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The Emirates ICC International Panels of Umpires and Referees have been named for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final. India booked their place by chasing down 311 to beat Afghanistan on Wednesday, while England defeated defending champions Australia by 27 runs to set up a mouthwatering final. Lubabalo Gcuma and Shaun Haig …

The captains of the participating teams in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 gathered for a Captains’ Carnival on Thursday. Held in Mumbai and Colombo simultaneously, it offered an early glimpse into the excitement surrounding the 10th edition of the tournament. As anticipation builds for the marquee tournament, the unique dual-venue format brought all …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Google have joined forces for an AI-powered ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, naming Google Gemini as the Official AI Fan Companion and Google Pixel as the Official Smartphone. This partnership promises exciting fan experiences powered by Google’s advanced AI. While Gemini acts as a creative partner for fans …

Group C kicks off on the opening day as part of a thrilling triple header of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 action with Scotland taking on the West Indies in Kolkata. England’s presence makes the group the only one to feature two two-time champions and they will be out to make history in the …

India beat South Africa in a high-scoring contest while Namibia edged Scotland in a thriller during the latest round of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches. Elsewhere, Afghanistan claimed victory over the West Indies while Pakistan’s match with Ireland was abandoned before the toss due to rain. India’s batters stand firm India scored …

A magnificent hundred from Aaron George saw India pull off a record chase and beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Faisal Khan and Uzairullah Niazai had each reached three figures for Afghanistan as they made 310 for four from their 50 overs. That left India needing …

Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be the only one that takes place exclusively in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan are one of two former champions in the group and will be looking to match the exploits of the 2014 side. They join 2021 champions Australia, currently ranked second in the …

Zimbabwe, Nepal and Oman enjoyed confidence-boosting victories in the latest round of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches. Zimbabwe beat the Netherlands by 29 runs, Nepal chased down 146 to beat the UAE by seven wickets and Aamir Kaleem impressed with the bat as Oman defeated Sri Lanka A by five wickets. Burl …

Thomas Rew’s century led England to a 27-run victory over Australia and a place in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final. The England skipper made 110 from 107 balls to lead his side to 277 for seven in Bulawayo, Caleb Falconer chipped in with a useful 40. Rew’s opposite number Oliver Peake …

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has taken the decision to move the upcoming third T20 International fixture between the Proteas Women and Pakistan Women that was scheduled to be held at the Kimberly Oval, following an independent assessment which confirmed that the facility does not meet the required international norms and standards for match readiness.

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Group A gets the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 underway when Pakistan face the Netherlands in Colombo on 7 February. The group also features one of the hosts of the tournament as defending champions India look to do something they have never done in World Cups and retain the trophy. The 2024 surprise package …

Afghanistan batter Darwish Rasooli caught the eye against Scotland and Italy sneaked past Canada in the first warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Afghanistan beat Scotland by 61 runs after Darwish smashed 84 from 46 balls, while USA racked up 200 runs in defeat to India A. In the closest …

The ICC notes the statement that the government of Pakistan has made regarding the decision to instruct its national team to selectively participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While the ICC awaits official communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), this position of selective participation is difficult to reconcile with the fundamental …

India booked their place in the semi-finals of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 thanks to a 58-run win over Pakistan in the Super 6 stage. The win puts the five-time winners level on eight points with England in Group 2, with both sides progressing to the last four. Having been put in …

Ireland and Scotland both booked their places at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with victories on the final day of the qualifying event. Ireland comfortably beat Thailand by 62 runs to seal their ticket to this summer’s tournament, before Scotland got past the USA by 41 runs. Bangladesh also wrapped up their campaign …

Eight Associate Nations will compete at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Here is a closer look at their paths to the competition and some potential names to watch, starting with the debutants. Italy In an era in which their footballers have struggled to make it to World Cups, …

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa is set to deliver an unforgettable Pink Day when the Proteas Men host the West Indies in the final KFC T20 International (T20I) at a sold-out DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 31 January. The match will mark the first time the national side takes the field in a T20I wearing pink as they stand united in the fight to beat breast cancer. Aiden Markram’s side head into the encounter with an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, following wins at the picturesque Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday and the ever-popular SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday. The third KFC T20I will blend world-class cricket with music, colour and purpose, delivering the ultimate Pink Day experience for fans, while the proceeds from the match will be donated to the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg. Spectators are encouraged to Pitch Up in Pink, with the best-dressed supporter set to win two return flights, sponsored by FlySafair. A Pink Day Concert, presented by Nestle, will add to the spectacle, with one of South Africa’s leading DJs, MÖRDA, set to headline the innings break. FlySafair’s Catch The Match competition will reward the first spectator to pull off a clean catch off a six in the stands with return flights anywhere in South Africa, while Suzuki will be on site with a display vehicle and a live camera-facing car activation. Fans can look out for the Beame mascot, snap photos with it, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes, alongside a range of additional fan activations designed to enhance the overall experience. The occasion will provide a vibrant and fitting send-off as the Proteas Men turn their focus to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, giving supporters one last opportunity to rally behind the national side on home soil. ENDS For CSA Media Enquiries please contact:Kirsty du Toit – Corporate Communications ManagerCell: +27 (0) 82 888 2520Email: kirstyt@cricket.co.za Issued by: Cricket South Africa – Corporate Communications

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) has entered a multi-year partnership with Red Bull as its Official Energy Supplier.

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Kumar Dharmasena and Wayne Knights will be the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and the Netherlands to be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground on 7 February. Dharmasena, an off-spinner who was a member of the Sri Lankan team that won the ICC …

Between India winning both the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007 and the most recent offering two years ago, there have been many iconic performances that have left their mark on T20’s biggest stage. With new heroes ready to be cast when the 10th edition commences on 7 February, we look back at …

Sri Lanka kept their hopes of reaching the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 semi-finals alive with a crucial victory against South Africa in Bulawayo. The Lions chased down 262 to win by five wickets and put the pressure on Super 6 Group 1 rivals Afghanistan, who can leapfrog them into second place on …

South Africa U19 Men concluded their ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup journey against Sri Lanka at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Thursday after a challenging campaign.

The post SA U19 MEN SET SIGHTS ON NEXT CHAPTER AFTER U19 WORLD CUP EXIT first appeared on Cricket South Africa.