T20 World Cup: India must reassess batting after rare lapse but no need to hit panic button
2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: India must reassess batting after rare lapse but no need to hit panic button

The Hindu  

It was a Sunday that offered a reality check for the Indian team, but that’s no reason to raise the fire alarm. Having won the first two fixtures in the current ICC Twenty20 World Cup, India was the form-team, but some old chinks bubbled over during a cold night in which South Africa prevailed by five wickets. READ | Can Pakistan still reach T20 World Cup semifinals after South Africa beat India on Sunday Batting failure With Lungi Ngidi hitting the straps and garnering bounce and the other pacers rallying around him, the Men in Blue had a task on hand. India’s fielding lapses cost it dearly against South Africa | Photo Credit: Getty Images READ |Virat Kohli’s hotel room video put on social media, India batter fumes over ‘invasion of privacy’ Shami proves his worth India has always been a side hovering between the safe and efficient modes of fielding while electric reflexes remained the preserve of Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. During the 2011 50-over World Cup, India lost to South Africa but still managed to last the distance.

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South Africa aims for place in World Test Championship final with win over Pakistan
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South Africa aims for place in World Test Championship final with win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa is within touching distance of a place in next June’s World Test Championship final at Lord’s but must win at least one of its two Tests against Pakistan, which start with the Boxing Day encounter in Pretoria. A run of five successive Test victories in the last five months — over the West Indies, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka …

The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests
4 days, 6 hours ago

The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests

India TV News  

The end of a wait for a World Cup crown! India finally got their hands on the T20 World Cup 2024, which saw the nation dive into jubilation. For say, India suffered their first-ever home series sweep of three or more Test matches in 2024 against a New Zealand side that lost everything left and right to it. India's 4-1 …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: India will be glad to go all square to Melbourne after the great escape in Gabba
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: India will be glad to go all square to Melbourne after the great escape in Gabba

The Hindu  

Over a month in Australia, India has seen it all. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is level at 1-1 and with two Tests remaining, Rohit Sharma’s men will get extra opportunities to revive their campaign. With Ashwin’s exit, he becomes the number one spinner in terms of legacy within the squad, even if that doesn’t necessarily guarantee a spot in the …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on December 20: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana created history by achieving two iconic women's T20I records, as she left behind New Zealand's Suzie Bates. India women beat West Indies in the third and final T20I of the series to register a first home T20I series win in five years. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Pakistan hand South Africa a second successive defeat to …

IND-W vs WI-W: How Smriti Mandhana inspired India to end 5-year drought at home
5 days, 17 hours ago

IND-W vs WI-W: How Smriti Mandhana inspired India to end 5-year drought at home

India Today  

Smriti Mandhana opened up on how she motivated Team India to end their five-year-long wait to win a Women’s T20I series on home soil. But on Thursday, December 19, the Women in Blue defeated Hayley Matthews’ West Indies by 60 runs to win the series 2-1. India Women vs West Indies Women, 3rd T20I Updates India started the series with …

How can India qualify for WTC final after a drawn Test at Gabba in Brisbane vs Australia?
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5 days, 17 hours ago

How can India qualify for WTC final after a drawn Test at Gabba in Brisbane vs Australia?

India TV News  

The race to make it to the World Test Championship final remains intense after the latest drawn Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. If India win the series 2-1 Australia should beat Sri Lanka only by a 1-0 margin OR South Africa lose the two-match series to Pakistan 1-0 at home. South Africa should lose …

From Sanju Samson To Tilak Verma: Top Indian Run-Scorers In T20 Cricket This Year
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From Sanju Samson To Tilak Verma: Top Indian Run-Scorers In T20 Cricket This Year

ABP News  

India's highest run-scorer in T20Is in 2024: This year has been exceptional for Indian T20 cricket, highlighted by their triumphant victory in ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The Indian cricket team, led by senior opener Rohit Sharma, clinched the T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final held in West Indies. Here's a look at the top …

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after draw with Australia in Brisbane?
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World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after draw with Australia in Brisbane?

