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The Hindu understands that the IPL authorities have informally informed multiple stakeholders about the rejig in a bid to begin IPL 2026 over the weekend.

It could come down to net run-rate as to who will join group topper England in the last-four stage

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Arthur Van Doren and Alexander Hendrickx have a trophy cabinet filled with the game’s top honours, but aren’t satisfied. In their 30s, they remain an important part of the Red Lions’ plans of reclaiming their dominance. They hope to cap a decade-long partnership by winning the World Cup at home later this year and Olympic gold at LA28

The two put on 44 runs off just 16 balls for the unbroken seventh wicket to stun New Zealand in a tense chase; Black Caps’ semifinal hopes depend on the outcome of the Super Eight match between Pakistan and the already-eliminated Sri Lanka

England defeated New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling Super Eights clash, chasing down 160 with three balls to spare. Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed starred in a dramatic late comeback after England were 117/6. The win kept Pakistan’s semifinal hopes alive, while England finished unbeaten and topped Group 2.

England now have three wins from three matches in the Super Eights. New Zealand sit second in Group 2 with three points, while Pakistan are third with one point. Pakistan must register a big win against already-eliminated Sri Lanka on Saturday to move ahead of New Zealand and qualify for the semifinals.

An interesting moment occurred before the England-New Zealand clash in Colombo when New Zealand’s national anthem played in fast forward, leaving players laughing. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat, keeping the same XI, while England brought in Rehan Ahmed. England are already in the semifinals, while New Zealand must win to qualify.

Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea. Tottenham Hotspur were drawn to play Atletico Madrid, with the winners of that tie then facing Newcastle or Barcelona in th […]

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Having put to chase a target of 160 runs, the "Three Lions" scored 161 runs for the loss of six wickets in 19.3 overs. Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed stayed unbeaten. Facing 18 balls, Jacks garnered 32 runs, laced with four boundaries and a maximum, whereas Ahmed scored 19 runs in seven balls, with the help of a boundary and two maximums

Samson smashed 24 runs off 15 deliveries, laced with a boundary and two maximums, whereas Abhishek garnered 55 runs in 30 balls, with the help of four boundaries and the same number of maximums

So far in the Super 8 stage of the marquee event, New Zealand has one victory out of two matches. The "Black Caps" are placed in the second position of Group 2 with a net run rate (NRR) of +3.050 and three points

During the match, Team India`s opening batsmen Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma delivered a strong start. Facing 15 balls, Samson smashed 24 runs, including a boundary and two maximums. On the other hand, Abhishek garnered 55 runs off just 30 deliveries, with the help of four boundaries and the same number of maximums

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