The stage is set for a high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash—but the real drama might unfold under their feet. The match will be played on a used pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium, a factor that could heavily favor spinners and dictate the entire game plan.
After battling through a last-minute injury scare, Abhishek Sharma is set to face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup—with his father watching from the stands for the very first time. It’s the fulfillment of a heartfelt promise made years ago.
In a landmark moment during England’s T20 World Cup clash with Scotland, Jos Buttler became the first wicketkeeper-batter in history to score 4,000 T20 International runs—all in a record-breaking 2,670 balls. He also marked his 150th T20I appearance, cementing his legacy as a format-defining icon.
As the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash looms, both captains—Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha—are dodging questions about a potential handshake, telling reporters to “eat well and go to sleep” while they wait for match day to decide.
Facing a must-win scenario, England delivered under pressure as Adil Rashid’s devastating middle-over spell and Tom Banton’s composed unbeaten fifty sealed a vital five-wicket victory over Scotland in the T20 World Cup.
In a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 encounter, South Africa have made a tactical change—bringing in Andile Bosch for Marco Jansen—and elected to field first against New Zealand in Colombo. Here’s what it means for both teams.