The Hindu  

An inspired tenth-wicket partnership between Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep and regular interruptions from the rain helped India avoid a follow-on and force a draw in the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane. South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in the second Test in Gqeberha helped it move up to the summit of the ICC World Test Championship standings ahead …

South Africa announce Test squad for all-important 2-match series vs Pakistan
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South Africa announce Test squad for all-important 2-match series vs Pakistan

India Today  

South Africa has announced their squad for the all-important two-match Test series against Pakistan, a series that holds immense significance as the Proteas aim to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s next year. With South Africa currently leading the WTC standings, head coach Shukri Conrad emphasised the team’s determination to maintain their top position …

Vintage Pakistan: Fans have field-day after Haris Rauf drops sitter vs South Africa
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Vintage Pakistan: Fans have field-day after Haris Rauf drops sitter vs South Africa

India Today  

Haris Rauf had a moment to forget during the South Africa vs Pakistan 1st ODI clash as he dropped a straightforward catch, much to the delight of the crowd. SA batters falter Nonethless, Pakistan delivered another impressive bowling performance by resitricting South Africa to a below-par total after a strong start. South Africa began well with a solid 70-run opening …

What happens to India’s WTC final chances as follow-on against Australia, washout in Brisbane looms large
1 week, 1 day ago

What happens to India’s WTC final chances as follow-on against Australia, washout in Brisbane looms large

Hindustan Times  

India find themselves in trouble, with the Day 3 proceedings at the Gabba opening up two possibilities, both not in favour of the touring side. India's captain Rohit Sharma, center, and his batting partner KL Rahul leaves the field as rain stops play during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba …

Sunil Gavaskar minces no words on Virat Kohli after India batter’s impatient dismissal on rain-hit IND vs AUS Gabba Test
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Sunil Gavaskar minces no words on Virat Kohli after India batter’s impatient dismissal on rain-hit IND vs AUS Gabba Test

Live Mint  

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar minced no words in calling out Virat Kohli after the former India captain once again fell to his outside off-stump trap in the first innings of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. In the first innings of the third Test against Australia at Gabba, Brisbane, Kohli went chasing a wide delivery off the bowling of …

Harmanpreet continuing to sidestep responsibility for India's disappointing results does her no favour
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Harmanpreet continuing to sidestep responsibility for India's disappointing results does her no favour

Firstpost  

Harmanpreet Kaur remained defensive during a press conference on Sunday while answering questions relating to India’s disappointing run in the T20 World Cup as well in the recently-concluded tour of Australia. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur bats during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match against New Zealand in Dubai. AP “In India, whenever we played, we played good cricket, the …

Women’s T20I game is getting more competitive, teams at bottom are climbing up: Hayley Matthews
1 week, 3 days ago

Women’s T20I game is getting more competitive, teams at bottom are climbing up: Hayley Matthews

Hindustan Times  

Navi Mumbai, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes women’s T20 cricket is getting more competitive with lower-ranked teams "starting to climb up" and said that her side would look to put their best foot forward in the T20Is against India starting here on Sunday. Women’s T20I game is getting more competitive, teams at bottom are climbing up: Hayley Matthews While …

1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies
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1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies

Hindustan Times  

By Devarchit Varma 1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies Navi Mumbai, Her poor leadership under constant scanner, a beleaguered Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will need to quickly pick up pieces from the Australia series debacle as hosts take on West Indies in the opening game of the three-match WT20I series starting here on Sunday. Among those wins …

PAK vs SA: Hendricks’ maiden century leads South Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan
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1 week, 3 days ago

PAK vs SA: Hendricks’ maiden century leads South Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa won a bilateral Twenty20 series for the first time in more than two years when it chased down Pakistan’s 206. Opener Reeza Hendricks’ maiden T20 century, 117 off 63 balls, drove the Proteas to 210 for three with three balls to spare. Pakistan’s 206 for five was braced by an equally brilliant unbeaten 98 off 57 by opener …

Arshdeep Singh credits Rishabh Pant's 'masterstroke' for T20 World Cup final win
1 week, 3 days ago

Arshdeep Singh credits Rishabh Pant's 'masterstroke' for T20 World Cup final win

India Today  

Arshdeep Singh, India's leading wicket-taker at the 2024 T20 World Cup, credited wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant's masterstroke tactic for the team's thrilling win over South Africa in the title clash. Arshdeep, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya helped India snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and end the nation's 11-year-long wait for an ICC crown. IND v SA, T20 World Cup …

