The India vs Pakistan match and all the drama that comes with it have ended. India and the West Indies have qualified for the Super 8. A Kiwi pacer has returned home. Away from the T20 World Cup 2026, the Ranji Trophy semifinals have commenced.
India qualify Super 9
India has qualified for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Owing to a special 77-run knock from Ishan Kishan, India claimed a comfortable 61-run victory over Pakistan in Colombo. Despite the Men in Green using 6 spinners, India managed to post 174 on the board and bundled Pakistan out for just 114 in 18 overs.
No handshakes continue
After all the suspense created by Salman Ali Agha and Suryakumar Yadav on the eve of the India vs Pakistan match, the two captains didn’t shake hands at the toss once again. Later, after India beat Pakistan, the two teams didn’t greet each other either. The decision was criticised by former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar.
No Bangladesh representation in Colombo
ICC Chairman Jay Shah and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi were both in attendance for the India vs Pakistan match. But Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam, the one who initially revealed that all major Asian boards will mark their presence in Colombo, didn’t appear. Why? Read about it here.
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Kiwi pacer returns home
Lockie Ferguson will miss New Zealand’s must-win against Canada on February 17 in Chennai. The tearaway pacer has been the best Kiwi bowler in the T20 World Cup. Ferguson will fly back to New Zealand after getting blessed with his first newborn and is expected to return for the Super 8 stage.
Nepal eliminated
The West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super 8. Later, they were joined by India. After defeating Nepal by 9 wickets in Mumbai, the Windies went through. However, England, Scotland, and Italy are still in contention to seal the last Super 8 spot from Group C.
KL Rahul smashes hundred
Karnataka has taken an early lead in the first Ranji Trophy semifinal against Uttarakhand in Lucknow. Owing to KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal’s hundreds, Karnataka are firmly on top, 355/2 after day one. However, the second semifinal between Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir is in the balance.
