There are certain headlines that stick with you through your life. I clearly recall, as a youngster, reading the Derby Telegraph back page that said in big letters ‘Rams Sign Dave Mackay’. Fast forward a few years, I remember the goosebumps when I was able to write on this blog ‘Derbyshire sign Chanderpaul’.
Today I can add to that, with the new headline.
What a signing that is, what a statement of intent. What a fantastic piece of work by the Derbyshire off-field team, not just Mickey Arthur, but also Tom Poynton, the Non-Executive Director (Cricket) on the club board, Ryan Duckett, Dan Wheeldon and others. A signing of this magnitude happens infrequently, certainly in Derbyshire circles, definitely in this modern age when season-long availability is increasingly a challenge. This has taken weeks of work to bring to fulfilment and they deserve every credit.
It probably wouldn’t have happened without Mickey Arthur, who gave the bowler his international debut when in charge of Pakistan and maintains a close relationship with the player. But this is a major coup for the county.
A high class international bowler with well over 800 first-class wickets at twenty apiece? For the next two red ball summers? That’ll do nicely, thank you. Mohammad Abbas has taken wickets for fun throughout his county career, for Leicestershire, Hampshire and Nottinghamshire. He will keep taking them, because his style is eminently suited to English pitches. He isn’t especially fast, but doesn’t need to be. He nips it around at medium fast and is a handful for batters at any level. He hasn’t played as much international cricket as he should have done, but has one hundred Test wickets at just 23 runs each.
Derbyshire needed an attack leader for next year, the leader of the pack (vroom, vroom, for those of a certain age). With Abbas, they have it in spades. I would think the other seamers will be itching to play alongside him, work with him and learn from his skills. Other counties in division two will doubtless be sitting up at this news, because we have landed a genuine international star for the next two summers of red ball cricket.
To quote the player:
It’s exciting for me to join Derbyshire and work with Mickey Arthur again, he’s a fantastic coach and hearing his plans for Derbyshire, we share the same ambitions for the Club: to be in Division One.
The team only just missed out on promotion in 2025, so I’m hoping I can come in and perform to win a few more games and give our supporters a trophy to celebrate.
Derbyshire did extraordinarily well to see off strong competition for the services of the player. Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Hampshire were all interested and the competing offers will have given Abbas and his agent some food for thought. I have no doubt there might have been more lucrative ones, given that those three counties play in division one and on Test grounds.
Yet the bowler has chosen Derbyshire. He has a sports coaching business in the city and perhaps wants to lay down roots. I don’t worry about the cost, because the club will be confident they can handle this, even at the level that was rumoured a few weeks back, figures of £110K plus £400 a wicket being mentioned. It may or may not be accurate, but even if it is, with inflation taken into account, those figures are similar to what was paid, back in the 1970s, to Eddie Barlow.
Abbas has the potential to be an equal talisman. Not as a captain, certainly not as an all-rounder, but as that all-important man that they can throw the ball to if a wicket is needed, or the opposition are getting away. He will give confidence to everyone in the side. Such players always do. Risks will be taken at the other end, because he gives little away, so others will benefit.
Some might churlishly say he’s too old. My reply would be simple. At 35, he has a good few years in him yet. Barlow was 35 when he came to the county, while Mitchell Starc has been bowling out England, at 36. Then there’s Jimmy Anderson…
There is, I suppose, a chance he could miss some county cricket this summer, if selected for the Pakistan touring side on a ‘horses for courses’ basis. Yet he is likely to take more wickets in 2/3 of a season than many in the full season.
You have to be excited at this. You have to applaud the initiative, the dogged pursuit and the eventual capture of the man who could see Derbyshire go one better than they did this year, in red ball cricket.
I can’t wait to see him in action. It is as if the winter has already shortened and Spring is already here.
Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust
If Abbas don’t get ya
You’ll be doing well…
Mohammad Abbas. Of Derbyshire.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Postscript: there is a terrific recent article about our new man here
And you can watch him taking ten Australian wickets here
United States Of America vs Namibia 26th Match World Cup 2026 Dream11 today match prediction. World Cup T20. Who will win today match USA vs NAM? We provide 100 % sure today cricket match prediction tips by Raja Babu with Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction. World Cup toss prediction. Live score with the ball-by-ball update. Cricket toss prediction.
