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Doha is all set to host the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) after the T20 World Cup 2026. The proposed meeting will take place in Qatar’s capital between Mar 25 and 27 and will host ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, Committee Members and senior leadership as part of the organisation’s ongoing governance calendar. The meeting will provide an important opportunity to deliberate over key matters pertaining to the present and future of the global game.<h2>Doha to host ICC meeting</h2>“The decision to stage the meetings in Doha reflects the ICC’s growing engagement with cricket in Qatar and the country’s wider sporting ecosystem. The ICC's support of and collaboration with the Qatar Cricket Association and Olympic Committee, Cricket in Qatar has fuelled remarkable progress for the sport in recent years,” an ICC statement added.&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;“Since 2020, overall participation in cricket in Qatar has grown by an impressive 447 per cent, driven largely by initiatives aimed at introducing the sport to new and younger audiences. Central to this growth has been cricket’s inclusion in the Qatar Olympic Committee’s School Olympic Programme, which has helped embed the game within schools across the country. More recently, the launch of ICC's Criiio Cricket Festivals has further expanded cricket’s reach, with 287 school teams taking part in the previous edition and nearly 90 per cent of participants experiencing cricket for the first time,” the statement added.&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;The meeting will be interesting as it will be the first dialogue between the stakeholders after the T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup 2026 was marred by numerous issues, including Bangladesh’s expulsion from the tournament. The board is likely to discuss Pakistan’s stance on boycotting the India clash, which required last-minute ICC interference to get the fixture back on track.

The meeting will be interesting as it will be the first dialogue between the stakeholders after the T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup 2026 was marred by numerous issues, including Bangladesh’s expulsion from the tournament. 

Doha is all set to host the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) after the T20 World Cup 2026. The proposed meeting will take place in Qatar’s capital between Mar 25 and 27 and will host ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, Committee Members and senior leadership as part of the organisation’s ongoing governance calendar. The meeting will provide an important opportunity to deliberate over key matters pertaining to the present and future of the global game. Doha to host ICC meeting “The decision to stage the meetings in Doha reflects the ICC’s growing engagement with cricket in Qatar and the country’s wider sporting ecosystem. The ICC's support of and collaboration with the Qatar Cricket Association and Olympic Committee, Cricket in Qatar has fuelled remarkable progress for the sport in recent years,” an ICC statement added. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli “Since 2020, overall participation in cricket in Qatar has grown by an impressive 447 per cent, driven largely by initiatives aimed at introducing the sport to new and younger audiences. Central to this growth has been cricket’s inclusion in the Qatar Olympic Committee’s School Olympic Programme, which has helped embed the game within schools across the country. More recently, the launch of ICC's Criiio Cricket Festivals has further expanded cricket’s reach, with 287 school teams taking part in the previous edition and nearly 90 per cent of participants experiencing cricket for the first time,” the statement added. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The meeting will be interesting as it will be the first dialogue between the stakeholders after the T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup 2026 was marred by numerous issues, including Bangladesh’s expulsion from the tournament. The board is likely to discuss Pakistan’s stance on boycotting the India clash, which required last-minute ICC interference to get the fixture back on track.

The meeting will be interesting as it will be the first dialogue between the stakeholders after the T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup 2026 was marred by numerous issues, including Bangladesh’s expulsion from the tournament.&nbsp;

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Team India opener Abhishek Sharma delivered a confident statement despite being out for three consecutive ducks in the T20 World Cup 2026. The left-hander said he will not change the way he thinks or plays, even after a disappointing start to the tournament. Featuring in his first T20 World Cup, Sharma is yet to open his account. In a video shared by Star Sports, Abhishek explained that he stopped putting pressure on himself two years ago and believes he can control only his practice and preparation. He said he is working hard in training and trusts that results will improve over time. Most importantly, he enjoys batting and does not want to feel stressed.&nbsp;&nbsp;He further said that every batter faces ups and downs. Some days bring runs and some days do not. He believes he must decide how he wants to play and stick to that plan. Even if he fails, he will not change his mindset or approach.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-inter-miami-loses-mls-opener-to-son-lafc-in-battle-of-global-stars-1771743855572">Lionel Messi’s Miami loses MLS opener to Son’s LAFC in battle of global stars</a>&nbsp;“I just enjoy my batting. I have left taking pressure two years ago because I feel that the process is in my hands. Practice and training are what I am doing, which I should always keep doing, and which will keep increasing gradually. I enjoy this thing, so there is no such pressure,” Abhishek Sharma said in a video.&nbsp;“Obviously, batters always face ups and downs. Sometimes there are runs in an innings, sometimes there are not, but I feel personally, I have to decide at a certain point in time that I have to play like this, have to play with such intent. I may or may not succeed in it, but I will not change my process and my mindset,” &nbsp;he added.<h2>Watch the video</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">“I won’t ever change my process and mindset.” 📈<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbhishekSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbhishekSharma</a> ‘BELIEVES’ in himself as India march into the Super 8 vs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SouthAfrica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SouthAfrica</a>. 💪 Predict his score against South Africa in the comments.🧐 ICC Men’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> SUPER 8 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvSA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvSA</a> | SUN, 22 FEB, 6 PM <a href="https://t.co/kgNbhfsWC1">pic.twitter.com/kgNbhfsWC1</a>&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/2025128220086194336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-announces-support-for-cricket-association-for-the-blind-in-india-includes-international-exposure-home-series-1771688634467">BCCI announces support for Cricket Association for the Blind in India</a>&nbsp;After the group stage, many fans and experts have talked about his poor performance. However, captain Suryakumar Yadav and the rest of the Indian team continue to support him and believe he will perform well in the next stage.&nbsp;Defending champions India will begin their Super 8 campaign against South Africa on Sunday (Feb 22) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Defending champions India will begin their Super 8 campaign against South Africa on Sunday (Feb 22) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma delivered a confident statement despite being out for three consecutive ducks in the T20 World Cup 2026. The left-hander said he will not change the way he thinks or plays, even after a disappointing start to the tournament. Featuring in his first T20 World Cup, Sharma is yet to open his account. In a video shared by Star Sports, Abhishek explained that he stopped putting pressure on himself two years ago and believes he can control only his practice and preparation. He said he is working hard in training and trusts that results will improve over time. Most importantly, he enjoys batting and does not want to feel stressed. He further said that every batter faces ups and downs. Some days bring runs and some days do not. He believes he must decide how he wants to play and stick to that plan. Even if he fails, he will not change his mindset or approach. Also Read - Lionel Messi’s Miami loses MLS opener to Son’s LAFC in battle of global stars “I just enjoy my batting. I have left taking pressure two years ago because I feel that the process is in my hands. Practice and training are what I am doing, which I should always keep doing, and which will keep increasing gradually. I enjoy this thing, so there is no such pressure,” Abhishek Sharma said in a video. “Obviously, batters always face ups and downs. Sometimes there are runs in an innings, sometimes there are not, but I feel personally, I have to decide at a certain point in time that I have to play like this, have to play with such intent. I may or may not succeed in it, but I will not change my process and my mindset,” he added. Watch the video

Defending champions India will begin their Super 8 campaign against South Africa on Sunday (Feb 22) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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From Tilak Varma to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs against South Africa. This list also includes Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya

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South Africa still feel the pain of their defeat to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, but they prefer not to talk about it. Ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash, opener Quinton de Kock said the team has decided to move forward by avoiding any discussion about that defeat.&nbsp;"To be honest, after that game, we just forgot about it. In all honesty, none of us wanted to speak about it. We went home and went through our own processes about how to deal with it. That's pretty much it. We have never really spoken about it," De Kock said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-announces-support-for-cricket-association-for-the-blind-in-india-includes-international-exposure-home-series-1771688634467">BCCI announces support for Cricket Association for the Blind in India</a>&nbsp;It is clear why the loss was so painful, the Proteas were on the brink of winning their first T20 World Cup title in Barbados. They needed just 30 runs from 30 balls, with Heinrich Klaasen batting superbly, he even took Axar Patel for 24 runs in a single over. At that moment, the trophy seemed almost theirs.&nbsp;However, the momentum shifted quickly when Hardik Pandya dismissed Klaasen in the 17th over, after which India’s bowlers kept the pressure on. Chasing 177, South Africa fell just short in the final overs, suffering one of the most heartbreaking defeats in a World Cup final.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-here-s-how-india-and-pakistan-could-meet-in-semifinal-final-1771696957371">T20 World Cup 2026: Here's how India and Pakistan could meet in semifinal, final</a>&nbsp;Now, the two teams will face each other again in the Super 8 stage at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This will be their first T20 World Cup meeting since that final.&nbsp;The India vs South Africa Super 8 match will start at 7 PM IST on Feb 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match will start at 7 PM IST on Feb 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

South Africa still feel the pain of their defeat to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, but they prefer not to talk about it. Ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash, opener Quinton de Kock said the team has decided to move forward by avoiding any discussion about that defeat. "To be honest, after that game, we just forgot about it. In all honesty, none of us wanted to speak about it. We went home and went through our own processes about how to deal with it. That's pretty much it. We have never really spoken about it," De Kock said. Also Read - BCCI announces support for Cricket Association for the Blind in India It is clear why the loss was so painful, the Proteas were on the brink of winning their first T20 World Cup title in Barbados. They needed just 30 runs from 30 balls, with Heinrich Klaasen batting superbly, he even took Axar Patel for 24 runs in a single over. At that moment, the trophy seemed almost theirs. However, the momentum shifted quickly when Hardik Pandya dismissed Klaasen in the 17th over, after which India’s bowlers kept the pressure on. Chasing 177, South Africa fell just short in the final overs, suffering one of the most heartbreaking defeats in a World Cup final. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026: Here's how India and Pakistan could meet in semifinal, final Now, the two teams will face each other again in the Super 8 stage at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This will be their first T20 World Cup meeting since that final. The India vs South Africa Super 8 match will start at 7 PM IST on Feb 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match will start at 7 PM IST on Feb 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

'We just forgot about it': De Kock on 2024 T20 World Cup final loss against India

India and South Africa face off in a crucial Super 8 T20 World Cup match in Ahmedabad on Sunday (Feb 22). Having topped their respective groups and maintaining an unbeaten streak thus far in this tournament, the two heavyweights will collide in the clash of the titans. While India will enter this match after beating the USA, Namibia, Pakistan and the Netherlands, the Proteas stunned all teams from Group D, including New Zealand and Afghanistan, in a first-ever double super over tie. Here is the match preview and team news.<h2>Match Preview –</h2>Team India has ticked all the boxes in this T20 World Cup. Although captain Suryakumar Yadav says his team’s batting hasn’t exploded yet, the tournament’s co-hosts have taken their opponents to the cleaners in the contested games. Although there have been repeated failures at the top from opener Abhishek Sharma, who has registered three ducks in three matches, the batting depth has saved India on all occasions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-t20-world-cup-2026-super-8-check-live-streaming-details-head-to-head-pitch-weather-report-india-vs-south-africa-1771669488717">IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch &amp; weather report</a> &nbsp;While it was SKY who delivered the punch against the USA, Ishan Kishan's exploits against Pakistan saved India's grace. Against Namibia, the batting unit clicked, but following another batting scare against the Netherlands, Shivam Dube's power-hitting put them ahead in the dead rubber. &nbsp;Returning to Abhishek Sharma, the ranked number one T20I batter, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-he-carried-us-all-year-now-we-ll-back-him-suryakumar-yadav-on-abhishek-sharma-s-t20-world-cup-2026-struggles-1771670030193">SKY said he is worried for those who are worried for him</a>, as he is bound to click, and what better place and team to do it in this T20 World Cup. &nbsp;On the other hand, Team India’s bowling has been rock-solid. With everyone doing their jobs to perfection, India’s attack is capable of defending or restricting any opposition under the par totals. &nbsp;The Proteas, however, are the team to beat in this edition. Oozing with confidence, South Africa, much like India, has several match-winners waiting in the wings to make such matches all about themselves. Be it their batting top-order, which perhaps is the best performing one, or the lower order, jacked with all-rounders, they know how to win it on such days. &nbsp;Moreover, the advantage of playing all its group matches in Ahmedabad might keep South Africa ahead of India.<h3>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –</h3>India – Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy &nbsp;South Africa - Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi

Meanwhile, the two teams also met in their only warm-up game in Navi Mumbai earlier, with India winning that encounter.

