Team India suffered its biggest defeat by runs in the T20 World Cup after failing to chase 188 against South Africa in Ahmedabad. Let’s check out India’s five biggest losses by runs in the competition’s history.

5 biggest losses for India in T20 WC history: Ahmedabad blunder leads chart

Ricky Ponting pulls no punches after Australia’s shock exit from the T20 World Cup 2026. Following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, the former captain explains why this squad lacks the "aura" of past champions and what needs to change before the 2028 edition.

‘They lacked aura; it was a poor campaign’: Ponting’s blunt take on Australia’s shock exit from T20 WC

Bangladesh’s new Sports Minister Aminul Haque vows to end the "coldness" with India following the 2026 T20 World Cup exit row. After a friendly meeting with Indian diplomats, Dhaka signals a major reset in sporting ties.

‘Resolve it quickly’: Bangladesh vow to mend relations with India amid coldness over T20 WC exit

The ICC announced the criteria for the qualification, as all the Super 8 teams of the 2026 edition were finalised. As per the qualification criteria set, all eight teams that qualified for the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup will receive direct passage to the 2028 edition. 

India, Pakistan and others secure direct berth in 2028 T20 World Cup as ICC announces qualification criteria

Perfect 4-0! South Africa cruises into the T20 World Cup Super 8s after a dominant 6-wicket thrashing of the UAE in Delhi. With Dewald Brevis finding form and Corbin Bosch taking 3/12, the Proteas have fired a massive warning to India ahead of their February 22 clash. Read the match report.

South Africa fire Super 8 warning to India with UAE thrashing at T20 World Cup

Pathum Nissanka joins Gayle & Raina as the first centurions of a T20 World Cup edition. See the full list of players who hit their first ton in each year.

T20 World Cup: Who are the first centurions in each edition? SL’s Nissanka joins Gayle, Raina; check full list

From Yuvraj Singh to Ishan Kishan here is a look at five Indian batters to score fastest fifties in T20 World Cup by balls taken. The honourable list also features the likes of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma as Ishan joined the club on Thursday. 

From Yuvraj Singh to Ishan Kishan, 5 Indian batters to score fastest fifties in T20 World Cup (by balls taken)

From Namibia to England here is a list of five biggest victory margins for India at T20 World Cup by runs. The list also features Australia and Zimbabwe after Namibia became the latest joining on the list in 2026 T20 World Cup. 

From Namibia to England, 5 biggest victory margins for India at T20 World Cup (by runs)

From India to South Africa here is a list of five teams with most consecutive wins in Men’s T20 World Cup. The list also features former T20 World Cup winners England and Australia as well. 

From India to South Africa, 5 teams with most consecutive wins in Men’s T20 World Cup

From India to Pakistan here are six teams to chase 150-plus targets without losing a wicket in Mens T20Is. The list also features the likes of New Zealand and England after the formers triumph over UAE in the 2026 T20 World Cup. 

From India to Pakistan, 6 teams to chase 150-plus targets without losing a wicket in Men’s T20Is

Pakistan ends T20 WC boycott! PCB confirms Feb 15 India clash in Colombo after ICC talks. Inside the U-turn & secret Lahore deals. Read the latest.

ICC pressure, dialogues and fear: How Pakistan agreed to play India in Colombo on Feb 15

From India to New Zealand, the T20 World Cup has witnessed several heart-stopping one-run finishes that underline the fine margins of the format. These five one-run wins remain among the most dramatic moments in T20 World Cup history, showcasing nerve, discipline and composure at the highest level.

From India to New Zealand, 5 times teams won by 1 run in T20 World Cup

From Yuvraj Singh to Glenn Maxwell, here is a list of five batters to score the fastest T20 World Cup fifty. The honourable list also features the likes of Stephan Myburgh, Marcus Stoinis and KL Rahul, who have scored fifties in the T20 World Cup, with the latest edition set to start.

From Yuvraj Singh to Glenn Maxwell, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup fifty

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup. The list also features the likes of Rilee Rossouw and Ahmed Shehzad of Pakistan on the honourable list.

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup

Kishan slammed seven maximums during his brief stay out in the middle against South Africa in India's lone warm-up fixture. 

Kishan over Samson? Ishan’s 20-ball blitz settles opening slot talk as India crush SA in warm-up

The apex body, the ICC, has issued fresh warnings to the PCB over facing potential legal actions from the Indian broadcaster JioStar for pulling out of the India game at the T20 World Cup. 

T20 World Cup: ICC warns PCB of legal action from JioStar after India match boycott threat - Report

Manjrekar's harsh remarks have come on the back of the Pakistan government’s decision to forfeit the scheduled Group A game against India on Feb 15 in Colombo.

Sanjay Manjrekar slams Pakistan’s boycott threat: ‘Beating them is like beating minnows’

While Team India will receive a walkover, Pakistan could again risk its chances of sealing a playoff spot at the 20-team tournament, with the ICC also retaining the authority to impose a series of penalties, including financial ones, on the PCB.

The $250M Risk: Why an India-Pakistan T20 World Cup boycott could tank revenues

T20 cricket is a young man’s game, but the oldies also seem to thrive. Before the first showpiece event gets underway in the subcontinent, let’s look at the five oldest captains at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. PS: Age (as of Feb 7, 2026).

From Suryakumar Yadav to Mitchell Marsh, meet 5 oldest captains at 2026 T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka is currently involved in a bilateral T20I series against England at home, and will next co-host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup alongside India. 

Sri Lanka 15-man T20 World Cup squad: Test captain dropped as key changes confirmed

Picked in India-A squad for the scheduled warm-up matches against the USA and Namibia, Varma scored a gritty 24-ball 38 in the first innings and returned with one wicket in two overs.

Tilak Varma is back! Star T20I batter proves fitness as India-A beat USA in T20 WC warm-up

Although he backed the idea of sports (cricket here) opening doors when politics closes them, and that he felt it was regrettable that the two teams would not face off this time, Afridi stood by the Pakistani government's verdict.

‘Prove you’re fair’: Shahid Afridi challenges ICC amid Pakistan’s India-game boycott row

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad has officially departed for Sri Lanka, yet the PCB has reportedly refused to send a formal email to the ICC confirming their India match boycott. Despite a government directive to skip the February 15 clash in Colombo, the team will play all other fixtures.

Pakistan team departs for T20 World Cup; no formal word from PCB on India match boycott

Rajeev Shukla said the BCCI agrees with the ICC’s statement and will not go public about its stance until it speaks with cricket’s governing body. 

BCCI official supports ICC action against Pakistan following India match boycott threat