T20 WC 2026: Suryakumar Yadav Shines as India Beat USA by 29 Runs in Mumbai

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4 months ago

February 8, 2026

India began their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a solid 29-run victory over the USA at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, thanks to captain Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84. Asked to bat first after USA skipper Monank Patel won the toss, India suffered an early setback as Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck.

Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan provided a brief counter-attack, but Shadley van Schalkwyk’s fiery spell triggered a dramatic collapse, reducing India to 46/4.

India’s troubles deepened when Rinku Singh and Hardik Pandya departed, leaving the hosts struggling at 77/6. However, Suryakumar stood tall under pressure, anchoring the innings with a superb knock featuring 10 fours and four sixes. His partnership with Axar Patel helped India reach a fighting total of 161/9.

IND Bowlers Seal the Win vs USA

In response, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh struck early, picking up three quick wickets. USA tried to rebuild through Milind Kumar and Sanjay Krishnamurthi, but Varun Chakaravarthy broke the stand. Axar Patel delivered the decisive blow with two wickets in one over, restricting USA to 132/8 and sealing India’s opening win.

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India set for bumper New Zealand tour featuring 10 white-ball matches and Two Tests

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6 days ago

June 3, 2026

Staff Reporter

India will undertake the biggest-ever international cricket tour of New Zealand later this year, playing two tests, five one-day internationals and five Twenty20 matches against the Black Caps.

India will open the tour with the T20s in late October and early November quickly followed by the ODI series.

The first test takes place at Wellington’s Basin Reserve from November 19 to 23. The second test will be at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval from November 27 to December 1.

“When it comes to cricket – it simply doesn’t get bigger than India and we’re determined to deliver New Zealanders a tour like no other,” said New Zealand Cricket’s Glenn Critchley. “We’re expecting all of these games to sell out.”

After travelling to play four tests in Australia around the New Year, New Zealand will also host Sri Lanka in three ODIs, three T20s, and two tests in January and February, 2027.

The White Ferns women’s team will host Bangladesh for three T20s and three ODIs in December.

No RCB victory parade in Bengaluru as fans celebrate title win indoors

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1 week ago

June 1, 2026

Staff Reporter

The passionate fans will not be able to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title defence with the team after the franchise decided against holding a victory parade in the city in order to avoid the crowd frenzy, which led to last year’s deadly stampede.

Virat Kohli once again delivered on the biggest stage as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, extending his remarkable run of consistency in a format increasingly dominated by ultra-aggressive batting.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s second IPL title win came on Rajat Patidar’s 33rd birthday but more than that happy coincidence the skipper was pleased with his team’s start-to-end domination in the league.

The RCB took such a decision also keeping in mind the swearing-in ceremony of newly-appointed Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

Rishabh Pant quits LSG captaincy after IPL 2026 debacle

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2 weeks ago

May 29, 2026

Staff Reporter

Rishabh Pant has stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain following the IPL 2026 season. During his two-year stint, LSG failed to secure a playoff berth, managing only 10 wins under his leadership. The franchise finished seventh last season and ended this year at the bottom of the table. He was bought for INR 27 crore and was immediately handed the captaincy baton, but absolutely nothing worked well for the franchise since then.

“Lucknow Super Giants wish to formally announce that Rishabh Pant has requested to be relieved from his captaincy duties with the franchise, and the franchise has accepted the request with immediate effect,” LSG’s statement read.