Pakistan were eliminated from the T20 World Cup on Saturday despite a five-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super Eights match, as New Zealand progressed to the semifinals on the basis of a superior net run rate.Pakistan needed to hold Sri Lanka to 147 or fewer to move ahead of New Zealand in Group 2. Although they posted 212 for 8 after being sent in to bat, Sri Lanka finished on 207 for 6, which was enough to keep Pakistan behind on net run rate. Both teams ended the Super Eights stage with three points each, but New Zealand advanced as the second-placed side from the group.Pakistan had reduced Sri Lanka to 101 for 5 in the 12th over, putting themselves in a strong position. However, Pavan Rathnayake and captain Dasun Shanaka added runs quickly to take Sri Lanka to 148 in the 16th over, effectively ending Pakistan’s qualification hopes.At one stage, Pakistan were also in danger of failing to defend their highest T20 World Cup total of 212. In the final over bowled by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shanaka struck 4-6-6-6 off the first four balls. Sri Lanka then needed six runs from the last two deliveries.Shanaka missed while attempting a scoop on the fifth ball and left the final delivery, a yorker, expecting it to be called wide. It was not. Pakistan secured a five-run win but still fell short of a semifinal spot, finishing one point behind New Zealand.Sri Lanka had already been ruled out of semifinal contention but closed their campaign with a competitive performance in front of their home crowd.England, New Zealand and South Africa have secured semifinal berths. The final spot will be decided between India and the West Indies on Sunday.Earlier, Pakistan made 212 for 8 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan scored 100, while Fakhar Zaman made 84. For Sri Lanka, Dilshan Madushanka returned figures of 3 for 33 and Dasun Shanaka took 2 for 42.In reply, Sri Lanka posted 207 for 6 in 20 overs. Shanaka remained unbeaten on 76 off 31 balls and Rathnayake made 58. Abrar Ahmed was Pakistan’s most successful bowler with 3 for 23.Brief Scores:Pakistan: 212 for 8 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 100, Fakhar Zaman 84; Dilshan Madushanka 3/33, Dasun Shanaka 2/42).Sri Lanka: 207 for 6 in 20 overs (Dasun Shanaka 76 not out, Pavan Rathnayake 58; Abrar Ahmed 3/23).

Navi Mumbai: Following the Supreme Court and Bombay high court’s directive to get rid of rising pollution in the city, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) stepped up action while initiating measures to be implemented by stakeholders to address the burning issue.Since the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains poor and unhealthy, and the Nerul, Vashi, and Sanpada belt mustered the highest, the civic body is struggling to mitigate the situation despite all its actions. The Corporation’s commissioner, Kailas Shinde, urged various govt agencies based in Navi Mumbai to enforce strict measures for air pollution control. Resentment is brewing among residents who have been complaining about the poor air quality in the city for the last few months. This prompted the civic body to enforce strict norms at construction sites to mitigate the pollution.

Shinde also served show-cause notices to three of its staff from the Airoli node for dereliction of duties in discharging their responsibility at a construction site and a nullah work where required pollution control measures were not taken.Authorities from various agencies were told to implement the required measures more stringently during a special review meeting. Senior officials of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, and the Regional Transport Department connected to air quality in Navi Mumbai were part of the meeting.Residents are of the view that the agencies are doing little and talking more on this topic, which is plagued by thousands, as the AQI in the city remained unhealthy for the last few weeks. The average AQI in the city is hovering between 100 and 200 on a daily basis these days. Massive redevelopment, coupled with unmindful tree cutting, was the key reason for growing pollution, said nature enthusiast Gopal Das.Shinde said various authorities, including MPCB, MIDC, Cidco, RTO, PWD, National Highway Authority, Railways, and MMRDA, are all collectively responsible for air quality in Navi Mumbai, and it is necessary for all builders to follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) issued by the municipal corporation for air pollution control at construction sites under their control.More than 700 small and large construction projects are underway in the NMMC area through various authorities and private developers. Shinde directed that all these sites should be inspected at the departmental officer level and a report should be submitted within the next few days to ensure the SOPs were followed. He instructed that air quality in Navi Mumbai should be good, and if developers were found not following the SOP, the work should be stopped.“If improvements are not made after that, a notice should be issued stating that the construction permission certificate will be cancelled. It was mandatory to install air quality monitoring devices at all construction sites, large and small, and integrate their details on the app,” said Shinde. He urged that MPCB should install these devices at RMC plants, and MIDC and Cidco should install them at worksites being carried out through them and integrate them immediately. He also said an alert in this regard should be given to the NMMC departmental officers and the environment department, as well as the site supervisors and developers.The commissioner said that no negligence would be tolerated. He also clarified that the air quality monitoring devices should be purchased from authorised suppliers approved by the MPCB to ensure authenticity of the indices. Shinde also advised that, considering the large volume of heavy vehicles transported on highways in the Navi Mumbai area, regular checks should be carried out by the Regional Transport Office to ensure construction materials transported in heavy vehicles are completely covered and vehicles do not carry more than their capacity.He said it was necessary to control where construction and demolition waste, or debris, generated from construction and facility works in Navi Mumbai was disposed of and directed that the debris should be taken to the C&D Waste Plant at the solid waste management project site in Turbhe for scientific processing. Shinde also directed that instructions should be given to implement a GPS tracking system on vehicles carrying construction materials and debris and that action regarding geo-tagging should be taken promptly.

