From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five batters with most runs in T20 World Cup knockout stage. The list also features the likes of Jos Buttler, Marlon Samuels and Tillakaratne Dilshan as the T20 World Cup knockout stage approaches. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup knockout stage

Playing on Thursday (Feb 26) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Men in Blue beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs and will now battle out against the West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal on Sunday at the Eden Gardens. 

T20 World Cup 2026: India eliminate Zimbabwe to keep semifinal hopes alive; Abhishek, Hardik star with bat

India will enter the Super 8 clash against Zimbabwer on the back of a defeat to South Africa on Sunday and will be eyeing a win, considering a place in the semis is up for grabs.

T20 World Cup 2026: Samson, Axar return to Playing XI for India; Washington, Rinku miss out for Zimbabwe clash

Playing on Sunday (Feb 22), India were floored by an impressive South Africa side, ending their 12-match winning streak in the process. The win sees South Africa avenge their loss against India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, where Rohit Sharma and Co were victorious.

T20 World Cup 2026: India offered reality check, South Africa floor Men in Blue to end 12-match winning streak

Players like Saurabh Netravalkar (USA), Dilpreet Bajwa (Canada), Navneet Dhaliwal (Canada), Monank Patel (USA), Harmeet Singh (USA) and Milind Kumar (USA) are some who were born in India and are now representing other nations. 

'Indian-origin players are bringing pride': PM Modi reflects on T20 World Cup 2026

Playing at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, England edged Sri Lanka by 51 runs, having bowled out the hosts for 95 runs. 

T20 World Cup 2026: England clinch low-scoring contest in Sri Lanka rout, take top spot in Super 8 group

The 2026 T20 World Cup moves on to the super 8 stage, the associate nations will have to go back to the drawing board and plug the gaping holes before the 2028 T20 World Cup, which is set to take place down under in Australia and New Zealand.

T20 World Cup 2026: Here's how associate nations continue to showcase their impressive run

Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister spoke about the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the emotional connection many Indians feel when they see players of Indian origin competing for other nations. “Friends, I often say, 'The one who plays, blooms'.


Mann Ki Baat: 131st Episode of Prime Minister's Monthly Radio Programme

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. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Here's how India and Pakistan could meet in semifinal, final

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

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

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. 

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan group stage clash breaks viewership record, surpasses 2024 final

From Lasith Malinga to Anrich Nortje here is a list of five most wickets by pacers in T20 World Cup. This list features of Tim Southee, Umar Gul and Trent Boult as the South African pacer takes second spot. 

From Lasith Malinga to Anrich Nortje, 5 pace bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup

Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, maintained their perfect record in the T20 World Cup, now extending their winning streak to 12 matches with the victory against the Netherlands. 

T20 World Cup 2026: India maintain perfect record in group stage, edge out Netherlands in Ahmedabad

Having been dismissed for a golden duck against the USA, Abhishek Sharma had to skip the Namibia clash due to health issues. However, his return to the Indian team in the Pakistan match did not go according to plan as he was dismissed for a four-ball duck.

Bad to worse! Abhishek Sharma joins unfortunate club with third consecutive duck in 2026 T20 World Cup

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the show with an unbeaten ton to see Pakistan through to the Super 8 stage in a one-sided win in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Feb 18).



T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan punch Super 8 spot after Namibia rout, Sahibzada Farhan stars with ton

Playing at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo against Namibia, Sahibzada Farhan scored his hundred in 58 balls, equalling Ahmed Shehzad’s record. 

Sahibzada Farhan joins rare company, becomes second Pakistani batter to score T20 World Cup ton

A fixture surrounded by political tensions with a threat of boycott, India was the beneficiary as they got the better of Pakistan to maintain their perfect record in the T20 World Cup, stretching their winning streak to 11 matches. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Will Pakistan miss out on Super 8 stage? Here's what we know so far

In a thrilling T20 World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs. The match showcased stellar performances from the Indian team, securing a dominant victory over their arch-rivals. Fans witnessed high-intensity cricket, with strategic batting, sharp bowling, and incredible fielding making it a memorable showdown. The win adds another historic chapter to the legendary India-Pakistan cricket rivalry.


India vs Pakistan: India Defeats Pakistan by 61 Runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium

India vs Pakistan: India Triumphs Over Pakistan in Thrilling T20 World Cup Match


A fixture surrounded by political tensions with a threat of boycott, India was the beneficiary as they got the better of their rivals to maintain their perfect record in the T20 World Cup, stretching their winning streak to 11 matches. 

T20 World Cup 2026: India thrash Pakistan to confirm Super 8 spot, Ishan Kishan stars with bat

Surrounded by political tensions, the fixture had attracted the attention of the entire cricket fraternity as the two arch-rivals met in the T20 World Cup contest. At the toss, both Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Agha exchanged team sheets but avoided handshakes.

India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2026: Captains avoid handshake, India make key changes for high-octane contest

Rain is forecast during the high-stakes India vs Pakistan clash in Colombo, potentially impacting play and match conditions. Weather updates suggest intermittent showers that could influence pitch behaviour, toss decisions, and overall game momentum. Fans and teams alike are closely monitoring the forecast as one of cricket’s biggest rivalries faces possible weather disruption at a crucial stage of the tournament.


India-Pak Clash: Rain Predicted During India-Pakistan Match in Colombo 

After clouds of uncertainty over the fixture as early as last Tuesday, the India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup clash is all set to go ahead despite the latter’s threat to boycott. 

India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2026 Preview: Arch-rivals resume rivalry in Colombo under rain threat

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From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup knockout stage

T20 World Cup 2026: India eliminate Zimbabwe to keep semifinal hopes alive

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson, Axar Patel return to Playing XI for India

T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa floor India to end 12-match winning streak

'Indian-origin players are bringing pride': PM Modi reflects on T20 WC 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: England clinch low-scoring contest in Sri Lanka rout

T20 WC: Here's how associate nations continue to showcase their impressive run

Mann Ki Baat: 131st Episode of Prime Minister's Monthly Radio Programme

T20 World Cup 2026: Here's how India and Pakistan could meet in semifinal, final

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan-New Zealand called after rain plays spoilsport

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026: Check live streaming details, H2H and more

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan group stage clash breaks viewership record

From Lasith Malinga to Anrich Nortje, 5 pace bowlers with most wickets in T20 WC

T20 World Cup 2026: India maintain perfect record in group stage, edge out Netherlands in Ahmedabad

Bad to worse! Abhishek joins unfortunate club with third consecutive duck

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan punch Super 8 spot after Namibia rout

Farhan joins rare company, becomes second Pakistani batter to score T20 WC ton

T20 WC: Will Pakistan miss out on Super 8 stage? Here's what we know so far

India vs Pakistan: India Defeats Pakistan by 61 Runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium

India vs Pakistan: India Triumphs Over Pakistan in Thrilling T20 World Cup Match

T20 World Cup 2026: India thrash Pakistan to confirm Super 8 spot, Ishan shines

Ind vs Pak, T20 World Cup: Captains avoid handshake in high-octane contest

India-Pak Clash: Rain Predicted During India-Pakistan Match in Colombo

IND vs PAK, T20 WC Preview: Arch-rivals resume rivalry under rain threat