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Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt led England to a 4-wicket win over Ireland. But, Nat's participation in the game against Scotland is doubtful.

Nat Sciver-Brunt retired out in the 16th over of the run chase.

England won their second match in a row. 

Nat Sciver-Brunt

England beat Ireland but captain retires out in run chase as old injury returns

Nilakshika Silva's unbeaten half-century guided Sri Lanka to a thrilling five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Nilakshika Silva starred with an unbeaten 54 off 37 balls as Sri Lanka chased down 151 to secure their first win of the tournament.

Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine scored 45 each for New Zealand, but their efforts went in vain after Sri Lanka's strong finish.

Nilakshika Silva in this frame. (Getty)

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Nilakshika Silva stars with unbeaten 54 as Sri Lanka

Pakistan were fined by the ICC for a slow over-rate during their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 defeat to India at Edgbaston.


Fatima Sana-led Pakistan were found one over short of the required over rate after time allowances were considered.

All Pakistan players were docked five per cent of their match fees following the ICC sanction.

Fatima Sana in this frame. (Getty)

Pakistan penalised by ICC following over-rate breach in defeat to India in Women

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Ex-India chief selector wants one change in the winning combination ahead of the Dutch challenge. 

Hemlata Kala wants Yastika Bhatia in the playing eleven.

Yastika scored a half-century against England in the prepatory series.

Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues

Ex-chief selector wants one big change in IND's playing XI after win vs PAK

ICC rankings T20I bowler Ranking Updates: Deepti Sharma has moved up in ICC Women's T20I bowler and all-rounder rankings after a five-wicket haul against Pakistan. 

Deepti Sharma registered best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in women's T20Is.

Sree Charani is challenging Linsey Smith's position as no.1 T20I bowler.

Deepti Sharma

Deepti moves up 5 spots after 5-fer v PAK, Sree moves closer to no.1 in rankings

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Afghanistan Tour of India 2026

Handed a surprise opportunity at the top of the order, Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to make an impact after Virat Kohli's injury paved the way for his inclusion.

Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal in this frame. (Getty)

Shubman Gill sacrifices opening spot for Yasasvi Jaiswal in 2nd ODI vs AFG

Sanjay Manjrekar said that had he been India A coach or manager, he would've kept Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench for one game to teach of consequences of physical altercations.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had pushed Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage upon provocation.

Sanjay Manjrekar wanted Sooryavanshi benched for one game for his action. 

Sanjay Manjrekar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Manjrekar says he would've dropped Sooryavanshi from AFG A game as consequence..

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Lionel Messi's historic hat-trick against Algeria helped Argentina begin their World Cup title defence in style while rewriting multiple records.

Lionel Messi became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's record.

The Argentina captain equalled Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record with his 16th tournament strike.

Lionel Messi in this frame. (Getty)

'It doesn't mean anything': Lionel Messi after joining Miroslav Klose's feat

IND vs AFG: After an impressive performance in the rain-affected series opener in Dharamsala, Nitish Kumar Reddy was unavailable for selection for Lucknow ODI.

Nitish Kumar Reddy missed the 2nd ODI vs Afghanistan due to a sore left thigh.

Reddy was being looked at Hardik Pandya's backup in ODIs. 

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammad Nabi 

Why Nitish Kumar Reddy is not playing in 2nd ODI vs AFG? BCCI shares update

Germany players were warned about venomous snakes near their World Cup base camp, with captain Joshua Kimmich joking that avoiding wildlife is not usually part of football preparations.

Germany's World Cup camp in North Carolina reported a copperhead snake sighting near the training base.

Joshua Kimmich joked that players in the USA must worry about what is hiding in the grass in addition to football.

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