Mumbai’s St Andrew’s Auditorium in Bandra resonated with the timeless poetry and music of Rabindranath Tagore last week as legendary Rabindrasangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya performed to a packed and emotionally charged audience.Returning to the city after a considerable gap, the singer was visibly moved by the reception she received. “I sang in Mumbai after quite a long time. Hence, it feels really great to be back here. Performing onstage in Mumbai has always been a pleasure for me,” she said.The evening quickly turned into a celebration of Tagore’s music and philosophy, with the audience enthusiastically calling out song requests. “Seeing the enthusiasm in the crowd and the song requests that poured in, I feel that the audience present here are deeply rooted with the works and philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore. After such a performance in a city like Mumbai, I am absolutely delighted and thank Mumbaikars for having me. I would love to come back again as the energy here is amazing,” she added.Rezwana, who enjoys a loyal fan following in Mumbai, found it difficult to conclude the evening as repeated requests from the audience urged her to continue. Acknowledging the city’s enduring love for Rabindrasangeet, she remarked that Mumbai holds “a special place” in her heart and praised the “refined taste” reflected in the songs chosen by listeners.The highlight of the evening was her final rendition of “Chirosakha,” which transported the auditorium into near silence, leaving many in a trance-like spell as the last notes lingered.The main concert was preceded by a presentation by Madhugunjan, a group comprising primarily non-Bengali Tagore music enthusiasts, who offered a music-and-dance tribute that set the tone for the soulful night ahead.For Mumbai’s lovers of Rabindrasangeet, it was an evening steeped in nostalgia, reverence and musical transcendence — and one that reaffirmed the city’s enduring bond with Tagore’s legacy.

Pakistan signed off from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a dramatic five-run victory over Sri Lanka in their Super 8 Group 2 clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. While the contest itself turned into a last-over thriller, the result brought mixed emotions for the Men in Green.

Despite defending 212 successfully and clinching a hard-fought win, Pakistan’s campaign came to an end. They needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or fewer to edge past New Zealand on net run rate and qualify for the semifinals. Falling well short of that margin meant their journey in the tournament concluded, and New Zealand progressed to the final four.

Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman deliver a blazing start

After Sri Lanka elected to bowl first, Pakistan’s opening pair came out with aggressive intent. Sahibzada Farhan once again proved why he has been one of the standout batters of the tournament, smashing a brilliant 100 off 60 balls. His innings included nine crisp fours and five towering sixes, anchoring Pakistan’s charge.

At the other end, Fakhar Zaman played the perfect aggressor, blasting 84 off 42 deliveries with nine boundaries and four sixes. Their 176-run opening partnership put Sri Lanka on the back foot and laid the foundation for a massive total.

However, once the breakthrough came, Sri Lanka clawed their way back. Dilshan Madushanka impressed with 3 for 33, while skipper Dasun Shanaka picked up two wickets to stall the late acceleration. Pakistan eventually finished on 212 for 8 — a strong score, but one that came with added pressure due to the qualification equation.

