2023: The sporting year in numbers as records tumble
1 year, 3 months ago

2023: The sporting year in numbers as records tumble

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New Zealand annihilate South Africa, setting up blockbuster Champions Trophy final against India

India TV News  

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Live Mint  

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Live Mint  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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As South Africa reaches T20 World Cup final, a revisit on its painful past at ICC events
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The Hindu  

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Daily Mail  

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Cricket in 2023: Shubman Gill, Amelia Kerr and other top performers in One-Day Internationals

Firstpost  

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The 2023 sports quiz of the year, from Ryder Cup heroes to Ballon d’Or winners

The Independent  

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World Cup 2023: A loss for which South Africa can’t blame themselves
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup 2023: A loss for which South Africa can’t blame themselves

Hindustan Times  

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World Cup 2023: How South Africa failed to clear the semi-final hurdle against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup 2023: How South Africa failed to clear the semi-final hurdle against Australia

Firstpost  

There were more wrongs than rights for Temba Bavuma and Co. Let’s take a look at where South Africa lost the plot against Australia in the 2023 Cricket World Cup semi-final in Kolkata. South Africa came close, yet so far, in the 2023 Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia in Kolkata on Thursday. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | …

South Africa vs Australia, World Cup 2023: Head-to-head, top run-getter, top wicket-taker and more stats
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa vs Australia, World Cup 2023: Head-to-head, top run-getter, top wicket-taker and more stats

Firstpost  

Australia take on South Africa in the second semifinal of the 2023 World Cup at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The second semi-final in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup will see South Africa take on Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa vs Australia: World Cup performances In ODI World Cup history, South Africa have played 73 …

World Cup 2023 IND vs NZ | Virat Kohli’s Mount 50, a record that should stand the test of time
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World Cup 2023 IND vs NZ | Virat Kohli’s Mount 50, a record that should stand the test of time

The Hindu  

Like always, he ran like the wind. After skipper Rohit Sharma struck a scorching 47 to set the base, Kohli walked in and did his usual thing, pinching singles, flexing the odd four, and watching his younger partner Shubman Gill tuck into the New Zealand attack in the World Cup semifinal. The whips off fast bowlers, the gentle drives against …

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1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup 2023: 4 proud semifinalists, 2 rivalries, 1 ultimate prize; it's all or nothing now

India TV News  

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World Cup 2023: England's title defence officially ends with 33-run loss against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup 2023: England's title defence officially ends with 33-run loss against Australia

Firstpost  

Chasing 287 for victory in Ahmedabad, England folded for 253 in 48.1 overs despite a valiant 64 from Ben Stokes to slump to their sixth defeat in seven matches and stay bottom of the 10-team table. Ahmedabad: Spinner Adam Zampa starred with bat and ball as Australia knocked defending champions England out of the World Cup with a 33-run win …

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup

The Independent  

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NZ vs SA highlights, World Cup 2023: de Kock, van der Dussen, and bowlers help South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 4 months ago

NZ vs SA highlights, World Cup 2023: de Kock, van der Dussen, and bowlers help South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs

The Hindu  

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NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 4 months ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs

Hindustan Times  

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NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 4 months ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs

Hindustan Times  

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NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 4 months ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup highlights: South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs

Hindustan Times  

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CWC 2023 Points Table: South Africa's massive win over New Zealand leads to major changes in top four
1 year, 4 months ago

CWC 2023 Points Table: South Africa's massive win over New Zealand leads to major changes in top four

India TV News  

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Rugby World Cup 2023 awards: The best player, match and moment from France
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Cricket World Cup 2023: England badly need leadership – and worse could be yet to come
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Cricket World Cup 2023: England badly need leadership – and worse could be yet to come

The Independent  

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South Africa’s triumph unites a nation but all rugby can celebrate a World Cup of fine margins
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South Africa’s triumph unites a nation but all rugby can celebrate a World Cup of fine margins

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World Cup 2023: Are England officially knocked out? Updated semi-final scenarios after defeat against India
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Are England officially knocked out? Updated semi-final scenarios after defeat against India

Firstpost  

While India are almost through to the semi-finals as a result of the victory, England’s title defence and their hopes of becoming only the third team to win back-to-back World Cups after West Indies and Australia appears good as over. India and England remain at the opposite ends of the 2023 ICC World Cup points table after Sunday’s encounter between …