India vs South Africa Super 8 Preview: Get the latest team news, predicted XIs, and match analysis for the Feb 22 clash in Ahmedabad. Both teams remain unbeaten in the T20 World Cup 2026—who will blink first?

India and South Africa face off in a crucial Super 8 T20 World Cup match in Ahmedabad on Sunday (Feb 22). Having topped their respective groups and maintaining an unbeaten streak thus far in this tournament, the two heavyweights will collide in the clash of the titans. While India will enter this match after beating the USA, Namibia, Pakistan and the Netherlands, the Proteas stunned all teams from Group D, including New Zealand and Afghanistan, in a first-ever double super over tie. Here is the match preview and team news. Match Preview – Team India has ticked all the boxes in this T20 World Cup. Although captain Suryakumar Yadav says his team’s batting hasn’t exploded yet, the tournament’s co-hosts have taken their opponents to the cleaners in the contested games. Although there have been repeated failures at the top from opener Abhishek Sharma, who has registered three ducks in three matches, the batting depth has saved India on all occasions. Also read | IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report While it was SKY who delivered the punch against the USA, Ishan Kishan's exploits against Pakistan saved India's grace. Against Namibia, the batting unit clicked, but following another batting scare against the Netherlands, Shivam Dube's power-hitting put them ahead in the dead rubber. Returning to Abhishek Sharma, the ranked number one T20I batter, SKY said he is worried for those who are worried for him, as he is bound to click, and what better place and team to do it in this T20 World Cup. On the other hand, Team India’s bowling has been rock-solid. With everyone doing their jobs to perfection, India’s attack is capable of defending or restricting any opposition under the par totals. The Proteas, however, are the team to beat in this edition. Oozing with confidence, South Africa, much like India, has several match-winners waiting in the wings to make such matches all about themselves. Be it their batting top-order, which perhaps is the best performing one, or the lower order, jacked with all-rounders, they know how to win it on such days. Moreover, the advantage of playing all its group matches in Ahmedabad might keep South Africa ahead of India. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – India – Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy South Africa - Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi

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Clash of Titans: India-South Africa gear up for blockbuster Super 8 match in Ahmedabad – Preview

The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 started with a washout on Saturday (Feb 21) as New Zealand and Pakistan shared the spoils in Colombo a rain played spoilsport. However, the eyes of the world will be on both India and Pakistan as the two traditional rivals could face off in the knockout stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. However, there will be a certain set of results that need to be achieved if the two are to meet in the semis or the final of the tournament.<h2>Here’s how India vs Pakistan could take place in semis</h2>As things stand, the format of the semifinal is simple, winner of group number one of the Super 8 stage faces the runner-up side of the other group. This means that either India or Pakistan have to win their group while the other side should finish as runners-up. This means, in case India win their group, Pakistan must finish runners-up in their Super 8 group.&nbsp;However, if Pakistan win their Super 8 group, India should finish runners-up in their group, which make the fixture possible.&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>How could India and Pakistan meet in the final?</h2>In order to meet in the final, both India and Pakistan must finish in the same position in the top two of their Super 8 group. However, they should avoid meeting in the semifinal to have any chances of playing in the final. For this to happen, both India and Pakistan should finish as group winners or if not, they both should finish group runners-up.&nbsp;If one of the above set of results is achieved, both teams will qualify for the semifinal but avoid facing each other. On the other hand, both teams should then win their respective semifinal to reach the final and play in the summit clash.&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>Where would India vs Pakistan clashes take place?</h2>In case Pakistan reach the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal, they will play in Colombo as per an agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Even in the case of an India vs Pakistan semifinal, the match will take place in Colombo as per the natural venue agreement between the stakeholders.&nbsp;In case both India and Pakistan are drawn in two different semifinals, India will play their semifinal in Mumbai, while Pakistan will play their clash in Colombo.&nbsp;This agreement also extends to the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 as well. In case Pakistan reach the final, the summit clash will take place in Colombo. In this case, if the India vs Pakistan clash takes place in the final, it will happen in Colombo instead of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8.&nbsp;However, if Pakistan fail to reach the final, the final will take place in Ahmedabad.

As things stand, the format of the semifinal is simple, winner of group number one of the Super 8 stage faces the runner-up side of the other group. This means that either India or Pakistan have to win their group while the other side should finish as runners-up. 

The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 started with a washout on Saturday (Feb 21) as New Zealand and Pakistan shared the spoils in Colombo a rain played spoilsport. However, the eyes of the world will be on both India and Pakistan as the two traditional rivals could face off in the knockout stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. However, there will be a certain set of results that need to be achieved if the two are to meet in the semis or the final of the tournament. Here’s how India vs Pakistan could take place in semis As things stand, the format of the semifinal is simple, winner of group number one of the Super 8 stage faces the runner-up side of the other group. This means that either India or Pakistan have to win their group while the other side should finish as runners-up. This means, in case India win their group, Pakistan must finish runners-up in their Super 8 group. However, if Pakistan win their Super 8 group, India should finish runners-up in their group, which make the fixture possible. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds How could India and Pakistan meet in the final? In order to meet in the final, both India and Pakistan must finish in the same position in the top two of their Super 8 group. However, they should avoid meeting in the semifinal to have any chances of playing in the final. For this to happen, both India and Pakistan should finish as group winners or if not, they both should finish group runners-up. If one of the above set of results is achieved, both teams will qualify for the semifinal but avoid facing each other. On the other hand, both teams should then win their respective semifinal to reach the final and play in the summit clash. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Where would India vs Pakistan clashes take place? In case Pakistan reach the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal, they will play in Colombo as per an agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Even in the case of an India vs Pakistan semifinal, the match will take place in Colombo as per the natural venue agreement between the stakeholders. In case both India and Pakistan are drawn in two different semifinals, India will play their semifinal in Mumbai, while Pakistan will play their clash in Colombo. This agreement also extends to the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 as well. In case Pakistan reach the final, the summit clash will take place in Colombo. In this case, if the India vs Pakistan clash takes place in the final, it will happen in Colombo instead of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. However, if Pakistan fail to reach the final, the final will take place in Ahmedabad.

As things stand, the format of the semifinal is simple, winner of group number one of the Super 8 stage faces the runner-up side of the other group. This means that either India or Pakistan have to win their group while the other side should finish as runners-up.&nbsp;

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a support framework for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), underlining its commitment to inclusive growth and greater opportunities across Indian cricket on Saturday (Feb 21).&nbsp;India’s visually impaired cricketers have achieved remarkable success on the global stage over the past decade, with multiple Men’s World Cup titles and a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph. Recognising these achievements and the challenges faced by blind cricketers, the BCCI has committed to extending support to both the Men’s and Women’s National Teams.&nbsp;The initiative reflects the importance of inclusive growth in cricket, an approach that ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah has advocated during his tenure as BCCI Honorary Secretary and continues to support in his role at the ICC.&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;As part of this initiative, the BCCI will provide assistance in the following areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>International exposure:Provision of international travel for two overseas tournaments annually for both the Men’s and Women’s teams.</li><li>Home series support: Provision of accommodation for home and visiting teams during bilateral series hosted in India.</li><li>Venue access:&nbsp;Access to BCCI-affiliated stadia and grounds for domestic and international fixtures, ensuring high-quality playing conditions and professional match environments.</li></ul>&nbsp;BCCI President Mr Mithun Manhas&nbsp;said:&nbsp;“The achievements of India’s visually impaired cricketers are a source of immense pride for the cricketing fraternity. Through this support framework, the BCCI aims to strengthen opportunities, infrastructure and exposure for these athletes. Inclusive growth remains central to our vision for the game. We hope this support will further empower the teams to pursue excellence with confidence and inspire many more to take up the sport. The BCCI remains committed to playing its part in ensuring that cricket continues to be a game for all.”&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;BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr Devajit Saikia&nbsp;said:&nbsp;“The BCCI remains committed to supporting initiatives that expand access to the game. Extending this support to CABI is an important step in ensuring that visually impaired cricketers have the facilities and assistance needed to compete with confidence both at home and overseas. The opportunity to benefit from BCCI-supported infrastructure and match environments will further enhance their experience and help raise professional standards across blind cricket in India.”&nbsp;The BCCI looks forward to working with CABI in advancing these initiatives and creating greater opportunities for cricket for the blind in India.

India’s visually impaired cricketers have achieved remarkable success on the global stage over the past decade, with multiple Men’s World Cup titles and a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a support framework for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), underlining its commitment to inclusive growth and greater opportunities across Indian cricket on Saturday (Feb 21). India’s visually impaired cricketers have achieved remarkable success on the global stage over the past decade, with multiple Men’s World Cup titles and a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph. Recognising these achievements and the challenges faced by blind cricketers, the BCCI has committed to extending support to both the Men’s and Women’s National Teams. The initiative reflects the importance of inclusive growth in cricket, an approach that ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah has advocated during his tenure as BCCI Honorary Secretary and continues to support in his role at the ICC. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli As part of this initiative, the BCCI will provide assistance in the following areas: International exposure:Provision of international travel for two overseas tournaments annually for both the Men’s and Women’s teams. Home series support: Provision of accommodation for home and visiting teams during bilateral series hosted in India. Venue access: Access to BCCI-affiliated stadia and grounds for domestic and international fixtures, ensuring high-quality playing conditions and professional match environments. BCCI President Mr Mithun Manhas said: “The achievements of India’s visually impaired cricketers are a source of immense pride for the cricketing fraternity. Through this support framework, the BCCI aims to strengthen opportunities, infrastructure and exposure for these athletes. Inclusive growth remains central to our vision for the game. We hope this support will further empower the teams to pursue excellence with confidence and inspire many more to take up the sport. The BCCI remains committed to playing its part in ensuring that cricket continues to be a game for all.” ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr Devajit Saikia said: “The BCCI remains committed to supporting initiatives that expand access to the game. Extending this support to CABI is an important step in ensuring that visually impaired cricketers have the facilities and assistance needed to compete with confidence both at home and overseas. The opportunity to benefit from BCCI-supported infrastructure and match environments will further enhance their experience and help raise professional standards across blind cricket in India.” The BCCI looks forward to working with CABI in advancing these initiatives and creating greater opportunities for cricket for the blind in India.

India’s visually impaired cricketers have achieved remarkable success on the global stage over the past decade, with multiple Men’s World Cup titles and a historic inaugural Women’s World Cup triumph.&nbsp;

BCCI announces support for Cricket Association for the Blind in India; includes international exposure, home series

The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 contest between Pakistan and New Zealand was washed off after persistent rain in Colombo, as both teams shared points. Scheduled to play on Saturday (Feb 21) at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. However, with rain playing spoilsport, the match was abandoned without bowling a ball as both teams received one point each.<h2>Pakistan-New Zealand washed off</h2>While the toss for the Pakistan vs New Zealand team took place on time, at 6:30 PM IST, it started drizzling shortly after at the venue. It continued raining, and at around 9:07 PM IST, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha shook hands as both teams received a point each.&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> Earlier, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat first. He announced one change in the playing 11 for the match that eventually got abandoned. Pakistan brought in Fakhar Zaman while Khawaja Nafay missed out.&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> "We have one chance. Fakhar is playing and Nafay is not playing. We have one pacer, Faheem Ashraf - he is a good all-rounder. So we have 2 pacers and a lot of spin options. They are a quality side, we know that. We have to play our A game and that is what we look forward to today," Salman Ali Agha said at the toss. Pakistan are slated to face England in their next Super 8s match, on February 24 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. New Zealand, on the other hand, are set to play against co-hosts Sri Lanka at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on February 25.&nbsp;

Scheduled to play on Saturday (Feb 21) at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. However, with rain playing spoilsport, the match was abandoned without bowling a ball as both teams received one point each.