SA vs PAK: Reeza Hendricks 117 powers South Africa to series win over Pakistan
1 week, 3 days ago

SA vs PAK: Reeza Hendricks 117 powers South Africa to series win over Pakistan

India Today  

Reeza Hendricks' maiden T20I hundred ensured that South Africa defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the 2nd T20I in Centurion on Friday, December 13. The victory on Friday ensured that South Africa secured their first bilateral T20I series win since August 2022, as they executed the third-highest successful chase at SuperSport Park. The series win also marked a notable milestone …

Reeza Hendricks outshines Sayim Ayub with maiden century, South Africa beat Pakistan in 2nd T20I
1 week, 3 days ago

Reeza Hendricks outshines Sayim Ayub with maiden century, South Africa beat Pakistan in 2nd T20I

Hindustan Times  

South Africa won a bilateral Twenty20 series for the first time in more than two years when it chased down Pakistan's 206 on Friday. South Africa's Reeza Hendricks celebrates after scoring a century during the second T20I against Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion Opener Reeza Hendricks' maiden T20 century, 117 off 63 balls, drove the Proteas to 210-3 with …

Hendricks’ maiden hundred leads South Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan
1 week, 3 days ago

Hendricks’ maiden hundred leads South Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan

Associated Press  

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa won a bilateral Twenty20 series for the first time in more than two years when it chased down Pakistan’s 206 on Friday. Opener Reeza Hendricks’ maiden T20 century, 117 off 63 balls, drove the Proteas to 210-3 with three balls to spare. Pakistan’s 206-5 was braced by an equally brilliant unbeaten 98 off 57 …

SA vs PAK 2nd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match in Centurion
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SA vs PAK 2nd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match in Centurion

India TV News  

It was a strange clash that a team that won the game wouldn't be happy with their performance and the one that came second won't be too disheartened as they eventually got really close. South Africa won the series opener in Durban by 11 runs riding on David Miller's whirlwind knock and returning George Linde's all-round show. The comeback from …

SA vs PAK: Linde, Miller star as South Africa down Pakistan in 1st T20I
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1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK: Linde, Miller star as South Africa down Pakistan in 1st T20I

India Today  

George Linde's sensational all-round performance powered South Africa to an 11-run victory over Pakistan in the first T20I at Kingsmead, Durban. SA vs PAK 1st T20I Highlights South Africa fielded a largely second-string side but found inspiration in David Miller's masterful 82 off 40 balls. Miller's dominance propelled South Africa to 163, despite a late collapse triggered by Pakistan’s bowlers. …

Miller's blitz, Linde's overarching display blow Pakistan away, seal 11-run win for SA in 1st T20I
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1 week, 6 days ago

Miller's blitz, Linde's overarching display blow Pakistan away, seal 11-run win for SA in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : David Miller's blitz and George Linde's all-round display left Pakistan flabbergasted as South Africa moved 1-0 up in the three-match series with an 11-run victory in the first T20I in Durban on Tuesday night. Miller's blitz, Linde's overarching display blow Pakistan away, seal 11-run win for SA in 1st T20I Miller blew Pakistan away with his swashbuckling 82 …

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Linde’s all-round effort helps South Africa beat Pakistan to take series lead
1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Linde’s all-round effort helps South Africa beat Pakistan to take series lead

The Hindu  

South Africa beat Pakistan by 11 runs in a thrilling Twenty20 that went to the last over at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Opener Mohammad Rizwan’s steady but slow innings put pressure on his partners to swing hard. But in the 18th, left-arm spinner George Linde took out three Pakistanis in four balls and thought he finished the over with a hat …

Linde misses team bus but still leads South Africa to thrilling T20 win over Pakistan
1 week, 6 days ago

Linde misses team bus but still leads South Africa to thrilling T20 win over Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, South Africa — Allrounder George Linde felt he owed South Africa a little extra on Tuesday. Linde misses team bus but still leads South Africa to thrilling T20 win over Pakistan He missed the team bus going to Kingsmead for the Twenty20 against Pakistan and needed a police escort to catch up. “I felt like I had to deliver …

Linde misses team bus but still leads South Africa to thrilling T20 win over Pakistan
1 week, 6 days ago

Linde misses team bus but still leads South Africa to thrilling T20 win over Pakistan

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Allrounder George Linde felt he owed South Africa a little extra on Tuesday. “I felt like I had to deliver for the team today and glad I did.” He delivered career-best T20 performances with bat and ball by whacking a 24-ball 48 and taking 4-21 to lead the Proteas to a thrilling 11-run win. After his …

Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record
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2 weeks ago

Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : White-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan offered surety about Pakistan not being daunted by South Africa's impeccable home record before the multi-format series begins in Durban. Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record Pakistan will square off against South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests on strips that are expected to hold …

SA vs PAK 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match in Durban
2 weeks ago

SA vs PAK 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match in Durban

India TV News  

Only three players may be common and out of those only one in the playing XI but that doesn't change the fact that South Africa after finishing the Test series against Sri Lanka, will be quick into their work in the three-match T20 series against Pakistan, a little over 36 hours later. South Africa being without a few of their …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 10: Today's top 10 trending news stories
2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 10: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

South Africa's late dash saw them one win away from a place in the World Test Championship final. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories South Africa inch closer to a spot in the WTC final South Africa's late dash towards a spot in the WTC final continued as the Proteas thrashed Sri Lanka 2-0 in the two-match Test series. South Africa …

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: All changed South Africa turns to Pakistan white-ball series a day after Test triumph over Lankans

The Hindu  

While South Africa’s Test team was on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players were in Pretoria preparing for a Twenty20 series against Pakistan. It is the first of six white-ball matches—three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals—to be played by Pakistan before it meets South Africa in two Test matches. Only Ryan Rickelton of …

WTC’s imperfections laid bare by SA’s late dash
2 weeks, 1 day ago

WTC’s imperfections laid bare by SA’s late dash

Hindustan Times  

The screams and singing from the South Africa team celebrations echoed across St George’s Park at Gqeberha after their series-clinching Test win against Sri Lanka on Monday. It’s far easier for South Africa to accumulate enough percentage points over six 2-Test series than it is for England, Australia and India, who play two 5-Test series, one of it away from …

WTC race: With SA taking top spot in the table, pressure on India
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

WTC race: With SA taking top spot in the table, pressure on India

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 109 runs in Gqeberha to win the two-match series 2-0 on Monday and as a result moved up to No.1 on the ICC World Test Championship table with 63.33 percentage points. The equations get complicated if South Africa draw both their Tests to finish on 58.33% and Australia win at least three of …

WTC Final Scenarios: How India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka can qualify after latest results
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

WTC Final Scenarios: How India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka can qualify after latest results

Firstpost  

While India slipped to the third spot in the ICC World Test Championship points table following their 10-wicket loss at the hands of Australia in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, South Africa moved to the top spot with their 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, completing a 2-0 sweep in the process. AP The race to the ICC World …

WTC points table updated: Pressure on India after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 to rise up the ladder
2 weeks, 1 day ago

WTC points table updated: Pressure on India after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 to rise up the ladder

Live Mint  

Things got tougher for the Indian cricket team after South Africa defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in the Test series on Monday to climb to the top of the World Test Championship table, thus displacing Australia to the second. South Africa's win over Sri Lanka puts India and Australia in a fix in the race for the WTC final, especially Rohit …

Gambhir, Rohit under pressure as South Africa all but confirm WTC final spot: How India can set up Lord's tie vs Proteas
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Gambhir, Rohit under pressure as South Africa all but confirm WTC final spot: How India can set up Lord's tie vs Proteas

Hindustan Times  

South Africa won just one of their first five matches in their ongoing World Test Championship cycle, dropping to the bottom end of the points table. India slipped to third spot in WTC table after loss against Australia in Adelaide On Monday, an anticlimactic finish unfolded at St George's Park in Gqeberha as Sri Lanka's lower order crumbled in no …

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs on the last morning of the second cricket test at St George’s Park and swept the series 2-0 on Monday. The odds favored South Africa, which needed five more wickets, while Sri Lanka needed 143 more runs in a chase of 348 and its last recognised batters were …

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?

