Suryakumar Yadav has some special rules for the India vs Pakistan match. After the game, there was some infighting between Indian players, and the Pakistan team was thrashed by the media and experts. The Super 8 qualification race intensifies. And another Sri Lankan bowler gets injured.
India’s Super 8 schedule
India’s schedule for the Super 8 is set. Since the ICC had pre-seeded all the top teams, India already knew their opposition. But now, even the dates and venues of matches are confirmed. India will face South Africa on February 22, the West Indies on March 1, and one of Zimbabwe or Australia on February 26.
Be nice for IND vs PAK
After India and Pakistan exchanged words in the Asia Cup 2025, India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, told his team that the same shouldn’t happen in the T20 World Cup 2026. In a video released by BCCI, Surya can be heard telling players to win the game with skill, not words.
Super 8 qualification
England and Sri Lanka have qualified for the final. England beat Italy to become the second team from Group C to make it to the Super 8. Sri Lanka defeated Australia owing to Pathum Nissanka’s hundred in a record chase in Pallekele to qualify from Group B. Now, Australia might fail to reach the next stage.
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Pakistan team unremarkable
After India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo, former Indian chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth claimed that India’s fourth-best team, the ‘C’ side, will beat Pakistan any day. Srikkanth went on to say that if Babar Azam is your team’s main batter, you shouldn’t even play T20I cricket.
Pathirana injured
In an unlucky break for Sri Lanka and KKR, Matheesha Pathirana has suffered a calf muscle strain injury. Bowling against Australia, the pacer went down on the ground in pain and limped out. He didn’t bowl again and will undergo scans on February 17 to determine the severity of his injury.
Indian players fight
In a video going viral online, both Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya were seen upset with Kuldeep Yadav. The issue started after Kuldeep dropped a catch off Pandya’s bowling in the India vs Pakistan match. However, before the issue could get out of hand, Suryakumar and Kuldeep nipped it in the bud.