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The cricket fans are ready to witness yet another big battle of World Cup T20. The 26th match of World Cup T20 2026 is scheduled to be played between United States Of America and Namibia on Sunday, 15th February 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. We are posting safe, accurate, and secure today match prediction of ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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USA vs NAM Match Review
United States Of America had failed to give the best performance in this edition of T20 World Cup. They had played three matches with one win to their name. They had lost two matches and are holding the third position on the points table of Group A. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will also perform well in this match. Namibia had failed to give the best performance in this tournament. They had played two matches and are still searching for a win. They had lost their both played matches and are laying at the bottom of the points table of Group A. We are expecting that they will make some changes in their playing eleven for this match.
United States Of America Reviews
United States Of America had won their previous match of this tournament against Netherlands with a handsome margin of 93 runs. They lost the toss and were asked to bat first. The performance of their batting order was good and they scored 196 runs in their 20 overs. Saiteja Mukkamalla was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 79 runs to his name on 51 balls with the help of five boundaries and four huge sixes. Shubham Ranjane also performed well in the previous match and scored 48 runs on 24 balls with the help of three boundaries and two huge sixes.
The skipper, Monank Patel also performed well in the previous match and scored 36 runs while Shayan Jahangir could manage to score 20 runs. The bowling unit of United States Of America also performed well in the previous match and they defended the target of 197 runs. They leaked 103 runs and send the full team of Netherlands back to the pavilion in 15.5 overs. Harmeet Singh was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 21 runs to his name in four overs against 21 runs. Shadley van Schalkwyk also performed well in the previous match and picked three wickets while he was charged for 21 runs in 2.5 overs. Mohammad Mohsin picked two wickets while Nosthush Kenjige had one wicket to his name. Ali Khan and Shubham Ranjane were the bowlers who failed to pick any wicket.
Namibia Reviews
Namibia had lost their most recent match of this tournament against India by the margin of 93 runs. They won the toss and decided to field first but the performance of their bowling unit was not much impressive and they leaked 209 runs in their 20 overs. The skipper, Gerhard Erasmus was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side with four wickets to his name in four overs against 20 runs. Bernard Scholtz also performed well in the previous match and picked one wicket while he was charged for 41 runs in four overs.
Ben Shikongo and JJ Smit also performed well in the previous match and picked one wicket each while Ruben Trumpelmann and Max Heingo were the bowlers who failed to pick any wicket. The batting order of Namibia did not perform well in the previous match and they failed to chase the target of 210 runs. They could manage to score 116 runs and their full team came back to the pavilion in 18.2 overs. Louren Steenkamp was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 29 runs to his name on 20 balls and he smashed three boundaries and one huge six during his inning. Jan Frylinck also performed well in the previous match and scored 22 runs on 15 balls and he smashed three boundaries and one huge six during his inning. The skipper, Gerhard Erasmus scored 18 runs while Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton could manage to score 13 runs.
United States Of America vs Namibia Head to Head Matches Record
United States Of America had faced Namibia in two T20 cricket matches where they had won the both matches while Namibia had never won any match against United States Of America.
Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction
United States Of America is overall a strong team as compared to the Namibia at least on papers. According to our T20 World Cup match prediction, United States Of America is the favorite team who will win this match. There are many factors that make United States Of America a favorite team to win this match. Some of the key factors are mentioned as under:
United States Of America is a strong and experienced team
The batting order of United States Of America is strong
The bowling unit of United States Of America is also strong
Namibia is also a strong team
The bowling unit of Namibia is strong
Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Teams
United States Of America is full of experianced and young players of the t20 foramt. The batting order of this team is also strong and some well known hitter of t20 format are the part of the squad of this team, so the winning chances of today match for United States Of America have been increased. The equation of who will win today cricket match prediction and who will win the cricket match today is mentioned as under.
United States Of America had a 58% chance to win this match Namibia has a 42% chances to win this match
Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction
The toss is playing an important role in the decision of all games of World Cup T20. Having a good total on the board is always a big advantage in these kind of big matches. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may choose to bat first. Remember that a total of six matches of ICC T20 World Cup had been played on this venue and all matches were won by batting first team.
Pitch Report and Conditions for Today Match
The 26th match of World Cup T20 2026 is going to be held at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. We had observed in the previous matches played here that the pitch here at this venue is good for batting. The pitch is bouncy and fast and run-scoring is not much easy in ealy and middle overs. We are hoping that the surface is bound to get slower and be a bit more difficult for batting in this match. A score of 180 is going to be tough to chase.