The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 contest between Pakistan and New Zealand was washed off after persistent rain in Colombo, as both teams shared points. Scheduled to play on Saturday (Feb 21) at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. However, with rain playing spoilsport, the match was abandoned without bowling a ball as both teams received one point each. Pakistan-New Zealand washed off While the toss for the Pakistan vs New Zealand team took place on time, at 6:30 PM IST, it started drizzling shortly after at the venue. It continued raining, and at around 9:07 PM IST, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha shook hands as both teams received a point each. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Earlier, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat first. He announced one change in the playing 11 for the match that eventually got abandoned. Pakistan brought in Fakhar Zaman while Khawaja Nafay missed out. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli "We have one chance. Fakhar is playing and Nafay is not playing. We have one pacer, Faheem Ashraf - he is a good all-rounder. So we have 2 pacers and a lot of spin options. They are a quality side, we know that. We have to play our A game and that is what we look forward to today," Salman Ali Agha said at the toss. Pakistan are slated to face England in their next Super 8s match, on February 24 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. New Zealand, on the other hand, are set to play against co-hosts Sri Lanka at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on February 25.

Scheduled to play on Saturday (Feb 21) at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. However, with rain playing spoilsport, the match was abandoned without bowling a ball as both teams received one point each.

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan-New Zealand called after rain plays spoilsport, points shared in Colombo

India's women’s team on Saturday (Feb 21) ended Australia’s unbeaten run at home as they won the third T20I in Adelaide. Playing at the Adelaide Oval and led by the impressive batting show from Smriti Mandhana, India edged Australia by 17 runs to win the T20I and thereby pocketed the series 2-1. The attention now turns to the ODI series, where India will be the dominant force, having won the World Cup in November on home soil.<h2>Mandhana shines for India</h2>Mandhana was awarded the Player of the Match for her match-defining innings of 82 runs off 55 balls. On the other hand, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil's 3-fers helped restrict Australia to a score of 159. Australian openers Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney gave a quick start to their side, smashing Renuka Singh for 18 runs in the first over. Despite a great start in the first over, Australia crumbled in the following overs. In the second over, Patil dismissed Voll for 10 off five balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney was caught out by Charani in the next over off Renuka at deep square leg. The Aussies lost their third wicket in the form of Ellyse Perry, who was playing her 350th international match for Australia, in the fourth over of Patil, reducing the hosts to 32/3 in 3.3 overs. Ashleigh Gardner was the only batter who stood out from the Australian side with 57 runs off 45 balls. However, she was dismissed on the last ball of the 16th over, bowled by Arundhati Reddy, as Australia slumped to 128/6 in 15.5 overs. Grace Harris, Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland could not contribute much either as Australia ended their innings at 159/9, falling short by 17 runs.<h2>What happened in Indian innings?</h2>Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat first. Mandhana and Shafali opened the innings for the Women in Blue as the Aussie pacer Darcie Brown faced difficulty in finding her rhythm in the opening over, bowling four wides and was smashed for a boundary by Smriti Mandhana with a cover drive. India were off to a decent start as they found themselves at 14/0 in two overs. However, they lost their first wicket in the form of Shafali with India 19/1 in 2.4 overs.&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> Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues made good use of the powerplay and took the team total to 54/1 after the first six overs. In the last over of the power play, Sophie Molineux went for 14 runs. The duo kept the run rate up after the power play ended with India in a commanding position after 10 overs at a score of 86/1. Mandhana brought up her fifty in 38 balls with a six to Brown in the 12th over. In the 15th over, Jemimah was dropped by Phoebe Litchfield at extra cover, though she made a diving effort. At the end of the 15th over, India were at 127-1. Mandhana's innings came to an end after she had hit a six on the first ball of the 16th over by Annabel Sutherland. Mandhana scored 82 runs in 55 balls.&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> The opener looked exceptional throughout the innings, finding boundaries in almost every over. Despite a slow start, she ended her innings with a strike rate of 149.09, which included eight fours and three sixes. Richa Ghosh continued the momentum after Mandhana's dismissal. Jemimah reached her half-century in 41 balls. Ghosh played a quick cameo of 18 runs in seven balls before getting sent back to the pavillion in the 19th over, bowled by Molineux. In the last over, bowled by Sutherland, India lost three wickets in the form of Jemimah (59), Amanjot Kaur (1) and Deepti Sharma (1) as the team ended the innings with a score of 176/6.

Playing at the Adelaide Oval and led by the impressive batting show from Smriti Mandhana, India edged Australia by 17 runs to win the T20I and thereby pocketed the series 2-1.

India's women’s team on Saturday (Feb 21) ended Australia’s unbeaten run at home as they won the third T20I in Adelaide. Playing at the Adelaide Oval and led by the impressive batting show from Smriti Mandhana, India edged Australia by 17 runs to win the T20I and thereby pocketed the series 2-1. The attention now turns to the ODI series, where India will be the dominant force, having won the World Cup in November on home soil. Mandhana shines for India Mandhana was awarded the Player of the Match for her match-defining innings of 82 runs off 55 balls. On the other hand, Shree Charani and Shreyanka Patil's 3-fers helped restrict Australia to a score of 159. Australian openers Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney gave a quick start to their side, smashing Renuka Singh for 18 runs in the first over. Despite a great start in the first over, Australia crumbled in the following overs. In the second over, Patil dismissed Voll for 10 off five balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney was caught out by Charani in the next over off Renuka at deep square leg. The Aussies lost their third wicket in the form of Ellyse Perry, who was playing her 350th international match for Australia, in the fourth over of Patil, reducing the hosts to 32/3 in 3.3 overs. Ashleigh Gardner was the only batter who stood out from the Australian side with 57 runs off 45 balls. However, she was dismissed on the last ball of the 16th over, bowled by Arundhati Reddy, as Australia slumped to 128/6 in 15.5 overs. Grace Harris, Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland could not contribute much either as Australia ended their innings at 159/9, falling short by 17 runs. What happened in Indian innings? Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat first. Mandhana and Shafali opened the innings for the Women in Blue as the Aussie pacer Darcie Brown faced difficulty in finding her rhythm in the opening over, bowling four wides and was smashed for a boundary by Smriti Mandhana with a cover drive. India were off to a decent start as they found themselves at 14/0 in two overs. However, they lost their first wicket in the form of Shafali with India 19/1 in 2.4 overs. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues made good use of the powerplay and took the team total to 54/1 after the first six overs. In the last over of the power play, Sophie Molineux went for 14 runs. The duo kept the run rate up after the power play ended with India in a commanding position after 10 overs at a score of 86/1. Mandhana brought up her fifty in 38 balls with a six to Brown in the 12th over. In the 15th over, Jemimah was dropped by Phoebe Litchfield at extra cover, though she made a diving effort. At the end of the 15th over, India were at 127-1. Mandhana's innings came to an end after she had hit a six on the first ball of the 16th over by Annabel Sutherland. Mandhana scored 82 runs in 55 balls. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The opener looked exceptional throughout the innings, finding boundaries in almost every over. Despite a slow start, she ended her innings with a strike rate of 149.09, which included eight fours and three sixes. Richa Ghosh continued the momentum after Mandhana's dismissal. Jemimah reached her half-century in 41 balls. Ghosh played a quick cameo of 18 runs in seven balls before getting sent back to the pavillion in the 19th over, bowled by Molineux. In the last over, bowled by Sutherland, India lost three wickets in the form of Jemimah (59), Amanjot Kaur (1) and Deepti Sharma (1) as the team ended the innings with a score of 176/6.

Playing at the Adelaide Oval and led by the impressive batting show from Smriti Mandhana, India edged Australia by 17 runs to win the T20I and thereby pocketed the series 2-1.

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Despite his poor run in the T20 World Cup 2026, Abhishek Sharma continues to receive strong support from India captain Suryakumar Yadav. The 25-year-old batter has had a difficult start to his first ICC tournament. So far, he has played three matches and was dismissed for duck in all of them. He also missed India’s match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium because of a stomach illness and was admitted to hospital in Delhi. His poor form has also led some cricket experts to question on his participation in the playing XI.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Suryakumar made it clear that he believes in the young opener. Speaking at the pre match press conference, the captain said Abhishek had played a key role for the team this year and now it is the team’s turn to support him. The 35-year-old also joked that he worries more about the critics than about Abhishek’s form.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Those who worry about Abhishek Sharma’s form, I worry about them. He covered for us all year, now it's our turn,"&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav told reporters.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sl-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-2026-super-8-check-live-streaming-details-head-to-head-pitch-weather-report-1771656184720">SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch &amp; weather report</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, India remained unbeaten in the ongoing tournament. They started with a 29-run win over the United States and then beat Namibia. India later defeated their arch-rivals, Pakistan by 61 runs and ended the group stage with a 17-run victory over the Netherlands. With four wins in four matches, India topped Group A.&nbsp;In the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage, India are in Group 1 with Zimbabwe, South Africa and the West Indies. Their next match is against Aiden Markram’s South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Feb 22).

In the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage, India are in Group 1 with Zimbabwe, South Africa and the West Indies. Their next match is against Aiden Markram’s South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Feb 22).

Despite his poor run in the T20 World Cup 2026, Abhishek Sharma continues to receive strong support from India captain Suryakumar Yadav. The 25-year-old batter has had a difficult start to his first ICC tournament. So far, he has played three matches and was dismissed for duck in all of them. He also missed India’s match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium because of a stomach illness and was admitted to hospital in Delhi. His poor form has also led some cricket experts to question on his participation in the playing XI. However, Suryakumar made it clear that he believes in the young opener. Speaking at the pre match press conference, the captain said Abhishek had played a key role for the team this year and now it is the team’s turn to support him. The 35-year-old also joked that he worries more about the critics than about Abhishek’s form. "Those who worry about Abhishek Sharma’s form, I worry about them. He covered for us all year, now it's our turn," Suryakumar Yadav told reporters. Also Read - SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report Meanwhile, India remained unbeaten in the ongoing tournament. They started with a 29-run win over the United States and then beat Namibia. India later defeated their arch-rivals, Pakistan by 61 runs and ended the group stage with a 17-run victory over the Netherlands. With four wins in four matches, India topped Group A. In the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage, India are in Group 1 with Zimbabwe, South Africa and the West Indies. Their next match is against Aiden Markram’s South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Feb 22).

In the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage, India are in Group 1 with Zimbabwe, South Africa and the West Indies. Their next match is against Aiden Markram’s South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Feb 22).

‘He carried us all year, now we’ll back him’: Suryakumar Yadav on Abhishek Sharma’s T20 World Cup 2026 struggles

India and South Africa are all set to square off in their first Super 8 clash of the 2026 T20 World Cup as the duo look to take an early step towards the semifinal. Both India and South Africa will enter the Super 8 clash with a flawless run, having won all four group stage matches. Ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and South Africa, 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 SA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Live streaming details</h2><h2>When will IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match start?</h2>The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match start at 7:00 p.m. with toss taking place at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;<h3>Where to watch IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 live?</h3>The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India.<h3>Where to livestream IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 match?</h3>The fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match on the JioHotstar app and website in India.<h2>IND vs SA, T20 World Cup - Head-to-head&nbsp;</h2>Sunday's meeting between India and South Africa will be the 32nd in what will also be a repeat of last T20 World Cup's final. India edge South Africa by 18-12 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 SA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Pitch Report</h3>The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad 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>IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Weather Report</h2>Ahmedabad is expected to have cloudy weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 23°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. No rain is expected, so a full match is expected to be played as no showers are predicted.&nbsp;<h2>IND vs SA 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;South Africa:&nbsp;Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and South Africa, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details.

