India defeated Netherlands by 17 runs in the 36th Match, Group A, at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 18, 2026. India posted 193-6 in 20 overs before restricting Netherlands to 176-7. A decisive spell in the final overs and a composed half-century at the top proved crucial in a tense finish.
South Australia defeated Queensland by seven wickets in the 22nd Match at The Gabba, Brisbane, played from February 16–18, 2026. Queensland were bowled out for 185 in their first innings and 119 in the second, while South Australia responded with 214 and then chased down the 91-run target to finish at 91-3. A disciplined bowling performance across both innings set up the result.
Sri Lanka defeated Australia by eight wickets in the 30th Match of Group B at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday, February 16, 2026. Sri Lanka successfully chased 182, finishing on 184 for 2 in 18 overs to complete an eight-wicket win after Australia posted 181 in their 20 overs.
India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men’s 2026 fixture on February 15, 2026, after posting 175 for 7 in 20 overs and dismissing Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs. Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match for his pivotal innings that anchored India’s total and set the platform for the comprehensive win.
England defeated Scotland by five wickets in the 23rd Match, Group C, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, chasing 153 after bowling Scotland out for 152 in 19.4 overs. England completed the chase at 155 for 5 in 18.2 overs, securing victory with 10 balls remaining.
United Arab Emirates defeated Canada by five wickets in the 20th Match, Group D, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Friday, February 13, 2026, chasing 151 in 19.4 overs after Canada posted 150 for 7 in their 20 overs. A composed middle-order effort guided UAE to victory with two balls remaining.
Sri Lanka defeated Oman by 105 runs in the 16th Match, Group B, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after posting 225 for 5 in 20 overs and restricting Oman to 120 for 9. Sri Lanka’s top-order acceleration and sustained middle-overs pressure with the ball shaped the comprehensive result.
Pakistan secured a convincing 32-run victory over the United States of America in the 12th Match of Group A at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive 190 for 9 in 20 overs, before restricting the USA to 158 for 8 in 20 overs to claim crucial group-stage points.
The decision by Pakistan to reverse its proposed boycott of playing India in ICC tournaments in 2026 was the outcome of a long-running and complex background shaped by politics, governance rules, commercial realities, and cricketing pressures. While matches between the two rivals have remained rare outside global events, the debate leading into the 2026 ICC cycle brought these tensions back into sharp focus.
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Big Bash League – 32nd Match