Weather Report for Today Match
The weather forecast for today match in Chennai is predicting some clouds around on match day and the weather forecast is also predicting some chances of rain but we are hoping for a full and uninterrupted match.
Who Will Win United States Of America vs Namibia, 26th Match World Cup 2026
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Possible Playing XI of Both Teams for This Match
United States Of America
Monank Patel (c), Shayan Jahangir (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan.
Namibia
Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Malan Kruger, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Max Heingo.
Key Players to Watch
Saiteja Mukkamalla, Harmeet Singh, Louren Steenkamp, and Gerhard Erasmus are key players to watch in this match.
Dream 11 Predictions for Today’s Match
Dream11 Prediction for United States Of America vs Namibia, 26th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2026. After checking the latest player’s availability, the Dream 11 Team for this match of United States Of America vs Namibia,is mentioned under.
USA vs NAM Dream11 Fantasy Team
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Today Match Time & Date
Date: Sunday, 15th February 2026 Time: 09:30 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL / 03:00 PM IST
Today Match Venue Details, Facts, and History
Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium Capacity: 50000 Known As: Chepauk; Madras Cricket Club Ground Ends: Anna Pavilion End, V Pattabhiraman Gate End Location: Chennai, India Time Zone: UTC +05:30 Home To: Tamil Nadu, Chennai Super Kings Floodlights: Yes
Venue Scoring Pattern in T20s
Total Matches: 13 Matches won batting first: 7 Matches won bowling first: 5 Average 1st innings Score: 159 Average 2nd innings Score: 133 Highest total recorded: 196/6 (20 Ovs) By USA vs NED Lowest total recorded: 80/10 (17.5 Ovs) By PAKW vs ENGW Highest score chased: 183/5 (17.5 Ovs) By NZ vs AFG Lowest score defended: 103/8 (20 Ovs) By WIW vs PAKW
United States Of America T20 World Cup Squad
Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
Namibia T20 World Cup Squad
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Jan Balt, Dylan Leicher, Willem Myburgh, Max Heingo.
Disclaimer
We have provided you above-mentioned today match prediction on the basis of our research, understanding, and analysis. You can consider the point we had provided you and the 26th and decision will be yours.
Cricket fans don’t argue about if losses hurt more than wins — they argue about which loss hurt the most. That alone tells you something. Victories fade into highlights and trophies. Defeats stick around. They settle in. Quietly.
The Psychology Behind Cricket Pain
Losses hit harder because they feel personal. A win gives happiness, sure, but it’s clean. Finished. A loss is messy.
Fans replay moments endlessly:
one loose shot
one dropped catch
one over that spiraled
Cricket stretches time in a cruel way. A team can dominate for hours and unravel in minutes. Those minutes burn into memory. The brain is wired to remember pain longer than pleasure, and cricket feeds it just enough hope before taking it away.
Why Wins Feel Short-Lived
Wins often feel… expected. Especially for strong teams. Fans celebrate, post memes, move on. The joy peaks fast.
Losses don’t peak. They drag.
After a loss, fans debate selections, captaincy, pitch conditions, even toss decisions. There’s no closure. Just questions.
Modern Viewing Makes Losses Heavier
Cricket today isn’t watched quietly anymore. Phones are always involved. Live stats. Social media. Group chats exploding.
During tense moments, some fans open official website CroreWin — not necessarily to gamble big, but to check odds, read match flow, test their instincts. It adds another layer of investment. When the game turns badly, it deepens the frustration. You didn’t just watch the collapse. You felt it building.
Losses Become Collective Memory
Ask any fan about “that match” and they instantly know which one you mean. Losses turn into shared trauma. Wins blur together. Losses stand alone, remembered in detail.
That’s the strange beauty of cricket fandom.
Final Thought
Fans don’t remember losses longer because they enjoy pain. They remember them because losses mean they cared. Cricket asks for patience, belief, and emotional risk. When it fails you, it leaves a mark.
And somehow, that mark is why fans keep coming back.
Afghanistan are set to face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a do-or-die Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday, February 16. The Rashid Khan-led side will be hoping to secure a victory and remain mathematically in the race to reach the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Afghanistan suffered a heartbreaking double Super Over defeat to South Africa. Both teams’ management groups will be weighing their best combinations to exploit the conditions in Delhi, where early moisture is expected to assist seamers before the pitch flattens out and brings spinners into play.
