The Cricket Podcast

In this episode, we break down an absolute blockbuster at the Wankhede! India has marched into the T20 World Cup 2026 Final after a pulse-pounding 7-run victory over England. It was a game of "what ifs" and "could have beens" as 499 runs were scored in a single night—a record for a Men’s T20 World Cup match.

We deep-dive into Sanju Samson’s redemption arc. After being dropped on 15, Samson made England pay with a blistering 89 off 42 balls, proving exactly why he belongs on the biggest stage. His masterclass propelled India to a mammoth 253/7, the highest score in a T20WC knockout.

But the story didn't end there. England’s 22-year-old sensation Jacob Bethell nearly pulled off the impossible, smashing a legendary 105 off 48 balls. We analyze his heartbreaking run-out in the final over and how Jasprit Bumrah’s death-bowling masterclass (conceding just 6 runs in the 18th over) saved the day for the Men in Blue.

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Jack and Max dissect the first T20 World Cup semi-final where unbeaten South Africa took on New Zealand at Eden Gardens. Batting first, SA struggled, with Marco Jansen dragging SA to an okay but undercooked total. From then on it was all about one man - Finn Allen.

He blitzed a 33-ball ton, the fastest in world cup history, as NZ romped home to a 9 wicket win to book their place in the final.

Will they face India or England?

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In this episode, we break down a night of pure theatre at Eden Gardens as Sanju Samson played a knock for the ages to send India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Chasing a daunting 196 in what was effectively a virtual quarter-final against the West Indies on 1 March, Samson silenced the critics with a breathtaking 97 off just 50 balls*.

We dive deep into the tactical mastery of Samson’s innings, which featured 12 fours and 4 sixes, guiding India to a 5-wicket victory with 4 balls to spare. We also recap a frantic final 72 hours of Super 8 action that decided the final four. From South Africa’s clinical 5-wicket win over Zimbabwe to secure the top spot in Group 1, to Pakistan’s heartbreaking exit despite a thrilling 5-run victory over Sri Lanka on 28 February—where Sahibzada Farhan’s heroic century (100 off 60) wasn't enough to overcome New Zealand’s superior net run rate.

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In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes drama of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s, where the semi-final picture is finally becoming clear.

England have become the first team to officially qualify for the knockouts, completing a remarkable turnaround after a shaky start to the tournament. We break down Harry Brook’s sensational match-winning century against Pakistan that punched their ticket to the semi-finals. With their place secured, we ask: is this the most balanced England T20 side we’ve seen in years?

Meanwhile, India have kept their World Cup dreams alive with a dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chennai. After a bruising loss to South Africa, the Men in Blue found their spark through an Abhishek Sharma masterclass and a clinical bowling performance. We look ahead to Sunday’s "virtual quarter-final" at Eden Gardens, where India must defeat the West Indies to join the Proteas in the last four.

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In this episode of The Cricket Podcast we break down the massive T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 upsets that have blown Group 1 wide open. First, we analyse how South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak in a dominant 76-run victory in Ahmedabad. Was it David Miller’s explosive 63 or a rare failure from the Indian top order? We dive deep into the India vs South Africa highlights to see if the Proteas have finally found the formula to win big ICC trophies.

Next, we ask the burning question: Are England back? After a clinical 51-run win over Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Harry Brook’s side looks like a serious contender again. We review Will Jacks’ game-changing bowling performance and discuss whether England's aggressive style will hold up against Pakistan’s spinners in the next round.

Plus, we cover the fallout of the Pakistan vs New Zealand rain-out and what the current T20 World Cup points table means for semi-final qualification scenarios. Can India recover their Net Run Rate, or is a shock exit on the cards?

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In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we pick through the wreckage of the most chaotic week in international cricket as Australia crash and burn in the T20 World Cup group stage. While the Baggy Greens pack their bags after a defeat to Sri Lanka and the awesome Nissanka, the focus shifts to the subcontinental powerhouses making noise in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

We dissect India’s clinical run to the Super 8s, headlined by a bowling unit that looks absolutely unplayable on these Sri Lankan and Indian decks. Can anyone actually stop the Men in Blue on home soil, or is the pressure of the Narendra Modi Stadium final already looming too large?

But the real story of the fans belongs to Nepal. We recap the ‘Rhinos’ and their incredible atmospheric presence, breaking down their key moments and the passion of a fanbase that has truly taken over the tournament. From Kathmandu to Colombo, the Nepal cricket rise is no longer a fairy tale—it’s a warning to the elite.

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Ross and Max talk through the latest games, where India booked their place in the Super 8s with a comfortable win over Pakistan, while also starting a minor diplomatic incident over handshakes.

Australia are in trouble after they were soundly beaten by Zimbabwe, meaning they likely need to beat Sri Lanka to stay in the competition. We also cover England overcoming Scotland, and the state of play in the 4 groups as we approach the Super 8s.

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On a pulsating day of T20 Cricket World Cup action, by far the best viewing was between South Africa and Afghanistan, who put on a show with not one, but two super overs, and more twists and turns than twisty turny thing.

Both teams looked to have won it throughout the day, but SA ultimately came away victorious. Elsewhere, Australia got their campaign up and running despite missing their skipper, and West Indies throttled England to take control of the group.

And Pakistan v India is back on!

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In this episode of The Cricket Podcast, we dive headfirst into the pure, unadulterated chaos of the opening six matches of the 2026 T20 World Cup. It has been a weekend of "Associate Uprising" and major-nation meltdowns, headlined by England narrowly avoiding one of the greatest humiliations in sporting history.

We break down the "World Cup DRAMA" at the Wankhede, where Harry Brook and the "bleached boy wonder" Jacob Bethell (55) dragged England from the depths of 57-3 against Nepal. Despite a late surge from Lokesh Bam (39* off 15), Sam Curran held his nerve in a final-over masterclass to secure a 4-run win. Is this "cling-on" energy sustainable, or are England already cooked?

The episode also covers:

India vs USA: Suryakumar Yadav (84*) rescues the defending champions from a 46/4 collapse to see off a spirited American side by 29 runs.

Pakistan’s Great Escape: Faheem Ashraf goes "bonkers" in the 19th over to deny the Netherlands a historic opening-day upset in Colombo.

West Indies Power: Shimron Hetmyer's blitz and a Romario Shepherd hat-trick—part of a stunning five-wicket haul—blow away Scotland.

New Zealand Clinical: Tim Seifert (65) and Glenn Phillips overcome the "Group of Death" landmines to chase down 182 against Afghanistan.

We ask the big questions: Why are the big teams struggling to put away the smaller nations? Is the Nepal crowd the best thing to happen to cricket? And who is the early favorite for the Super 8s?

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Today, we're diving into the absolute 'Group of Death' in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Group D. With matches unfolding across India and Sri Lanka, all eyes are on whether the 'Afghan Atalan' can survive a brutal pool to reach the Super 8s.

Can Afghanistan replicate their 2024 semi-final heroics? Standing in their way are two massive heavyweights: South Africa and New Zealand. While the Proteas and Blackcaps are perennial favourites, this group is widely considered the toughest on paper, leaving no room for a slow start.

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