India and South Africa are all set to square off in their first Super 8 clash of the 2026 T20 World Cup as the duo look to take an early step towards the semifinal. Both India and South Africa will enter the Super 8 clash with a flawless run, having won all four group stage matches. Ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and South Africa, 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 SA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Live streaming details When will IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match start? The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match start at 7:00 p.m. with toss taking place at 6:30 p.m. Where to watch IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 live? The India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 match? The fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match on the JioHotstar app and website in India. IND vs SA, T20 World Cup - Head-to-head Sunday's meeting between India and South Africa will be the 32nd in what will also be a repeat of last T20 World Cup's final. India edge South Africa by 18-12 in the head-to-head tally. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026 | Major blow for Australia as star player out with injury IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Pitch Report The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad 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. IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Weather Report Ahmedabad is expected to have cloudy weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 23°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. No rain is expected, so a full match is expected to be played as no showers are predicted. IND vs SA 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. South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between India and South Africa, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report

Premier League leaders Arsenal will have a high-voltage clash against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur as the two meet on Sunday (Feb 22) in the North London derby. Pressure will be on both camps for different reasons, as Spurs fight to avoid relegation, while any slip-up this weekend for Arsenal will see them lose their lead at the top of the Premier League. The Spurs fixture comes just days after Arsenal drew 2-2 against Wolves, dropping two crucial points.<h2>Rice backs Arsenal to bounce back</h2>"We're on our own journey, we're on our own path and we fully believe in each other. We want to do it because we've got such a good core group, such quality players now that we can do it. It shows that we can flick a page in terms of people talking about that mentality,” Rice said while speaking to Sky Sports.&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;"It's on us as players to pick that up because we have it in us to win every game. I genuinely believe with this group, with what we've done here before, we could go on the run and easily win games.&nbsp;"But it's on us. We've got to be switched on. You're going to be ready for everything that's thrown at you because that's what is needed for these final games,” Rice added.&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;Arsenal have endured a tough last few days in the Premier League as they look to end their 22-year wait for a league title. The Gunners have been in fine form throughout the season but dropped points against Wolves, Manchester United and Brentford.&nbsp;Interestingly, the Gunners have managed to win only two matches in their last seven Premier League outings, putting further pressure on them as they chase the title.&nbsp;Sunday’s clash against Spurs will be crucial for Mikel Arteta’s men as they look to get the better of Tottenham Hotspur in the second North London derby of the season.

Arsenal have endured a tough last few days in the Premier League as they look to end their 22-year wait for a league title. The Gunners have been in fine form throughout the season but dropped points against Wolves, Manchester United and Brentford.

Premier League leaders Arsenal will have a high-voltage clash against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur as the two meet on Sunday (Feb 22) in the North London derby. Pressure will be on both camps for different reasons, as Spurs fight to avoid relegation, while any slip-up this weekend for Arsenal will see them lose their lead at the top of the Premier League. The Spurs fixture comes just days after Arsenal drew 2-2 against Wolves, dropping two crucial points. Rice backs Arsenal to bounce back "We're on our own journey, we're on our own path and we fully believe in each other. We want to do it because we've got such a good core group, such quality players now that we can do it. It shows that we can flick a page in terms of people talking about that mentality,” Rice said while speaking to Sky Sports. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds "It's on us as players to pick that up because we have it in us to win every game. I genuinely believe with this group, with what we've done here before, we could go on the run and easily win games. "But it's on us. We've got to be switched on. You're going to be ready for everything that's thrown at you because that's what is needed for these final games,” Rice added. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Arsenal have endured a tough last few days in the Premier League as they look to end their 22-year wait for a league title. The Gunners have been in fine form throughout the season but dropped points against Wolves, Manchester United and Brentford. Interestingly, the Gunners have managed to win only two matches in their last seven Premier League outings, putting further pressure on them as they chase the title. Sunday’s clash against Spurs will be crucial for Mikel Arteta’s men as they look to get the better of Tottenham Hotspur in the second North London derby of the season.

Arsenal have endured a tough last few days in the Premier League as they look to end their 22-year wait for a league title. The Gunners have been in fine form throughout the season but dropped points against Wolves, Manchester United and Brentford.

Premier League: Declan Rice backs Arsenal to pick up form ahead of NLD, says 'we have it in us'

England will begin the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup with a match against co-hosts Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Feb 22). Both teams are in Group 2, along with New Zealand and Pakistan and will compete for a place in the semi-finals. Led by captain Harry Brook, England had a mixed start, they narrowly beat Nepal in their first game but then lost to the West Indies, which increased the pressure on their remaining group matches. England bounced back strongly, as they chased down 153 to defeat Scotland. They then beat Italy by 24 runs to finish second in Group C.&nbsp;On the other hand, Sri Lanka, began with a 20-run win over Ireland. They followed that with a huge 105-run victory against Oman, putting them close to qualification. Sri Lanka confirmed their place with an impressive eight-wicket win over Australia, as Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 100 while chasing 182.&nbsp;Although their final group game against Zimbabwe did not affect qualification, Sri Lanka would have been unhappy to lose by six wickets in Colombo, as it ended their winning run.<h2>SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Live streaming details</h2><h2>Where to watch SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 live?</h2>The T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between Sri Lanka and England will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/floyd-mayweather-set-for-in-ring-return-to-face-mike-tyson-in-exhibition-match-1771648715464">Floyd Mayweather set for in-ring return, to face Mike Tyson in exhibition match</a><h2>Where to livestream SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match?</h2>The fans can watch the live streaming of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between Sri Lanka and England on the JioHotstar app and website in India.<h2>SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Head-to-head</h2>Sri Lanka and England have faced each other 17 times in T20 Internationals. England hold a strong advantage with 13 wins, while Sri Lanka have won only four matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/qatar-open-world-no-1-alcaraz-beats-defending-champion-andrey-rublev-to-secure-final-spot-1771645779472">Qatar Open: Alcaraz beats defending champion Rublev to secure final spot</a><h2>SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Pitch Report</h2>The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele usually has a flat pitch that favors batsmen early on but tends to slow down as the game goes on, giving spinners an advantage. While the surface provides consistent bounce at the start, it becomes slower and more responsive to spin later, making it ideal for spin bowlers. Average T20I scores at the venue range between 162 and 172.<h2>SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Weather Report</h2>According to the reports, Pallekele may experience light to heavy showers on Sunday (Feb 22), putting the England vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 clash in doubt. There is also about a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.<h2>SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8- Squads</h2>England: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid,&nbsp;Phil Salt, Josh Tongue and Luke Wood&nbsp;Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka&nbsp;(c),&nbsp;Charith Asalanka,&nbsp;Dushmantha Chameera, Dushan Hemantha, Dilshan Madushanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Pavan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between Sri Lanka and England, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information.

England will begin the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup with a match against co-hosts Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Feb 22). Both teams are in Group 2, along with New Zealand and Pakistan and will compete for a place in the semi-finals. Led by captain Harry Brook, England had a mixed start, they narrowly beat Nepal in their first game but then lost to the West Indies, which increased the pressure on their remaining group matches. England bounced back strongly, as they chased down 153 to defeat Scotland. They then beat Italy by 24 runs to finish second in Group C. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, began with a 20-run win over Ireland. They followed that with a huge 105-run victory against Oman, putting them close to qualification. Sri Lanka confirmed their place with an impressive eight-wicket win over Australia, as Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 100 while chasing 182. Although their final group game against Zimbabwe did not affect qualification, Sri Lanka would have been unhappy to lose by six wickets in Colombo, as it ended their winning run. SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Live streaming details Where to watch SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 live? The T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between Sri Lanka and England will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Also Read - Floyd Mayweather set for in-ring return, to face Mike Tyson in exhibition match Where to livestream SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match? The fans can watch the live streaming of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between Sri Lanka and England on the JioHotstar app and website in India. SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Head-to-head Sri Lanka and England have faced each other 17 times in T20 Internationals. England hold a strong advantage with 13 wins, while Sri Lanka have won only four matches. Also Read - Qatar Open: Alcaraz beats defending champion Rublev to secure final spot SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Pitch Report The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele usually has a flat pitch that favors batsmen early on but tends to slow down as the game goes on, giving spinners an advantage. While the surface provides consistent bounce at the start, it becomes slower and more responsive to spin later, making it ideal for spin bowlers. Average T20I scores at the venue range between 162 and 172. SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Weather Report According to the reports, Pallekele may experience light to heavy showers on Sunday (Feb 22), putting the England vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2026 clash in doubt. There is also about a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8- Squads England: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue and Luke Wood Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dushan Hemantha, Dilshan Madushanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Pavan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between Sri Lanka and England, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information.

SL vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report

With scores of 26, 21, 3 and 3 in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Jos Buttler has not started the tournament strongly. The 35-year-old has also gone 15 international matches in all formats without scoring a half-century, yet he remains England’s leading run-scorer in T20 internationals, amassing 4,003 runs in 151 matches at an average of 34.50 and a strike rate of 148.47. He is also fifth on the all-time list of leading run-scorers in T20 cricket. &nbsp;In England’s last two group games against Scotland and Italy, he scored just three runs in each match. Despite this poor run, Buttler says his focus is to keep playing positively and follow the scoreboard.&nbsp;Speaking on his For the Love of Cricket podcast, he explained that the approach in T20 cricket is different from Test cricket. In Tests, a player might try to bat slowly and carefully when out of form. But in T20, he believes you must keep attacking and play according to the match situation.&nbsp;“You’ve got to still play the game. There are times I’ve been out of form in Test cricket and the batting coach might say ‘rein it in and bat for an hour. In T20 you have got to keep playing the scoreboard.” Buttler said on his For the Love of Cricket podcast.&nbsp;Buttler, who plays in T20 leagues around the world, last scored a fifty in the SA20 while representing Durban Super Giants. He made 97 runs off 57 balls against Pretoria Capitals but did not score more than 30 in the rest of the tournament.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-and-out-of-nowhere-comes-a-shocking-sting-from-zimbabwe-1771611205750">T20 World Cup 2026: And out of nowhere comes a shocking sting from Zimbabwe</a>&nbsp;He captained England to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. During that event, Buttler and Alex Hales shared a record 170-run opening partnership, the highest stand for any wicket in T20 World Cup history. Buttler said that even when he is not making big scores, he feels confident if he is batting well. He takes pride in turning good starts into important contributions for the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I felt I was playing really well in the SA20 without getting scores. One thing I always pride myself on in T20 is if you get in, go and make a good contribution,” added Buttler.&nbsp;England will next play co-hosts Sri Lanka in their first Super 8 match at Pallekele on Sunday. They will then face Pakistan on Feb 24 and New Zealand on Feb 27.&nbsp;His teammate Jacob Bethell said the team is not worried about Buttler’s form and explained that some of Buttler’s shot choices have not worked recently, but everyone believes he will perform well when it matters most in the tournament.&nbsp;“He’s (Jos Buttler) fine. The options he has taken haven’t come off but no one in that side is worried about Jos in terms of performance. He will come good when we need him in the big stages of this tournament.” said Bethell while addressing reporters.



England will next play co-hosts Sri Lanka in their first Super 8 match at Pallekele on Sunday. They will then face Pakistan on Feb 24 and New Zealand on Feb 27.

With scores of 26, 21, 3 and 3 in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Jos Buttler has not started the tournament strongly. The 35-year-old has also gone 15 international matches in all formats without scoring a half-century, yet he remains England’s leading run-scorer in T20 internationals, amassing 4,003 runs in 151 matches at an average of 34.50 and a strike rate of 148.47. He is also fifth on the all-time list of leading run-scorers in T20 cricket. In England’s last two group games against Scotland and Italy, he scored just three runs in each match. Despite this poor run, Buttler says his focus is to keep playing positively and follow the scoreboard. Speaking on his For the Love of Cricket podcast, he explained that the approach in T20 cricket is different from Test cricket. In Tests, a player might try to bat slowly and carefully when out of form. But in T20, he believes you must keep attacking and play according to the match situation. “You’ve got to still play the game. There are times I’ve been out of form in Test cricket and the batting coach might say ‘rein it in and bat for an hour. In T20 you have got to keep playing the scoreboard.” Buttler said on his For the Love of Cricket podcast. Buttler, who plays in T20 leagues around the world, last scored a fifty in the SA20 while representing Durban Super Giants. He made 97 runs off 57 balls against Pretoria Capitals but did not score more than 30 in the rest of the tournament. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026: And out of nowhere comes a shocking sting from Zimbabwe He captained England to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. During that event, Buttler and Alex Hales shared a record 170-run opening partnership, the highest stand for any wicket in T20 World Cup history. Buttler said that even when he is not making big scores, he feels confident if he is batting well. He takes pride in turning good starts into important contributions for the team. “I felt I was playing really well in the SA20 without getting scores. One thing I always pride myself on in T20 is if you get in, go and make a good contribution,” added Buttler. England will next play co-hosts Sri Lanka in their first Super 8 match at Pallekele on Sunday. They will then face Pakistan on Feb 24 and New Zealand on Feb 27. His teammate Jacob Bethell said the team is not worried about Buttler’s form and explained that some of Buttler’s shot choices have not worked recently, but everyone believes he will perform well when it matters most in the tournament. “He’s (Jos Buttler) fine. The options he has taken haven’t come off but no one in that side is worried about Jos in terms of performance. He will come good when we need him in the big stages of this tournament.” said Bethell while addressing reporters.

