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R. Premadasa Stadium Records & Stats in Test, ODI, T20I – Colombo, Sri Lanka Venue

R. Premadasa Stadium Records & Stats – Colombo, Sri Lanka Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium is one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic cricket grounds. Known for its electric atmosphere, passionate Colombo crowds and spin-friendly conditions, this venue has hosted several memorable matches across formats. From Sri Lanka’s historic wins in the 1990s and 2000s to modern-day white-ball thrillers, the stadium has always been at the heart of Sri Lankan cricket. It is also a major venue in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, hosting key group-stage and Super 8 fixtures. Originally called Khettarama Stadium, it was renamed in honour of…

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R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, and the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has become one of the most important venues of the tournament. As the only Sri Lankan ground hosting this edition, it is staging key group-stage fixtures, including high-intensity clashes such as Australia vs Ireland, Australia vs Zimbabwe and the blockbuster India vs Pakistan encounter. The venue has already shown its traditional behaviour in the early matches of the tournament, especially during Sri Lanka vs Ireland, where spin played a massive role. As more Group A and Group B fixtures return here, fans and teams…

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Australia vs Ireland Head-to-Head, Stats & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 2026

Australia will take on Ireland in Match 14 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 11. While Australia will look to bounce back from a poor run of recent T20 results and begin their campaign on a strong note, Ireland will be aiming to challenge the tournament heavyweights and pull off a surprise. Here’s a look at the head-to-head records, key stats, recent form, and what to expect from this exciting contest. Match Details – AUS vs IRE (Match 14) MatchAustralia vs IrelandTournamentICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026Match No.14DateFebruary 11,…

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AUS VS IRE Match 14, Dream11 Team Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Choices, Playing XI & Live Updates 

AUS VS IRE Match 14, Dream11 Team Prediction for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Preview: It’s been 13 games in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, and the 2021 champion, Australia, have yet to play a match. Mitchell Marsh and co., who are considered the second-most favorite to win the title after India, will open their campaign in match no. 14 of the season. They will be in action in Group B, taking on Ireland. This contest will be held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday at 3 PM IST. Australia are coming off a poor show in Pakistan, where they were clean swept by the…

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ENG VS WI Match 15, Dream11 Team Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Choices, Playing XI & Live Updates 

ENG VS WI Match 15, Dream11 Team Prediction for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Preview: A big game is waiting for the fans in the ICC World Cup 2026. The finalists of the 2016 edition will be back against each other at the iconic venue, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This is a contest between England and West Indies, who have two titles each under their belts. The upcoming contest will kick off at 7 PM IST on Wednesday in Mumbai. These two teams are in Group C and have started the tournament on a winning note.  West Indies beat Scotland in their first game by…

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BCCI Central Contract 2026: A+ Category Removed, Gill Leads Top Tier as Kohli & Rohit Moved to Group B

The BCCI Central Contract 2026 for the 2025–26 season has been officially announced, bringing one of the biggest structural changes in recent years. In a major overhaul, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has scrapped the elite A+ category and introduced a three-tier contract system. The move signals a clear shift toward rewarding current performance, workload, and multi-format availability, rather than past achievements. The restructuring also marks a transition phase, with senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma placed in Group B. New BCCI Contract Structure (2025–26) The previous four-grade system has been replaced with a three-group model:…

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SA VS AFG Match 13, Dream11 Team Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Choices, Playing XI & Live Updates 

SA VS AFG Match 13, Dream11 Team Prediction for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Preview: Afghanistan made it to the semifinal of the last T20 World Cup in 2024, beating big teams like Australia and New Zealand in their campaign. But they suffered a defeat to start the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the hands of New Zealand in Chennai.   That has put them in a threat of early elimination. Only two teams from every group can qualify, and New Zealand and South Africa have already won one game each. Afghanistan, who have lost one game, if they lose one more, then their qualification…

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PAK VS USA Match 12, Dream11 Team Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Choices, Playing XI & Live Updates 

PAK VS USA Match 12, Dream11 Team Prediction for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Preview: Pakistan had a close scare in their opening game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, where they edged past the Netherlands by a very close margin of 3 wickets. Had Max O’Dowd taken the catch of Faheem Ashraf, Pakistan would have been on the losing side. But that has always been the case with Pakistan whenever they play an associate nation. Just like we saw in the previous edition when they lost to the United States of America.   And now, they have to face the same opposition in their next game of the…

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SA-W VS PAK-W 1st T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction, Pakistan Women tour of South Africa 2026: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Choices, Playing XI & Live Updates 

SA-W VS PAK-W 1st T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction for South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women T20I Series 2026 Preview: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be played in June-July in England. There will be 12 teams taking part in the competition, and the last edition’s runners-up, South Africa Women, will also be one of them. Laura Wolvaardt and her team have come close to the T20 and ODI World Cups but ended as runners-up. So, they will be preparing to end this trophy drought this time around. South Africa are ready to host Pakistan Women for three ODIs and three T20Is. The tour will begin the T20I series. The first T20I will be held at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, on Tuesday at 9:30 PM IST.…

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Ruben Trumpelmann

Ruben Trumpelmann has become one of the most important players for the Namibia national cricket team. The left-arm fast bowler is known for his ability to swing the ball early and take wickets in the powerplay. With strong performances in ICC tournaments, Trumpelmann has emerged as one of the standout bowlers among Associate nations and continues to be Namibia’s main new-ball weapon in major events. Ruben Trumpelmann Profile DetailInformation Full NameRuben Trumpelmann Date of Birth1 February 1998 Age28 years (as of 2026) BirthplaceDurban, South Africa RoleBowler Bowling StyleLeft-arm Fast Batting StyleRight-handed TeamNamibia Trumpelmann came through the South African domestic system…

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