Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce.
![New Zealand midfielder Ryan Thomas says Iran deserve their spot at ‌World Cup 2026 [File: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GettyImages-2239583198-1774412714.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
India aim to become first side to win three T20 World Cup titles, while New Zealand seek maiden crown in 2026 final.
Finn Allen hits fastest century at a T20 World Cup as New Zealand crush South Africa by nine wickets to reach final.
The unbeaten Proteas face the challenge of an allround talented New Zealand side in the first semifinal on Wednesday.
From schedule and venues to title favourites and their route to the semifinals – Global News Insight explains it all.
Pakistan needed to beat Sri Lanka by a substantial margin to leapfrog New Zealand into second semifinal qualifying spot.
England seal top spot in Group 2 at T20 World Cup in Super Eights stage with four-wicket win against New Zealand.
New Zealand win by 61 runs, ejecting Sri Lanka at the Super Eights stage.
Persistent rain in Colombo forces abandonment of Pakistan’s game with New Zealand, which was to open Super Eights stage.
