The upcoming match carries heavy consequences. For New Zealand, a second defeat would leave the side scrambling through late permutations to keep qualification hopes alive. For Sri Lanka, however, the stakes are clearer and harsher: a loss would end their prospects of reaching the semifinals. Where the two teams stand New Zealand enter this fixture … Read more

Weekend T20 action delivers last-over drama and fresh faces The latest round of T20 fixtures served up everything fans love about the format: fast scoring, tight bowling spells, and finishes that went down to the last ball. Across several venues, youngsters grabbed the spotlight while a few veterans showed they still have plenty to offer. … Read more

India’s Group 1 path at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 India will meet Pakistan, the Netherlands, South Africa, Bangladesh and Australia in Group 1 at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. It is a demanding pool that mixes fierce rivalry, full-strength opponents and teams on the rise. Each game will present a … Read more

Steve Bucknor, now 79, remains one of the most recognised figures in modern cricket umpiring. Over a 20-year span at the top level, his steady presence on the field helped shape how international matches were managed and set benchmarks that are still referenced today. Career at a glance International umpiring span: 1989–2009 Test matches officiated: … Read more

The modern T20 blueprint: How teams win in the shortest format T20 cricket keeps evolving. What used to be a straightforward battle between big hitters and pace bowlers is now a complex mix of strategy, data, fitness and versatile skill sets. Teams that adapt fastest tend to win more—whether in franchise leagues or international tournaments. … Read more

The Kiwis’ Super Eight campaign took an unwelcome twist in Colombo when their opening fixture against Pakistan was washed out. What looked like an even start has instead tightened New Zealand’s margin for error — and left their path through the next stage a lot less forgiving. Immediate consequences of the washout With the game … Read more

Harmanpreet Kaur Ruled Out of Second Innings After Left Knee Injury India’s all-round experience took a hit when Harmanpreet Kaur hurt her left knee while batting against Australia and was unable to take the field for the second innings. The middle-order batter’s injury forced a quick leadership change and left the Board of Control for … Read more

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Big hitting in the shortest World Cup: the story so far The T20 World Cup has produced some of the most explosive batting displays in international cricket. Teams have repeatedly pushed past the 200-run mark, turning matches into high-octane spectacles and rewriting scoreboards. At the very top of that list sits one innings that has … Read more

The recent grouping announcement has thrown together a stellar lineup: India and Pakistan join forces in a pool that also features Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands. It is a mix of heavyweights, rising sides and a proven dark horse — a composition that guarantees high tension, tactical intrigue and plenty of must-watch fixtures. … Read more