World Cup 2023 Points table: NZ stay above Australia despite loss, England at bottom ahead of India clash
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023 Points table: NZ stay above Australia despite loss, England at bottom ahead of India clash

India TV News  

The race for the top four spots has heated up in the last couple of days with South Africa and Australia registering wins against teams in fray to make it to the semifinals in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, i.e., Pakistan and New Zealand respectively. A New Zealand win would have opened up the table more, however, Australia's …

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’
1 year, 5 months ago

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’

The Independent  

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World Cup 2023: Australia beat New Zealand in a high-scoring thriller at Dharamshala
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Australia beat New Zealand in a high-scoring thriller at Dharamshala

Op India  

Rachin Ravindra’s explosive century and James Neesham’s death over striking went in vain as New Zealand failed to chase down 389 runs set by Australia, losing by just five runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Dharamshala on Saturday. Earlier, David Warner’s fifty, Travis Head’s thunderous century and late brutal hitting from Josh Inglis and Pat Cummins powered …

Rugby World Cup: South Africa expect 'grind' against New Zealand in final
1 year, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup: South Africa expect 'grind' against New Zealand in final

Firstpost  

South Africa have never lost a World Cup final, winning the 1995, 2007 and 2019 editions, but coach Jacques Nienaber predicts a tight final Defending champions South Africa expect Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against “greatest foes” New Zealand to be a “grind” as both teams eye what would be a record fourth tournament title. South Africa have never lost …

South Africa vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: South Africa go top of the table after winning Chennai thriller
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: South Africa go top of the table after winning Chennai thriller

India Today  

South Africa held their nerves to edge Pakistan and move up to the top of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 points table. South Africa overcome Pakistan by the barest of margins to take an absolute #CWC23 cliffhanger in Chennai ðŸ”å#PAKvSA 📝: https://t.co/gVCbKjerMZ pic.twitter.com/MCf3QQIjLA — ICC Cricket World Cup October 27, 2023 South Africa got off to a flying …

England Qualification Scenario Explained England Can Still Qualify For ODI World Cup Semifinals
1 year, 5 months ago

England Qualification Scenario Explained England Can Still Qualify For ODI World Cup Semifinals

ABP News  

England qualification scenario to ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal: England's defeat against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Thursday was the defending champions' fourth consecutive defeat in ODI World Cup 2023 tournament. A team needs 12 points to qualify for semifinal and now England can have a maximum of 10 points even if they win …

World Cup 2023: Maxwell's reverse switch hit mayhem gives extra wings to mighty Aussies
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Maxwell's reverse switch hit mayhem gives extra wings to mighty Aussies

Firstpost  

Glenn Maxwell created history against Netherlands and it was his favourite reverse hits that allowed the all-rounder to rediscover his batting form and gave in-form Australia an added dimension. If you are wondering how a victory for the five-time champions against supposedly the weakest team in the tournament and how a century for one of the deadliest middle-order batters against …

South Africa’s dazzling stats behind dominating Cricket World Cup 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa’s dazzling stats behind dominating Cricket World Cup 2023

The Independent  

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South Africa vs Bangladesh Highlights, World Cup 2023 Match at Mumbai: Proteas win by 149 runs at Wankhede
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa vs Bangladesh Highlights, World Cup 2023 Match at Mumbai: Proteas win by 149 runs at Wankhede

Firstpost  

SA vs BAN World Cup Highlights: South Africa bowl Bangladesh out for 233 after posting a humongous 382/5 on the board at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. South Africa vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, World Cup 2023: South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat first at the World Cup 2023 game at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. Bangladesh XI: …

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries
1 year, 5 months ago

The Rugby World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries

Associated Press  

New Zealand and South Africa will contest Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final and bring one of sport’s most enduring, most intense rivalries to the ultimate stage for the first time in nearly 30 years. The All Blacks and the Springboks — with 102 years of games between them — have met in the Rugby World Cup final just once before, …

World Cup 2023: Match against Australia just another game of cricket, says Vikramjit Singh
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Match against Australia just another game of cricket, says Vikramjit Singh

India Today  

Netherlands opening batter Vikramjit Singh said that their match against Australia is just another game of cricket for them. ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Full Coverage Speaking to ANI ahead of their match, Vikramjit said their victory over South Africa was not an upset, while adding that the match against Australia is just another game of cricket. Australia are …

