Super Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping 61-run win over Pakistan
A look at India's 5 best victories against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.
Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.
'India is struggling against spin. So how do you solve that? Try to rearrange the batting order in a way that naturally good players of spin are batting up the order, and people like Tilak Varma, who is struggling a little bit, can come down the order.'
"Bowled off spin, kept wickets, batted at six": Bumrah remembers college days
Indian cricketers welcomed 2026 with warmth, gratitude and loved ones by their side.
'My little sunshine' Bumrah cooed, accompanied by a sun emoji strategically placed over the baby's face.
The No 3 batter will rejoin India squad ahead of T20 WC warm-up game in Mumbai.
Shivam Dube is making a name for himself as a premier power-hitter in the T20 World Cup, delivering impactful performances with both bat and ball for Team India.
It takes a lot of mental strength to play in front of nearly 100,000 people in Ahmedabad. Even the bravest can succumb to the tension.
Ishan Kishan dedicates his Player-of-the-Match award to Indian fans and teammates after a stellar performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
Jasprit Bumrah's wife, Sanjana Ganesan, marked his 32nd birthday on December 6, 2025, with a heartwarming post on social media.
Quoting reliable sources, PTI reported that a very close family member of the bowler is currently hospitalised, prompting the cricketer to return home.
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak supports Abhishek Sharma after recent failures in the T20 World Cup, emphasizing the importance of avoiding overanalysis and trusting the player's plans.
The eight players who featured in India's World Cup triumph in 2024 will aim to repeat their magic from two years ago.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes defending champions India are the most dangerous team at the T20 World Cup, praising their depth and experience while warning that dew could play a decisive role.
Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan face a key test as India take on New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur, eyeing World Cup momentum.
Sunil Gavaskar believes Abhishek Sharma is struggling with expectations in the T20 World Cup and advises him to avoid risky shots early in his innings. Gavaskar also praises Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy's performances and suggests potential changes for the Super 8 clash against South Africa.
Jasprit Bumrah is also only the second Indian to reach the landmark of 100 wickets in T20Is.
Pakistan, after a defeat against India, face Namibia in a must-win match to qualify for the Super 8s. Their fragile batting and Shaheen Afridi's form are key concerns, while Namibia aims to play spoiler.
Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.
A shortened game will be like a sprint where the risk element will be high. Who will win when emotion meets execution remains to be seen. K R Nayar reports from Colombo.
You don't just play here -- you must dare to play here because the sound from the stands crashes onto the field, and often the cheer comes back to the players like waves.
Mitchell Starc, who picked up 26 wickets in four matches with an average of 17.42, has moved one rung up to share the second spot with Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.
India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners' performance while attempting to extend the total domination over New Zealand to the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
'Isn't it silly to call India-Pakistan cricket's greatest rivalry when Pakistan has won only once out of the last eight T20 World Cup encounters?'
'We've seen glimpses of his brilliance, and hopefully he can build consistency over the next few games heading into the World Cup.'
Jasprit Bumrah's landmark 100th T20I wicket arrived under a cloud of controversy after replays suggested he may have overstepped during Dewald Brevis' dismissal in the first T20I in Cuttack on Monday night.
Shivam Dube flickered brightly with a fifty of exceptional quality but it was insufficient to prevent India's 50-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20 International.
The BCCI has introduced a revised central contract system, under which the Grade A+ category has been discontinued.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to introduce a revised central contract system, under which the Grade A+ category will be discontinued.
These comments come after India recently announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India in his first-ever ICC tournament as captain, with Axar Patel named as his deputy.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the must-win match against Zimbabwe on Thursday?
India bowling coach Morne Morkel is delighted to see the way Hardik Pandya is shaping up ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Washington ruled out of T20I series against NZ; Bishnoi, Iyer added to squad
India begin their Super 8 journey against South Africa at the Narendra Modi stadium in a thrilling clash where a single mistake could change the course of the semifinals.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the opening match against USA?
The iconic MCG won't have the bounce of Perth or the seam movement of Gabba but it will still be pace-friendly with 6mm of grass covering
The former South African batter pointed out that Rana does not have a lot of international experience with the new ball, but is well supported in the pace department.
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