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Sanju Samson scored 97 to anchor a disciplined India chase against West Indies at Eden Gardens, guiding a tense win in the T20 World Cup 2026 and setting up a semi-final versus England as India defend their 2024 title; his patient 12 fours and four sixes earned him Player of the Match in a high-pressure, crowd-filled victory.
South Africa chased 177 with 23 balls to spare as Aiden Markram’s 82 not out off 46 and a 95‑run opening stand with Quinton de Kock set up a comfortable win, keeping SA unbeaten and two points clear atop Group 1 in the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s; Ryan Rickelton’s 45* finished the chase. West Indies fought back late, with Romario Shepherd and Holder combining for an 89‑run eighth-wicket stand to lift their total past 170, but SA’s bowlers contained the late partnership and secured a nine-wicket victory.
The ICC faced criticism over empty stands during the West Indies' T20 World Cup opener against Papua New Guinea in Guyana, with fans attributing the low turnout to high ticket prices. Despite the sparse crowd, West Indies managed to secure a five-wicket win.
The T20 World Cup opener between West Indies and Papua New Guinea in Guyana saw empty stands and a lack of buzz, leading to disappointment among fans on social media. High ticket prices and insufficient marketing are cited as reasons for the low turnout, with hopes that interest will grow as the tournament progresses.
Shamar Joseph's fairytale day at the Gabba sees him go from retiring hurt with a toe injury to taking six wickets in the second innings, leading the West Indies to a historic Test victory over Australia. His remarkable rise from a small village in Guyana to national prominence is celebrated, and his commitment to Test cricket over T20 despite potential lucrative offers is praised by legends like Brian Lara.
West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph, who was initially doubtful to play due to a toe injury caused by a yorker from Mitchell Starc, ended up taking seven wickets in a spell of 11.5 overs to secure a historic Test win against Australia at the Gabba. Joseph, cleared of a toe fracture, expressed gratitude to his doctor for enabling him to play and dedicated his performance to his team, leading them to their first Test win in Australia since 1997. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite praised Joseph's determination and leadership, emphasizing the significance of the victory and the need to build on this success for the future.
West Indies have the opportunity to win their first series against India since 2016 and secure back-to-back T20I series victories. Their success has been attributed to Nicholas Pooran's batting and the bowlers' execution. India's batting has been a letdown, with their top and middle order struggling on sluggish surfaces. Hardik Pandya's tactics and batting form have come under scrutiny, while Kyle Mayers has failed to replicate his IPL form. Both teams are unlikely to make many changes to their lineups for the upcoming match. The pitch is expected to be slow, favoring spin and slower balls.
Mohammed Siraj showcased his potential as a complete fast bowler during India's tour of the West Indies, consistently inducing false shots and adapting to different pitch conditions. His ability to swing the ball both ways and create uncertainty for batsmen has been impressive. Additionally, Mukesh Kumar displayed control and took crucial wickets, contributing to India's dominance in the series. Despite being in a transition phase, the Indian team management is pleased with their performance and relishing the opportunity for growth.
Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes the 17th Indian cricketer to score a century on Test debut, and the first to achieve this outside of Asia in over 21 years. The 21-year-old opener reached the milestone on the second day of the Dominica Test against West Indies. Jaiswal displayed patience and unorthodox shots, scoring his hundred off 215 balls. His innings also continued a trend of Mumbai batters making Test debut centuries for India.
R Ashwin's four wickets put India in a dominant position at tea on the first day of the Test match against West Indies. Ashwin, back in the playing XI after being left out for the World Test Championship final, dismissed four West Indies batsmen, including debutant Alick Athanaze who showed promise with a score of 47. Despite Athanaze's resistance, West Indies were struggling at 137 for 8 at tea.
South Africa completed the highest successful chase in T20Is, scoring 259/4 in 18.5 overs to beat West Indies by six wickets in the first T20I. Quinton de Kock's first T20I hundred off 43 balls helped South Africa achieve the record chase. West Indies posted their highest score in the format, 258/5, with Johnson Charles hitting the joint second-fastest T20I century. The match saw a total of 517 runs scored, the most in a T20 game, including 35 sixes, the most in a T20 international.