Pakistan have warned England to expect a stern trial by spin in their Super Eights clash. The warning follows England’s struggle against Sri Lanka’s slow bowlers. The high-stakes match could decide semi-final qualification in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Speaking in Pallekele, opener Sahibzada Farhan said England’s batting faltered against spin on Sunday. England […]
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England down Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight clash
England defeated Sri Lanka by 51 runs in a low-scoring Super Eight clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 147, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 95 in 16.4 overs, courtesy of an exceptional bowling performance by England’s attack. The hosts got off to a […]
England Lions beat Pakistan Shaheens by 32 runs
England Lions beat Pakistan Shaheens by 32 runs in the second T20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium Nursery One in Abu Dhabi on Sunday afternoon to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series. According to details, the third match of the series will be played at the same venue on Tuesday, February […]
England captain Brook says a ‘shame’ if Pakistan players snubbed for Hundred
England captain Harry Brook said on Saturday that it would be “a shame” if Pakistani players were shut out of England’s domestic white-ball Hundred competition by Indian-owned franchises. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Friday urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to “act fast” on BBC reports that Pakistani players will be “overlooked” […]
England survive another scare to beat Italy and reach T20 World Cup Super 8s
England are through to the next stage of the T20 World Cup but they were given another major scare in a 24-run victory over brave Italy in Kolkata. Needing only a win to guarantee a Super 8s spot, England were on 128 for five midway through the 16th over, but Will Jacks’ T20 best of […]
Banton stars as England beat Scotland by five wickets
Tom Banton’s fluent half-century, backed by a disciplined bowling display, powered England to a five-wicket win over Scotland in their third group stage fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday. Chasing a modest target, England got off to a rocky start, losing both openers early in the […]
England hold off Lokesh Bam to beat Nepal by four runs
Lokesh Bam’s late fireworks proved in vain as England held on to beat Nepal by four runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Sunday. Chasing 185, Nepal began strongly as openers Kushal Bhurtel and wicketkeeper Aasif Sheikh set the tone with aggressive stroke play. The 37-run partnership was […]
Banton, Brook help England battle past Sri Lanka to clinch series win
Tom Banton’s unbeaten half-century and Harry Brook’s explosive knock steered England to a series-winning six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in a rain-affected Twenty20 clash on Sunday less than a week before the start of T20 World Cup. Put in to bat first, Sri Lanka posted 189-5, and England faced an adjusted target of 168 in […]
England, Root test Sri Lanka’s home ODI success
Sri Lanka’s five-year unbeaten home series ODI run faces its stiffest test on Tuesday, with England levelling the series 1-1 and Joe Root again the key obstacle. Root has been England’s sheet anchor, posting half-centuries in both matches, with his back-to-the-wall 75 in Saturday’s second ODI laying the foundation for a five-wicket victory. “Joe’s unbelievable, […]
Australia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
Australia won the final Ashes Test against England by five wickets on Thursday to seal a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja out on a high. The nervy hosts saw wickets tumble as they chased their 160 target, which they reached after lunch on day five with Cameron Green […]