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Two winless sides, one survival match. New Zealand and Sri Lanka meet at The Rose Bowl on 16 June in a Women's T20 World Cup Group B fixture where defeat could effectively end semi-final hopes.…
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu's hand-held numbered whiteboard — flashed at his players during a tense 2-2 draw with the Netherlands…
Both New Zealand and Sri Lanka arrive at Southampton on 16 June without a single point between them — New Zealand stung by…
Japan twice came from behind to hold the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup 2026 Group F opener in Dallas — a result…
Deepti Sharma's five-for against Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup opener was as much about mental discipline as skill. Her…
Iran and New Zealand meet at a FIFA World Cup for the very first time in Group G at Atlanta on 17 June — Iran chasing a maiden…
Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium — but their fans won the internet. Hundreds of supporters stayed back with…
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay renew a World Cup acquaintance not seen since Russia 2018, this time in Miami at the heart of a…
Belgium's golden generation meets Egypt's Salah-powered revival in a Group G opener that carries echoes of their 2022…
