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February 6, 2026 3:15 PM

Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall

A combination of smaller grounds, quick outfields and increasingly fearless batting may lead teams to exceed 300 runs mark for the first time at a Twenty20 World Cup, reckon England captain Harry Brook and his India counterpart, Suryakumar Yadav. That barrier has been breached three times in T20 Internationals but Sri Lanka's 260-6 against Kenya in the 2007 World Cup remains the highest score in the tournament's history. "There are plenty of grounds in India where there could be a score of 300...

February 6, 2026 3:16 PM

Named after Yuvraj, Canada’s Samra keen to emulate his idol in T20 WC

Being the youngest player at the Twenty20 World Cup does not faze Canada's Yuvraj Samra, as the 19-year-old was marked out for a future in the sport by his cricket-loving father from the day he was born. Samra's father Baljeet was not content naming his child after Yuvraj Singh, who was instrumental in India's successful campaigns in the 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI) World Cups. He also turned his son into a left-handed batter, just like the Indian all-rounder. "I think I was right-handed ...

February 6, 2026 3:16 PM

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup in a heavy blow for the team after losing his race to be fit for the global showpiece. Hazlewood missed the Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries, but had been expected to play at least part of the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. "We were hopeful Josh would be back to match fitness by the Super 8 stage but the latest indications he is still some time away and accelerating his program will carry too much risk," sele...

February 5, 2026 2:55 PM

Sickness hits New Zealand camp in leadup to T20 World Cup

New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway have been struck down with illness ahead of the T20 World Cup but head coach Rob Walter is hopeful of a clean bill of health before their tournament gets underway. Walter said the duo would miss a warmup match against the United States in Mumbai, while top-order batter Finn Allen will also rest as he recovers from a shoulder injury. "There's a bit of illness in the camp unfortunately at the moment so Devon and Rachin are struggling with a vi...

February 4, 2026 4:32 PM

England spinners seal Sri Lanka series sweep ahead of T20 World Cup

Spinners Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks led the way as England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in a low-scoring match on Tuesday to sweep their Twenty20 series 3-0 ahead of the World Cup. England posted a meagre 128-9 with the bat, their lowest total against Sri Lanka in the format, as pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera bagged a five-wicket haul, but all-rounders Jacks (3-14) and Bethell (4-11) produced their best bowling performances in the format to restrict the hosts to 116. "We've shown we can adapt ...

January 30, 2026 10:36 AM

Oman captain Jatinder Singh banks on blend of youth and experience for T20 World Cup

Oman's mix of seasoned campaigners and fresh talent could finally ensure the Gulf nation have an impact at a Twenty20 World Cup, said captain Jatinder Singh. The 36-year-old is eyeing a breakthrough performance at the February 7 to March 8 tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Oman are seeking to build on just two victories from three previous World Cup appearances since gaining associate membership status of the International Cricket Council in 2014. "I see a great blend of both experience and ...

January 30, 2026 10:30 AM

De Kock demolition leads South Africa to T20 series win over West Indies

Quinton de Kock smashed a career-best 115 from 49 balls as South Africa easily chased down a victory target of 222 to beat West Indies by seven wickets on Thursday and secure the three-match Twenty20 International series 2-0 with a game to go. West Indies were sent into bat in Pretoria and amassed 221 for four in their 20 overs, but on an excellent batting wicket South Africa never looked in trouble in their reply and won with 15 deliveries to spare. De Kock reached his century off 43 balls, t...

January 28, 2026 3:56 PM

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, past winners and prize money

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month. The following outlines the schedule, venues and prize money for the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka, as well as a list of past winners of the tournament which begins on February 7. DATES * The tenth edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8. * It begins with Pakistan taking on the Netherlands. TEAMS * The tournament will f...

January 28, 2026 10:00 AM

Skipper Aiden Markram leads South Africa to victory over West Indies

South Africa captain Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten 86 to help his side to a nine-wicket win over the West Indies in the first Twenty20 of their three-match series at Boland Park on Tuesday. South Africa chased down the Windies' score of 173-7, securing a comfortable victory with 13 balls to spare as both sides prepare for next month’s T20 World Cup. Markram’s runs came off 47 balls and he was ably supported by Ryan Rickelton, who made 40 for an unbeaten second-wicket partnership of 93. ...

January 27, 2026 4:00 PM

England’s Liam Dawson wants to be fifth time lucky with World Cup debut at age 35

Liam Dawson, who has been with the England squad at four different World Cups but never played a match, is hoping to make his debut at the global tournament in next month's Twenty20 World Cup at the age of 35. Dawson was in the squad at the T20 World Cup in 2016 and the 50-over one in 2019. He was a travelling reserve in the T20 World Cups of 2021 and 2022 and last month was named in England's 15-man party for this year's tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. He has scored one fifty and...