England will next play co-hosts Sri Lanka in their first Super 8 match at Pallekele on Sunday. They will then face Pakistan on Feb 24 and New Zealand on Feb 27.

‘You’ve still got to play…’: Jos Buttler on his form in T20 World Cup 2026

It must certainly bite and eat a hole in the hearts of the Australian fans when the heavens opened up above the Pallekele International cricket stadium at Kandy in Sri Lanka last Tuesday. What looked like a temporary cloud burst turned into a relentless downpour that forced the match officials to call off the Ireland vs Zimbabwe Group B game of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. &nbsp; With the lights dimming in the stadium following the washout, a gleaming smile beamed across the faces of Zimbabwe fans as the Chevrons booked a spot in the Super 8s. Their Aussie counterparts added more moisture and precipitation on the ground as teardrops came drizzling down the cheeks of Aussie fans as their team bid adieu to the tournament following the shocking exit. Whilst the Aussies continue to grieve over the embarrassing and humiliating exodus from the T20 World Cup, the Emerald Island is tapping their feet to some new rhythmic tunes that are coming out of the ‘Castle Corner’ (a band of six Zimbabwe fans that have travelled to Sri Lanka to support their team), much to the chagrin of the kangaroos. The band of six, alongside several other motley groups of Zimbabwe fans, cheered and sloganeered to every wicket scalped and run scored by their beloved Chevrons. Locked and loaded in a group armed with heavyweights like Australia and Sri Lanka, nobody would have given them a chance to qualify, let alone finish undefeated at the top of their seeded group. Exploiting the absence of Captain Mitchell Marsh, The Chevrons jostled the Australian bowlers, getting to a decent total of 169 for the loss of two wickets with a half-century from Brian Bennett. Following this came a divine intervention in the form of Blessing Muzarabani, scalping four wickets for 17 runs in his four-over spell that included the likes of opener Josh Inglis, Tim David and Matt Renshaw, breaking the lynchpin or the cog in the Australian run chase, bowling them out before the end of the 20th over. Days later, after humbling Australia, the next task at hand for Zimbabwe was taming the co-hosts Sri Lanka in their own backyard. Roaring their way through the tournament by steamrolling Australia by 8 wickets, many might have expected Sri Lanka to romp Zimbabwe and finish undefeated on top of Group B. But the Chevrons had other ideas. Restricting Sri Lanka to 178, Zimbabwe ensnared the Sri Lankan spinners and went about their business chasing the target with three balls to spare. Defending a target, Zimbabwe gave a giant killing sting to Australia. On the other hand, while chasing a target against Sri Lanka, the Chevrons made a statement that their victory was not a flash in the pan. Amidst the Brimming smiles, Zimbabwe and their captain Sikander Raza would certainly not forget the horrid time their cricket team had to go through on and off the field. Around two years ago, Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup that took place in the West Indies and USA.&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> The Chevrons did not get past the group stage in the 2022 edition in Australia. While they failed to qualify for the 2021 T20 World Cup and the 2023 and 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (50-overs). They were also suspended by the ICC in 2019 for government interference and were later reinstated that same year. However, fortunes did swing Zimbabwe’s way last year by putting the impetus on Test Cricket. While many of the teams (both full members and associates) pack up their calendars with T20Is and franchise cricket, Zimbabwe decided to play the longest format to quell their issues in the shorter formats of the game. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukhulani said that they will fix their white-ball problems by playing Test Cricket. According to Mukhulani, Players can work and improve on their basics by playing the longest format. Zimbabwe’s tilt towards Test Cricket was calibrated. The Chevrons were scheduled to play eleven Test matches and played ten (Eight at Home) in the last calendar year alone. Only Australia has played equal to or more test matches in the past year. Furthermore, Zimbabwe is projected to get an annual revenue of around $17.64 million as per the ICC’S finance model (2024-27). This roughly comes to about 3% of the total $600 million dollars that the International Cricket Council is estimated to earn in the three-year cycle between 2024 &amp; 2027.&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> This pales in comparison to teams like India, which is projected to earn $231 million or 40% of the $600 million that ICC is set to make by the end of the three-year cycle. As per ESPNcricinfo, Zimbabwe spent around $500,000 to organize a Test Match last year. This means that Zimbabwe spent about 2.79% of their annual revenue on holding Test Matches in 2025. Although the Chevrons managed only two victories out of the Ten Test matches (Home &amp; Away) they played last year, the results have bore fruition. Players like Blessing Muzarabani came through the rigors by scalping 42 wickets with an average of 26.8 against oppositions like England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Ireland and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Brian Bennett scored 509 runs with two centuries and two half-centuries against England, Afghanistan and Bangladesh at an average of almost 30. The numbers might be minuscule, but the results have been positive considering the success they have had in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Zimbabwe continued their giant-killing run on Thursday (Feb 19) after they beat co-hosts Sri Lanka in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Playing at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Zimbabwe’s win saw them top Group B in the T20 World Cup 2026. 

It must certainly bite and eat a hole in the hearts of the Australian fans when the heavens opened up above the Pallekele International cricket stadium at Kandy in Sri Lanka last Tuesday. What looked like a temporary cloud burst turned into a relentless downpour that forced the match officials to call off the Ireland vs Zimbabwe Group B game of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026. With the lights dimming in the stadium following the washout, a gleaming smile beamed across the faces of Zimbabwe fans as the Chevrons booked a spot in the Super 8s. Their Aussie counterparts added more moisture and precipitation on the ground as teardrops came drizzling down the cheeks of Aussie fans as their team bid adieu to the tournament following the shocking exit. Whilst the Aussies continue to grieve over the embarrassing and humiliating exodus from the T20 World Cup, the Emerald Island is tapping their feet to some new rhythmic tunes that are coming out of the ‘Castle Corner’ (a band of six Zimbabwe fans that have travelled to Sri Lanka to support their team), much to the chagrin of the kangaroos. The band of six, alongside several other motley groups of Zimbabwe fans, cheered and sloganeered to every wicket scalped and run scored by their beloved Chevrons. Locked and loaded in a group armed with heavyweights like Australia and Sri Lanka, nobody would have given them a chance to qualify, let alone finish undefeated at the top of their seeded group. Exploiting the absence of Captain Mitchell Marsh, The Chevrons jostled the Australian bowlers, getting to a decent total of 169 for the loss of two wickets with a half-century from Brian Bennett. Following this came a divine intervention in the form of Blessing Muzarabani, scalping four wickets for 17 runs in his four-over spell that included the likes of opener Josh Inglis, Tim David and Matt Renshaw, breaking the lynchpin or the cog in the Australian run chase, bowling them out before the end of the 20th over. Days later, after humbling Australia, the next task at hand for Zimbabwe was taming the co-hosts Sri Lanka in their own backyard. Roaring their way through the tournament by steamrolling Australia by 8 wickets, many might have expected Sri Lanka to romp Zimbabwe and finish undefeated on top of Group B. But the Chevrons had other ideas. Restricting Sri Lanka to 178, Zimbabwe ensnared the Sri Lankan spinners and went about their business chasing the target with three balls to spare. Defending a target, Zimbabwe gave a giant killing sting to Australia. On the other hand, while chasing a target against Sri Lanka, the Chevrons made a statement that their victory was not a flash in the pan. Amidst the Brimming smiles, Zimbabwe and their captain Sikander Raza would certainly not forget the horrid time their cricket team had to go through on and off the field. Around two years ago, Zimbabwe failed to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup that took place in the West Indies and USA. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli The Chevrons did not get past the group stage in the 2022 edition in Australia. While they failed to qualify for the 2021 T20 World Cup and the 2023 and 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (50-overs). They were also suspended by the ICC in 2019 for government interference and were later reinstated that same year. However, fortunes did swing Zimbabwe’s way last year by putting the impetus on Test Cricket. While many of the teams (both full members and associates) pack up their calendars with T20Is and franchise cricket, Zimbabwe decided to play the longest format to quell their issues in the shorter formats of the game. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukhulani said that they will fix their white-ball problems by playing Test Cricket. According to Mukhulani, Players can work and improve on their basics by playing the longest format. Zimbabwe’s tilt towards Test Cricket was calibrated. The Chevrons were scheduled to play eleven Test matches and played ten (Eight at Home) in the last calendar year alone. Only Australia has played equal to or more test matches in the past year. Furthermore, Zimbabwe is projected to get an annual revenue of around $17.64 million as per the ICC’S finance model (2024-27). This roughly comes to about 3% of the total $600 million dollars that the International Cricket Council is estimated to earn in the three-year cycle between 2024 & 2027. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds This pales in comparison to teams like India, which is projected to earn $231 million or 40% of the $600 million that ICC is set to make by the end of the three-year cycle. As per ESPNcricinfo, Zimbabwe spent around $500,000 to organize a Test Match last year. This means that Zimbabwe spent about 2.79% of their annual revenue on holding Test Matches in 2025. Although the Chevrons managed only two victories out of the Ten Test matches (Home & Away) they played last year, the results have bore fruition. Players like Blessing Muzarabani came through the rigors by scalping 42 wickets with an average of 26.8 against oppositions like England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Ireland and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Brian Bennett scored 509 runs with two centuries and two half-centuries against England, Afghanistan and Bangladesh at an average of almost 30. The numbers might be minuscule, but the results have been positive considering the success they have had in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Zimbabwe continued their giant-killing run on Thursday (Feb 19) after they beat co-hosts Sri Lanka in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Playing at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Zimbabwe’s win saw them top Group B in the T20 World Cup 2026.&nbsp;

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Australia salvaged pride in their final T20 World Cup 2026 game on Friday (Feb 20) as they beat Oman by nine wickets. Riding on an excellent batting display from Mitchell Marsh (unbeaten 64) and Adam Zampa’s (21/4) neat bowling saw the Aussies home. However, that win was not enough for the 2021 T20 World Cup champions as they bowed out in the group stage, having lost to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Group B.<h2>Australia salvage pride</h2>Marsh reached his fifty inside the six-over power play and hit four sixes and seven fours in all as Australia, having bowled out Oman for 104, raced to 108-1 with more than 10 overs to spare. Fellow opener Travis Head made 32 and Josh Inglis 12 not out, but the win against a 20th-ranked Oman side will be scant consolation after a chaotic campaign in Sri Lanka. A depleted Australia failed to make the second phase for only the second time in the event's history after defeats to Zimbabwe and co-hosts Sri Lanka.&nbsp;"As I've said a few times, it's a bitterly disappointed change room," said Marsh.&nbsp;"Like every team, we built towards this for two years. Unfortunately, in a couple of key games, we just didn't play our best cricket."&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;Australia arrived after being drubbed 3-0 in Pakistan and without injured fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. They then lost Marsh for the first two games after he was hit during practice and suffered testicular bleeding. Australia's acerbic media did not hold back in their criticism after their fate was sealed when Zimbabwe's match against Ireland was washed out on Tuesday, citing selection "stuff-ups".&nbsp;Chief among those was sticking with the woefully out-of-form Cameron Green and promoting Tim David to number four as a "power hitter" when he had not played since December because of a hamstring injury. Glenn Maxwell, so often a match-winner with the bat in the past, struggled for runs and the Australians dearly missed the experience of Cummins and Hazlewood.&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;Matt Renshaw was Australia's top run scorer in the first two group matches, but he was bewilderingly dropped for the must-win Sri Lanka clash on Monday. After Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl, Australia's Xavier Bartlett took a wicket with the first ball of the Oman innings, bowling Aamir Kaleem. Bartlett took 2-27 and Adam Zampa 4-21 as Oman were routed for 104 in 16.2 overs with Wasim Ali top scoring on 32.&nbsp;"It's been a really tough few days. There are some pretty quiet voices around the group right now," said Zampa, who was named player of the match.&nbsp;"We're feeling flat about the World Cup ending so early for us.&nbsp;"I'm pretty disappointed overall. I'm certainly not ready to be flying home tomorrow."

