England star Jos Buttler surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in men's T20 cricket history, scoring an unbeaten 51 to lead Manchester Super Giants to victory over Welsh Fire in The Hundred.
England's Jos Buttler surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the all-time leading T20 run-scorer during The Hundred, subsequently tipping 15-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to eventually break his new record.
India suffers a massive 125-run T20I defeat in Nottingham, their fourth consecutive loss. Captain Shreyas Iyer calls the batting "atrocious" amid concerns over captaincy, IPL-influenced play, and questionable selection choices.
England secured a historic 125-run victory over India in a T20 cricket match, bowling out the feared batting side for just 76 runs. Despite a strong start, India collapsed spectacularly, failing to chase a target of 202.
England secured a historic 125-run victory over India in a T20 match, bowling out the feared batting side for just 76 runs. Despite a challenging start, England posted 201, a target India failed to approach, collapsing under pressure with frequent dismissals.
South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder believes the demands of modern cricket are making it unsustainable for players to excel across all three formats. Playing for Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket, Mulder also discussed the growth of cricket in the US, the benefits of South Africa's multi-sport culture, and the impact of the SA20 league.
India reaches 174/6 against England in a T20 match. Key moments include the dismissal of Harshit Rana via stumping and Shreyas Iyer's captain's innings, reaching his 9th T20I fifty.
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth slammed Tilak Varma and other batters for India's shocking one-run defeat to Ireland in the second T20I in Belfast. India lost the series 0-2.
Ireland achieved a landmark 34-run win over T20 champions India at Stormont. Debutants Matt Hollard and Jai Moondra starred as Ireland defended 182, bowling India out for 148. This marks India's first loss since their World Cup win in March.
Kieron Pollard has become the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing Chris Gayle with 14,582 runs. He achieved this milestone during his second T20 century for MI New York in the MLC 2026 season, despite his team's eventual defeat.
Kieron Pollard has become the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing Chris Gayle's record during his second T20 century for MI New York in the Major League Cricket season. Despite his historic feat, MI New York lost to Washington Freedom.
Faf du Plessis, at 41 years and 340 days, has become the oldest player to score a T20 century in Major League Cricket history, leading Texas Super Kings to a six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas.
Women's T20 cricket has seen a dramatic increase in scoring rates, with 150 runs now considered a competitive benchmark, up from 120-130 previously. This surge is attributed to the natural progression of the game, influenced heavily by the rise of franchise leagues like the WBBL, WPL, and others, which have changed batting habits and encouraged aggressive play.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed for India A in Sri Lanka, scoring 44 off 22 balls. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar praised his versatility, suggesting he has potential beyond T20 cricket.
Suryakumar Yadav, a pivotal figure in India's T20 cricket evolution, has been controversially dropped from the squad despite leading them to a World Cup title. His innovative batting style transformed India's approach to the format.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's record-breaking opening partnership for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 redefines T20 batting, with 2,944 runs together, second only to Kohli and de Villiers' 3,123.
Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impresses with 583 runs at a 232+ strike rate and 17.8% false shot rate, showcasing control in T20 cricket. KL Rahul leads with 12.1% false shots.
Virat Kohli achieved a new milestone in men's T20 cricket, becoming the batter involved in the most 50+ partnerships with 211. He surpassed Alex Hales during an IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
IPL 2026 has set a new record with 53 scores exceeding 200, highlighting a dramatic shift in T20 batting. Aggressive play, the Impact Player rule, and fearless hitting have made 200+ totals the new norm, with even 222 not guaranteeing a win.
Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, set new unwanted T20 records by conceding 222 runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. PBKS now holds the record for most 200+ totals conceded (46) and Iyer became the captain to concede the most 200+ totals (31).
Sunil Gavaskar proposes rewarding bowlers with an extra over for taking three or more wickets in their spell, aiming to rebalance T20 cricket heavily favouring batters. He believes this encourages attacking bowling, citing recent high-scoring IPL matches as evidence of the need for change. Gavaskar suggests testing the idea in domestic tournaments first.
Sunil Gavaskar proposes rewarding bowlers with an extra over for taking three or more wickets in their spell, aiming to rebalance T20 cricket heavily favouring batters. He believes this encourages attacking bowling, citing recent high-scoring IPL matches as evidence of the need for change. Gavaskar suggests testing the idea in domestic tournaments first.
Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 32 helped Lucknow Super Giants beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs in Lucknow, but questions over his T20 form continue to grow. Once seen as one of India’s brightest white-ball stars, Pant has struggled for consistency in recent IPL seasons despite becoming the league’s most expensive player at Rs 27 crore. His falling returns in T20 cricket, changing role at LSG and growing competition for India spots have added to the pressure, with Irfan Pathan also admitting the wicketkeeper-batter is under scrutiny.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli's elite fitness culture sets a benchmark that Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav may have fallen short of. Manjrekar suggested that a decline in physical conditioning, particularly after 30, has made things harder for Rohit and Suryakumar, impacting their performance, especially in T20 cricket.
