In the T20 World Cup 2026 match against the United States of America (USA), Pakistan emerged victorious by 32 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka. Having put to chase a target of 191 runs, the USA managed to reach 158 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Opening the innings, Andries Gous was dismissed for 13 runs in 13 balls, including two boundaries. Fellow opening batsman Shayan Jahangir played a knock of 49 runs off 34 balls, with the help of five boundaries and two maximums. Skipper Monank Patel returned to the pavilion on three runs in 10 balls. Milind Kumar accumulated 29 runs in 22 balls, with the help of two boundaries and a maximum. Shubham Ranjane smashed 51 runs off 30 deliveries, laced with three boundaries and the same number of maximums. Sanjay Krishnamurthi was dismissed on a two-ball duck. Harmeet Singh was dismissed for six runs in five balls. His knock also included a boundary. Mohammad Mohsin also departed on a one-ball duck. Shadley van Schalkwyk and Ehsan Adil stayed unbeaten on one run each. Both played two balls in their knocks. Pakistan's Usman Tariq claimed three wickets for 27 runs in four overs. Shadab Khan bagged two wickets by conceding 26 runs in four overs. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz registered one wicket each to their names. Earlier, having put to bat first, Pakistan's opening batsman Saim Ayub scored 19 runs in 17 balls, with the help of a boundary and two maximums. Fellow opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan played a stunning knock of 73 runs off 41 deliveries, including six boundaries and five maximums. Skipper Salman Ali Agha was dismissed on one run in three balls. Premier batsman Babar Azam played a crucial knock of 46 runs. His knock came in 32 balls, which was laced with four boundaries and a maximum. Later, Shadab Khan accumulated 30 runs off just 12 balls. His knock included four boundaries and a maximum. Shaheen Shah Afridi also scored an unbeaten nine runs in four balls, with the help of a maximum. With this, the "Green Shirts" posted a total of 190 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs. USA's Shadley van Schalkwyk returned with the figures of four wickets for 25 runs in four overs. Mohammad Mohsin and Harmeet Singh bagged one wicket each. In his spell of four overs, Mohsin was smashed for 27 runs, whereas Harmeet leaked 41 runs in four overs. Saurabh Netravalkar also bagged one wicket by giving away 40 runs in four overs.
10 February,2026 11:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOfficials of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and members of the Nepal national team came together with leading voices from the sporting and business ecosystem for an exclusive evening celebrating the rise of Nepal cricket, according to a release from TCM Sports. Hosted by TCM Sports at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai, the event marked Nepal's rapid progress and growing stature on the global stage, while serving as a focused platform for dialogue and strategic engagement. The evening spotlighted Nepal cricket's remarkable journey and its appearance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Among those present were Lokesh Sharma, Managing Director of TCM Sports; CAN Secretary Paras Khadka; CAN Treasurer Padam Bahadur Khadka; members of the Nepal cricket team; and senior corporate leaders and distinguished guests from the sports and business worlds. As the Nepal national team continues its campaign on the world stage, the event reflected Nepal cricket's expanding influence beyond the field, bringing together performance, leadership and strategic collaboration. The event featured an engaging chat session hosted by popular presenter and commentator Andrew Leonard, with Nepal captain Rohit Paudel, CAN Secretary Paras Khadka and Nepal's former coach Monty Desai, followed by a fireside conversation with former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar. The discussions focused on Nepal cricket's accelerated development, competitive evolution and breakthrough performances at the highest level. Paras Khadka, Secretary, CAN said, "Nepal cricket has made steady and meaningful progress over the years, supported by structured development and the passion of our players and supporters. Our participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 reflects the growth of the game in the country and the direction we are moving in. As we compete on the global stage, engagements like this play an important role in building partnerships and supporting our goal of establishing Nepal as a consistent and competitive force in international cricket." A key milestone in CAN's journey has been the launch of the Nepal Premier League - an elite T20 franchise tournament with 2 seasons, which is fast becoming a platform for high-performance talent and international visibility. The league has not only deepened domestic pathways for players but has also attracted attention from fans, broadcasters and commercial partners, marking a new chapter in the professionalisation of cricket in Nepal. Lokesh Sharma, Managing Director, TCM Sports, said, "Nepal's rise in international cricket has been nothing short of spectacular. They are an emerging giant-killer, ready to unseat the best with talent, grit, and belief. What stands out is the game's rapid growth, driven by an unmatched national passion for cricket. The credit goes to Cricket Association of Nepal for nurturing this momentum and laying a strong foundation for what we believe is only the beginning of Nepal's global cricket journey." An ICC Associate Member since 1996, Nepal boasts one of the strongest fan bases among Associate nations. The country was granted T20I status in 2014 and ODI status in 2018. The Nepal national team is currently in India for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, marking its third appearance at the global showpiece. The team opened its campaign with a standout performance against England in Mumbai. Despite narrowly losing a last-ball thriller by four runs, they once again underlined their ability to compete at the elite level. They will next face Italy in a Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
