Kandy, January 31, 2026 – England defeated Sri Lanka by 11 runs via the DLS method in a rain-affected first T20I at Kandy, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match, heavily interrupted by rain, saw England dominate with both bat and ball, despite the wet conditions forcing a delayed indoor presentation ceremony.
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Epic Battle: Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to reach Australian Open final
Melbourne, January 30, 2026 – World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz staged a heroic comeback to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 in an epic five-hour and 27-minute semifinal at the Australian Open on Friday, securing a spot in the final.
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Monank Patel named captain as USA squad prepares for T20 World Cup 2026
The United States cricket team will be led by Monank Patel at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking their second appearance at the tournament. The squad features 10 returning players from the 2024 edition, where the USA made a sensational debut by reaching the Super 8 stage.
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Quinton de Kock powers South Africa to victory in second T20I vs West Indies
Centurion, January 30, 2026 – Quinton de Kock stole the spotlight once again as South Africa defeated West Indies in the second T20I at Centurion with a blistering 115 off just 49 balls. The wicketkeeper-batter’s masterclass helped the Proteas edge closer to claiming their first bilateral T20I series win since early 2024, signaling a strong form ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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Rybakina storms into Australian Open 2026 final to set Sabalenka rematch
Melbourne, January 29, 2026 – Fifth seed Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open 2026 women’s singles final after a composed yet dramatic straight-sets victory over sixth-seeded American Jessica Pegula, winning 6-3, 7-6(7) under the lights at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.
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Saim Ayub powers Pakistan to 22-run victory over Australia in first T20I
Lahore, January 29, 2026 — An outstanding all-round performance by Saim Ayub guided Pakistan to a convincing 22-run victory over Australia in the opening match of the three-match T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Thursday.
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New Zealand thrash India by 50 runs in fourth T20I at Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, January 28, 2026 — New Zealand produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat India by 50 runs in the fourth T20I, registering their first win of the five-match series and denting the hosts’ unbeaten run.
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Pakistan vs Australia: First T20I in Lahore on January 29, 2026
Lahore, January 28, 2026 – Pakistan and Australia are set to clash in the first of a three-match T20I series at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on January 29, 2026, marking the final tune-up ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
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Pegula powers past Anisimova to reach Australian Open semifinals
Melbourne, January 28, 2026 – Sixth seed Jessica Pegula advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open on Wednesday after securing a straight-sets victory over fellow American Amanda Anisimova in a high-profile quarterfinal clash at Rod Laver Arena.
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Aryna Sabalenka overpowers Iva Jovic to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Melbourne, January 27, 2026 – World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka showcased her dominance and composure on Tuesday, defeating 18-year-old Iva Jovic in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
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