The Super-8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, with 12 matches scheduled among 8 teams over 9 days. After West Indies’ dominant victory, the points table has seen significant movement. Super-8 OverviewThe tournament initially featured 20 teams, of which 12 have now been eliminated. The following eight teams have progressed to the Super-8 stage: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, and England. Group Distribution Group 1: India, West Indies, South Africa, Zimbabwe Group 2: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, England Each team will play one match against every other team in their respective group. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals. Super-8 Points Table – Group 1 PositionTeamMatchesWinsLoss...

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has tied the knot for the second time, marrying his long-time girlfriend Sophie Shine from Ireland. The couple had dated for some time before getting married. Following the wedding, Dhawan addressed swirling rumors on social media about his relationship with his ex-wife. Addressing the Social Media SpeculationsDhawan, known affectionately as “Gabbar,” issued a statement via his official Twitter account: “I came across some posts on social media that made disappointing claims about my personal life. I have never carried the past with me, on the pitch or off it. I believe in positivity and respect my past.” He added: “This is a new chapter in my life. I am grateful for the love and blessings from my fans, friends, family, well-wishers, and the med...

Following India’s heavy defeat to South Africa in the Super-8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026, top-order batsman Tilak Varma has come under intense criticism from cricket experts. Varma Struggles in World CupTilak Varma, who had been sidelined with an injury before the World Cup and underwent surgery, had played a key role for India in the Asia Cup. However, in the T20 World Cup, he has struggled, scoring just 107 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 118.88. In the crucial match against South Africa in Ahmedabad, Varma played a poor shot at a critical moment, resulting in his dismissal — a move that drew sharp criticism from former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth. Srikkanth’s Verdict on VarmaOn his YouTube channel, Srikkanth commented: “If Sanju Samson is included in the pla...

The title clash of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season is set to take place between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir, starting 24 February at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground. Golden Opportunity for Jammu & KashmirLed by Paras Dogra, Jammu & Kashmir have a historic chance to win their first-ever Ranji Trophy title. The team began their campaign with a 35-run loss against Mumbai but bounced back strongly, winning all subsequent matches. Key victories over Delhi in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh in Indore, and Bengal in Kalyani have earned them a spot in the final, giving the team a “golden chance” to make cricket history in their state. Karnataka’s Quest to End a Decade-Long DroughtCaptained by Devdutt Padikkal, Karnataka are aiming to secure their first Ranji Trophy title in over a decade. ...

On 23 February, the Super-8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 saw West Indies face Zimbabwe at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Although Zimbabwe suffered a heavy 107-run defeat, history was made by their players Brad Evans and Richard Ngarava. Evans and Ngarava Rewrite HistoryThe pair forged a remarkable 44-run partnership for the 10th wicket against West Indies—the highest-ever 10th wicket stand in T20 World Cup history. No team had previously recorded such a partnership for the last wicket in World Cup history. Brad Evans showcased explosive batting with a strike rate exceeding 200, scoring 43 runs off just 21 balls, including 2 fours and 5 sixes. Richard Ngarava remained unbeaten on 7 runs from 6 balls, including a six. Match SummaryZimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, after winning the to...

West Indies delivered a dominant performance in the Super-8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Zimbabwe by a massive 107-run margin. This result has made India’s path to the semifinals significantly more complicated. India Faces an Uphill BattleIndia suffered a 76-run loss against South Africa in their opening Super-8 match. Only the top two teams in the group advance to the semifinals, meaning India now faces a precarious scenario. Net Run Rate Poses a ChallengeThere are two key scenarios for India to reach the semifinals: India wins both of its remaining matches, and South Africa also wins both their matches — in this case, India progresses regardless of net run rate. India wins both matches, but South Africa defeats Zimbabwe and then loses to West Indies — this woul...

Following a 107-run defeat against West Indies at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza refused to hide behind excuses. With a massive target of 254, Zimbabwe was bowled out for just 147. Despite the setback, Raza emphasized learning from mistakes rather than blaming conditions or opponents. No Room for Excuses: Sikandar RazaSpeaking after the match, Raza said, “I don’t want to think about excuses. If we focus on the venue or the weather, we won’t learn anything from this game. What matters is that we take lessons from this loss. To move forward, we must play good cricket everywhere—be it India or Sri Lanka. Venue changes don’t bother me.” Clash With India at ChepaukZimbabwe’s next game is against India at Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Raza was candid about ...

Following India’s humiliating defeat against South Africa in the Super-8 stage, a sense of urgency has gripped the team. The batting unit, particularly Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, has come under scrutiny from both experts and fans. Amid this tension, a video showing an intense conversation between India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and opener Abhishek Sharma inside the team bus has gone viral on social media. Coaching Session Outside Chennai AirportAs the Indian team arrived in Chennai to face Zimbabwe in a do-or-die match, cameras captured a striking moment inside the team bus outside the airport. In the video, Gambhir and Sharma are seated just behind the driver. Gambhir appears aggressive and focused as he explains something to Sharma, who has been struggling with form. Social me...