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T20 World Cup: New Zealand show they are ready for long haul

New Zealand’s Record Chase Proves There Are Truly ‘No Minnows in T20 Cricket’—Even Giants Must Fight

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In a stunning display of composure and power, New Zealand launched their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a record-breaking five-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Chennai. Chasing a daunting 183, the Black Caps, led by Tim Seifert’s 65 and Glenn Phillips’ 42, pulled off their highest-ever successful run chase in T20 World Cup history. This thrilling win is a stark reminder that even tournament favorites must battle hard—a core truth of an era where there are truly no minnows in T20 cricket.

Sri Lanka's spin web and Kamindu Mendis power 20-run win over Ireland

Sri Lanka’s Spin Web Proves There Are Truly ‘No Minnows in T20 Cricket’—Ireland Learns the Hard Way

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Sri Lanka kicked off their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in spectacular fashion, defeating Ireland by 20 runs thanks to a blistering unbeaten half-century from Kamindu Mendis and a suffocating spin attack led by Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga. Their commanding performance is a stark reminder that in today’s game, the idea of easy opponents is a myth—there are truly no minnows in T20 cricket.

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