Riding on an excellent batting display from Mitchell Marsh (unbeaten 64) and Adam Zampa’s (21/4) neat bowling saw the Aussies home. However, that win was not enough for the 2021 T20 World Cup champions as they bowed out in the group stage, having lost to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Group B.

Australia salvaged pride in their final T20 World Cup 2026 game on Friday (Feb 20) as they beat Oman by nine wickets. Riding on an excellent batting display from Mitchell Marsh (unbeaten 64) and Adam Zampa’s (21/4) neat bowling saw the Aussies home. However, that win was not enough for the 2021 T20 World Cup champions as they bowed out in the group stage, having lost to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Group B. Australia salvage pride Marsh reached his fifty inside the six-over power play and hit four sixes and seven fours in all as Australia, having bowled out Oman for 104, raced to 108-1 with more than 10 overs to spare. Fellow opener Travis Head made 32 and Josh Inglis 12 not out, but the win against a 20th-ranked Oman side will be scant consolation after a chaotic campaign in Sri Lanka. A depleted Australia failed to make the second phase for only the second time in the event's history after defeats to Zimbabwe and co-hosts Sri Lanka. "As I've said a few times, it's a bitterly disappointed change room," said Marsh. "Like every team, we built towards this for two years. Unfortunately, in a couple of key games, we just didn't play our best cricket." ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Australia arrived after being drubbed 3-0 in Pakistan and without injured fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. They then lost Marsh for the first two games after he was hit during practice and suffered testicular bleeding. Australia's acerbic media did not hold back in their criticism after their fate was sealed when Zimbabwe's match against Ireland was washed out on Tuesday, citing selection "stuff-ups". Chief among those was sticking with the woefully out-of-form Cameron Green and promoting Tim David to number four as a "power hitter" when he had not played since December because of a hamstring injury. Glenn Maxwell, so often a match-winner with the bat in the past, struggled for runs and the Australians dearly missed the experience of Cummins and Hazlewood. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Matt Renshaw was Australia's top run scorer in the first two group matches, but he was bewilderingly dropped for the must-win Sri Lanka clash on Monday. After Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl, Australia's Xavier Bartlett took a wicket with the first ball of the Oman innings, bowling Aamir Kaleem. Bartlett took 2-27 and Adam Zampa 4-21 as Oman were routed for 104 in 16.2 overs with Wasim Ali top scoring on 32. "It's been a really tough few days. There are some pretty quiet voices around the group right now," said Zampa, who was named player of the match. "We're feeling flat about the World Cup ending so early for us. "I'm pretty disappointed overall. I'm certainly not ready to be flying home tomorrow."

Riding on an excellent batting display from Mitchell Marsh (unbeaten 64) and Adam Zampa’s (21/4) neat bowling saw the Aussies home. However, that win was not enough for the 2021 T20 World Cup champions as they bowed out in the group stage, having lost to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Group B.

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Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has compared India opener Abhishek Sharma to Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, saying both players have faced similar challenges early in their careers. Abhishek is yet to open his account in the T20 World Cup 2026, having been dismissed for duck in all three matches he has played and also missed one game due to a serious stomach infection. Amir believes Abhishek is trying to hit every ball for a big shot, adding that while this approach may work sometimes, but in international cricket, bowlers will soon find out your weakness. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Saim (Ayub) had the same issue when he came to play the PSL a few years back. He was new and was hitting no-look shots. Nobody knew his weakness because most of his shots were on the leg side. Now, if you bowl at the third or fourth stump line, he struggles to decide. Even in his last two matches, he was dismissed playing on the offside. Unless he improves his offside game, he cannot progress. Strong bowlers will always test your weakness and push you out of your comfort zone. Same for Abhishek. He wants every ball in the slot so he can hit. But at the bigger stages, or in ODIs, har ball lapete mein nahi le sakte (you cannot slog every ball in pressure cricket). Salman Agha and Aryna Dutta got him out in a similar fashion. International cricket will expose you,” Amir said while speaking on the show Haarna Mana hai.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nz-vs-pak-t20-world-cup-2026-super-8-check-live-streaming-details-head-to-head-pitch-weather-report-1771584780582">NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch &amp; weather report</a>&nbsp;In the group stage matches of T20 World Cup 2026, Abhishek was out for a golden duck against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium. In the next match against Pakistan in Colombo, he mistimed a pull shot off captain Salman Agha and got out in the first over. Against the Netherlands, he again fell for duck after missing a pull shot against off-spinner Aryan Dutt. Despite his recent failures, Abhishek has an aggressive record in T20Is. In 41 matches, he has scored 1,297 runs with a brilliant strike rate of 192.43.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the Pakistan match, Amir called Abhishek “just a slogger.” He said that the batter attacks every ball and may succeed once in several innings, but often scores only runs like 10, 15 or 20. Amir also questioned his technique.&nbsp;“By whatever little I have seen, if you ask me honestly, I feel he is just a slogger. He has to go hard at every ball. The day he gets going, it’s fine; otherwise, uske failure ke chances zyaada hain (The chances of his failure are high). He scores once in 8 innings. Otherwise, his scores are 10, 15, 0, and 20. I don’t think he is technically sound,” Amir added.

Despite his recent failures, Abhishek has an aggressive record in T20Is. In 41 matches, he has scored 1,297 runs with a brilliant strike rate of 192.43. 

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has compared India opener Abhishek Sharma to Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, saying both players have faced similar challenges early in their careers. Abhishek is yet to open his account in the T20 World Cup 2026, having been dismissed for duck in all three matches he has played and also missed one game due to a serious stomach infection. Amir believes Abhishek is trying to hit every ball for a big shot, adding that while this approach may work sometimes, but in international cricket, bowlers will soon find out your weakness. “Saim (Ayub) had the same issue when he came to play the PSL a few years back. He was new and was hitting no-look shots. Nobody knew his weakness because most of his shots were on the leg side. Now, if you bowl at the third or fourth stump line, he struggles to decide. Even in his last two matches, he was dismissed playing on the offside. Unless he improves his offside game, he cannot progress. Strong bowlers will always test your weakness and push you out of your comfort zone. Same for Abhishek. He wants every ball in the slot so he can hit. But at the bigger stages, or in ODIs, har ball lapete mein nahi le sakte (you cannot slog every ball in pressure cricket). Salman Agha and Aryna Dutta got him out in a similar fashion. International cricket will expose you,” Amir said while speaking on the show Haarna Mana hai. Also Read - NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report In the group stage matches of T20 World Cup 2026, Abhishek was out for a golden duck against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium. In the next match against Pakistan in Colombo, he mistimed a pull shot off captain Salman Agha and got out in the first over. Against the Netherlands, he again fell for duck after missing a pull shot against off-spinner Aryan Dutt. Despite his recent failures, Abhishek has an aggressive record in T20Is. In 41 matches, he has scored 1,297 runs with a brilliant strike rate of 192.43. After the Pakistan match, Amir called Abhishek “just a slogger.” He said that the batter attacks every ball and may succeed once in several innings, but often scores only runs like 10, 15 or 20. Amir also questioned his technique. “By whatever little I have seen, if you ask me honestly, I feel he is just a slogger. He has to go hard at every ball. The day he gets going, it’s fine; otherwise, uske failure ke chances zyaada hain (The chances of his failure are high). He scores once in 8 innings. Otherwise, his scores are 10, 15, 0, and 20. I don’t think he is technically sound,” Amir added.

Despite his recent failures, Abhishek has an aggressive record in T20Is. In 41 matches, he has scored 1,297 runs with a brilliant strike rate of 192.43.&nbsp;

‘International cricket will expose you’: Mohammad Amir on Abhishek Sharma’s T20 World Cup 2026 struggles

India defeated Pakistan in a one-sided contest on Sunday (Feb 15) as the Men in Blue continued their unbeaten streak in the tournament, now stretching their winning run to 12 (after the Netherlands win). Having topped their group, India are now eying a swift run to the semifinal of the T20 World Cup as they prepare to face South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday. However, it is the off-field records that are making the rounds with India vs Pakistan clash viewership crossing records and surpassing the 2024 final, which was held between India and South Africa.<h2>India vs Pakistan breaks viewership records</h2>JioStar, the official digital and broadcast partner of the T20 World Cup 2026, announced that the India vs Pakistan match on JioHotstar set historic milestones on reach and consumption. The match recorded an unprecedented digital reach of 163 million, making it the highest match reach for any ICC event in the T20 format, even surpassing the viewership for the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa. The scintillating performance by India also ensured a 56 per cent growth in reach over India vs Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 on digital.&nbsp;On mobile, the game clocked the highest match reach in the league stage of any ICC T20 event and 1.2x more than the last India-Pakistan clash at the T20 World Cup 2024. Recognised as the Greatest Rivalry in cricket, the India-Pakistan contest demonstrated its unmatched appeal as fans converged on JioHotstar. On CTV, the match reach was 2.4x higher than the India-Pakistan contest of the 2024 edition. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The match generated a staggering 20 billion minutes of total watch time across all screens, underscoring the massive depth of fan engagement. This led to a 42 per cent increase in consumption compared to the previous edition’s fixture, driven by the Indian national cricket team’s dominant performance as they extended their head-to-head record over Pakistan at the T20 World Cup to 8-1.&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;On linear TV, the highly-anticipated match delivered equally stellar performance, clocking a TVR growth of 71 per cent to become the highest-rated India-Pakistan T20 contest since 2021. The record-breaking engagement on linear TV highlighted the sustained power of traditional broadcast in delivering a massive, collective viewing experience.&nbsp;With associate nations competing hard and putting up a show in this edition, the cumulative reach of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the end of the group stage is set to better that of the entire last edition on digital already.&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;“The build-up to the India vs Pakistan game at the T20 World Cup 2026 and the match itself had all the ingredients of a spectacle. The record-breaking reach and consumption reflect the scale at which fans all over engage with this tournament across platforms,” said Anup Govindan, Head – Sales, Sports, JioStar. “This tournament has already delivered thrilling moments for fans worldwide, and the response to the India-Pakistan clash sets the tone for an exciting ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with the best yet to come.”

The India vs Pakistan match recorded an unprecedented digital reach of 163 million, making it the highest match reach for any ICC event in the T20 format, even surpassing the viewership for the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa. 

India defeated Pakistan in a one-sided contest on Sunday (Feb 15) as the Men in Blue continued their unbeaten streak in the tournament, now stretching their winning run to 12 (after the Netherlands win). Having topped their group, India are now eying a swift run to the semifinal of the T20 World Cup as they prepare to face South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday. However, it is the off-field records that are making the rounds with India vs Pakistan clash viewership crossing records and surpassing the 2024 final, which was held between India and South Africa. India vs Pakistan breaks viewership records JioStar, the official digital and broadcast partner of the T20 World Cup 2026, announced that the India vs Pakistan match on JioHotstar set historic milestones on reach and consumption. The match recorded an unprecedented digital reach of 163 million, making it the highest match reach for any ICC event in the T20 format, even surpassing the viewership for the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa. The scintillating performance by India also ensured a 56 per cent growth in reach over India vs Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 on digital. On mobile, the game clocked the highest match reach in the league stage of any ICC T20 event and 1.2x more than the last India-Pakistan clash at the T20 World Cup 2024. Recognised as the Greatest Rivalry in cricket, the India-Pakistan contest demonstrated its unmatched appeal as fans converged on JioHotstar. On CTV, the match reach was 2.4x higher than the India-Pakistan contest of the 2024 edition. The match generated a staggering 20 billion minutes of total watch time across all screens, underscoring the massive depth of fan engagement. This led to a 42 per cent increase in consumption compared to the previous edition’s fixture, driven by the Indian national cricket team’s dominant performance as they extended their head-to-head record over Pakistan at the T20 World Cup to 8-1. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds On linear TV, the highly-anticipated match delivered equally stellar performance, clocking a TVR growth of 71 per cent to become the highest-rated India-Pakistan T20 contest since 2021. The record-breaking engagement on linear TV highlighted the sustained power of traditional broadcast in delivering a massive, collective viewing experience. With associate nations competing hard and putting up a show in this edition, the cumulative reach of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the end of the group stage is set to better that of the entire last edition on digital already. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli “The build-up to the India vs Pakistan game at the T20 World Cup 2026 and the match itself had all the ingredients of a spectacle. The record-breaking reach and consumption reflect the scale at which fans all over engage with this tournament across platforms,” said Anup Govindan, Head – Sales, Sports, JioStar. “This tournament has already delivered thrilling moments for fans worldwide, and the response to the India-Pakistan clash sets the tone for an exciting ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with the best yet to come.”