This article provides details on the probable playing XIs of Afghanistan and the UAE for this crucial encounter, offering expert insight into team selections and tactical adjustments..
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Afghanistan Playing XI vs UAE
Afghanistan’s batting clicked against South Africa, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz playing a stunning knock. The management are likely to resist knee-jerk changes to the batting order, trusting the top order to fire again. The bowling unit, despite failing to defend in the Super Over, remains world-class.
Openers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) and Ibrahim Zadran
Rahmanullah Gurbaz provides explosive starts, while Ibrahim Zadran plays the anchor role. Zadran’s technique will be crucial to survive the first hour of swing. Gurbaz played one of the innings of the tournament, scoring 84 off 42 balls against the Proteas.
Middle-Order Batters and All-Rounders: Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah Kamal
Azmatullah Omarzai has been a revelation with the new ball and is also a key batter at No. 4. Veterans Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib offer composure, while Shahidullah Kamal adds a crucial left-handed option to counter the UAE spinners in the middle overs.
Bowlers: Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
They boast one of the best spin attacks in the tournament. Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad are expected to relish the Delhi surface. Fazalhaq Farooqi will be the danger man in the Powerplay, with the surface likely to offer him significant swing.
Afghanistan Predicted XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
United Arab Emirates Playing XI vs Afghanistan
The UAE have too many inexperienced batters, which can be exposed against Afghanistan’s quality spin. As a result, they are expected to make a strategic change to strengthen their batting depth and bowling options.
Openers: Aryansh Sharma (wk) and Muhammad Waseem (c)
Captain Muhammad Waseem is the wicket the Afghans will want the most. He has the power to disrupt Afghanistan’s plans but needs support at the other end. Young Aryansh Sharma must rotate the strike better to ensure Waseem is not forced into high-risk shots early on.
Middle-Order Batters: Alishan Sharafu, Sohaib Khan, Mayank Kumar, Harshit Kaushik
Alishan Sharafu has looked good in patches but needs to convert his starts. Harshit Kaushik and Sohaib Khan bring balance to the batting lineup.
If the UAE lose early wickets to the swing of Fazalhaq Farooqi, their lower order could come under serious pressure. Facing a spin attack led by Rashid Khan, along with Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad, could be challenging.
Bowlers: Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Arfan
Junaid Siddique will be the UAE’s trump card in morning conditions. His ability to hit the deck hard and move the ball makes him a threat to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Muhammad Jawadullah provides the left-arm angle, while Muhammad Farooq and Muhammad Arfan complete the attack.
UAE Predicted XI: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah.
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In a milestone-packed night at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Quinton de Kock overtook MS Dhoni for the most wicketkeeper dismissals in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history, and South Africa brushed aside New Zealand by seven wickets to edge toward the Super 8 stage of T20 World Cup 2026.
Quinton de Kock surpasses MS Dhoni’s T20 World Cup dismissals record
The moment arrived in the powerplay when Marco Jansen kissed the outside edge of Tim Seifert’s bat and de Kock, as alert as ever, gloved the chance cleanly. That catch nudged his tally to 33 dismissals – surpassing Dhoni’s longstanding mark of 32. De Kock has assembled his record in 30 matches (26 catches, 7 stumpings), shading Dhoni’s 32 dismissals across 32 games. It’s his sixth T20 World Cup campaign since debuting in 2014, mirroring Dhoni’s six appearances that bookended India’s 2007 title run and his own final World Cup outing in 2016.
Most dismissals as a wicket-keeper in T20 World Cup history
Wicketkeeper
Innings
Dismissals
Catches
Stumpings
Dismissals per Innings
Quinton de Kock (South Africa)
30
33
26
07
1.1
MS Dhoni (India)
32
32
21
11
1.0
Kamran Akmal (Pakistan)
30
30
12
18
1.0
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Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram anchor South Africa’s 7-wicket win over New Zealand
Jansen set the tone with the new ball and never let go. He pocketed a career-best 4/40, repeatedly prying open New Zealand’s top order. Finn Allen flashed promise with 31, while Daryl Mitchell’s compact 32 kept the board ticking, but the middle overs tightened like a vice. Mark Chapman threatened to tilt the balance with a busy 48 before Jansen returned to remove him in the 14th over. By the end of 20 overs, New Zealand found themselves limited to 175/7 – competitive, but short of intimidating on a quick outfield.
