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ICC World Cup 2026: Match 6, SL vs IRE Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 World Cup League match between Sri Lanka vs Ireland?

Sri Lanka and Ireland are set to face off in the 6th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 8. With both teams eyeing crucial points early

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Shikhar Dhawan Announced Brand Ambassador Of Delhi Khel Mahakumbh

The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh: Former India cricketer and Arjuna awardee Shikhar Dhawan has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the inaugural Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, an initiative of the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of NCT of Delhi.

Cricket News / Crictoday / February 8

Gulbadin Naib’s half-century helps Afghanistan reach 182/6 against New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026

Gulbadin Naib played a mature innings in Afghanistan’s first ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand in Chennai. He scored a fifty to keep the scoreboard ticking, with the sub-continent nation posting 182/6 in their 20 overs.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / February 8

Favourites India reduced to 77/6 by lion-hearted USA

On Saturday night Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav made his second T20 World Cup fifty against USA, leading the co-hosts to victory by 29 runs. They were hot favourites going into the game yet 13 overs into the first innings, they were down in the doldrums at 77 for 6.

Cricket News / Crictoday / February 8

Team India gets good news before the second match in ICC T20 World Cup 2026

India’s chances will be boosted by the return of all-rounder Washington Sundar, who has been declared fit ahead of the team’s second match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Mohammed Siraj News / Guerilla Cricket / February 8

Suryakumar, Siraj bail India out from choppy waters

India managed to hold their composure after USA gave the favorites a scare at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. USA showed abundance of promise with the ball and bat, and will hope to build on the positives they displayed.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 8

Watch: Lockie Ferguson dismantles Rahmanullah Gurbas with a clean clutter

W 3 1 1 4 W—this is how the sixth over against Afghanistan looks like in Chennai for New Zealand, thanks to their "freelance" pacer Lockie Ferguson. The over started with the wicket of Ibrahim Zadran, but off a poor short and wide 136 km/s delivery, which the batter cut straight to the point.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / February 8

T20 World Cup 2026: Max O’Dowd faces online abuse after costly drop catch of Faheem Ashraf in PAK vs NED thriller

In the unforgiving theatre of a T20 World Cup, careers are often judged by fleeting moments rather than long-term contributions. For Max O’Dowd, that moment arrived during the high-voltage clash between Pakistan and the Netherlands in the 2026 edition of the multi-team tournament at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

Cricket News / Crictoday / February 8

“Never seen them fighting”: BCCI makes a mouth-shutting statement on Kohli and Gambhir’s bond

Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli’s bond has always led to speculations. The two were involved in a few verbal slugfests during the Indian Premier League, and when Gambhir became the head of the Indian team, a lot was written and said about their chemistry.

Cricket News / CricTracker / February 8

Fact Check: Are reports of Agni Chopra’s PSL registration true?

Agni Chopra, a young prodigy who started his professional cricket career in India, has been rumoured to take part in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 8

T20 WC: Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain ndash; Italy Prepares For Its Moment In Spotlight

When Herbert Kilpin: When Herbert Kilpin founded the Milan Football and Cricket Club in 1899, the Englishman could scarcely have imagined that 127 years later, an Italian cricket team would play in a cricket World Cup.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 8

Statistical Review: India Beat USA By 29 Runs In T20 World Cup

India began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign with a 29-run victory over the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, but not without moments of genuine concern.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 8

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav sneaks out during toss against USA to hug Rohit Sharma in T20 World Cup '26

The former India T20I captain Rohit Sharma made a special appearance on the opening day of the 2026 T20 World Cup, while the hosts faced the USA at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Suryakumar Yadav News / CricTracker / February 8

T20 World Cup 2026: 'Only I know the pressure' - Skipper Suryakumar Yadav reflects after India’s USA win

India opened their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 29-run victory over the United States of America at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, in a match that turned out to be far more challenging than expected.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / February 8

SL vs IRE, T20 World Cup 2026 Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Sri Lanka and Ireland?

As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks into high gear, co-hosts Sri Lanka begin their campaign at home against Ireland. While the Lions are favorites on paper, their recent 0-3 whitewash against England has left them searching for answers, while Ireland arrives with momentum from a series win in the UAE.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 8

T20 WC: Noor Ahmad Misses As Afghanistan Ask New Zealand To Field

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the fourth match of the T20 World Cup here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Cricket News / Crictoday / February 8

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Who Won the Toss Today? – ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Toss Update

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has won the toss and elected to bat first in match 4 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has won the toss and elected to bat first in match 4 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 8

Record-Breaking Disasters: Lowest Team Totals in T20 World Cup Matches

The ICC T20 World Cup has given fans countless unforgettable moments throughout its history. The tournament has produced nail-biting finishes and high-scoring thrillers with two teams reaching their highest total but one team experienced a total collapse.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 8

Record-Breaking Disasters: Lowest Team Totals in T20 World Cup Matches

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / February 8

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Headlines ICC U19 Team Of The Tournament

Both Faisal Khan Shinozada: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headlines ICC U19 Team of the Tournament as three of the Indian players feature in the 12-player list.

Romario Shepherd News / Cricket Times / February 8

WI vs SCO : Romario Shepherd bags first hat-trick of T20 World Cup 2026

Romario Shepherd etched his name into the record books during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, becoming the first West Indies player to claim a hat-trick in the history of the competition.

Cricket News / CricketGully / February 8

Who Is Shadley van Schalkwyk? The USA Pacer Who Rocked India with a Triple Blow

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai hosted an event which resembled the ancient battle between David and Goliath. The match between India, the current T20 World Cup champions, and the United States, which holds the 18th world ranking, started at the Wankhede Stadium.

Jasprit Bumrah News / Cricfit / February 7

Why Jasprit Bumrah Missed India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 Opener

In India’s first match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against the United States, one of the team’s most vital players, Jasprit Bumrah, was absent from the playing XI.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / February 7

Faheem Ashraf spares Pakistan the blushes in T20 WC opener

Pakistan showed their mercurial nature in the T20 World Cup 2026’s very first match. An almost-botched chase against Netherlands was somehow ticked off in the final two overs by Faheem Ashraf’s unbeaten 11-ball 29, as Pakistan scraped home by three wickets in a game that should have not gone down to the wire realistically.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / February 7

India begin T20 title defence with opening clash versus USA

India will begin their defence of the ICC T20 World Cup with their opening clash against the United States of America at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, as Suryakumar Yadav and his troops eye history by retaining the T20 crown, an achievement that remains beyond the reach of any side so far.