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Lahore, January 31, 2026 – Pakistan sealed the three-match T20I series against Australia in emphatic fashion, registering a dominant 90-run victory in the second T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lahore, January 26, 2026: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that a decision regarding Pakistan’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is expected by Friday or Monday.

Guwahati: India registered a commanding victory over New Zealand in the third and final T20I on Sunday to complete a clean 3-0 sweep of the series, underlining their strong form ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Pakistan have officially announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The much-anticipated tournament will get underway on February 7, with the former champions aiming to lift the title for the second time.