The Hindu  

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs in the second Test in Gqeberha to move back up to the summit of the ICC World Test Championship standings ahead of Australia. The other major contenders South Africa and Australia have another series in the pipeline, against Pakistan and Sri Lanka respectively. India can also finish above Australia with two wins …

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5

Hindustan Times  

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to win the first match of the two-Test series. An …

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : South African spinner Keshav Maharaj said that the team hopes to go back to "old fashioned Test cricket" to get themselves the remaining half of the Sri Lankan batting line-up in the second Test while defending 348 runs to secure a series win which would be instrumental to their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final qualification. SA's Maharaj …

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: A look at state of play following India's Adelaide loss
2 weeks, 1 day ago

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: A look at state of play following India's Adelaide loss

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Australia topped the ICC World Test Championship standings while India slipped to number three after the visitors succumbed to a 10-wicket loss to Aussies during the second Test at Adelaide Oval. South Africa - 59.26 per cent of possible pointsRemaining matches: Sri Lanka, Pakistan Best Possible Finish: 69.44 per cent Carrying on the form from their impressive …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final

India Today  

South Africa continued their dream run in Test cricket, inching closer to the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. World Test Championship Table Temba Bavuma's return to the side proved fruitful as the South African captain hit a hundred and three fifties in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. While South Africa hammered Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Kingsmead in …

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table

Al Jazeera  

Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table. South Africa have secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test at St George’s Park to complete a 2-0 sweep of the series and lead the World Test Championship points table. …

WTC Points Table: South Africa go top with 2-0 win, Australia, India follow
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

WTC Points Table: South Africa go top with 2-0 win, Australia, India follow

India Today  

The World Test Championship points table saw a tectonic shift after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in their home Test series. Temba Bavuma's team hammered Sri Lanka at home and climbed up to the top of the WTC points table by displacing Australia. SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Highlights | Scorecard Updated WTC Points Table after SA beat SL …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

South Africa and Sri Lanka are on the heels of playing a humdinger with all three results possible on Day 5 of the second Test in Gqeberha. On the other hand, off-spinning all-rounder Charlie Dean became only the third England women's player to take an ODI hat-trick as the visitors levelled the three-match series against South Africa in Durban on …

South Africa vs Pakistan – T20 series: When, where, teams, head-to-head
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa vs Pakistan – T20 series: When, where, teams, head-to-head

Al Jazeera  

Klaasen leads South Africa in Markram’s absence as they meet Rizwan-led Pakistan in three-match T20 series from Tuesday. The runners-up of the last two ICC Men’s T20 World Cups, South Africa in 2024 and Pakistan in 2022, have both seen their T20 fortunes drop in recent bilateral T20 series. First T20: Tuesday, December 10, 6pm at Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead, Durban …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day

The Hindu  

South Africa requires five wickets, and Sri Lanka needs 143 runs as the second test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday, with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. An unbeaten partnership of 83 between captain Dhananajaya de Silva and Kusal Mendes, both 39 not out, offered Sri Lanka …

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa had Sri Lanka on the rack at 205-5 in a chase of 348 on the fourth day of the second test at St George’s Park on Sunday. Medium-pacer Dane Paterson and spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets each after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada started prising out Sri Lankans by pinning opener Dimuth Karunaratne while …

Inconsistency is the name of India’s game
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Inconsistency is the name of India’s game

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide: In three of the four innings India have completed on this tour of Australia, the top-scorer has been Nitish Reddy. “I wouldn’t say worry,” said the India captain on Sunday when he was asked about the downturn in India’s batting form. “I mean, if you take the last five or six Test matches, of course, we didn’t bat well …

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Team India short changed by Rohit, Kohli and senior bowlers in Adelaide humbling

Firstpost  

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to fire twice in as many days after Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj’s inability to make the brand new pink ball talk on Day 1 had a major effect on the fate of the second Test in Adelaide, which ended in a decisive Australian victory. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and the rest …

IND vs AUS: India's WTC Final Qualification Hopes In Jeopardy After Crushing Loss In Adelaide
2 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: India's WTC Final Qualification Hopes In Jeopardy After Crushing Loss In Adelaide

ABP News  

Australia claimed a thumping 10-wicket win on Day 3 of the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide, levelling the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1. If IND vs AUS BGT ends in a 2-2 draw For India to have a chance at qualifying for WTC Final if India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy ends in a 2-2 draw, India would require …

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