Chasing 176, South Africa chose fluency over fireworks. Aiden Markram unfurled an unbeaten 86 off 44 balls to match his career-best T20I score. He and de Kock stitched a rapid 62 off 28 deliveries to blunt the new ball, with de Kock’s brisk 20 off 14 ensuring the asking rate never spiked. Ryan Rickelton’s 21 off 11 added a punchy bridge; Dewald Brevis (21 off 17) held shape through the middle. The finishing notes came from Markram and David Miller, whose 24 not out off 17 ensured the target was hunted down with 17.1 overs on the clock – 178/3 and a statement of intent.
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Australia’s national cricket team entered the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the pre-tournament favourites, but their campaign has taken an unexpected turn. The marquee event is currently underway from February 7 to March 8, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. After beginning with a win over Ireland national cricket team, Australia suffered a shocking defeat against Zimbabwe, putting their qualification hopes in jeopardy.
Ahead of the tournament, Australia appointed Mitchell Marsh as captain. However, an injury ruled him out, forcing the team to hand over leadership duties to Travis Head. The injury setbacks did not end there, as premier pacers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins were also sidelined. In their absence, the pace attack has been led by Nathan Ellis and Ben Dwarshuis, who now carry the responsibility of steering the bowling unit.
How can Australia qualify for Super Eights after losing to Zimbabwe?
With one win from two matches, Australia currently sit third in the group standings. They have two crucial fixtures remaining in the group stage, against Sri Lanka on February 16 and Oman on February 20. Both games are scheduled at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The most straightforward route to qualification is simple, win both remaining matches. By doing so Australia can attain six points, significantly boosting their chances of finishing in the top two and advancing to the Super Eight stage.
There is also a more complicated scenario. Australia could qualify by winning one of their remaining matches, but they would then depend on other results. If Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe lose their remaining group matches, multiple teams could finish level on points. In that case, Net Run Rate (NRR) would determine the final standings, meaning Australia would need a convincing win to improve their NRR.
However, if Australia lose both of their remaining matches, their campaign will end in the group stage. With Oman already eliminated, Australia must quickly regain momentum to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
The Blaze v Essex Essex 231/9 v The Blaze 235/5 (40.5 ovs) Essex managed to post 231/9 thanks mainly to opener Grace Scrivens’ unbeaten 120, with only Jodie Grewcock (28), Amara Carr (34) and Kate Coppack (19) keeping her company at the crease for any significant length of time. Chief beneficiaries of a rather lacklustre batting performance by Essex on a good Loughborough wicket were Orla Prendergast (3/32) and Sarah Glenn (3/36). As The Blaze openers Amy Jones (41) and Tammy Beaumont (116*) shot out of the traps the paucity of runs scored became ever more apparent. They added 92 for the first wicket within 17 overs before Jones mistimed a pull to mid-on, but Beaumont and Kathryn Bryce (47) then added a further 104 runs to take The Blaze to within 38 runs of victory, with 21 balls to try and snatch an additional bonus point. Eighteen runs off the 39th over seemed to have put the bonus point in the bag, but Sarah Bryce and Georgie Boyce both perished in the chase and as the 40th over concluded they were still 4 runs shy of their target. It was however fitting that Tammy Beaumont smashed Eva Gray through extra cover in the next over to win the game. It was her second unbeaten century in three days. The Blaze will miss her when she reports for England duties next week. Highlights – The Blaze v Essex
Hampshire v Durham Durham 190/8 v Hampshire 193/3 (36.5 ovs) Durham’s batting never really got out of first gear having been 43/2 at the end of the powerplay with Lauren Bell (2/38) picking up both wickets. With the parsimonious Linsey Smith (1/25) snaffling Mady Villiers (22) with a trademark caught and bowled, and the equally miserly young Bex Tyson (1/29) getting Hollie Armitage (25) straight after the half-time drinks’ interval, the visitors had limped to 87/4. Middle order contributions from Phoebe Turner (38) and Bess Heath (31) saw Durham through to 190/8, but on a flat wicket and expansive outfield it looked well below par. The loss of McCaughan in the 9th over merely gave Charli Knott (58) the opportunity to settle, and with Maia Bouchier (53) they steered Hampshire effortlessly to 136/1 after 25 overs. The win looked inevitable, but the question was could they get it within the next 15 overs. When Bouchier and Knott both fell after reaching their 50s, Hampshire might have wobbled but Georgia Adams (25*) and the lusty-hitting Rhianna Southby (22*) saw Hampshire pass the Durham total in the 37th over. Highlights – Hampshire v Durham
