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India’s cricket team has achieved a remarkable record in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. In the final match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Suryakumar Yadav hit three consecutive sixes in the 14th over bowled by Ravindra Jadeja, giving India another record. With this achievement, India becomes the first team to surpass the century mark of sixes in any World Cup edition. The team’s total sixes now stand at 102. Suryakumar Yadav played a stunning innings of 89 runs off 46 balls, leaving the fans mesmerized, but ultimately got out on a full toss. Both teams are currently in Kolkata, and their departure plans were revised to Sunday afternoon. The event’s final is being held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where New Zealand won the toss and invited India to bat first. According to sources, the official schedule of the PSAL 11 will be announced next week.
New Zealand’s captain Mitchell Santner said that he didn’t feel bad seeing some people cry at the Narendra Modi Stadium. India’s women’s cricket team captain, Ellyse Perry, had a triumphant end to her international career after winning the Test match against Australia. Bret Randall set a record by taking five wickets in five balls, the first time in T20 history. The Indian cricket website reported that the ICC meeting was postponed due to the tension in the region. The International Cricket Council (ICC) faced criticism after South African players were unable to return home after participating in the T20 World Cup.
In the first match of the National T20 Cricket Cup, Lahore Region Whites defeated Peshawar Region. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Mohammad Rizwan said that they have players with experience of playing in Bangladesh. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) may postpone the white-ball series due to ongoing tensions in the region: Sri Lankan media. Former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir responded to former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif, saying he made his place in cricket based on his performance, not just fielding. The president and prime minister of Pakistan congratulated the national hockey team on qualifying for the World Cup after a long hiatus.
The ICC T20 World Cup final will be played between India and New Zealand teams in Ahmedabad. Teams for the T20 Cricket World Cup were also affected by the situation in the Middle East. The National T20 Cup, consisting of 10 regional teams, will begin in Peshawar on Sunday. Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran started the war, but only retaliated against attacks, targeting American military bases, installations, and assets in the region. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said they do not want to get involved in any conflict or tension. The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that four people have died, including Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi nationals, due to Iranian attacks in the UAE. Over 1900 people have been injured in Israel since the war with Iran started. Pakistanis in Dubai have been advised not to share irresponsible content on social media. Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi said the government is not reducing its expenses, the public is bearing the burden of fuel, and the provincial government is rejecting a rise in fuel prices.
