World Cup 2019: Roy, bowlers shine as England beats Australia to reach final
5 years, 5 months ago

World Cup 2019: Roy, bowlers shine as England beats Australia to reach final

The Hindu  

England fans with their ‘we are bringing it home’ slogans specific to the World Cup, had plenty to cheer at a packed Edgbaston here on Thursday. Chasing Australia’s 223, which largely rested upon Steve Smith’s 85, England scored 226 for two in 32.1 overs with Jason Roy’s marauding 85 head-lining the triumph. As it happened| ENG vs AUS Roy puts Australia to the sword England’s pursuit soared upon its regular template of muscular batting exemplified by Jonny Bairstow and Roy. Two fours were pounded in an over off Mitchell Starc and disdain emanated from Roy’s blade as he moved across and flicked a six off the speedster over fine-leg. At the break, Australia’s total seemed reasonable but it proved illusory as Roy seized the clash with his inimitable aggressive style.

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Cricket World Cup 2019 final: New Zealand boys devastated at the moment, says Kane Williamson
5 years, 5 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2019 final: New Zealand boys devastated at the moment, says Kane Williamson

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who was adjudged player of the tournament, said his team showed great heart to reach their second consecutive World Cup final, adding the players are shattered to come so close to winning their maiden crown. There were so many moments that could’ve gone either way, but congratulations to England — they’ve had an incredible campaign …

World Cup 2019 final: Woakes, Plunkett restrict New Zealand to 241
5 years, 5 months ago

World Cup 2019 final: Woakes, Plunkett restrict New Zealand to 241

The Hindu  

It was a World Cup final that progressed languidly at Lord’s. England bowlers largely kept it tight, New Zealand battled hard and at lunch on Sunday, the visitor posted 241 for eight in 50 overs. Opener Henry Nicholls scored a 55, the rest etched dogged runs and during the tail-end, Tom Latham’s 47 lent some flourish. The New Zealand skipper …

NZ vs ENG: Cricket World Cup 2019 finals | Ecstasy for England, agony for New Zealand in a humdinger
5 years, 5 months ago

NZ vs ENG: Cricket World Cup 2019 finals | Ecstasy for England, agony for New Zealand in a humdinger

The Hindu  

This wasn’t a final for the faint-hearted. Scorecard NEW ZEALAND: Martin Guptill lbw b Woakes 19, Henry Nicholls b Plunkett 55, Kane Williamson c Buttler b Plunkett 30, Ross Taylor lbw b Wood 15, Tom Latham c sub b Woakes 47, James Neesham c Root b Plunkett 19, Colin de Grandhomme c Vince b Woakes 16, Mitchell Santner 5, Matt …

Chris Woakes catches Aussies napping, bowls England into Worlcup finals
5 years, 5 months ago

Chris Woakes catches Aussies napping, bowls England into Worlcup finals

Deccan Chronicle  

BIRMINGHAM: The World Cup will coronate its new champions at Lord’s on Sunday. Hosts England ended Australia’s title defence with an eight-wicket drubbing in the second semifinal here at Edgbaston on Thursday to come within touching distance of clinching their maiden crown. England opener Jason Roy raises his bat to acknowledge applause from the crowd as he leaves the field …

World Cup 2019, in pictures: England beats Australia by eight wickets to reach first World Cup final since 1992
5 years, 5 months ago

World Cup 2019, in pictures: England beats Australia by eight wickets to reach first World Cup final since 1992

The Hindu  

Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer rattled the Australian top-order with the new ball. Woakes ended the innings with figures of 3 for 20 in eight overs and Archer finished with 2 for 32 in 10 overs. Australia's in-form opening batsmen skipper Aaron Finch and David Warner were dismissed for 0 and 9 respectively. The five-time world champion was all-out in …

