In an attempt to chase a target of 201 runs, Canada managed to reach 118 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi bagged four wickets by conceding seven runs in four overs
19 February,2026 11:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq has emerged as a talking point in the T20 World Cup with 11 wickets in just four T20Is, thanks to his unusual pause-and-release action. Ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Colombo, former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju said new bowlers often carry the element of surprise, though mastering such an action isn’t easy
14 February,2026 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
India’s batters are confronting a new wave of unorthodox spin tactics at the T20 World Cup, and their recent face-off with Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus may have provided timely preparation ahead of Sunday’s clash against Pakistan’s Usman Tariq in Colombo
14 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | New Delhi | Santosh Suri
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj revealed he had asked to bowl the first Super Over as well during their dramatic T20 World Cup win over Afghanistan. While Lungi Ngidi bowled the first tie-breaker, Maharaj delivered in the second Super Over, picking up two wickets to seal victory after the match was tied twice
12 February,2026 09:19 AM IST | Ahmedabad | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
