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India penalised for slow over-rate, will only have four fielders outside the circle for the final over.

The opener’s 40-ball 62 lifts the former champion to 146 for nine; the co-host gets bundled out for 95

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza backed the young opener to continue to adopt the same approach despite the batter-friendly conditions in India in the Super Eight as compared to the Sri Lankan pitches where Zimbabwe played its group-stage matches

For two teams that spent much of the past decade labelled as international cricket’s also-rans, topping their respective groups and meeting at this stage marks a significant shift

West Indies coach Daren Sammy defended the T20 World Cup's pre-seeding system, suggesting it motivated teams like Zimbabwe to exceed expectations. He highlighted the logistical benefits for fans and noted that group placements can inspire teams to perform at a higher level. Sammy emphasized respecting all opponents, regardless of perceived status.

Phil Salt’s sublime 62 laid the foundation for England’s commanding win before Sri Lanka’s batting imploded spectacularly in Kandy. After their bowlers restricted England to a below-par 146, Sri Lanka collapsed in a heap, undone by reckless shot selection and relentless pressure from England’s attack, led by Will Jacks and Jofra Archer.

Dushan Hemantha’s bizarre hit-wicket dismissal stunned fans during Sri Lanka’s Super 8 match against England and quickly went viral. Earlier, Sri Lanka bowlers restricted England to 146/9, with Dunith Wellalage taking 3/26 and key wickets of Jos Buttler and Harry Brook. Phil Salt top-scored with 62, but lacked support as England posted a modest total.

Manoj Tiwary criticised PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, saying a lack of clarity and freedom may be causing tension between Pakistan’s coach and captain after Salman Agha’s bottle-throwing incident. He claimed it showed a trust deficit in the team setup. However, coach Mike Hesson dismissed rift rumours, saying Agha was frustrated with his own dismissal and the disc […]

India A Women beat Bangladesh by 46 runs to win the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars title. Tejal Hasabnis scored an unbeaten 51, while captain Radha Yadav added 36 to help India post 134/7. Bangladesh were bowled out for 88, with Prema Rawat taking 3/12. Hasabnis was named Player of the Match for her match-winning knock.

In an attempt to chase a target of 147 runs, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 95 runs in 16.4 overs. England`s Will Jacks bagged three wickets by conceding 22 runs in four overs

South Africa will enter the clash with four major changes. David Miller will come in place of Jason Smith, Kwena Maphaka will make way for Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj has replaced George Linde for the clash, and Lungi Ngidi will feature in the match by replacing Anrich Nortje

Ahead of the match, former Team India cricketer Irfan Pathan feels that pacer Lungi Ngidi will be a threat to the "Men in Blue"

Ahead of the match, the cricket fans will keep a tab on Team India`s swashbuckling opening batsman Abhishek Sharma. The left-handed batsman has been struggling to find himself among the runs. So far, he has registered three ducks in as many games

Suryakumar & Co face first major challenge of the tournament against in-form South Africa in high-voltage Super Eights contest at Ahmedabad where Proteas have already won three games in league phase