England defeat Afghanistan in World T20

England beat Afghanistan by 15 runs in a World Twenty20 Group One match at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium on Wednesday.

New Zealand book semis spot

Australia's World Twenty20 chances have been given a boost as New Zealand became the first team to book a spot in the semi-finals after opener Martin Guptill smashed his 10th 50 to set up a 22-run win against Pakistan.

Southern Stars out to regain momentum

Chris Barrett   The defending champions have gone back to the drawing board ahead of their third World Twenty20 group match after defeat to New Zealand.

Warner content to bat at No.4

Chris Barrett   The vice-captain endorses his positioning by captain Steve Smith as the team prepares for clutch games against Pakistan and India in Mohali.

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Live World Twenty20: Australia v Pakistan

Live coverage, as it happens, of the crucial World T20 clash between Australia and Pakistan from Mohali.

Southern Stars ready to bounce back

Rob Forsaith   Australia have bounced back from losses at the women's World Twenty20 in the past and will do so again, according to batter Beth Mooney.

Australian team's flight delayed due to security threat

Chris Barrett   The Australian cricket team's flight into Chandigarh in northern India was delayed on Tuesday due to a security threat against another plane.

Duminy ruled out of West Indies game

South Africa will play Friday's vital World Twenty20 Group 1 match against West Indies without all-rounder J.P. Duminy.

Will this Shield final be all it seams?

Greg Baum   The drafting of veteran seamer Clint McKay into Victoria's squad for this weekend's Sheffield Shield final against South Australia is the surest sign yet that this may be a different sort of finale to finish a different sort of season.

Zampa approaches greatest challenge of young career against Pakistan and India

Chris Barrett   The 23-year-old cemented his position as the first-choice spinner with 3-23 from four overs in the three-wicket defeat of Bangladesh.

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Finch and Warner should open: Warne

Chris Barrett   Australia's abundance of T20 batting talent and how to arrange it has been the primary selection theme for them in this tournament but there is a belief that they haven't got the mix quite right.

World T20: Southern Stars thumped by White Ferns

Chris Barrett   Australia's women cricket team receive a World T20 wake-up call after New Zealand served up a six-wicket shellacking.

Khawaja, Zampa lead Australia to win over Bangladesh

Chris Barrett   Steve Smith's side made hard work of their second match of the tournament but are now level on points with India and Pakistan ahead of games against both.

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Winning in India ultimate test

Chris Barrett   The slow, turning tracks likely to be dished up in Mohali this week for Australia's matches against Pakistan and India are just what Steve Smith's team can expect on an extended visit next year.

World Twenty20: Australia v Bangladesh

After a first up loss to New Zealand, Australia are chasing a first win of the tournament against Bangladesh.

Wests turn tables on Weston Creek in Douglas Cup final

Jon Tuxworth   Western District/UC opener Darren Richards had a grand final ton at his mercy, but the lure of celebrating proved too strong.

Shane Watson gets chance to show why he's $2m man as Australia take on Bangladesh

Chris Barrett   The all-rounder will be out to give his new IPL paymasters an idea of what they've bought as Australia endeavour to get their World T20 campaign back on track.

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Thumbs down for Shaun Marsh after injury

Kim Hagdorn   Borderline Australian batsman Shaun Marsh went within a hairline of losing a $500,000 Indian Premier League contract when he dislocated a thumb.

West Indies cruise to 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Simon Jennings   West Indies brushed aside Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their World Twenty20 Super 10 match on Sunday, with opener Andre Fletcher smashing an unbeaten 84.

Australians in a spin at World T20

Rob Forsaith   Australia have been surprised by just how much the ball is turning at the World Twenty20.

Calm Kohli revives India by flooring Pakistan

Virat Kohli shrugged off the pressure that always surrounds an India-Pakistan match to secure a campaign-reviving six-wicket victory for the host nation in the World Twenty20 on Saturday.

Sick Lanning stars in Southern Stars win

Rob Forsaith   Australia skipper Meg Lanning overcame a bout of gastro to steer her side to a six-wicket win over South Africa in their World Twenty20 opener.

Australian captain and ambassador, Meg Lanning is taking it in her stride

No one said being captain of the Australian cricket side was easy and at just 23, Meg Lanning is also part of a major push to make it the sport of choice for girls.

Aussies now walking World T20 tightrope

Rob Forsaith   DHARAMSALA, India: Australia are already on the cusp of a sixth straight failed World Twenty20 campaign but Steve Smith remains confident they can surge to the title.

Black Caps deny Australia at T20 World Cup

New Zealand held their nerve to edge out Australia by eight runs in a tense World Twenty20 Group Two match on Friday and move closer to a place in the semi-finals.

Dilshan guides Sri Lanka to six-wicket win

Opener Tillakaratne Dilshan has notched an unbeaten 83 to help Sri Lanka open their title defence with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in their World Twenty20 Group 1 game.