Today, February 2, 2026, the cricket world is buzzing with T20 World Cup warm-up fixtures and the fallout from Pakistan’s clean sweep over Australia.
Here are the key highlights from today’s major matches:
1. T20 World Cup Warm-Up: Afghanistan vs. Scotland
- Result: Afghanistan won by 61 runs.
- Key Highlights: * Darwish Rasooli was the star of the show, smashing a brilliant 84 runs to lead Afghanistan to a total of 184/6.
- Azmatullah Omarzai led the bowling attack, picking up 3 wickets as Scotland’s chase never gained momentum, finishing all out for 123.
- This win gives Afghanistan a huge boost heading into the tournament opener.
2. T20 World Cup Warm-Up: India A vs. USA
- Status: India A dominated this clash in Navi Mumbai.
- Key Highlights: * India A posted a massive 238 runs in their 20 overs.
- The match saw the return of Tilak Varma, who looked in solid form following his recent surgery.
- Khaleel Ahmed and Mayank Yadav provided high-octane pace, leaving the USA struggling to find boundaries in the powerplay.
3. Yesterday’s Big Result: Pakistan vs. Australia (3rd T20I)
While the match was yesterday, the highlights are dominating today’s news because it completed a historic 3-0 clean sweep for Pakistan.
- Result: Pakistan won by 111 runs (Australia’s heaviest T20 defeat ever).
- Key Performers:
- Mohammad Nawaz: Recorded career-best figures of 5-18.
- Babar Azam & Saim Ayub: Both struck crucial half-centuries to set a target of 207.
- Salman Ali Agha: Named Player of the Series for his exceptional captaincy and batting.