10 February,2026 09:29 PM IST | Mumbai | ANILegendary Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a post on his official social media handle in which he extended his son Arjun's wedding invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "We were honoured to invite Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji to Arjun and Saaniya’s wedding. Thank you, Modi ji, for your blessings and thoughtful advice for the young couple," read the post's caption. We were honoured to invite Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji to Arjun and Saaniya’s wedding. Thank you, Modi ji, for your blessings and thoughtful advice for the young couple. pic.twitter.com/7oxOZm3i5X — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 10, 2026 Earlier, according to several media reports, Arjun is set to marry his fiancée, Saaniya Chandhok, on March 5 this year. Saaniya is also the granddaughter of Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. Earlier, both families decided to maintain silence regarding the engagement, which in turn led to speculations about the ceremony. Later, during an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit, Sachin provided an update on his son's engagement. During the session, a user asked the veteran of Indian cricket, "Did Arjun really get engaged?" on which the former cricketer responded, "Yes, he did, and we are really excited for the new phase in his life". The engagement ceremony was a private event and was attended by only the close family members and friends, according to reports. Arjun plays for Goa in domestic cricket and has been a part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In 17 first-class matches, Arjun has scored 532 runs, with a century and two half-centuries. So far, his top score has been 120 runs. With the ball, he has claimed 37 wickets. The left-hander has also played 15 List A matches and has accumulated 62 runs. He also has 21 scalps to his name. Arjun has also been a part of 24 T20 matches, in which he has registered 119 runs with a top score of 47. The 25-year-old has bagged 27 wickets in the format. On the other hand, Sachin Tendulkar has played 200 Test matches for India and has garnered 15,921 runs, including 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries. Apart from this, he has also represented India in 463 ODIs and has scored 18,426 runs, with the help of 49 tons and 96 half-centuries.
10 February,2026 08:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfghanistan is all set to lock horns with South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 match. The clash is scheduled to be played on February 11 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Ahead of the match, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan said that riding on his experience of playing alongside South African cricketers during the SA20 will help him share the insights with his teammates. "I think it helps you to share that information with the team. Like, personally I've been playing for long, played with each and every one (SA players) for a long time," he said. "I think it does help the youngsters who haven't played and give them the kind of idea of what's going to happen, what their mindset is, and I think it really helps. Spent one month there and I think that information you bring to the national team, it really helped the youngsters," added Rashid. So far, the 27-year-old cricketer has featured in all four editions of the SA20. He will line up for Afghanistan after spending a month in South Africa with the MI Cape Town squad. He also feels that the Afghans and the Proteas have equal advantage in playing in familiar conditions through the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rashid also feels that the responsibility of representing the country comes with additional pressure, and he also feels that no person can ever predict the nature of the pitch. "It definitely helps, but even if you have a good idea, still you don't know how the wicket will behave. If you play in the IPL, it's different, but when you play in the ICC event, it's different. There is a pressure when you play for your country. So, it's a different feeling," he said. "But to be honest, no one around the world will tell you how the wicket will behave before the game. I think they know the condition here as well. So, it's not just like me playing a lot and it's going to be favouring us, no, I think it's equal for everyone," said Rashid. Afghanistan's squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah, Rashid Khan (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Abdul Rasooli, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ziaur Rahman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sediquallah Atal, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai. (With PTI Inputs)
