South Africa win opening T20 against Pakistan by 55 runs as hosts’ dire form continues despite Babar Azam’s comeback.

The India vs Australia T20I at Manuka Oval was abandoned after 58 balls due to rain, but highlighted India's strong T20 World Cup plans.

Suryakumar Yadav faces a critical leadership and batting challenge as India begins its T20 World Cup preparation against Australia. Despite a strong captaincy record, his recent batting form has dipped,

Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman took four wickets and quick Azmatullah Omarzai three as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 53 runs on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in a three-match Twenty20 series.

Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosain have each claimed three wickets to help West Indies beat Bangladesh by 14 runs in the second Twenty20 to take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks struck 60 from 40 balls and seamer Corbin Bosch took a career-best 4-14 in four overs to help their side to a 55-run victory over hosts Pakistan in the first Twenty20 International in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

An impressive first T20 half century from young Keagan Lion-Cachet was key in helping the Momentum Multiply Titans reach 151/7 batting first in their CSA T20 Challenge match against the Moothee Ram Tuskers at the Pietermaritzburg Oval on Wednesday afternoon.

Nortje has now fully recovered from his latest injury setback, a stress reaction which made him unavailable for South Africa's winter fixtures. Nortje was not named in the squad to play a T20 series in Zimbabwe or on white-ball tours to Australia and England. He last played for South Africa at the T20 World Cup final in June 2024.