T20 World Cup

October 29, 2025 10:13 AM

India, Australia set for high-voltage T20I opener in Canberra as World Cup preparations begin

India are set to take on Australia in the opening T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday. The Men in Blue, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will look to start the series on a winning note and avenge their 1–2 defeat in the recently concluded ODI series. The series comes at an ideal time for both camps as they gear up for the T20 World Cup 2026, slated for February–March. Since lifting the T20 World Cup in 2024, India have maintained remarkable consistency under Su...

October 3, 2025 9:31 AM

Namibia and Zimbabwe book 2026 T20 World Cup berths

Namibia and Zimbabwe sealed places at the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup scheduled for next February in India and Sri Lanka with victories in their respective semi-finals at the African qualifiers being staged in Harare on Thursday. Namibia eased to a 63-run victory over Tanzania thanks to an unbeaten 61 from 43 balls by JJ Smit, who also returned figures of 3-16 in four overs with the ball. Zimbabwe made light work of a target of 123 to defeat Kenya by seven wickets with in-form batter Brian Be...

September 15, 2025 10:04 AM

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson available for T20 World Cup on casual contract

Kane Williamson has confirmed his availability for the T20 World Cup as part of a group of New Zealand players signed up for casual contracts, but the Black Caps batting great will miss next month's T20I series against Australia. Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert also agreed to casual deals for the 2025/26 season, locking them in for the global showpiece in India and Sri Lanka starting in early-February, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday. New Zealand's casual con...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Fans flood Mumbai’s Marine Drive to welcome T20 World Champions Team India

Fans have covered every inch of Mumbai's Marine Drive, eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team. While the sound of waves continues to crash on one side, the cheers of Indian fans for their victorious players rise from the other side. Cricket fever has gripped Mumbai as fans have turned out in large numbers to witness Team India's victory parade, which will start from Marine Drive and conclude at the Wankhede Stadium. With anticipation in their eyes and the h...

June 15, 2024 11:26 AM

US qualify for knockout stages of T20 World Cup as Ireland game washed out

Co-hosts U.S. qualified for the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup at the expense of Pakistan on Friday without bowling a ball after torrential rain washed out their final group match against Ireland in Lauderdale, Florida. The U.S., playing in their first T20 World Cup, set the tournament alight when they won a dramatic match against Pakistan in a super over and their place in the Super Eights is a welcome boost for the game in the region with cricket scheduled to return to the Olympics in L...

June 12, 2024 1:47 PM

Sri Lanka staring at early T20 World Cup exit after Florida washout

Former champions Sri Lanka are on the brink of an early exit from the T20 World Cup after heavy rain washed out their Group D match against Nepal in Lauderhill, Florida on Tuesday. The 2014 champions badly needed a win to keep their tournament hopes alive after defeats by South Africa and Bangladesh in their first two matches. Wanindu Hasaranga's team are bottom of the group with just one point and look certain to crash out unless other results go their way. "It's not going to ...

September 16, 2024 6:10 PM

T20 World Cup: Indian Consulate in New York hosts reception to welcome Team India

The Indian Consulate in New York hosted a reception to welcome Team India on Tuesday. It is the first time that the Indian national team is playing cricket in New York, with the World Cup being held for the first time in the US. During the event, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid, as well as the team members interacted with the Indian diaspora leaders there. Sharing a post on X, the Consulate General of India in New York wrote, "@IndiainNewYork hosted a reception to welc...

September 16, 2024 6:38 PM

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan Clash Today, Match Begins at 8 PM

In the T20 World Cup, India and Pakistan will face each other for the eighth time on Sunday evening. This highly anticipated match has generated a great deal of excitement among fans of both teams. Historically, Team India has had the upper hand in World Cup encounters against Pakistan. The match will commence at 8 PM on Sunday evening at the Nassau County Stadium in New York. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India will showcase the talents of stars like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, a...