The India vs Pakistan match recorded an unprecedented digital reach of 163 million, making it the highest match reach for any ICC event in the T20 format, even surpassing the viewership for the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa.&nbsp;

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In the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand will take on Pakistan on Saturday (Feb 21) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both sides ended the group stage in second place, with three wins and one loss each. New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, earned comfortable victories against Afghanistan, UAE and Canada. However, they were defeated by South Africa by seven wickets in Ahmedabad on Feb 14.&nbsp;Pakistan began the tournament with a narrow win over the Netherlands. They then beat the United States of America by 31 runs in Colombo. In their next game, they suffered a heavy 61-run defeat to India at R. Premadasa Stadium on Feb 15. Still, Pakistan secured their place in the Super 8s after crushing Namibia by 102 runs in their last group match.&nbsp;Ahead of the match between New Zealand and Pakistan, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information.<h2>NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Live streaming details</h2><h2>Where to watch NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 live?</h2>The T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between New Zealand and Pakistan will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-marked-absent-for-not-appearing-in-class-10-exam-prioritises-ipl-2026-1771324077507">Sooryavanshi marked absent for not appearing in Class 10 exam, prioritises IPL</a><h2>Where to livestream NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match?</h2>The fans can watch the live streaming of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between New Zealand and Pakistan on the JioHotstar app and website in India.<h2>NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 - Head-to-head</h2>New Zealand and Pakistan have faced each other 49 times in T20 Internationals. Pakistan hold a strong advantage with 24 wins, while New Zealand have won 23 matches. Two matches ended without a result.<h2>NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Pitch Report</h2>The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo usually has a flat pitch that favors batsmen early on but tends to slow down as the game goes on, giving spinners an advantage. While the surface provides consistent bounce at the start, it becomes slower and more responsive to spin later, making it ideal for spin bowlers. Average T20I scores at the venue range between 142 and 167.<h2>NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8&nbsp; - Weather Report</h2>According to the Meteorology Department of Sri Lanka, Colombo may experience light to heavy showers on Saturday (Feb 21), putting the New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in doubt. The city has over an 85 percent chance of rain, with evening temperatures expected to hover around 23°C. There is also about a 24 percent chance of thunderstorms.<h2>NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8&nbsp;- Squads</h2>New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Tim Seifert (WK), 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;Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (C), Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza and Khawaja Nafay

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

In the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand will take on Pakistan on Saturday (Feb 21) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both sides ended the group stage in second place, with three wins and one loss each. New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, earned comfortable victories against Afghanistan, UAE and Canada. However, they were defeated by South Africa by seven wickets in Ahmedabad on Feb 14. Pakistan began the tournament with a narrow win over the Netherlands. They then beat the United States of America by 31 runs in Colombo. In their next game, they suffered a heavy 61-run defeat to India at R. Premadasa Stadium on Feb 15. Still, Pakistan secured their place in the Super 8s after crushing Namibia by 102 runs in their last group match. Ahead of the match between New Zealand and Pakistan, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information. NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Live streaming details Where to watch NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 live? The T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between New Zealand and Pakistan will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Also Read - Sooryavanshi marked absent for not appearing in Class 10 exam, prioritises IPL Where to livestream NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match? The fans can watch the live streaming of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match between New Zealand and Pakistan on the JioHotstar app and website in India. NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 - Head-to-head New Zealand and Pakistan have faced each other 49 times in T20 Internationals. Pakistan hold a strong advantage with 24 wins, while New Zealand have won 23 matches. Two matches ended without a result. NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Pitch Report The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo usually has a flat pitch that favors batsmen early on but tends to slow down as the game goes on, giving spinners an advantage. While the surface provides consistent bounce at the start, it becomes slower and more responsive to spin later, making it ideal for spin bowlers. Average T20I scores at the venue range between 142 and 167. NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Weather Report According to the Meteorology Department of Sri Lanka, Colombo may experience light to heavy showers on Saturday (Feb 21), putting the New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in doubt. The city has over an 85 percent chance of rain, with evening temperatures expected to hover around 23°C. There is also about a 24 percent chance of thunderstorms. NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 - Squads New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Tim Seifert (WK), 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 Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (C), Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza and Khawaja Nafay

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Jonathan Trott became emotional during his final press conference as Afghanistan’s coach after their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Trott had been in charge of the team since 2022 and will step down after the tournament ends. During his time as coach, Trott change fortunes of Afghanistan team into one of the most exciting teams in the world cricket. The former England batter led them to a great campaign at the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, where they beat Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka and also gave Australia a very close fight. In the last edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Afghanistan reached the semi-finals after winning against New Zealand and Australia. &nbsp;&nbsp;Following the win over Canada, Trott attended the post-match presentation, where most questions focused on his journey with Afghanistan cricket and the team’s future. Reflecting on his early days, especially his first tour to Ireland, Trott got emotional as he recalled recognising the immense talent within the squad.&nbsp;"Well I just think and I could sit here and tell you so many stories of things that I've seen with my own eyes but in the talent, yeah - I said I didn't want to get upset. I just remember my first trip when we were in Ireland and I just saw things that just realised that these boys are so talented and focused."&nbsp;"And if you just us to add a little bit of structure to the mindset, professionalism and the high standards that we hold ourselves to, not individuals but we hold each other to those high standards and professionalism. I remember seeing Ibra for the first time, I remember seeing Azmat for the first time, I remember seeing Gurbaz for the first time and thinking, what amazing players. Let's try and build on what we've got, this natural raw talent. Cool, thanks. And let's see where we can get to. We had the names Mujeeb, Nabi, Rashid, all these guys. But it's just one of those things. And I remember how chaotic that first tour is to where we are now is chalk and cheese," said Trott.<h2>Watch the video</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A tearful final press conference by Jonathan Trott. He was visible emotional and moved. That&#39;s what Afghans and Afghanistan do to you. They make you fall in love with them, whatever the cost may be. <a href="https://t.co/XhlU04JSXG">pic.twitter.com/XhlU04JSXG</a>&mdash; Hameed Shuja (@hameedshuja) <a href="https://twitter.com/hameedshuja/status/2024595701515067691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-that-s-the-reason-f1-boss-clears-air-about-max-verstappen-s-particiaption-in-upcoming-season-1771563519968">'That's the reason': F1 boss clears air about Max Verstappen's particiaption in upcoming season</a>&nbsp;He further explained that, unlike players from bigger nations, Afghan cricketers do not always get regular coaching or modern training centres while training. Still, they compete strongly on the world stage and people now expect them to reach semi-finals and finals. Trott said this shows their strength, talent and ability to handle the pressure.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Players need so much credit because the level they operate at and the advantages and the things that they're afforded as youngsters to develop their skills and their passion for the game. They operate at such a high level compared to what they're afforded compared to other countries, but yet they can come on this stage and compete and almost people expect us to be in the semifinals and finals, which I find amazing that they can do that, handle the pressure, but also the background, they don't have the sort of day-to-day coaching that young players have, academies and facilities and all these things and schooling," added Trott.&nbsp;&nbsp;Before the Canada match, captain Rashid Khan praised Trott for his work with the team. Ibrahim Zadran also dedicated his Player of the Match award to the outgoing coach.&nbsp;Trott thanked all his players and said he respects them greatly and added that he had far more coaching support during his own career than they did. Even after leaving his role, he said he will continue to support the team and hopes they keep succeeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The amount of coaching I've had compared to the coaching that these guys are now operating at international levels is chalk and cheese. So, I take my hat off to every single one of them. And, so for me, it's the level they operate will always amaze me and from watching from afar, I'll always be very fond and want the guys to do well," said Trott.

Before the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Canada, captain Rashid Khan praised Trott for his work with the team. Ibrahim Zadran also dedicated his Player of the Match award to the outgoing coach.

Jonathan Trott became emotional during his final press conference as Afghanistan’s coach after their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Trott had been in charge of the team since 2022 and will step down after the tournament ends. During his time as coach, Trott change fortunes of Afghanistan team into one of the most exciting teams in the world cricket. The former England batter led them to a great campaign at the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, where they beat Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka and also gave Australia a very close fight. In the last edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Afghanistan reached the semi-finals after winning against New Zealand and Australia. Following the win over Canada, Trott attended the post-match presentation, where most questions focused on his journey with Afghanistan cricket and the team’s future. Reflecting on his early days, especially his first tour to Ireland, Trott got emotional as he recalled recognising the immense talent within the squad. "Well I just think and I could sit here and tell you so many stories of things that I've seen with my own eyes but in the talent, yeah - I said I didn't want to get upset. I just remember my first trip when we were in Ireland and I just saw things that just realised that these boys are so talented and focused." "And if you just us to add a little bit of structure to the mindset, professionalism and the high standards that we hold ourselves to, not individuals but we hold each other to those high standards and professionalism. I remember seeing Ibra for the first time, I remember seeing Azmat for the first time, I remember seeing Gurbaz for the first time and thinking, what amazing players. Let's try and build on what we've got, this natural raw talent. Cool, thanks. And let's see where we can get to. We had the names Mujeeb, Nabi, Rashid, all these guys. But it's just one of those things. And I remember how chaotic that first tour is to where we are now is chalk and cheese," said Trott. Watch the video

Before the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Canada, captain Rashid Khan praised Trott for his work with the team. Ibrahim Zadran also dedicated his Player of the Match award to the outgoing coach.

'And I remember how...':Jonathan Trott bids emotional farewell as Afghanistan coach

The T20 World Cup 2026 group stage is all but with only one match left, Australia vs Oman (Feb 20), which will have no impact on the placing of Super 8 teams. The group matches saw top two teams from each group advance to Super 8 but the pre-seeding done by the ICC has created a situation fans and experts are calling 'nonsense.' After Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka in Gruop B match on Thursday (Feb 19), pre-seeding meant that all group-topping teams from each group are placed in Super 8 Group X while the second-finishing teams in group-stage are placed in Group Y - prompting a call out against pre-seeding done by the ICC as a means to set up an India vs Pakistan knockout match.<h2>What is pre-seeding in T20 World Cup 2026?</h2>The ICC, while annoucning the groups, fixtures, and schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026, also shared Super 8 groups based on pre-determined and expected results. As per pre-seeding done by the ICC - India (Group A), Australia (Group B), West Indies (Group C), and South Africa (Group D) were placed in Group X and Pakistan (Group A), Sri Lanka (Group B), England (Group C), and New Zealand (Group D) were placed in Group Y.The ICC also said that if any other team qualifies for the Super 8 in place of pre-seeded teams, then the qualified team will take the place of eliminated team in pre-seeded groups.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-unwritten-rule-in-t20-leagues-no-pakistan-player-to-be-picked-in-ipl-linked-hundred-teams-report-1771550279808">'Unwritten rule in T20 leagues': No Pakistan player to be picked in IPL-linked Hundred teams - Report</a>After Zimbabwe went unbeaten in the Group B with wins over Oman, Australia, and Sri Lanka - they ended up qualifying over Australia and finish above Sri Lanka in their group. The result meant Zimbabwe replaced Australia in Group X of Super 8 with India, West Indies and South Africa - all of which also topped their group.Meanwhile, all Group Y Super &nbsp;pre-seeded teams ended up being qualified second in the group-stage - making the Super 8 tougher in one group and slightly easier in the other.<h2>What the fans are saying?</h2>The fans as well as experts have called the pre-seeding with some suggesting that it was done by the ICC to ensure an India vs Pakistan knockout fixture. Here's how the social media erupted:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This pre-seeding format is nonsense. All the group toppers end up together, and finishing first or second means nothing, which is why so many games feel like dead rubbers. It almost looks designed to push big matchups like India vs Pakistan in the knockouts for revenue. <a href="https://t.co/GmuQSH9lsM">pic.twitter.com/GmuQSH9lsM</a>&mdash; Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vipintiwari952/status/2024491835956351244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">School ke saare toppers ek group mein aa gaye… India, Zimbabwe, South Africa, West Indies…all undefeated. All in one group. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a>&mdash; Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketaakash/status/2024501647716864324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">All the table-toppers have ended up in the same Super Eights group... 🤔 <a href="https://t.co/XPWYdGzXHN">pic.twitter.com/XPWYdGzXHN</a>&mdash; Wisden (@WisdenCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket/status/2024481768674333021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After Zimbabwe went unbeaten in Group B with wins over Oman, Australia, and Sri Lanka - they ended up qualifying over Australia and finish above SL in their group. The result meant Zimbabwe replaced Australia in Group X of Super 8 with India, WI and SA - all of which also topped their group.

