India rout bitter rivals Pakistan

India thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs on Sunday to qualify for the next round of the T20 World Cup in a showdown that had been in doubt until a few days ago.

No handshake between India, Pakistan captains

India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha did not shake hands at the coin toss for their T20 World Cup showdown in Colombo.

Van Schalkwyk helps keep USA alive

The USA kept their slim hopes of qualifying for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup alive with a 31-run against Namibia in Group A.

West Indies book Super Eights spot

The West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights phase of the T20 World Cup when they cruised to victory against Nepal by nine wickets on Sunday.

Banton steps up after stop-start career

Tom Banton, who carried England to victory in the T20 World Cup against Scotland on Saturday in Kolkata, finally came of age as an international batsman after a stop-start career.

Mendis magic lifts Sri Lanka over Ireland

Sri Lanka’s 11th-hour call to draft in Kamindu Mendis proved a masterstroke as the all-rounder produced a match turning cameo to set up a 20-run win over Ireland.

England hold off Nepal charge

England beat Nepal by four runs in a last-ball thriller in Mumbai on Sunday to avoid one of the biggest upsets in the history of the T20 World Cup.

Seifert powers Black Caps past Afghanistan

Opener Tim Seifert struck 65 off 42 balls to lead New Zealand’s highest run chase in a T20 World Cup as they beat Afghanistan by five wickets on Sunday.

Italy target fairytale start at T20 World Cup

Italy have won the football World Cup four times, but when it comes to cricket they are minnows making a historic debut among the game’s elite.

India hero Siraj says Real Madrid can wait

India’s wicket-taking hero Mohammed Siraj said “it felt like a dream” after a whirlwind 24 hours that saw him called into the T20 World Cup squad.

Watch: Phil Salt is built for white-ball cricket

England need a big start in the T20 World Cup and Phil Salt’s explosive batting at the top could be exactly what turns the tournament in their favour.