… Samson, who scored 97 not out in the previous match against the West Indies, signalled his intent with a four and six off Jofra Archer’s first over. …
India reach T20 World Cup final after England fail in epic chaseJofra Archer
Also known as: Archer
Pace bowler for England who took wickets in the powerplay against Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup Super Eights in 2026.
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- March 2026
- February 2026
… Spinner Mohammad Nawaz dismissed Jacks and Jamie Overton in the penultimate over to induce some late nerves, but Jofra Archer hit the first ball of the final over for the winning four. …
Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cup semi finals… After England were asked to bat first and scored what looked like a below-par 146-9, Jofra Archer and Will Jacks took five wickets during the six-over power play to leave Sri Lanka’s top order in tatters at 34-5. …
England rout Sri Lanka for 95 to win Super Eights opener… Sensational catch Italy got off to a terrible start in reply as Jofra Archer took two wickets in the first over. …
England survive Italy scare to reach T20 World Cup Super Eights… Jofra Archer had been expensive in the two previous outings but made the early breakthroughs before finishing with a brilliant 2-24 off his four overs. …
Banton powers England to victory over Scotland at T20 World Cup… 2 balls in the dying overs. “Once I trust my process and read the situation, I think once I’m in, I can always score in the end,” said Rutherford who was named player of the match. “So it was important for me to just have a clear mind and just play with more intent.” Jofra Archer …
Motie spins West Indies to victory over England at World Cup… It was a breathless and agonising end to a valiant run chase by the cricketing minnows, who put England’s premier bowlers Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid to the sword. …
England avoid seismic shock by beating Nepal in last ball thriller… The 2010 and 2022 winners’ chances of making it five in a row are strengthened by the inclusion of superstar quick Jofra Archer, who has recovered from a side strain picked up during the recent Ashes. …
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Group C preview- December 2025
… Starc struck again to send Jofra Archer packing before Boland took out Tongue, sparking huge celebrations.
‘Awesome' Australia dominate to win Ashes against ‘hurting' England… Starc struck again to send Jofra Archer packing before Boland took out Tongue, sparking huge celebrations. …
Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain Ashes
India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final
India defeated England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, with Sanju Samson's 89 helping India post 253-7, while Jacob Bethell's 105 brought England close to a record chase at 246-7. India will face New Zealand in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 March
India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final
India defeated England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, with Sanju Samson's 89 helping India post 253-7, while Jacob Bethell's 105 brought England close to a record chase at 246-7. India will face New Zealand in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 February
Harry Brook scores maiden T20 century; England reaches World Cup semi-finals
England captain Harry Brook scored exactly 100 off 51 deliveries to lead his team to a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup Super Eights, securing England's place in the semi-finals. Brook's century was the second fastest in T20 World Cup history and the first by a team captain.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 23 February
England defeats Sri Lanka by 51 runs in T20 Super Eights
England routed Sri Lanka for 95 to secure a 51-run victory in their T20 World Cup Super Eights opener in Kandy on Sunday, with pace bowler Jofra Archer and off-spinner Will Jacks combining to devastate Sri Lanka's batting. England had scored 146-9 after being asked to bat first, then Archer and Jacks took five wickets in the powerplay to leave Sri Lanka's top order in collapse.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 February
England beats Italy to reach T20 World Cup Super Eights
England qualified for the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup after defeating Italy by 24 runs in Kolkata, with Will Jacks scoring the fastest T20 World Cup fifty for England to help them post 202-7. Italy, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, mounted a strong chase that nearly succeeded, scoring 178 before falling agonisingly short.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 15 February
England beats Scotland at T20 World Cup in Kolkata
Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 guided England to a five-wicket victory over Scotland, scoring 155-5 in pursuit of Scotland's 152. England must now beat Italy on Monday to secure a Super Eights berth.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 February
West Indies beat England by 30 runs in T20 World Cup
West Indies defeated England in their T20 World Cup match in Mumbai, with left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie taking 3-33 to dismantle England's middle order. The West Indies scored 196-6 led by Sherfane Rutherford's unbeaten 76, while England managed 166 all out, and the victory puts West Indies in pole position to qualify for the Super Eights.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 9 February
England narrowly beats Nepal in T20 World Cup thriller
England scraped past Nepal by four runs in a last-ball finish at the T20 World Cup in Mumbai, with Nepal falling short at 180–6 while chasing 185. Nepal's brave performance nearly produced one of cricket's biggest upsets, with their batsmen taking advantage of England's loose bowling before Sam Curran held his nerve in the final over.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 February
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group C features England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal, Italy
Group C of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup includes two-time champions England and West Indies, alongside Scotland, Nepal, and Italy, who will make their tournament debut. Scotland kicks off proceedings against the West Indies in Kolkata on the opening day.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →