KANDY: Australia are on the brink of elimination from the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after suffering an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka national cricket team in Kandy, leaving their chances of progression heavily reliant on multiple results and a significant improvement in net run rate. Read More: Sri Lanka beat Australia to seal T20 World Cup […]
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Sri Lanka beat Australia to seal T20 World Cup Super Eight spot
Sri Lanka on Monday inflicted an eight-wicket defeat on Australia to seal Super Eight spot during the ongoing the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The victory marked Sri Lanka’s third in as many matches and propelled them into the Super Eights stage. Set to chase 182, the home side struck the winning runs for […]
Pakistan team lands in Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup
The Pakistan cricket team on Monday arrived in Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup, which is set to begin on February 7. In a post on X, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that a 15-player squad had arrived in the country. Earlier, the national cricket squad departed from Lahore for Sri Lanka to […]
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 […]
ICC unveils official anthem ‘Feel the Thrill’ for T20 World Cup 2026
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday released the official anthem for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, titled ‘Feel the Thrill’, ahead of the tournament scheduled in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Read More: Cricket fans are outraged at the official anthem for the ICC World The two-minute soundtrack was composed […]
SL boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India-Pakistan games
Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units to protect teams at next mon th’s T20 World Cup, part of enhanced security measures with a special emphasis on matches between perennial rivals India and Pakistan, officials have told AFP. The island is co-hosting the biennial cricket tournament with India and will hold 20 games between February […]
Sri Lanka ramps up security for T20 World Cup, focusing on India-Pakistan clash
Sri Lanka has announced enhanced security measures for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with special attention on matches between India and Pakistan, officials told AFP. The island nation is co-hosting the tournament with India, hosting 20 matches from February 7 to March 8. Read More: Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka in preparations for T20 World Cup Elite commando […]
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, […]
Bangladesh refuses to play T20 World Cup in India
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that its team will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup. The decision comes amid ongoing security concerns and unresolved issues with the Indian authorities. Officials said the board’s position will not change. Bangladesh Sports Advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul met with players before announcing the decision. […]
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 14 runs to level T20 series
DAMBULLA: Sri Lanka secured a hard-fought 14-run victory over Pakistan in the third T20 at a rain-affected Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, leveling the three-match series 1-1. The contest, reduced to 12 overs per side, saw Sri Lanka post a competitive 160 before restricting Pakistan to 146-8 in a tense finish. Read More: Pakistan–Sri […]