Lancashire v Surrey Surrey 296/8 v Lancashire 299/5 (48 ovs) For the third time in five games Surrey failed to defend what looked like a decent score on the board, as Lancashire this time chased down nearly 300 with relative ease. The fact that Lancashire had lost to Hampshire on the same ground just four days ago trying to defend 292 meant they knew they were still very much in the game at halftime. Surrey probably felt they had done well to get to 296 after having been 50/3 just after the powerplay ended with Smith, Capsey and Wyatt-Hodge all out cheaply, Kate Cross (3/55) taking two of the wickets. Paige Scholfield’s (87) and Alice Davidson-Richards’ (100) 143 run partnership set Surrey up to post a total well in excess of 300, but the last 17 overs only produced 103 runs, rather than the 153 needed. In response Lancs were 133/3 at the halfway stage, still needing another 164 from the next 25 overs, plus they had already lost Emma Lamb and Eve Jones (52), who have been prolific scorers this season so far. Under pressure Lancs’ middle order finally came to the party with Katie Mack (84) and Fi Morris (90*) taking the score past 200 and then Morris and Ellie Threlkeld (25) combining to bring Lancs home with 12 balls to spare with an unbroken partnership of 85. None of the eight bowlers used by skipper Bryony Smith will have enjoyed their afternoon out. Highlights – Lancashire v Surrey
Warwickshire v Somerset Somerset 297/6 v Warwickshire 249 ao (48.5 ovs) Somerset built themselves a decent total based around an initial 70 from Heather Knight, and followed by 111* from Sophie Luff, as the Warwickshire bowlers toiled away on a good Edgbaston wicket with a short boundary on one side. Four wickets in the last 17 balls of the Somerset innings for Emily Arlott meant she finished with 4/65 as Somerset set Warwickshire 298 to win. At 143/2 at the halfway stage Warwickshire looked on course to challenge Somerset’s total with Sterre Kalis (60 off 49) having laid the platform, but Warwickshire contrived to lose six wickets for just 26 runs to go from 153/2 to 179/8, and the game was lost. A battling 50 from skipper Georgia Davis coming in at 10 showed what might have been, as she and Issy Wong (24) added 70 for the 9th wicket, but as they ran out of overs they also ran out of wickets, ending 48 runs short. Highlights – Warwickshire v Somerset
WI vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Today: Best Dream11 Team, Top Picks, Pitch Report, Playing XI, Match Preview, Fantasy Tips for ICC Men’s T20 WC 2026 Match 25
Published: February 14, 2026
Updated: February 14, 2026
By AllCric Team
WI vs NEP Dream11 prediction today match: West Indies take on Nepal in Match 25 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, with Sherfane Rutherford and Rohit Paudel key fantasy picks.
Match Preview
Nepal face West Indies in the 25th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. West Indies are unbeaten in Group C with two dominant wins, including a 30-run victory over England where Sherfane Rutherford smashed 76 off 41 balls. Nepal, meanwhile, are yet to register a win and are coming off a heavy 10-wicket defeat against Italy.
For WI vs NEP fantasy tips and WI vs NEP Dream11 prediction, the Caribbean side holds a clear edge based on form, squad depth, and bowling strength heading into this clash. If you’re looking for a detailed WI vs NEP match analysis with today’s match prediction, then check out our WI vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysisfor expert insights.
WI vs NEP Match Details
Match: Nepal vs West Indies – 25th Match,ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: 15 February 2026
Time: 11:00 AM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
WI vs NEP Recent Performance
West Indies (WI) Won
Nepal (Nep) Won
L L W W W
W W W L L
West Indies are unbeaten in Group C after a 30-run win over England. Sherfane Rutherford led the charge with 76, while Gudakesh Motie (3 wickets) and Roston Chase controlled the middle overs with spin. Romario Shepherd has been among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament.
Nepallost to Italy by 10 wickets in their last game after being bowled out for 123. Rohit Paudel and Aarif Sheikh got starts but failed to convert. Their bowling unit failed to pick up a wicket in the previous match, which remains a major concern.
WI vs NEP Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium has been spin-friendly in T20 World Cup 2026, with 24 wickets taken by spinners. The average first-innings score is around 166, and batting first has been more successful (3 of 4 matches won).
Expect early bounce for pacers and strong middle-over impact from spinners.
Weather will be clear and dry (29–31°C) with 0% chance of rain, ensuring a full match.