Dasun Shanaka’s heroics nearly spoil the script

Sri Lanka’s chase began steadily, with useful contributions from Kamil Mishara and Charith Asalanka. Pavan Rathnayake’s 58 off 37 balls kept the required rate manageable, setting the stage for a late assault.

Shanaka then ignited hopes of a miraculous chase with a stunning 76 off just 31 balls, hammering eight sixes in a breathtaking display of power-hitting. For a moment, it seemed Sri Lanka might pull off an unforgettable win.

Pakistan’s bowlers held firm when it mattered most. Abrar Ahmed delivered a standout spell of 3 for 23, applying crucial brakes in the middle overs. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah chipped in with vital wickets as Sri Lanka closed at 207 for 6.

A consolation victory as New Zealand advance to the semis

In the end, Pakistan won the match by five runs, but the celebrations were muted. The victory was only a consolation, as Sri Lanka’s total comfortably crossed the 147-run threshold Pakistan desperately needed.

With that, Pakistan bowed out of the tournament despite a fighting display, while D secured their semifinal berth. Farhan was named Player of the Match for his magnificent century — a knock that deserved a bigger prize, but ultimately could not change Pakistan’s fate in the competition.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

This is what SL did to Pakistan 😅 #PAKvSL #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/UMVuaenFQP

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 28, 2026

Shadab Nawaz Faheem Usman Khan all should get rid off from Pakistan squad
Enough is enough 🙏 #PAKvSL

— Rock.it (@hubpharma48) February 28, 2026

Well, that’s it. We’re officially out of the World Cup.#PAKvSL #ICCMensT20WorldCup2026 #Srilanka

— Sadia Khan (@ISadiaSaeedKhan) February 28, 2026

Ur captain say dew was a factor, u knew u can lose toss still gone fr nawaz n shadab. Fahem ws a must,he could score as well dwn d order. Pethatic captain. Ur issue always been lower order, u needed saim instead of usman, and faheem instead of nawaz or shadab. #PAKvSL

— Jibran Yousaf (@zOOmJb) February 28, 2026

Pakistan k ilawa hr team try kr rhi thi k Pakistan semi final m chala jai but 🫠🙂…….#PAKvSL

— flowerry🫶 (@ismjusta_girl) February 28, 2026

Pakistan Team Situation right now#PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/xhmJCgAqns

— Innovate Pakistan (@0ffside_soccer) February 28, 2026

Srilanka just knockout Australia and Pakistan from tournament #PAKvSL

— Thala na Mass (@king_maker07) February 28, 2026

Pakistan is out of the World Cup.

Didn’t deserve to be in Semi Final. #ICCMensT20WorldCup #PAKvSL

— Sharath Rao (@raosharathkumar) February 28, 2026

Dasun Shanaka apologies after the game to all the srilankan fans about his statement
Respect ✅✅ #PAKvsSL #SLvsPAK #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/ao5N1Ampgy

— Muffadal Johns. (@i_Vishal18) February 28, 2026

Pakistan qualified for Karachi airport straight after the match
✈️😅

Won by just 5 runs against SL when they needed a massive 65-run margin to qualify into semis.#PAKvSL #T20WorldCup2026 #PakistanCricket #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/nKf7zJmPZ4

— Harinder singh brar (@harry7081) February 28, 2026

In the post-match presentation, Salman admitted that the middle order has been an issue for the past few years for Pakistan team, yet the squad of 15 still includes six openers.🤔#PAKvSL#SLvsPAK

— Caught&Bowled🏏 (@CaughtbehindICC) February 28, 2026

#PAKvSL 147 was always going to be too little to defend on this pitch. What a chase by Sri Lanka . Shanaka and Rathnayake were phenomenal chasing. Great match of cricket. #ICCMensT20WorldCup

— Kung Fu Dakait (@KariJyoti89159) February 28, 2026

Dasun Shanaka, you should have hit that six for humanity.

— Ahسan (@oyee_ahsann) February 28, 2026

Almost smoked the entire pakistan single handedlyy! Huge respect Dasun shanaka, naai adi pei adi🫡🔥 #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/W8u1Tg4kw8

— Baviyshh (@Baviyshraina) February 28, 2026

I always like his batting. When he comes to the crease as a batter, at first he stays quiet. Then he shows his monster batting. He is the Chris Gayle of our generation. Dasun Shanaka — what a player! @dasunshanaka1 💙🔥#SLvPAK | #T20WorldCup

— Murshidul Amin Umayer Sirazi (@UmayerSirazi) February 28, 2026

Feel for Dasun Shanaka and Sri Lanka.

