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Aditya Kukalyekar

Aditya Kukalyekar is an Assistant Editor at India TV, where he has led the sports team since March 2023. With over eight years of experience in digital media and sports journalism, he previously headed the content team at CricTracker for five years. A cricket enthusiast and Shivaji University Engineering graduate, he can be reached at adityakukalyekar@indiatvnews.com

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IND vs WI Live score: Sanju Samson helps India qualify for T20 World Cup semifinals
Cricket | Mar 03, 2026, 09:10 AM IST
IND vs WI Live cricket score: West Indies posted 195 runs in their 20 overs after losing the toss. They lost four wickets as India fielded poorly in the innings. Will India be able to chase the target down and qualify for the semifinal? Follow for live updates
IND vs WI: Varun Chakaravarthy's mystery to play key role for India in must-win clash, here's why
Cricket | Mar 01, 2026, 05:43 PM IST
Hosts India are in a must-win situation against the West Indies today in the T20 World Cup. With a semifinal spot at stake, both teams will be keen on putting their best foot forward. However, for India, Varun Chakaravarthy can play a key role. Here's why
IND vs WI: India, West Indies aim to maintain respective unbeaten streaks at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Cricket | Mar 01, 2026, 04:44 PM IST
India and the West Indies face each other today in a do-or-die clash in the T20 World Cup at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both teams have maintained an interesting unbeaten streak at the venue and one of them will be broken today. Who will come out on top today?

PV Sindhu, on her way to All England Open, stranded at Dubai airport amid tensions in Gulf
Other Sports | Feb 28, 2026, 11:16 PM IST
Star Indian badminton player PV Sindhu is stranded at Dubai airport amid tensions between US-Israel and Iran. Dubai airport earlier shut down its operations which led to a massive number of flights getting cancelled. Sindhu was on her way to Birmingham for All England Open.
Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup despite beating Sri Lanka, New Zealand qualify for semis
Cricket | Feb 28, 2026, 11:27 PM IST
Pakistan have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup as they couldn't restrict Sri Lanka to 147 runs in the defence of 212 runs in the must-win clash. Dasun Shanaka tried his best with an unbeaten 76 off 31 with eight sixes but Sri Lanka fell short by five runs in the end.
Sahibzada Farhan creates history with stunning 59-ball century vs Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup
Cricket | Feb 28, 2026, 09:24 PM IST
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan pummelled the Sri Lanka bowlers in the must-win clash at Kandy in the T20 World Cup. In the process, he notched up a 59-ball century to become the first player ever to score two centuries in a single T20 World Cup edition.

PAK vs SL: How can Pakistan qualify for semifinal of T20 World Cup after posting 212 runs?
Cricket | Feb 28, 2026, 09:02 PM IST
Pakistan have posted 212 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their 20 overs in the must-win clash against Sri Lanka. Sahibzada Farhan scored a century but they collapsed in the last few overs of the innings. Here's the exact scenario for Pakistan to qualify.
Why is Babar Azam not playing for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup clash in Pallekele?
Cricket | Feb 28, 2026, 06:51 PM IST
Pakistan are in a must-win situation in their final Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan are batting first after losing the toss and will have to post a massive total on the board to win by 65 runs. Meanwhile, Babar Azam is not playing today's match. Here's why:
PAK vs SL Live score: Pakistan win but get knocked out of T20 WC, New Zealand qualify for semifinals
Cricket | Mar 01, 2026, 06:03 PM IST
PAK vs SL Live cricket score: Pakistan posted 212 runs batting first after losing the toss courtesy of a stunning century from Sahibzada Farhan. However, they will have to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 runs or fewer to qualify for semifinals. Can they do it? Follow for live updates:

What will happen if India vs West Indies match in T20 World Cup gets washed out due to rain?
Cricket | Feb 26, 2026, 11:12 PM IST
With the win over Zimbabwe, India have set up a virtual quarterfinal against the West Indies on Sunday in their final Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup. The winner of this match will make it to the semifinal. But what will happen if the match gets abandoned due to rain?
Highest total in T20 World Cup history, India enter top 2
Sports | Feb 26, 2026, 09:39 PM IST
The 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup has witnessed a couple of 250+ scores with India and West Indies pummeling Zimbabwe in the Super 8 round of the tournament. But what is the highest total in T20 World Cup history? Here's the list:
IND vs ZIM Live cricket score: India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs, Bennett remains not out on 97
Cricket | Feb 26, 2026, 11:42 PM IST
IND vs ZIM Live cricket score: India defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs to stay alive in the T20 World Cup. They have set up a virtual quarterfinal with the West Indies now and the match will be played on Sunday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

WI vs SA: Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder create world record in T20 WC with 89-run partnership
Cricket | Feb 26, 2026, 05:08 PM IST
Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder batted superbly against South Africa to help the West Indies recover from 83/7 to post 176 runs in their 20 overs. They added 89 runs together for the eighth wicket and in the process, created a world record in T20Is.
IND vs ZIM: First time in 24 years! India to face Zimbabwe at home in do or die clash in Chennai
Cricket | Feb 26, 2026, 04:27 PM IST
India and Zimbabwe will face each other today in the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This is a must-win clash for both teams, and the pressure will be on India after losing to South Africa by 76 runs to stay alive in the semifinals race.
Can Pakistan still qualify for semifinals of T20 World Cup 2026? Scenarios confirmed
Cricket | Feb 24, 2026, 11:00 PM IST
Pakistan lost to England by two wickets as Harry Brook stunned them with a century in the Super 8 clash of T20 World Cup. Are Pakistan knocked out of the T20 World Cup with this loss? Almost but not completely. Here are the qualification scenarios for Pakistan before their final game vs Sri Lanka.

Harry Brook singlehandedly beats Pakistan with stunning century, England qualify for T20 WC semis
Cricket | Feb 24, 2026, 10:38 PM IST
Harry Brook singlehandedly defeated Pakistan in the Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup as England chased down 165 runs with five balls to spare. The England captain led from the front to smash a century as Pakistan had themselves to blame as they lost a match they could've won.
IND vs ZIM: 3 tactical changes India might make for must-win Zimbabwe clash in T20 World Cup
Cricket | Feb 24, 2026, 09:10 PM IST
India are in a must-win situation in the T20 World Cup after a 76-run loss against South Africa. Their next match is against Zimbabwe and it is certain that they will make a few changes to their playing XI. Will they drop Tilak Varma? Who will come in? Here are 3 tactical changes India might make:
Rinku Singh leaves India squad ahead of Zimbabwe clash in Chennai, goes back home
Cricket | Feb 24, 2026, 11:36 PM IST
India are set to face Zimbabwe in their next game in the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, ahead of the massive clash, India cricketer Rinku Singh has left the squad and also skipped the practice session. He has gone back home. Know reason here:
ENG vs PAK live score: Brook's century almost knocks Pakistan out of T20 World Cup, Eng into semis
Cricket | Feb 24, 2026, 11:18 PM IST
ENG vs PAK live cricket score: Harry Brook smashed a 50-ball century to take England over the line in the tense run-chase against Pakistan. Despite his ton, England lost eight wickets and got over the line in the final over of the innings. Follow for live updates:
ENG vs PAK: Pakistan must defy history vs England to stay alive in T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Feb 24, 2026, 05:55 PM IST
Pakistan and England will face each other in the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup today in Pallekele. This is the second game of the round for both teams and it is a must-win clash for Pakistan as their previous encounter vs New Zealand was washed out due to rain.