New Zealand national cricket team defeated South Africa national cricket team by nine wickets in the first semifinal of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on March 4, 2026. South Africa posted 169-8 in 20 overs before New Zealand chased down the target in just 12.5 overs, finishing at 173-1 to secure a dominant victory.
England defeated Sri Lanka by 51 runs in the 42nd Match of Super 8 Group 2 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 22, 2026. England posted 146-9 in 20 overs, led by Phil Salt’s 62 off 40 balls, before dismissing Sri Lanka for 95 in 16.4 overs, with Will Jacks returning figures of 3 for 22 to secure the result.
South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in the 43rd Match of Super 8 Group 1 at Narendra Modi Stadium on February 22, 2026. South Africa posted 187-7 in 20 overs, highlighted by David Miller’s 63 off 35 balls and Dewald Brevis’ 45 off 29, before bowling India out for 111 in 18.5 overs, with Marco Jansen returning figures of 4 for 22.
Australia defeated Oman by nine wickets in the 40th Match, Group B, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on February 20, 2026. Oman were bowled out for 104 in 16.2 overs before Australia raced to 108-1 in just 9.4 overs. A ruthless bowling display followed by an authoritative chase defined the contest.
West Indies beat Italy by 42 runs in the 37th Match, Group C, at the Eden Gardens on February 19, 2026. West Indies scored 165-6 in 20 overs before bowling Italy out for 123 in 18 overs. Shai Hope’s composed 75 and Shamar Joseph’s incisive spell ensured a decisive result in front of a vibrant Kolkata crowd.
Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs in the 35th Match, Group A, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on February 18, 2026. Pakistan scored 199-3 in their 20 overs before bowling Namibia out for 97 in 17.3 overs. A commanding top-order performance followed by disciplined bowling secured the win.
Nepal defeated Scotland by seven wickets in the 33rd Match, Group C, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 17, 2026. Chasing 171, Nepal reached 171-3 in 19.2 overs after Scotland posted 170-7 in their 20 overs. A steady half-century from Nepal’s top order and a strong finishing stand guided the team home with four balls remaining.
England defeated Italy by 24 runs in the 29th Match, Group C, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Monday, February 16, 2026, after posting 202 for 7 in 20 overs and restricting Italy to 178 in their full quota. A strong top-order foundation and controlled death bowling secured the result.
West Indies defeated Nepal by nine wickets in the 25th Match, Group C, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after restricting Nepal to 133 for 8 in 20 overs and chasing 134 in 15.2 overs. A disciplined bowling performance followed by an aggressive opening stand secured a dominant result.
Norway secured gold in the Women’s 4×7.5km relay final in February 2026, finishing in 1:15:44.8 ahead of Sweden (1:16:35.7) and Finland (1:16:59.5). The Norwegian quartet of K. Fosnæs, H. Weng, A.Ø. Slind, and K. Simpson-Larsen delivered a controlled performance across all four legs to top the podium.
