2026 T20 World Cup preview: Group A

Pakistan open the tournament against the Netherlands in Colombo on 7 February as an competitive Group A launches the T20 World Cup.

All eyes on Gambhir as India defend T20 crown

India’s quest for consecutive T20 World Cup titles puts head coach Gautam Gambhir under intense scrutiny on home soil.

Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup opener

Josh Hazlewood will miss the start of the T20 World Cup, dealing Australia another injury setback ahead of the tournament.

Brook leads England’s T20 redemption bid

England are in search of a fresh start at the T20 World Cup after their Ashes humiliation and a series of failures at global white-ball events.

Proteas fall short in 10-overs-a-side shootout

The West Indies claimed a six-run victory over South Africa in a reduced-overs third T20I at the Wanderers on Saturday.

Highlights: Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings

The Paarl Royals dumped the Joburg Super Kings out of the SA20 while securing a spot in the second playoff qualifier.

Ruthless Royals eliminate JSK

A blistering half-century from Lhuan-dre Pretorius helped fire the Paarl Royals past the Joburg Super Kings into the second SA20 qualifier playoff.

ICC rejects Bangladesh T20 World Cup plea

The ICC has denied Bangladesh’s request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, casting doubt on their participation in next month’s tournament.

Brook apologises for nightclub incident

England ODI captain Harry Brook admits it was “not the right thing to do” to get into an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand.

Highlights: Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings

Imran Tahir picked up two wickets as the Joburg Super Kings sneaked into the SA20 playoffs.

JSK hold nerve to secure playoff spot

The Joburg Super Kings booked their place in the SA20 playoffs with a 44-run against the Paarl Royals at Boland Park on Monday.

Baartman blitz propels Paarl Royals into playoffs

A sensational hat-trick from seamer Ottneil Baartman fired the Paarl Royals past the Pretoria Capitals and into the SA20 playoffs at Centurion on Thursday.

Pakistan host Aussies in World Cup warm-up

Pakistan and Australia will face off in a three-match T20I series to wrap up their preparations for next month’s World Cup.

Highlights: Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town

Sherfane Rutherford’s maiden SA20 fifty and spectacular fielding from Dewald Brevis powered the Pretoria Capitals to a bonus-point win at Centurion.

Capitals crush MICT to go top of SA20 log

The Pretoria Capitals moved to the summit of the Betway SA20 log after a statement bonus-point win against MI Cape Town at Centurion on Monday.