The T20 World Cup 2026 group stage is all but with only one match left, Australia vs Oman (Feb 20), which will have no impact on the placing of Super 8 teams. The group matches saw top two teams from each group advance to Super 8 but the pre-seeding done by the ICC has created a situation fans and experts are calling 'nonsense.' After Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka in Gruop B match on Thursday (Feb 19), pre-seeding meant that all group-topping teams from each group are placed in Super 8 Group X while the second-finishing teams in group-stage are placed in Group Y - prompting a call out against pre-seeding done by the ICC as a means to set up an India vs Pakistan knockout match. What is pre-seeding in T20 World Cup 2026? The ICC, while annoucning the groups, fixtures, and schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026, also shared Super 8 groups based on pre-determined and expected results. As per pre-seeding done by the ICC - India (Group A), Australia (Group B), West Indies (Group C), and South Africa (Group D) were placed in Group X and Pakistan (Group A), Sri Lanka (Group B), England (Group C), and New Zealand (Group D) were placed in Group Y. The ICC also said that if any other team qualifies for the Super 8 in place of pre-seeded teams, then the qualified team will take the place of eliminated team in pre-seeded groups. Also Read - 'Unwritten rule in T20 leagues': No Pakistan player to be picked in IPL-linked Hundred teams - Report After Zimbabwe went unbeaten in the Group B with wins over Oman, Australia, and Sri Lanka - they ended up qualifying over Australia and finish above Sri Lanka in their group. The result meant Zimbabwe replaced Australia in Group X of Super 8 with India, West Indies and South Africa - all of which also topped their group. Meanwhile, all Group Y Super pre-seeded teams ended up being qualified second in the group-stage - making the Super 8 tougher in one group and slightly easier in the other. What the fans are saying? The fans as well as experts have called the pre-seeding with some suggesting that it was done by the ICC to ensure an India vs Pakistan knockout fixture. Here's how the social media erupted:

After Zimbabwe went unbeaten in Group B with wins over Oman, Australia, and Sri Lanka - they ended up qualifying over Australia and finish above SL in their group. The result meant Zimbabwe replaced Australia in Group X of Super 8 with India, WI and SA - all of which also topped their group.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Designed to push IND vs PAK': Dissension enuses after ICC pre-seeding puts all top teams together in Super 8

The Indian Premier League (IPL) have gone global, having acquired stakes in teams in various T20 leaues across the world including England's The Hundred. Four the eight teams in the Hundred are now partly owned by IPL - Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds. With an auction planned for next month, it is being reported that the IPL-linked teams will steer clear of Pakistan players - a trend visible in different leagues with IPL-linked owners. While not many Pakistan players have aprticipated in the Hundred, there have been a few names involved including Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf in previous season along with Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim in last season before the new owners came in.<h2>Which IPL franchises own teams in the Hundred</h2>As part of the process to bring private investment in the Hundred, the England Cricket Board (ECB) sold its 49 per cent stake in the franchises while counties (team bases) had the choise of selling a part of complete 51 per cent share. During the process, 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 (Capitials owners) own 49% stake at Southern Brave, and Reliance group bought 49 per cent in Oval Invincilbles (now MI London).Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-messages-are-clear-babar-did-not-bat-first-time-for-pakistan-in-full-20-over-innings-1771474512945">T20 WC 2026 | Babar DID NOT BAT first time for Pakistan in full 20-over innings</a>According to a BBC report, “a senior official from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) indicated to an agent that interest in his Pakistan players would be limited to sides not linked to the IPL. Another agent called it an unwritten rule across T20 leagues in the world with Indian investment.”<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.<h2>Why do IPL team onwers steer clear of Pakistan players?</h2>The Pakistan players did play in the inauguaral IPL back in 2008 but the diplomatic ties between the two countries saw a downfall after that. An attack by Pakistan-based terrorist in Mumbai on 26 November 2008 prompted the Indian government to ban Pakistan players from taking part in the IPL in one of many measures taken and hence the teams steer clear of Pakistan players.

While not many Pakistan players have aprticipated in the Hundred (England based tournament), there have been a few names involved including Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf in previous season along with Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim in lasy season before the new owners came in.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) have gone global, having acquired stakes in teams in various T20 leaues across the world including England's The Hundred. Four the eight teams in the Hundred are now partly owned by IPL - Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds. With an auction planned for next month, it is being reported that the IPL-linked teams will steer clear of Pakistan players - a trend visible in different leagues with IPL-linked owners. While not many Pakistan players have aprticipated in the Hundred, there have been a few names involved including Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf in previous season along with Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim in last season before the new owners came in. Which IPL franchises own teams in the Hundred As part of the process to bring private investment in the Hundred, the England Cricket Board (ECB) sold its 49 per cent stake in the franchises while counties (team bases) had the choise of selling a part of complete 51 per cent share. During the process, 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 (Capitials owners) own 49% stake at Southern Brave, and Reliance group bought 49 per cent in Oval Invincilbles (now MI London). Also Read - T20 WC 2026 | Babar DID NOT BAT first time for Pakistan in full 20-over innings According to a BBC report, “a senior official from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) indicated to an agent that interest in his Pakistan players would be limited to sides not linked to the IPL. Another agent called it an unwritten rule across T20 leagues in the world with Indian investment.” 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. Why do IPL team onwers steer clear of Pakistan players? The Pakistan players did play in the inauguaral IPL back in 2008 but the diplomatic ties between the two countries saw a downfall after that. An attack by Pakistan-based terrorist in Mumbai on 26 November 2008 prompted the Indian government to ban Pakistan players from taking part in the IPL in one of many measures taken and hence the teams steer clear of Pakistan players.

While not many Pakistan players have aprticipated in the Hundred (England based tournament), there have been a few names involved including Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf in previous season along with Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim in lasy season before the new owners came in.

'Unwritten rule in T20 leagues': No Pakistan player to be picked in IPL-linked Hundred teams - Report

Afghanistan dropped curtains on their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a one-sided victory over Canada as they won by 82 runs. Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, there was no fairytale story for Afghanistan this time as they were eliminated in the group stage of the T20 World Cup. The Asian side had famously reached the semifinal of the 2024 T20 World Cup but settled for a third-place finish in Group D in the ongoing tournament with two wins in four matches.<h2>Afghanistan win dead-rubber</h2>Riding on Ibrahim Zadran's fantastic knock and a clinical bowling display led by Mohammad Nabi, Afghanistan outplayed Canada in all departments to secure a comprehensive win. Put into bat, Afghanistan's opening pair once again started well, putting on 47 runs. However, star batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz fell for 30, and Afghanistan slipped to 49/2 in the power play.&nbsp;Ibrahim Zadran led the Afghanistan rebuild with a gritty half-century, his second successive fifty at the World Cup. His 95-run partnership with Sediqullah Atal (44) gave Afghanistan the perfect platform to launch the final few overs. Carrying the bat through, Zadran scored his personal best knock of 95 off 56, which is also the highest score by an Afghanistan player in this edition of the World Cup. In a well-paced innings, he struck seven fours and five sixes. Afghanistan posted a challenging score of 200/4 in 20 overs.&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;For Canada, Jaskarandeep Singh was the most successful bowler and ended with 3/52 in four overs. Chasing 201, the last match centurion, Yuvraj Samra departed for 17 runs off 14 balls, with three fours by off-spinner Mohammad Nabi. Captain Dilpreet Bajwa (13) was clean bowled by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Navneet Dhailwal departed after a five-ball duck to Azmatullah Omarzai. Canada crawled to 34/3 in six overs.&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;Wickets continued to fall for Canada after the power play. Mohammad Nabi removed Nicholas Kirton (20) during the eighth over, and wicketkeeper-batter Shreyas Movva (2) was dismissed to Rashid Khan in the next over as Canada reached 48/5 in nine overs. Saad Bin Zafar (28), Dilon Heyliger (3), Jaskaran Singh (7*) and Ansh Patel (2*) also had forgetfull day as Canada crawled to 118/8 in 20 overs, losing the one-sided contest by 82 runs.&nbsp;For Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi (4/7), captain Rashid Khan (2/19), Azmatullah Omarzai (1/18) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (1/23) were among the wicket takers.&nbsp;

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, there was no fairytale story for Afghanistan this time as they were eliminated in the group stage of the T20 World Cup. 

Afghanistan dropped curtains on their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a one-sided victory over Canada as they won by 82 runs. Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, there was no fairytale story for Afghanistan this time as they were eliminated in the group stage of the T20 World Cup. The Asian side had famously reached the semifinal of the 2024 T20 World Cup but settled for a third-place finish in Group D in the ongoing tournament with two wins in four matches. Afghanistan win dead-rubber Riding on Ibrahim Zadran's fantastic knock and a clinical bowling display led by Mohammad Nabi, Afghanistan outplayed Canada in all departments to secure a comprehensive win. Put into bat, Afghanistan's opening pair once again started well, putting on 47 runs. However, star batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz fell for 30, and Afghanistan slipped to 49/2 in the power play. Ibrahim Zadran led the Afghanistan rebuild with a gritty half-century, his second successive fifty at the World Cup. His 95-run partnership with Sediqullah Atal (44) gave Afghanistan the perfect platform to launch the final few overs. Carrying the bat through, Zadran scored his personal best knock of 95 off 56, which is also the highest score by an Afghanistan player in this edition of the World Cup. In a well-paced innings, he struck seven fours and five sixes. Afghanistan posted a challenging score of 200/4 in 20 overs. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds For Canada, Jaskarandeep Singh was the most successful bowler and ended with 3/52 in four overs. Chasing 201, the last match centurion, Yuvraj Samra departed for 17 runs off 14 balls, with three fours by off-spinner Mohammad Nabi. Captain Dilpreet Bajwa (13) was clean bowled by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Navneet Dhailwal departed after a five-ball duck to Azmatullah Omarzai. Canada crawled to 34/3 in six overs. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Wickets continued to fall for Canada after the power play. Mohammad Nabi removed Nicholas Kirton (20) during the eighth over, and wicketkeeper-batter Shreyas Movva (2) was dismissed to Rashid Khan in the next over as Canada reached 48/5 in nine overs. Saad Bin Zafar (28), Dilon Heyliger (3), Jaskaran Singh (7*) and Ansh Patel (2*) also had forgetfull day as Canada crawled to 118/8 in 20 overs, losing the one-sided contest by 82 runs. For Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi (4/7), captain Rashid Khan (2/19), Azmatullah Omarzai (1/18) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (1/23) were among the wicket takers.

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, there was no fairytale story for Afghanistan this time as they were eliminated in the group stage of the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan drop curtains with one-sided win over Canada, finish third in Group D

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