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Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Sri Lanka and Ireland at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 8, 2026.

Kamindu heroics steer Sri Lanka past Ireland in T20 WC

His blistering 44 off 19 balls gave hosts the late thrust they badly needed to post 163

City needed to beat Liverpool to keep title race alive

Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 8, 2026.

Abu Dhabi Masters Games: Global sporting icons shine

Abu Dhabi Masters Games: Global sporting icons shine

It’s surprising Pakistan backed out, Ganguly says

It’s surprising Pakistan backed out, Ganguly says

Nepal put a brave fight before losing to England

Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel reacts as he walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between England and Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 8, 2026.

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Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Sri Lanka and Ireland at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 8, 2026.

Kamindu heroics steer Sri Lanka past Ireland in T20 WC

It’s surprising Pakistan backed out, Ganguly says

It’s surprising Pakistan backed out, Ganguly says

Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel reacts as he walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between England and Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 8, 2026.

Nepal put a brave fight before losing to England

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi barely slept on eve of final

Nepal's fans cheer from the stands during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between England and Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 8, 2026.

Nepal fans take over Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium

Pakistan's players celebrate after the dismissal of Netherlands' Max O'Dowd during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo on February 7, 2026.

It’s almost certain Pakistan will play India in T20 WC