In a historic performance, Auqib Nabi claimed a stunning 12-wicket match haul to power Jammu & Kashmir past former champions Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs and into their first-ever Ranji Trophy semifinal.
KL Rahul smashed a brilliant 130, supported by Ravichandran Smaran’s unbeaten 83, as Karnataka chased down their target to knock out 42-time champions Mumbai and book a Ranji Trophy semifinal berth.
In a stunning display of power and precision, Scotland dismantled T20 World Cup debutants Italy by 73 runs, with George Munsey and Michael Leask delivering career-defining performances.
Just as Italy’s historic T20 World Cup journey began, their campaign was thrown into chaos after captain Wayne Madsen suffered a severe shoulder injury in the opening overs against Scotland, paving the way for a record-breaking Scottish innings.
Powered by a devastating spin attack from Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, Sri Lanka crushed Ireland by 20 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener despite a shaky batting performance.
In a result that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, Italy announced their arrival on the biggest stage by defeating Scotland in their very first T20 World Cup match at Eden Gardens.