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie (WI), Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP), Shamar Joseph (WI)
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Vice-captain: Brandon King (WI), Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP)
WI vs NEP Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
It’s an evenly matched game on paper, but West Indies hold a clear advantage. They are unbeaten in Group C with explosive batting from Sherfane Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer, supported by a sharp bowling attack led by Romario Shepherd and Gudakesh Motie. Nepal showed promise against England but collapsed against Italy. Considering team combination, current form, and experience, West Indies are expected to win this match.
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Who is likely to win the WI vs NEP match today?
West Indies are expected to win this match.
Who is ahead in WI vs NEP head-to-head stats?
West Indies hold a slight advantage in previous encounters.
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The Wankhede pitch has favored spinners in this T20 World Cup, with an average turn of 2.4°. Batting first is slightly advantageous, while spinners can control middle overs effectively.
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I have no idea of his ability as a coach, but based on his extensive experience as a player, only recently retired, Chris Wright is an excellent choice as the new Derbyshire Men’s Assistant Coach – Bowling Lead.
He only stopped playing at the end of last season, at the age of 40, having helped to steer Leicestershire to promotion as champions. In a career that started at Middlesex, then took him to Essex and Warwickshire beforehand, he took over 600 first- class wickets, adding another 200 in List A and T20 cricket.
It is a new voice in the ear of the Derbyshire bowlers, one that will be respected after a career in which he was always reliable, steady and dangerous. He was selected for England Lions and, like several members of the Derbyshire staff, had a stress fracture of his back, so he can relate to the challenges of their roles in the first-class game.
Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, said:
We had an unbelievable amount of talent apply for this role, but it was Chris’ energy, enthusiasm and his ideas for how he can drive our project forward which impressed me most.
He’s a very promising coach and, as someone who was playing the game at a high level as recently as last season, he will be able to form a great understanding with our squad and continue the development of our bowling attack.
Our pieces are coming together for nicely for the new season, our red ball squad has been finalised and now our coaching structure is ready to hit the ground running in the new year. I’m very excited for next season and I know our supporters share that optimism.
Wright added:
I’m immensely excited to be joining Derbyshire. The squad is in a really strong place, and I’m
looking forward to working closely with our bowlers to help them continue developing their games.
I’m very familiar with the quality within this squad and well aware of the skills the players possess. Now it’s about refining our work through the winter and taking that next step towards promotion next season.
This is a fantastic opportunity for me and one I’m eager to embrace. Derbyshire is a club on the up, and the chance to work alongside a coach like Mickey Arthur is something any young coach would relish.
It will be interesting to see if he can get more from an attack that has undeniable talent but struggled at times over the past couple of seasons. The players will know what he can do and that he has been a respected operator in the county game for a long time.
India vs Pakistan 27th Match World Cup 2026 Dream11 today match prediction. World Cup T20. Who will win today match IND vs PAK? We provide 100 % sure today cricket match prediction tips by raja babu with Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction. World Cup toss prediction. Live score with ball by ball update. Cricket toss prediction.
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The world is ready to witness yet another big battle of World Cup T20. The 27th match of World Cup T20 2026 is scheduled to be played between India and Pakistan on Sunday, 15th February 2026 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. We are posting safe, accurate, and secure today match prediction of ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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IND vs PAK Match Review
India had performed well in this edition of T20 World Cup and they are the best-performing team of Group A. They had won their both played matches and are leading the points table of Group A. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will perform well in this match. Pakistan had also performed well in this tournament. They had won their both played matches and are holding the second position on the points table of Group A. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will also perform well in this match.
India Reviews
India had won their most recent match of this tournament against Namibia with a handsome margin of 93 runs. They lost the toss and were asked to bat first. The performance of their batting order was good and they scored 209 runs in their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 61 runs to his name on 24 balls with the help of six boundaries and five huge sixes. Hardik Pandya also performed well in the previous match and scored 52 runs on 28 balls with the help of four boundaries and the same huge sixes.
Tilak Varma also performed well in the previous match and scored 25 runs while Shivam Dube could manage to score 23 runs. The bowling unit of India also performed well in the previous match and they defended the target of 210 runs. They leaked 116 runs and sent the full team of Namibia back to the pavilion in 18.2 overs. Varun Chakaravarthy was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side with three wickets to his name in two overs against seven runs. Hardik Pandya also performed well in the previous match and picked two wickets while he was charged for 21 runs in four overs. Axar Patel also picked two wickets while Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, and Jasprit Bumrah picked one wicket each.
