believes Australia’s biggest task is making sure the new players are ready to take over. He admitted the team did not perform well in the last T20 World Cup but said the future is still open. He also explained that playing in tournaments like the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash League can help young players gain experience and confidence. He mentioned that Cooper Connolly had a strong Big Bash season. McGrath added that senior players such as Steve Smith and Travis Head are important to guide younger teammates. "I think playing in the IPL, playing alongside international players from around the world helps," McGrath said. "Performing in Big Bash helps as well. Cooper Connolly had a pretty good Big Bash, didn't he? The more they play, they have a bit of success, that will help. But it's also a confidence thing. Also Read - Football WC 2026 | FIFA boss wants players covering mouth during feud 'sent off' McGrath also raised questions about Australia’s team selection during the T20 World Cup 2026. Even though Smith was in good form in the Big Bash, he was not picked for key matches. Matt Renshaw, who had scored well in an earlier game, was also left out of an important match against Sri Lanka. "I thought they Australia might make the final eight, but to be honest I didn't feel they would progress much further," McGrath said. “The fact that they didn't even make the final eight is disappointing. I think you look at no Cummins, no Hazlewood, no Starc, big gaps. Steve Smith who had been in form in Big Bash was there, [but] not selected. Matt Renshaw, 66 against Zimbabwe I think the game before, but not selected against Sri Lanka.”

Former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath took centre stage to discuss the challenges Australian cricket faces in identifying and developing the next generation of fast bowlers to replace the current veterans in the side.

'Next generation is going to be…': Glenn McGrath on Australia’s biggest challenge

The next month's inaugural Hundred auction has already been in the news for the wrong reasons. The Indian Premier League (IPL) takeover of four Hundred teams brought in the question if the Pakistan players will be picked in the auction. The franchise owned by the IPL teams in the T20 leagues across the world tend to steer clear of Pakistan players because of tensions between the two countries. The England Cricket Board (ECB), meanwhile, has warned the IPL-linked teams to do not discriminate among players on the basis of their nationality. There are as many as 14 Pakistan players who has been shortlisted for the auction after the longlist was trimmed down to 243 players ahead of the auction next month on March 12.<h2>Which Pakistan players are taking part in Hundred auction?</h2>Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf, who was not part of the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2026, is one the most famous names and also a marquee foreign player in the auction. Along with him, the Pakistan players in the auction are: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir, Imad Wasim, Akif Javed and Salman Mirza.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-want-an-aggressive-leader-shahid-afridi-snubs-shadab-khan-shaheen-backs-fakhar-for-pakistan-t20i-captaincy-1772464313923">‘I want an aggressive leader’: Afridi snubs Shadab, Shaheen as PAK T20I captain</a><h2>Which teams in Hundred are linked to IPL franchise?</h2>After the ECB announced the sale of its 50 percent share in the Hundred franchise last year to attract private investment, as many as four out of eight Hundred teams now have full or partial ownership by the IPL-linked teams. Apart from ECB's 50 percent, the counties (base cities) were also given the option of keeping or selling their 50 percent share.After the selling of shares in Hundred, Super Giants group acquired 70% stake at Manchester Originals (now Super Giants), Sun TV Network Limited became owner of 100% stake at Northern Superchargers (now Sunrisers Leeds), GMR Group (Capitals owners) own 49% stake at Southern Brave, and Reliance group bought 49 per cent in Oval Invincilbles (now MI London).<h2>No Pakistan players in T20 franchises linked to IPL teams across world</h2>In South Africa's SA20, all six teams are owned by IPL franchises and no player from Pakistan has featured ever since the inception of the league in 2023. Similary, in UAE-based ILT20 two teams owned by MI London (Reliance group) and Southern Brave (GMR group), have not signed a single Pakistan player in last four seasons.

Pakistan players in the Hundred auction are: Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir, Imad Wasim, Akif Javed and Salman Mirza.

The next month's inaugural Hundred auction has already been in the news for the wrong reasons. The Indian Premier League (IPL) takeover of four Hundred teams brought in the question if the Pakistan players will be picked in the auction. The franchise owned by the IPL teams in the T20 leagues across the world tend to steer clear of Pakistan players because of tensions between the two countries. The England Cricket Board (ECB), meanwhile, has warned the IPL-linked teams to do not discriminate among players on the basis of their nationality. There are as many as 14 Pakistan players who has been shortlisted for the auction after the longlist was trimmed down to 243 players ahead of the auction next month on March 12. Which Pakistan players are taking part in Hundred auction? Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf, who was not part of the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2026, is one the most famous names and also a marquee foreign player in the auction. Along with him, the Pakistan players in the auction are: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir, Imad Wasim, Akif Javed and Salman Mirza. Also Read - ‘I want an aggressive leader’: Afridi snubs Shadab, Shaheen as PAK T20I captain Which teams in Hundred are linked to IPL franchise? After the ECB announced the sale of its 50 percent share in the Hundred franchise last year to attract private investment, as many as four out of eight Hundred teams now have full or partial ownership by the IPL-linked teams. Apart from ECB's 50 percent, the counties (base cities) were also given the option of keeping or selling their 50 percent share. After the selling of shares in Hundred, Super Giants group acquired 70% stake at Manchester Originals (now Super Giants), Sun TV Network Limited became owner of 100% stake at Northern Superchargers (now Sunrisers Leeds), GMR Group (Capitals owners) own 49% stake at Southern Brave, and Reliance group bought 49 per cent in Oval Invincilbles (now MI London). No Pakistan players in T20 franchises linked to IPL teams across world In South Africa's SA20, all six teams are owned by IPL franchises and no player from Pakistan has featured ever since the inception of the league in 2023. Similary, in UAE-based ILT20 two teams owned by MI London (Reliance group) and Southern Brave (GMR group), have not signed a single Pakistan player in last four seasons.

Pakistan players in the Hundred auction are: Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir, Imad Wasim, Akif Javed and Salman Mirza.

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