10 February,2026 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the T20 World Cup 2026 match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), New Zealand emerged victorious by 10 wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While chasing a target of 174 runs, the "Black Caps" posted 175 runs without losing any wickets in 15.2 overs. Opening duo Tim Seifert and Finn Allen showcased exceptional skills with the willow. Facing 42 deliveries, Seifert smashed an unbeaten knock of 89 runs, which was laced with 12 boundaries and three maximums. Fellow opening batsman Allen accumulated 84 runs in 50 balls, including five boundaries and five maximums. UAE's Muhammad Rohid bowled the most expensive spell. Bowling 3.2 overs, he conceded 51 runs. Having bowled four overs each, Haider Ali was smashed for 27 runs, whereas Junaid Siddique gave away 47 runs. Muhammad Arfan, in his spell of three overs, leaked 36 runs. Dhruv Parashar bowled one over and gave away 14 runs. Earlier, opting to bat first, the UAE posted 173 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Opening batsman Aryansh Sharma managed to score just eight runs in six balls, with the help of two boundaries. Skipper Muhammad Waseem delivered an unbeaten knock of 66 runs off 45 balls, including four boundaries and three maximums. Alishan Sharafu also scored 55 runs in 47 balls, with the help of five boundaries and two maximums. Harshit Kaushik departed on two runs in six balls. Mayank Kumar accumulated 21 runs after facing 13 balls, and also smashed two boundaries and a maximum. Sohaib Khan and Muhammad Arfan returned to the pavilion after scoring seven and zero runs, respectively. Sohaib's knock of three balls included a maximum, whereas Arfan faced just one ball. New Zealand's Matt Henry bagged two wickets for 37 runs in four overs. Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, captain Mitchell Santner, and Glenn Phillips claimed one wicket each. Rachin Ravindra and James Neesham went wicketless in the T20 World Cup 2026 match against the UAE. T20 World Cup 2026: Group D standings The victory has helped the "Black Caps" to secure four points. They are enjoying the top spot in Group D with a net run rate (NRR) of +1.919 and two victories out of as many matches. The UAE is placed in the fourth position with a net run rate (NRR) of -2.763.
10 February,2026 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the T20 World Cup 2026, Australia is set to clash against Ireland on February 10 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Ahead of the clash, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh spoke about the 0-3 whitewash against Pakistan before entering the global showpiece. He said that the team take lessons and move on from such series. "It was some great learning from that tour. We had some young guys that got exposed to those conditions for probably the first time in their career and as we always say, we take the lessons and we move on and we obviously welcome some experienced guys back into our group for this part for this tournament so yeah we've certainly parked that and we move on and we look forward to the World Cup," he told reporters. Further speaking, he said that the Australian team consists of a lot of skill and stated that the side will be focusing on adapting to the conditions. "We do have a lot of power in our unit, but we've also got a lot of skill and a lot of experience from one to seven. So I think it's just play what's in front of us, adapt to the conditions, communicate really well, and whatever's thrown at us, just jump at the opportunity and have a crack," said Marsh. The Aussies have been placed in Group B of the marquee event along with teams Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Oman. The match against Ireland will be Australia's first clash of the tournament. The side will be looking to make a positive start to the tournament. On the other hand, the Irish players have already suffered a loss in one match. They will be eager to secure their first win in the event. T20 World Cup 2026, AUS vs IRE: Full Squads Australia: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David. Ireland: Paul Stirling (C), George Dockrell, Benjamin White, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Ben Calitz, Tim Tector, Ross Adair, Matthew Humphreys. (With ANI Inputs)
10 February,2026 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan withdrew its boycott of the India clash. Earlier, they had decided not to take the field against the arch-rivals, India. The decision was taken in support of Bangladesh, after they were pushed out of the tournament for their refusal to play matches in India. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, according to a statement by the Pakistan Government, briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the outcomes of high-level talks between the PCB, the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is scheduled to be played on February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Ahead of the clash, former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed his national team by saying it is not going to be easy for the "Green Shirts". "It will be a big World Cup match. The match is on 15th February, it is not going to be easy for Pakistan to defeat India. India is a very good team," he said. So far, both teams have managed to secure victories in their tournament-opening matches and will look to continue on the momentum. The former cricketer then named his favourite players from Team India and also stated that all the teams so far have displayed good game. "The tournament has started really well. So far, it doesn't look that any team is out of place be it Netherlands, Scotland or Nepal. In the Indian team, Abhishek Sharma, Bumrah, Surya, and Ishan Kishan are my favourites," said Ganguly. T20 World Cup 2026, IND vs PAK: Full Squads India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan (WK), Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma. Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha (C), Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan (WK), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafay (WK), Usman Tariq. (With ANI Inputs)
