Ireland defeated Oman by 96 runs in the 22nd Match, Group B, at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, after scoring 235 for 5 in 20 overs and dismissing Oman for 139 in 18 overs. Ireland’s top-order acceleration and sustained bowling pressure secured one of the largest margins in the group stage.
Olympiacos SFP defeated SPD Radnicki 16-14 on penalties in a Group A match played on February 11, 2026, after the teams were level 11-11 at the end of four quarters. The contest, officiated by Sebastien Dervieux (FRA) and Segurana Ferre Pau (ESP), saw Olympiacos prevail 5-3 in the penalty shootout to secure victory.
India defeated Namibia by 93 runs in the 18th Match, Group A, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after posting 209 for 9 in 20 overs and bowling Namibia out for 116 in 18.2 overs. India’s top-order acceleration and sustained bowling pressure secured a comprehensive group-stage victory.
South Africa defeated Afghanistan after a second Super Over in the 13th Match, Group D, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, after both teams finished level at 187. South Africa posted 187 for 6 in 20 overs, Afghanistan were bowled out for 187 in 19.4 overs, and after the first Super Over also ended tied, South Africa secured victory in the second Super Over.
HAVK Mladost defeated Vasas Plaket 15-13 in a Group A fixture on February 11, 2026, in European club water polo competition. The match, played at 18:00 local time, featured sustained offensive exchanges across four quarters, with Mladost securing a two-goal victory.
South Africa Women secured a five-wicket victory over Pakistan Women in the 1st T20I at Senwes Park on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. In a high-scoring contest, Pakistan Women posted 180 for 9 in 20 overs, but the hosts responded confidently to reach 185 for 5 in 20 overs, taking a 1–0 lead in the series.
Qatar defeated Bahrain by seven wickets in the 1st T20I of the 2026 Bahrain tour of Qatar at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. The match, which began at 13:00 GMT (4:00 PM local time), marked the opening fixture of the bilateral series and saw the home side take an early lead with a composed run chase.
Scotland produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Italy by 73 runs in the 7th match of Group C at the Eden Gardens on Monday, 9 February 2026, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Batting first, Scotland posted a formidable 207 for 4 in 20 overs, before bowling Italy out for 134 in 16.4 overs, consolidating their position in the group standings.
Pakistan cricket authorities formally reversed their boycott stance against playing India in ICC tournaments in 2026, clearing the way for Pakistan and India to face each other in major global events such as the ICC Champions Trophy and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The decision was confirmed during official discussions involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking a significant shift in one of international cricket’s most sensitive and high-profile rivalries.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continued on Saturday, 7 February 2026, as the tournament moved through a decisive phase of its group-stage schedule. Organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the event brought together the world’s leading men’s national teams in the shortest format of the game, with qualification for the Super Round and knockout stages at stake.