Pakistan Reviews
Pakistan had won their previous match of this tournament against United States of America with the margin of 32 runs. They lost the toss and were asked to bat first. The performance of their batting order was good and they scored 190 runs in their 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 73 runs to his name on 41 balls with the help of six boundaries and five huge sixes. Babar Azam also performed well in the previous match and scored 46 runs on 32 balls and he smashed four boundaries and one huge six during his inning.
Shadab Khan also performed well in the previous match and scored 30 runs while Saim Ayub could manage to score 19 runs. The bowling unit of Pakistan performed well in the previous match and they defended the target of 191 runs. They leaked 158 runs in their 20 overs. Usman Tariq was the most successful and highest wicket-teker from their side with three wickets to his name in four overs against 27 runs. Shadab Khan also performed well in the previous match and picked two wickets while he was charged for 26 runs in four overs. Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz also performed well in the previous match and picked one wicket each while Saim Ayub was the only bowler from their side who failed to pick any wicket.
India vs Pakistan Head to Head Matches Record
India had faced Pakistan in 16 T20 cricket matches where they had won 13 matches while Pakistan had won three match against India.
Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction
India is overall a strong team as compared to the Pakistan at least on papers. According to our T20 World Cup match prediction, India is the favorite team who will win this match. There are many factors that make India a favorite team to win this match. Some of the key factors are mentioned as under:
India is a strong and experienced team
The batting order of India is strong
The bowling unit of India is also strong
Pakistan is also a strong team
The bowling unit of Pakistan is strong
Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Teams
India is full of experianced and young players of the t20 foramt. The batting order of this team is also strong and some well known hitter of t20 format are the part of the squad of this team, so the winning chances of today match for India have been increased. The equation of who will win today cricket match prediction and who will win the cricket match today is mentioned as under.
India has a 58% chance to win this match Pakistan has a 42% chance to win this match
Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction
The toss is playing an important role in the decision of all games of World Cup T20. Having a good total on the board is always a big advantage in these kind of big matches. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may choose to bat first. Remember that a total of six matches of ICC T20 World Cup had been played on this venue and all matches were won by batting first team.
Pitch Report and Conditions for Today Match
The 27th match of World Cup T20 2026 is going to be held at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. We had observed in the previous matches played here that the pitch here at this venue is good for batting. The pitch is bouncy and fast and run-scoring is not much easy in ealy and middle overs. We are hoping that the surface is bound to get slower and be a bit more difficult for batting in this match. A score of 180 is going to be tough to chase.
Weather Report for Today Match
The weather forecast for today match in Colombo is predicting some clouds around on match day and the weather forecast is also predicting some chances of rain but we are hoping for a full and uninterrupted match.
Who Will Win India vs Pakistan, 27th Match World Cup 2026
Who Will Win India vs Pakistan 27th Match World Cup 2026 Toss-IND
Who Will Win India vs Pakistan 27th Match World Cup 2026 Match-IND
Ishan Kishan, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sahibzada Farhan, and Usman Tariq are key players to watch in this match.
Dream 11 Predictions for Today’s Match
Dream11 Prediction for India vs Pakistan, 27th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2026. After checking the latest player’s availability, the Dream 11 Team for this match of India vs Pakistan,is mentioned under.
IND vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Team
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Today Match Time & Date
Date: Sunday, 15th February 2026 Time: 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL / 07:00 PM IST
Today Match Venue Details, Facts, and History
Stadium: R.Premadasa Stadium Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Opened: 1986 Capacity: 35,000 Known As: Khettarama Stadium (until June 1994) Ends: Khettarama End, Scoreboard End Time Zone: UTC +05:30 Home To: Sri Lanka Floodlights: Yes
Venue Scoring Pattern in T20s
Total Matches: 62 Matches won batting first: 26 Matches won bowling first: 35 Average 1st innings Score: 143 Average 2nd innings Score: 128 Highest total recorded: 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) By BAN vs SL Lowest total recorded: 80/10 (17.2 Ovs) By AFG vs ENG Highest score chased: 215/5 (19.4 Ovs) By BAN vs SL Lowest score defended: 115/6 (20 Ovs) By RSA vs SL
Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
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We have provided you above-mentioned today match prediction on the basis of our research, understanding, and analysis. You can consider the point we had provided you and the 27th and decision will be yours that you have to make.
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