India crush Pakistan by 61 runs as Ishan Kishan’s fireworks steal the show in Colombo

February 15, 2026 10:29 PM

India crush Pakistan by 61 runs as Ishan Kishan’s fireworks steal the show in Colombo

Ishan Kishan lit up the R. Premadasa Stadium with a blistering 77 before India’s bowlers delivered a ruthless follow-up, bundling out Pakistan for 114 to seal a commanding 61-run victory in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash on Sunday. On a surface that demanded early intent, Kishan provided exactly that. The left-hander tore into the new ball, striking 10 fours and three sixes in a 40-ball assault that ensured India never ceded momentum. His calculated aggression in the Powerplay allowed India t...

2nd T20I: India captain Suryakumar regains form in big win against New Zealand

January 23, 2026 10:52 PM

2nd T20I: India captain Suryakumar regains form in big win against New Zealand

India captain Suryakumar Yadav regained form ahead of the team's title defence at next month's World Cup as he and Ishan Kishan smashed rapid fifties to secure their seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Twenty20 International in Raipur on Friday. Suryakumar hammered an unbeaten 82 after Kishan's blistering 76 as India chased down a target of 209 with 28 balls to spare for a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Put into bat, New Zealand posted a commanding 208-6 with captain Mitche...

Gill left out of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Kishan, Rinku make comebacks

December 20, 2025 2:48 PM

Gill left out of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Kishan, Rinku make comebacks

Shubman Gill has been left out of India’s squad for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup and the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, as the selectors opted for combination-based selections, naming all-rounder Axar Patel as vice-captain. The squad was announced by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia alongside captain Suryakumar Yadav and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been recalled following strong domestic form, while Jitesh Sharma misses out. Rinku Singh also ret...