That should’ve been a wide.#ICCMensT20WorldCup #SLvsPK #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/Tlztvw1N0x

— JD (@dhaka73242) February 28, 2026

Pakistan won the match, Dasun Shanaka won our hearts 🫂♥️ pic.twitter.com/G3P5KF4aRy

— 𝐀kki 𝐍🕊️ (@akmal_noori_13) February 28, 2026

Dasun Shanaka The Man you are👌👌❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥#SLvPAK

— Mousumi Soren (@meww1499) February 28, 2026

Also READ: Fans go wild as Sahibzada Farhan scripts history with stunning century in PAK vs SL Super 8 clash at T20 World Cup 2026

A video released by Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency appears to show a plume of smoke rising from an area near the Burj Khalifa, as people are seen running from the scene. The exact location and distance of the explosion from the landmark skyscraper remain unclear.Another luxury hotel in Dubai was caught up in the escalating regional conflict after Iran launched retaliatory strikes in response to what it described as a “massive” assault by the US and Israel.Video verified by the BBC showed flames engulfing the Fairmont The Palm, with thick black smoke rising above the Palm Jumeirah. Authorities said four people were injured and the blaze was later contained.The incident comes as the United States and Israel launched what President Donald Trump described as “major combat operations” against Iran. Washington and Tel Aviv said the strikes were aimed at crippling Iran’s military capabilities and preventing it from developing a nuclear weapon. Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, reported that at least 201 people were killed and more than 700 injured in the attacks.Iran responded by firing missiles and drones towards Israel and at US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Shrapnel from one Iranian missile attack reportedly killed a person in the United Arab Emirates, as air defence systems were activated across parts of the Gulf. Iraq and the UAE temporarily closed their airspace, while sirens were heard in Jordan.In an eight-minute video message, Trump urged Iranians to “seize control of your destiny” and later said: “When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take.” He framed the operation as necessary to end what he called the threat posed by Iran’s leadership since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the strikes as “unprovoked, illegal and absolutely illegitimate”, while its Revolutionary Guard launched counterattacks. The United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting, and the UN’s nuclear watchdog said it was closely monitoring developments with “no evidence of radiological impact”.As missile exchanges continued into the night, commercial flights across the Middle East were disrupted, with major carriers suspending routes and rerouting aircraft.

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, second right, celebrates with teammate Marco Jansen (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: South Africa are the team to beat in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Except a nervous and edge-of-the-seat double Super Over against Afghanistan, they have highlighted their credentials with win versus title favourites and defending champions India. As a result, they’re on a six match winning run and the only undefeated team in the competition. Up next for them are the already-eliminated Zimbabwe in an all-Africa contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.With a semi-final against New Zealand in the offing, this would be the worst time to take the foot off the pedal. What is most impressive for the Proteas is the fact that there’s no single individual at the wheel to keep this juggernaut going all guns blazing. Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs have fired with the bat and Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch have done the job with the ball.

“From our point of view, we’ve been really sharp and what we want to ensure is that we maintain that discipline and intensity and that we don’t drop off as far as those are concerned,” said South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince on the eve of the dead rubber.Six wins in a row and two recent ones coming in convincing fashion, against India and West Indies by 76 runs and 9 wickets, respectively, South Africa have form and momentum on their side as they enter the knockouts. Their semi-final opponents, New Zealand, in comparison, scraped through as Pakistan failed to restrict Sri Lanka in their Super Eight clash. So, is there anything as “ideal lead-up”?“Obviously winning creates good momentum. However you win, sometimes you can have convincing wins. Other times you can have tight matches that really brings the group together, so however you’re able to get over the line I don’t think there’s an ideal way. If you look at England’s last game (vs New Zealand), you win the way that England did (by 4 wickets with 3 balls to spare) and their guys down at number seven and eight making telling contributions, that lifts them as well, gives their batting lineup a lot of confidence knowing that those guys can come to the party and take the team over the line,” explained Prince.“I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way of doing it or an ideal way – I think it’s nice not to have a lot of close games, but I think close games definitely helps in terms of team morale,” he continued.

