T20 World Cup: South Africa, England Win Big in Super Eight

India have been handed a 76-run defeat by South Africa in their first match of the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup and now must win their next two games to have a chance of reaching the semifinals.

The defending champions were bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs while chasing a target of 188 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India on Sunday.

It was the cohosts’ first loss of the tournament also ended their 12-match winning streak in the T20 World Cup that they had carried on from their title-winning run in 2024.

South Africa’s bowlers put on a near-perfect display against a strong Indian batting line-up, and were backed by their fielders to leave the pre-tournament favourites reeling.

- Hafsa Adil, Al Jazeera

England bowlers crush Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Super Eight opener

Will Jacks has impressed with bat and ball to rescue England from a poor start and help them to a 51-run victory ⁠over Sri Lanka in a low-scoring Super Eight match at the Twenty20 World Cup.

Tournament cohosts Sri Lanka appeared to be well set on Sunday after restricting England to a below-par 146-9 ⁠in the Group 2 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Jacks, who made 21 useful runs down the order, returned to claim 3-22 as England bowled out Sri Lanka for 95 inside 17 overs to prevail.

“It encourages me to get into the game and perform better,” player of the match ‌Jacks said.

“Bowling in the powerplay is something I’ve done a lot of, so it’s not foreign to me.”

- REUTERS