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Why South Africa won Rs 9.28 crore while England pocketed 8.99 cr after T20 WC semis; and how much did victorious Team India win?

March 13, 2026 11:06 pm

The prize pool saw three varied teams Australia, USA and Afghanistan all earn same amount of Rs 2.85 cr in prize money

👁 South Africa's players wait for the third umpire's decision for the wicket of New Zealand's Tim Seifert during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata, India, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo)

'Strange how different teams have more pull than others': South Africa's Quinton de Kock, David Miller slam ICC

March 08, 2026 9:39 pm

West Indies, in fact, were eliminated from the World Cup in the Super 8 stage last Sunday after a five-wicket defeat to co-hosts India at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.

👁 South Africa Vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026: Aiden Markram's South Africa to take on Mitchell Santner's New Zealand. (AP photo)

South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights T20 World Cup Semifinal: Finn Allen's 33-ball ton helps NZ beat SA to reach final

March 05, 2026 12:10 am

Finn Allen slammed a 33-ball century as New Zealand thrashed South Africa by 9 wickets to reach the finals.

👁 South Africa skipper Aiden Markram in action during the practice session ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal in Kolkata. (PHOTO: AP)

T20 World Cup: We are not trying to do anything different, says South Africa captain Aiden Markram ahead of semifinal against New Zealand

March 03, 2026 9:10 pm

Unbeaten in the tournament so far, Proteas skipper wants his team to keep doing the same things right as they enter the business end

👁 South African pacer Lungi Ngidi in action during T20 World Cup. (PHOTO: AP)

The doorknob twist: How Lungi Ngidi learned cricket's deadliest slower ball from Dwayne Bravo

March 03, 2026 8:36 pm

Twelve wickets at 6.87 economy. Fingers around the back, not over the top and from releasing into Eric Simons' glove at CSK to becoming the delivery of the T20 World Cup

👁 South Africa coach Shukri Conrad (R) with Dewald Breview. (FILE PHOTO: AP)

‘There’s another ‘C’ word… Cupcakes’: South Africa coach Shukri Conrad on shedding ‘choker’ tag

March 01, 2026 8:26 pm

Says the team will not be feeling any extra pressure as they take their perfect record into the semifinal against New Zealand

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‘We could have been little smarter’: Suryakumar Yadav reflects on India’s bowling performance after beating Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup Super 8 clash

February 26, 2026 11:14 pm

Suryakumar Yadav credited Zimbabwe for their batting effort in their pursuit of 257 runs, admitting that the Indian bowlers could have done a better job in the chase.

👁 South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets. (PHOTO: AP)

Explained: Why South Africa are still not in T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals despite beating India & West Indies

February 26, 2026 7:29 pm

While South Africa are practically through to the semifinals, there is a mathematical chance that they could be knocked out at the Super 8 stage.

👁 South Africa thrash West Indies by 9 wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match. (PHOTO: AP)

T20 World Cup: Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi power South Africa past West Indies; India semifinal equation simplify

February 26, 2026 7:14 pm

Now, with just wins over Zimbabwe and West Indies in their last two Super 8 games, would suffice for India's qualification to the semifinal alongside South Africa from Super 8 Group 1.

👁 India's captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, reacts after losing his wicket during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and South Africa in Ahmedabad. (AP Photo)

Michael Clarke: 'You'd be stupid to write India off... but their defeat to South Africa changed things'

February 24, 2026 12:58 pm

Michael Clarke says India's defeat sets up an 'absolute beauty' of a clash against the West Indies. "West Indies are playing their best cricket at the moment. They are strutting," Clarke added.