Zimbabwe will be playing for pride on Sunday (AP Photo/Wonder Mashura)

If Zimbabwe’s last two games are an indication, the odds of it being a close encounter look slim. After becoming the darlings of the tournament with wins over Australia and Sri Lanka, the journey across the Palk Strait has brought with a rude awakening. The Sikandar Raza-led unit were walloped for 254 runs by West Indies (in Mumbai) and 256 runs by India (in Chennai) – both featuring in the top-3 highest totals in T20 World Cup history.“The conditions over here in India is different from what we had in Sri Lanka, different pitches, and all that. So it took a while for us to adapt. We didn’t adapt as quickly or as quickly as we wanted to. And it’s a different surface. So obviously, we didn’t go to plan in terms of our execution but I still think the guys put their hands up they did the best they could,” said Zimbabwe’s bowling consultant Courtney Walsh.“Hopefully we’ll have taken away a lot from these conditions here for future references And I think one of the things, the biggest takeaway is that how quickly you have to adapt in different conditions is one of the things that we will take away from this group,” he continued.In the group stage, Zimbabwe and Raza stressed on being taken seriously and being respected. After the two recent hammerings, the brutality of the sport means they’d have to go about chasing that all over again.

Indian exporters have flagged fresh concerns over logistics disruptions and rising costs after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory attacks and escalating tensions across the Middle East.Industry bodies said prolonged instability in the region could disrupt key shipping corridors, push up marine insurance premiums and increase transportation costs, affecting outbound shipments to the US and Europe, PTI reported.Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President SC Ralhan said the conflict has already begun impacting global logistics channels. “Air routes are being altered, and maritime trade through the Red Sea and key Gulf straits faces heightened uncertainty. If diversions become prolonged, shipments may increasingly have to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope, adding an estimated 15–20 days to transit time for Europe and the United States,” he said.

Ralhan added that heightened geopolitical risks typically translate into higher marine insurance premiums, raising transaction costs for exporters. “A prolonged disruption could also exert upward pressure on global energy prices, with consequential implications for input costs and currency stability, including pressure on the Rupee,” he said.The apprehensions follow retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting several American military bases in the Middle East, including in Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the joint attack by the US and Israel.Apparel Export Promotion Council Chairman A Sakthivel echoed similar concerns. “We are worried that our shipment may get delayed due to this tension. We may have to take long routes to send our goods to Europe, USA and other western countries,” he said.India has urged all sides to exercise restraint and avoid escalation, asserting that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected.Exporters recall that tensions in 2024 following the Israel-Hamas war had severely impacted shipments via the Red Sea route, forcing vessels to take longer detours. An exporter from the leather sector said, “We may face similar problems now if the war continues for long.”The Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait form a critical shipping artery for India’s trade. Nearly 65 per cent of India’s crude oil imports from countries such as Iraq and Saudi Arabia pass through the Suez Canal. The route via the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and Suez Canal remains shorter and faster than the Cape of Good Hope passage around Africa, making it the preferred option for most shipping companies.

However, if hostilities intensify, vessels may avoid the Suez Canal and take the longer Cape route, potentially adding 14–20 days to transit time and significantly increasing freight and insurance costs.The Red Sea crisis in late 2023, triggered by attacks on cargo vessels by Iran-backed Houthis near the Yemeni coast, had disrupted global supply chains. The Suez Canal route accounts for about 30 per cent of global container trade.Shipping companies are likely to raise freight rates for shipments from the Indian subcontinent to North Europe in response to increased risks and operational costs.“Geopolitical situation is very fluid at present. It is keeping us on our toes and exporters are completely shattered, they do not know what is going to happen next. We need immediate government support,” said Sharad Kumar Saraf, Mumbai-based exporter and founder chairman of Technocraft Industries India.He added that shipping costs could jump and consignments may take longer to reach Europe and the US if vessels are forced to encircle Africa via the Cape of Good Hope.Exporters said they are closely monitoring developments, warning that sustained instability in these critical trade corridors would require calibrated policy support to help maintain competitiveness in global markets.

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