The Buzz - T20 World Cup

ICC suspends 6 international umpires caught in TV sting

2012-10-10T08:15:00

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday suspended the six umpires caught in a TV sting, which alleged that they were willing to fix Twenty20 matches, pending the completion of an inquiry against them.

Two fans commit suicide after Sri Lanka's World T20 loss

2012-10-09T09:15:00

Colombo: Two Sri Lankan youth unable to put up with the national team's defeat in the ICC World Twenty20 cricket final against the West Indies have committed suicide, police said here on Monday.

World T20: Watson named player of the tournament

2012-10-08T03:30:00

Colombo: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was named the player of the tournament at the conclusion of the World Twenty20 at the R. Premadasa Stadium here Sunday.

West Indies lift World Twenty20 title

2012-10-07T17:45:00

Colombo: Darren Sammy's West Indies were crowned the new World Twenty20 champions on Sunday after a 36-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka in a dramatic final in Colombo on Sunday.

Taufel, Aleem Dar to officiate at World T20 final

2012-10-07T04:00:00

Colombo: Australia's Simon Taufel and Pakistan's Aleem Dar will be officiating as the on-field umpires in the World Twenty20 final between hosts Sri Lanka and West Indies here Sunday.

Mighty Gayle stands between Sri Lanka and title

2012-10-06T11:30:00

Sri Lanka would look to rein in a marauding Chris Gayle, whose performance may be a determining factor when the dominating hosts clash with an upbeat West Indies in the final of the World Twenty20 in Colombo.

T20 WC: All-round Windies maul Australia to enter final

2012-10-05T17:45:00

Colombo: Chris Gayle smashed a blistering unbeaten 75 as West Indies stormed into their maiden ICC World T20 final with a crushing 74-run victory over a listless Australia at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday.

Sri Lanka outplay Pakistan to enter World T20 final

2012-10-04T18:15:00

Colombo: Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 16 runs to reach the final of the World Twenty20 tournament here Sunday.

Akram blasts Dhoni's selection policy

2012-10-04T05:15:00

New Delhi: Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram blamed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's flawed selection policy for India's failure in the World Twenty20.

Mercurial Pakistan face stern Lanka test

2012-10-03T17:00:00

Their confidence on a high after the big win over Australia, a supremely talented Pakistan will come out all guns blazing against hosts Sri Lanka in the first semi-final of the ICC World Twenty20 here tomorrow.

Rain in Australia match made the difference, says Dhoni

2012-10-03T06:15:00

Colombo: India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed the rain intervention in their first Super Eight match against Australia for their ouster from the World Twenty20 Championship.

India fail to qualify for semis despite win

2012-09-28T17:39:04

Colombo: India's quest to regain the World Twenty20 title came to a heartbreaking end after they were knocked out of the tournament despite a thrilling one-run victory over South Africa in the final Super Eights contest here tonight.

T20 World Cup 2012: Points Table

2012-10-02T18:15:00

T20 World Cup 2012: Points Table

T20 WC: Pakistan, Australia enter semi-finals

2012-10-02T18:00:00

Colombo: India needed to win by a margin of 32 runs or more to push their net run rate above Pakistan’s and qualify for the semis. But all they could manage to do is win by the narrowest of margin, a run, which sent Pakistan into the semis.

West Indies knock out New Zealand in thrilling Super Over

2012-10-01T15:22:30

Pallekele: The West Indies kept their World Twenty20 semi-final hopes alive by knocking out New Zealand via the Super Over after their crucial Super Eights match ended in a tie at Pallekele International Stadium here Monday.

Malinga's five helps Lanka knock out defending champs England

2012-10-01T18:03:18

Pallekele: Lasith Malinga took five wickets to help Sri Lanka knock Twenty20 World Cup holders England out of the tournament with a 19-run Super Eights victory on Monday that put the hosts safely into the semi-finals.

Kohli powers India to 8-wicket victory over Pak

2012-09-30T17:26:26

India, led by a superb unbeaten 78 from Virat Kohli, kept their Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with an empathic eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the Super Eights on Sunday.

Watson takes Australia to sniffing distance of WT20 semi-final

2012-09-30T14:21:06

Colombo: Shane Watson’s unbelievable run in the ICC World Twenty20 continued as he virtually assured Australia a place in the semi—finals of the event with a comfortable eight—wicket win over South Africa in the their second Super Eights match here on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka, England fined for slow over-rate

2012-09-30T11:14:24

Pallekele: Sri Lanka and England, who won Saturday`s Super Eight matches in World Twenty20 against their respective opponents, have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the matches.

Kiwis take on West Indies in do-or-die match

2012-09-30T11:10:57

Pallekele (Sri Lanka): Aware that one more defeat will ensure their exit from the tournament, New Zealand need nothing less than a big win against the West Indies in their make-or-break Super Eight match of the ICC World Twenty20 here tomorrow.

World T20: Sri Lanka inch closer to semis

2012-09-29T17:33:56

Pallekele: Sri Lanka got closer to a semifinal spot in the World Twenty20 tournament with a resounding nine wicket win over the West Indies here Saturday.

World T20: England cruise to victory against New Zealand

2012-09-29T14:22:02

Pallekele (Sri Lanka): England cruised home against New Zealand in a World Twenty20 Super Eight tie at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here Saturday.

Sri Lanka spinner Dananjaya suffers cheekbone fracture

2012-09-29T06:26:08

Kandy: Sri Lanka's teenage off-spinner Akila Dananjaya is doubtful for Saturday's World Twenty20 Super Eight match against West Indies after he suffered a facial injury on his international debut against New Zealand.

Warner, Watson crush India by 9 wickets

2012-09-28T17:39:04

Colombo: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's five-bowler theory backfired heavily as Australia rode on Shane Watson's all-round brilliance to crush India by nine wickets in a totally lop-sided Super Eights contest of the World T20, here today.

Gul wins thriller for Pakistan

2012-09-28T14:12:45

Umar Gul emerged as an unlikely batting hero as Pakistan came back from the dead to pull off a nerve—wracking two—wicket victory over South Africa in their opening Super Eights match of the ICC World Twenty20 here on Saturday.

Sri Lanka, West Indies look to brighten semi-final prospects

2012-09-28T12:46:24

Pallekele: After notching up contrasting wins in their opening Super Eight games, a stern test awaits the West Indies and Sri Lanka as they look to strengthen their semi-final chances in their Group 1 match of the ICC World Twenty20, here on Saturday.

England, New Zealand aim for fresh start in Super Eight

2012-09-28T10:38:45

Pallekele (SRI LANKA): Handed contrasting but demoralising defeats in their opening Super Eight matches, England and New Zealand would aim for resurrection when they face-off in what is likely to be an even contest at the World Twenty20 here tomorrow.

South Africa, Pakistan face off in battle of attrition

2012-09-28T06:30:14

COLOMBO: They have so far maintained a clean slate and there is very little to separate the two teams as South Africa lock horns with Pakistan in what is expected to be a battle of attrition in their ICC World Twenty20 Super Eight match on Friday.

World T20: West Indies start Super Eight campaign with win

2012-09-27T17:57:20

Pallekele: The West Indies recorded their first win in the Super Eight stage of the World Twenty20 Championships with a 15-run win over England here Thursday.

Sri Lanka beat Zealand via Super Over

2012-09-27T16:14:37

Pallekele (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka clinched a thriller beating New Zealand via the Super Over after their Super Eights clash ended in a tie in the World Twent20 cricket tournament at the Pallekele International Stadium here Thursday.