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Cricket News Today (Feb 9): Scotland vs Italy Live Updates, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Record 175 & WPL Winners

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LIVE: Scotland Punishing Italy in Opener; India U19 Heroes Return Home

Updated: Feb 9, 2026 | 01:45 PM IST | By T20i Cricket Staff
Match 7: Eden Gardens, Kolkata IN PROGRESS
Scotland
138/2
(16.2 ov)
Italy
Yet to Bat
Live Commentary: George Munsey has just brought up his fifty! Scotland is accelerating now, looking to set a target of 180+. Italy needs a wicket desperately.

Today's Top Stories

  • 01:30 PM IST Shaheen Afridi Declared Fit for India Clash Huge relief for Pakistan fans as PCB confirms pacer Shaheen Afridi has passed his fitness test. He had limped off during practice yesterday but is now available for the blockbuster against India on Feb 15.
  • 12:15 PM IST India vs Pakistan Tickets Sold Out The ICC has confirmed that all tickets for the India vs Pakistan match in Colombo are sold out. Resale prices on secondary markets have reportedly surged by 300%.
  • 11:30 AM IST India U19 Team Lands in Mumbai Fresh off their World Cup victory in Zimbabwe, the Indian U19 squad has arrived in Mumbai. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored a record-shattering 175 runs in the final against England (Feb 6), was seen holding the trophy.
  • 10:45 AM IST Australia Announces XI for Oman Opener Pat Cummins has confirmed that Australia will play three specialist spinners against Oman in their Group B opener tomorrow, considering the dry pitch conditions in Chennai.
  • 10:00 AM IST RCB Celebrates WPL Title Celebrations continue in Bengaluru after Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in the WPL 2026 Final (Feb 5). Smriti Mandhana called it "a dream come true" to lift the trophy for the second time.
History Maker: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 175 (80 balls) is now the highest score in U19 World Cup history.

T20 World Cup Points Table

Updated after matches on Feb 8.

Group A: India, Pakistan
TeamWLPtsNRR
India102+1.45
Pakistan102+0.23
Namibia0000.00
Group C: Scotland, Italy (Live)
TeamWLPtsNRR
West Indies102+1.75
England102+0.50
Scotland0000.00
Italy0000.00

Frequently Asked Questions

When is India vs Pakistan in T20 WC 2026? The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Colombo. Where can I watch the matches live? In India, the T20 World Cup 2026 is broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. Is Shaheen Afridi playing against India? Yes, Shaheen Afridi has been declared fit by the PCB medical team after a brief injury scare and is available for selection. Who won the WPL 2026? Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the 2026 Women's Premier League title, defeating Delhi Capitals in the final on Feb 5. Who is the top scorer of U19 World Cup 2026? India's Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the standout performer, scoring a record 175 in the final and finishing as the tournament's highest run-getter.