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Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the fixture between Paarl Royals and Pretoria Capitals in Paarl on January 25, 2025.
Paarl Royals beat Pretoria Capitals by 11 runs . Continue reading “Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals Match Timeline & Scorecard January 2025”
The BCCI has announced the squad for the upcoming ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The Men in Blue are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand. India will kickstart their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Stadium. Continue reading “India squad for England ODIs and Champions Trophy 2025”
Bangladesh have named their squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in UAE & Pakistan in February.
The squad will be led by Najmul Hossain and have the likes of Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mustafizur Rahman in their setup.
Star all rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das have been axed from the squad. Bangladesh are in Group A alongside Pakistan, India and New Zealand. Their opening fixture will be against India on 20 February at the Dubai International Stadium. Continue reading “Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy 2025”
England have announced the 15 man squad for the upcoming T20I, ODI against India & Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in February 2025.
Joe Root who last featured in the 2023 World Cup, returns to the squad. Ben Stokes has been axed due to injury. The team will be captained by Jos Buttler. Continue reading “England squads for India Tour & Champions Trophy 2025”
Afghanistan have named their squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in UAE & Pakistan in February.
The event will kick start with Pakistan taking on New Zealand. The squad will be led by Hashmatullah Shahidi and have the likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman in their set up. Continue reading “Afghanistan squad for Champions Trophy 2025”
The ICC has released the fixtures of the 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled to begin from Februar 7, with the final scheduled for March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The tournament will kick off with Pakistan taking on Netherlands at Colombo on 07 February 2026.
The teams are divided into 4 Groups.
1- Group A: India, Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USA
2- Group B: Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Oman
3- Group C: England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy
4-Group D: South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Canada, UAE
The games will be played at Ahmedabad, Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (Colombo) and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy) respectively.
Defending champions India will kick start their World Cup campaign against USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures
07 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, Pakistan vs Netherlands, SSC, Colombo
07 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, West Indies vs Scotland, Kolkata
07 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, India vs United States of America, Mumbai
08 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, New Zealand vs Afghanistan, Chennai
08 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, England vs Nepal, Mumbai
08 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Premadasa, Colombo
09 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, Scotland vs Italy, Kolkata
09 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, Zimbabwe vs Oman, SSC, Colombo
09 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, South Africa vs Canada, Ahmedabad
10 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, Netherlands vs Namibia, Delhi
10 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates, Chennai
10 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, Pakistan vs USA, SSC, Colombo
11 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, South Africa vs Afghanistan, Ahmedabad
11 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, Australia vs Ireland, Premadasa, Colombo
11 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, England vs West Indies, Mumbai
12 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, Sri Lanka vs Oman, Kandy
12 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, Nepal vs Itlay, Mumbai
12 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, India vs Namibia, Delhi
13 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, Australia vs Zimbabwe,Premadasa, Colombo
13 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, Canada vs United Arab Emirates, Delhi
13 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, United Arab Emirates vs Netherlands, Chennai
14 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, Ireland vs Oman SSC, Colombo
14 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, England vs Scotland, Kolkata
14 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, New Zealand vs South Africa,Ahmedabad
15 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, West Indies vs Nepal, Mumbai
15 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, United States of America vs Namibia,Chennai
15 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, India vs Pakistan, Premadasa, Colombo
16 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates,Delhi
16 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, England vs Itlay, Kolkata
16 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, Australia vs Sri Lanka, Kandy
17 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, New Zealand vs Canada,Chennai
17 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, Ireland vs Zimbabwe, Kandy
17 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, Scotland vs Nepal,Mumbai
18 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, South Africa vs United Arab Emirates,Delhi
18 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, Pakistan vs Namibia SSC, Colombo
18 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, India vs Netherlands, Ahmedabad
19 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM, West Indies vs Itlay,Kolkata
19 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe,Premadasa, Colombo
19 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, Afghanistan vs Canada,Chennai
20 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM
20 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM
20 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, Australia vs Oman, Kandy
21 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM
21 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM
21 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, Y2 vs Y3, Premadasa, Colombo
22 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM
22 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM, Y1 vs Y4, Kandy
22 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, X1 vs X4, Ahmedabad
23 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM
23 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM
23 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM, X2 vs X3, Mumbai
24 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM
24 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM
24 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM Y1 Y3 Kandy
25 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM
25 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM
25 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM Y2 Y4 Premadasa, Colombo
26 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM
26 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM X3 X4 Ahmedabad
26 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM X1 X2 Chennai
27 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM
27 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM
27 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM Y1 Y2 Premadasa, Colombo
28 Feb 2026- 11:00 AM
28 Feb 2026- 3:00 PM
28 Feb 2026- 7:00 PM Y3 Y4 Kandy
01 Mar 2026- 11:00 AM
01 Mar 2026- 3:00 PM X2 X4 Delhi
01 Mar 2026- 7:00 PM X1 X3 Kolkata
02 Mar 2026- 3:00 PM
02 Mar 2026- 7:00 PM
03 Mar 2026- 3:00 PM
03 Mar 2026- 7:00 PM
04 Mar 2026- 7:00 PM SF1 KO Kolkata
04 Mar 2026- 7:00 PM SF1 KO Premadasa, Colombo
05 Mar 2026- 3:00 PM
05 Mar 2026- 7:00 PM SF2 KO Mumbai
06 Mar 2026- 3:00 PM
06 Mar 2026- 7:00 PM
07 Mar 2026- 3:00 PM
07 Mar 2026- 7:00 PM
08 Mar 2026- 7:00 PM FINAL KO Ahmedabad