10 February,2026 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEngland wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler heaped praise on Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by calling him the best player he has ever seen. His remarks came after the left-handed batsman's fiery knock of 175 runs off 80 deliveries in the final of the U-19 World Cup 2026 against England. Speaking on the 'Love for Cricket' podcast, Buttler also said that it is exciting to imagine what Sooryavanshi could do at 16, 18 or 20. "My statement is he's the best player I've ever seen, 'cause I'm like, who else was doing this at 14 years old? If he's doing that at 14, what's he gonna be doing at 16, 18, 20?," he said. Pacer Mark Wood then questioned Buttler, asking if he sees the 14-year-old cricketer becoming a superstar of the game. "That's a pretty big statement from you," said Wood. "Do you see him being an absolute superstar, or do you think there's any way he gets derailed?" questioned the pacer. Replying to Wood, Buttler said that Sooryavanshi already has a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he doesn't see any reason why he can't be a superstar of the game. "I don't see how he can't be, you know? To be playing the way he can at 14 years old, and if he hadn't played in the IPL, you'd say, 'Oh, he's only done it in an under-19 World Cup, and yes, it's amazing, but let's see when he steps up to senior cricket.' But he's already played... he's got a hundred in the IPL. He hit his first ball in the IPL for six," said the 35-year-old cricketer. In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, England is set to face the West Indies on February 11 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Currently, the "Three Lions" are placed in third position of Group C of the marquee tournament. They have a net run rate (NRR) of +0.200 and two points. England's squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jos Buttler (WK), Jamie Overton, Ben Duckett, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Sam Curran, Phil Salt (WK), Josh Tongue, Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed. (With ANI Inputs)
10 February,2026 03:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCaptain Mitchell Marsh backed his Australia players to "get the job done" as they launch their T20 World Cup title charge against Ireland on Wednesday following a torrid build-up. The 2021 champions were whitewashed 3-0 in Pakistan and are missing key players through injury, notably star pacemen Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Australian selectors also controversially overlooked Steve Smith, who is in form and one of their best batters against spin. In what are expected to be turning conditions at the R. Premadasa Stadium in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, Marsh's message to his batsmen was a clear one. "Look, I think we certainly want to be positive in the way we go about things," he told reporters on Tuesday's eve of their clash with Ireland, who are ranked 11 in the world to Australia's two. "I think in these conditions, it's just about being really clear on how you're going to go about it and playing what's in front of you. "The word adaptability has been thrown around in our team meetings so far and just adapt to whatever situation is put in front of us and get the job done." Marsh said that fast bowler Nathan Ellis is available after injury, but big-hitting Tim David won't make the Ireland game. Marsh said he had no concerns over what will be a fairly inexperienced pace attack also featuring Xavier Bartlett and Ben Dwarshuis, who was a last-minute replacement for Cummins. "We've sort of built out a squad of maybe 18 to 20 people that have played over the last 12 months and we've got game time to all of them," he said. "They've all faced different situations in matches and whilst some of them haven't played a lot for Australia, they've played a lot of cricket and we've got great confidence that they're going to be able to do the job for us." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
10 February,2026 02:45 PM IST | Colombo, Sri Lanka | AFPNetherlands beat Namibia by seven wickets in their T20 World Cup match here on Tuesday. Asked to bat first, Namibia scored 156 for eight. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton made 42 off 38 balls and Jan Frylinck got 30 in 26 deliveries for Namibia. Skipper Gerhard Erasmus blazed away to a nine-ball 18 before JJ Smit scored 22 off 15 balls to prop up Namibia. Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede picked up two wickets each for the Netherlands. In reply, Netherlands chased down the target of 157 in 18 overs with Bas de Leede and Colin Ackermann making 72 and 32 respectively, after opener Michael Levitt struck a 15-ball 28. Brief scores: Namibia: 156/8 in 20 overs (Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 42, Jan Frylinck 30; Logan van Beek 2/13, Bas de Leede 2/20). Netherlands: 159/3 in 18 overs (Bas de Leede not out 72, Colin Ackermann 32). This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
10 February,2026 02:33 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIPakistan's government decided to withdraw its boycott call following persuasion from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, ending an impasse that cast a shadow on the ongoing tournament. The game against India is scheduled to be held in Colombo on February 15. "In view of the outcomes achieved in multilateral discussions, as well as the request of friendly countries, the Government of Pakistan hereby directs the Pakistan National Cricket Team to take the field on February 15, 2026, for its scheduled fixture in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup," the Pakistan government stated in a press release. It was clear that the country would withdraw the call after Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam issued a statement urging Pakistan to take the field for the greater good of the game. "This decision has been taken with the aim of protecting the spirit of cricket, and to support the continuity of this global sport in all participating nations," the statement from Pakistan government added. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also received a call from Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who urged him to withdraw the boycott call."The Sri Lankan President requested the Prime Minister to accord serious consideration to amicably resolve the current impasse."
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