Chasing a paltry target of 83, India completed the job with 52 balls to spare, reaching 84 for 1 in 11.2 overs.
The Pakistan Cricket Board had asked to move its match against Afghanistan from Chennai to Bengaluru and the game against Australia from Bengaluru to Chennai.
A depleted Barcelona reached the King's Cup semi-finals with a 6-3 aggregate win over Real Betis despite losing Wednesday's second leg to the second division leaders.
Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?
As India chase history at home in Navi Mumbai, while Laura Wolvaardt's South Africa will look to script their own fairytale, by finally breaking their run of heartbreaks at ICC events.
Former star India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed batting talisman Virat Kohli as the "best batter of this generation" across all formats and outlined what makes the 35-year-old unique.
Fans were flanked by hundreds of police trucks securing the area as they let off fireworks and flares to the sound of honks and cheers.
Deepika Kumari will yet again chase an elusive World Championship medal as India are set to showcase their next generation, led by 15-year-old Gatha Khadake, at the prestigious tournament
Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was knocked out of the FIDE World Cup, losing to Wei Yi of China 1.5-2.5 in the first set of tiebreak games, in Panaji on Wednesday.
The World No 1, who extended his hardcourt winning streak to 26 matches, will play against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-finals.
Virender Sehwag unveils Dhoni's secret superstition during the 2011 Cricket World Cup!
Mohammed Shami has taken 13 wickets in five matches in ICC ODI knockout games -- the third most wickets by an Indian bowler.
They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.
Eight of South Africa's top cricket stadiums, including Wanderers in Johannesburg, Durban's Kingsmead and Newlands in Cape Town, have been confirmed as venues for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, a News24 report said on Wednesday.
"We know that Bangladesh is a quality side, so we're definitely going to have to bring our A-game tomorrow. The guys obviously got their tails up. We've got a lot of confidence obviously with the win against Pakistan, but we just know how fragile this game is and how quickly it can turn around,"
India and Australia will battle it out for supremacy in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup final on Sunday in Benoni. Check out Australia's road to final.
A clinical South Africa skittled Afghanistan for 56 on their way to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final.
'They are not only setting new standards for themselves but also paving the way for future players to keep pushing those boundaries.'
More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.
Morocco change the mood for African football with exploits in Qatar
Rohit Sharma holds the record for leading India to the most victories in T20 Internationals.
Nupur storms into final, Abhinash enters semis at World Boxing Cup
A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.
Hardik Pandya injured his left ankle during the match against Bangladesh in Pune.
India edged South Africa by two wickets to advance to their ninth Under-19 World Cup final.
India will attempt to end its title drought against a South African side, which is unfamiliar with the winning feeling at major events.
Carlsen wins 1st game of World Cup quarterfinal against Gukesh; Erigaisi outwits Praggnanandhaa to take lead
South Africa batter David Miller picked his preferred spot in the Proteas T20 World Cup setup as well as what they need to do as a team in order to enjoy a successful tournament.
Shot-stoppers who turned into showstoppers during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
If the men of 1983 gave India a reason to dream, the women of 2025 could give it something rarer -- the courage to live that dream in full daylight, under an open sky that finally belongs to them, points out Prem Panicker.
Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as India overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs.
New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up
South Africa's bid to lift a first major cricket trophy could come down to whether they can finally shed the unwanted tag of "chokers".
Sri Lanka were dealt another injury blow at the World Cup with seamer Lahiru Kumara ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to a left thigh muscle injury.
Images from the ICC World Cup quarter-finals played between India and Bangladesh at the MCG on Thursday.
Images from the ICC Women's World Cup match between India and South Africa in Christchurch on Sunday.
New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Rodney Tucker of Australia will be the on-field officials for the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England
The long wait for cricket fans is finally over as the tickets for World Cup 2023 will go on general sale on Friday.
Praggnanandhaa completed a win to book a match against compatriot Erigaisi, making sure an Indian will feature in the semi-final.
France will be bidding to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the title.
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