Kuldeep Yadav (R) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: India’s heavy defeat to South Africa in the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has triggered a blunt reality check, with former batter Sanjay Manjrekar urging the side to “be humble” and quickly address key flaws to stay in title … Read more
South Africa’s players celebrate the wicket of India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup has begun with dramatic shifts in momentum, as both groups take early shape following a series of decisive results.In Group 1, South Africa sit at the top of the table after a … Read more
Ishan Kishan warms up before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and South Africa, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Opener Ishan Kishan lost his wicket in the first over of India’s innings and was out for a duck in the Super 8 clash against South Africa … Read more
South Africa’s Dewald Brevis (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Lately, it’s been a case of feast or famine for Dewald Brevis.Ever since an unbeaten 125 and 53 in back-to-back matches against Australia in August 2025, Brevis had struggled for runs. Across nine T20I innings going into the fourth edition of the SA20, the Pretoria Capitals batter … Read more
Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan (AP) Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott described his side’s defeat to South Africa as “devastating”, admitting the narrow loss in a dramatic T20 World Cup contest would linger with his players. The Proteas edged Afghanistan after a gripping encounter that required two Super Overs, leaving South Africa relieved and … Read more
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, second from right, shakes hands with Canada’s Kaleem Sana (PTI) Aiden Markram led South Africa with a sparkling half-century as the Proteas cruised to a 57-run victory over Canada in their opening Group D T20 World Cup clash on Monday. Batting first, Markram struck a rapid 59 off 32 balls, … Read more