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v South Africa score and result from semi-final tonight
1 year, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: England v South Africa score and result from semi-final tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close South Africa train on eve of RWC semi-final against England England suffered defeat in the most agonising circumstances as world champions South Africa emerged victorious at the Stade de France to set up a colossal Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. But the Springboks showed their resilience and rallied late in the second half, also relying on …

England vs South Africa, World Cup 2023: Top five moments from Proteas' 229-run win in Mumbai
1 year, 5 months ago

England vs South Africa, World Cup 2023: Top five moments from Proteas' 229-run win in Mumbai

Firstpost  

England now find themselves virtually out of the semi-final race. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table The Jos Buttler-led side were completely outplayed by a spirited South Africa unit who clinched their third win in four matches. 🇿🇦 #Proteas 3⃣9⃣9⃣/7⃣ - highest-ever total vs England at a World Cup Heinrich Klaasen 1⃣0⃣9⃣ 🤯 Reeza Hendricks …

World Cup 2023: Heinrich Klaasen, bowlers star as clinical South Africa hand England their biggest ODI defeat
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Heinrich Klaasen, bowlers star as clinical South Africa hand England their biggest ODI defeat

Firstpost  

For a side which lifted the last two white-ball ICC tournaments, England have hit the nadir in this edition as their woes deepened further across departments. Mumbai: Rampant South Africa left England’s World Cup title defence in absolute shambles in Mumbai on Saturday, handing the reigning champions their biggest loss in history in ODI cricket, by 229 runs in one …

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket World Cup 2023 score as Jos Buttler’s men lose by 229 runs
1 year, 5 months ago

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket World Cup 2023 score as Jos Buttler’s men lose by 229 runs

The Independent  

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World Cup 2023: India hold dismal record against New Zealand in ICC tournaments
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: India hold dismal record against New Zealand in ICC tournaments

Firstpost  

The last time India beat New Zealand in an ICC event, the year was 2003 and the captain was Sourav Ganguly. The last time India beat New Zealand in an ICC tournament was back in 2003 at the ODI World Cup. 2007 T20 World Cup: New Zealand won by 10 runs India, who won the T20 World Cup in 2007, …

A history of South Africa vs England at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

A history of South Africa vs England at the Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

PARIS — A brief history of Rugby World Cup matches between South Africa and England before they meet again on Saturday in the semifinals at Stade de France. 1999 quarterfinal: South Africa 44, England 21 in Paris Henry Honiball was injured so backup Jannie de Beer played flyhalf for the defending champion Springboks and gave a kicking display that has …

World Cup 2023: South Africa eyes redemption against England after shocking loss to Netherlands
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: South Africa eyes redemption against England after shocking loss to Netherlands

The Hindu  

A shock defeat and hours of travel later, the cricketers from South Africa battled the challenging conditions and trained for a couple of hours at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday afternoon, ahead of their marquee World Cup fixture against England. After two convincing victories against Sri Lanka and Australia, South Africa seemed to be flying high in the tournament before …

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal
1 year, 5 months ago

Understated England still seeks sweet revenge on the Springboks in Rugby World Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

As much as England coach Steve Borthwick has insisted his team’s focus is on the right here, right now at the Rugby World Cup, there will be reminders of history everywhere against South Africa in their semifinal on Saturday. Borthwick will send 13 survivors of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final loss to the Springboks into their latest battle at …

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: France v South Africa result from thrilling clash as England learn semi-final opponent
1 year, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: France v South Africa result from thrilling clash as England learn semi-final opponent

The Independent  

✕ Close "What could be better" - France on quarter-final v South Africa England will play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after the Springboks defeated hosts France in an epic clash in Paris. Defending champions South Africa edged a titanic contest 29-28, with Eben Etzebeth’s powerful try in the 67th minute earning the Springboks victory in a …

South Africa beats France 29-28 in Rugby World Cup thriller, as England defeats Fiji 30-24
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa beats France 29-28 in Rugby World Cup thriller, as England defeats Fiji 30-24

ABC  

South Africa has beaten France 29-28 in an intense quarterfinal match in Paris to knock the hosts out of the Rugby World Cup. England hold on to end Fiji RWC campaign England was pushed all the way before downing Fiji in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Earlier, captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points to lead England to a gripping 30-24 …

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