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South Africa Storms into T20 World Cup Final After Crushing Afghanistan

Manish Kumar

South Africa’s cricket renaissance has propelled them into the final of an ICC men’s event for the first time since 1998. The Proteas ended Afghanistan’s fairy-tale run with a resounding victory in the first semifinal of the 2024 T20 World Cup in Trinidad. Breaking a long-standing jinx, South Africa clinched their first men’s World Cup (T20, ODI) semifinal win in eight attempts and now await the winner of the heavyweight clash between India and England in Guyana. On a fresh, spicy pitch, South Africa’s pacers spearheaded the team’s charge, skittling…

T20 WC: Afghanistan to Take on South Africa in First Semi-Final on Thursday

Manish Kumar

In the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan is set to face South Africa in the first semi-final at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, India will clash with England in the second semi-final match at Providence Stadium in Guyana tomorrow evening. The final match of the tournament will be held at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. One word. Four syllables. Starts with A. It’s the name of South Africa’s opponents in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-finals. Had those clues been given to…

India Advances to T20 World Cup Semi-Finals with Victory Over Australia

Manish Kumar

In a thrilling Super 8 clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India triumphed over Australia by 24 runs, securing a spot in the semi-finals. The match, held at St. Lucia, saw India set a formidable target of 206 runs, with captain Rohit Sharma leading the charge with a scintillating 92 off just 41 deliveries. Opting to bat first after losing the toss, India posted 205 for five in their allotted 20 overs. Rohit’s aggressive innings, punctuated by seven fours and eight sixes, was supported by Suryakumar Yadav’s quickfire…

IND vs AUS T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma’s Blistering 92 Leads India to Semi-Finals

Manish Kumar

In a thrilling encounter at the Beausejour Stadium, India triumphed over Australia in the T20 World Cup match, securing their place in the semi-finals. Indian captain Rohit Sharma delivered a standout performance, scoring a blazing 92 off 41 balls, a knock that included 7 fours and 8 sixes. Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to leverage early conditions. However, India’s batting lineup, led by Rohit Sharma, capitalized on the opportunity to post a formidable total of 205 for 5 in their 20 overs. Despite losing the…

South Africa Clinches Nervy Win Over West Indies to Reach T20 World Cup Semifinals

Manish Kumar

In a thrilling contest at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Monday, South Africa edged out the West Indies by three wickets in a rain-affected match to secure their first semifinal berth in 10 years at the T20 World Cup 2024. South Africa’s Bowling Performance South Africa, led by captain Aiden Markram, won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision paid off as South Africa’s bowlers put up an impressive all-round performance to restrict West Indies to 135 for 8. Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was the standout…

Team India Aims for a Hat-Trick of Wins Against Australia in T20 World Cup

Manish Kumar

Team India is poised to secure their third consecutive victory in the T20 World Cup as they face Australia in their final Super Eight match on Monday. A win for India will not only cement their position as group leaders and ensure a semifinal berth, but it will also deal a severe blow to Australia’s chances of advancing, especially after their shocking loss to Afghanistan in Saint Vincent on Saturday night. India’s Momentum and Key Players India’s campaign has been marked by strong performances, and they aim to continue this…

England Storm into T20 World Cup Semifinals with Dominant Win Over USA

Manish Kumar

England’s defense of their T20 World Cup title gained significant momentum as they stormed into the semifinals with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over the USA. The match, held in Barbados, saw standout performances from Chris Jordan and Jos Buttler, propelling England to a dominant win. Chris Jordan’s Historic Hat-Trick Chris Jordan was the star of the show, claiming England’s first-ever T20I hat-trick. The Barbados-born pacer delighted the local crowd, which included his family and friends, with his exceptional performance. Jordan’s four-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting the USA to a…

Former India Pacer David Johnson passes away in Tragic Fall from Apartment, Leaves Cricketing Community in Grief

Manish Kumar

Former India fast bowler David Johnson tragically passed away on Thursday after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment in Bengaluru. According to police statements, there were no eyewitnesses to the incident, and neither was there any suicide note found at the scene. Johnson had been facing health challenges and was admitted to St Philomena’s Hospital recently due to acute stomach pain. Johnson had a notable career in domestic cricket, claiming 125 First-Class wickets and 41 List A scalps across 33 matches. One of his standout performances included a…

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa Triumphs Over USA in Super 8 Match

Manish Kumar

Antigua, June 21, 2024 – In a thrilling encounter at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, South Africa emerged victorious over the USA by 18 runs in their Super 8 (Group 2) match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 last night. South Africa set a challenging target of 195 runs after being put to bat first by the USA, who won the toss and opted to bowl. South Africa’s innings was anchored by a stellar performance from Quinton de Kock, who scored an impressive 74 runs. Aiden Markram also…

India Clinches Victory by 4 Runs Against South Africa in Thrilling Second ODI

Manish Kumar

Bengaluru, June 21, 2024 – In a nail-biting encounter at the M. Chinnaswami Stadium, the Indian women’s cricket team edged out South Africa by 4 runs in the second match of the three-match ODI series. This victory gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Batting first, India set a formidable target of 326 runs. Vice Captain Smriti Mandhana was in stellar form, scoring a breathtaking 136 runs off 120 balls. She was well supported by Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed a solid 103 runs. Their partnership laid a strong…