2019 Cricket World Cup: England rides on Roy’s assault, sets up summit clash with New Zealand
5 years, 5 months ago

2019 Cricket World Cup: England rides on Roy’s assault, sets up summit clash with New Zealand

The Hindu  

England fans with their ‘we are bringing it home’ slogans specific to the World Cup, had plenty to cheer at a packed Edgbaston here on Thursday. Chasing Australia’s 223, which largely rested upon Steve Smith’s 85, England scored 226 for two in 32.1 overs with Jason Roy’s marauding 85 head-lining the triumph. England’s pursuit soared upon its regular template of …

2019 World Cup, England vs Austalia: Alex Carey bleeds from chin after being struck by Jofra Archer bouncer
5 years, 5 months ago

2019 World Cup, England vs Austalia: Alex Carey bleeds from chin after being struck by Jofra Archer bouncer

India TV News  

In a scary incident on field, Australia wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey was struck on the chin by a Jofra Archer bouncer during the second semi-final of the 2019 World Cup on Thursday in Birmingham. Jofra Archer to Alex Carey, Nasty, nasty delivery! Squads England: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Liam Plunkett, …

Highlights, 2019 World Cup, 2nd Semi-final: England trounces Australia, reaches World Cup final
5 years, 5 months ago

Highlights, 2019 World Cup, 2nd Semi-final: England trounces Australia, reaches World Cup final

India TV News  

Australis vs England, 2019 World Cup 2nd Semi-final: Hello and welcome to our coverage of the 2nd Semi-final of the 2019 World Cup between Australia and England live from Edgbaston, Birmingham. 19.38 IST: Pat Cummins to Jonny Bairstow, Fuller on off, Bairstow looks to drive but the bat turns in his hand as the ball makes contact with the ball …

Australia vs England Live Score, World Cup 2019 Semifinal: Roy and bowlers crush Aussies, take England to final
5 years, 5 months ago

Australia vs England Live Score, World Cup 2019 Semifinal: Roy and bowlers crush Aussies, take England to final

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's Live coverage of the second semifinal between England and Australia at Edgbaston, Birmingham. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finch coy over Maxwell after struggling Australia star misses net session Australia captain Aaron Finch insisted Glenn Maxwell’s absence from a net session on the eve of the World Cup semi-final against England didn’t necessarily mean he would miss Thursday’s clash. …

England thrash Australia and head to first World Cup final for 27 years
5 years, 5 months ago

England thrash Australia and head to first World Cup final for 27 years

The Telegraph  

England swaggered into their first World Cup final in 27 years, blowing away rivals Australia by eight wickets in a magnificent display of attacking cricket that sets up a winner-takes-all date with New Zealand at Lord's. Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid performed wonders with the ball after Australia chose to bat first, reducing the visitors to 14 for …

World Cup 2019: England in semifinals after thrashing New Zealand
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: England in semifinals after thrashing New Zealand

The Hindu  

Jonny Bairstow hammered his second successive century as England beat New Zealand by 119 runs to storm into the semifinals of World Cup 2019. Scorecard | As it happened Although Williamson and Taylor tried steadying the innings, a freak run out of the Kiwi captain in the 15th over dented New Zealand’s run-chase. Backed by the crowd, Bairstow and his …

World Cup 2019: England reach semi-finals after thrashing New Zealand in Chester-le-Street
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: England reach semi-finals after thrashing New Zealand in Chester-le-Street

India Today  

Hosts England joined India and Australia and have almost dragged New Zealand with them to the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with a comprehensive 119-run win over Kane Williamson's men in their final group-stage match at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. Batting 2nd they have no chance!#CWC19 #CWC2019#EngvNZ #NZvEng Mohandas Menon July 3, 2019 England's batting …

World Cup 2019, ENG vs NZL in pictures: England beats New Zealand by 119 runs to advance to the semifinals
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019, ENG vs NZL in pictures: England beats New Zealand by 119 runs to advance to the semifinals

The Hindu  

England won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand. Neesham then returned and took the wicket of Chris Woakes to reduce England to 259/6 in 44.5 overs after it looked set to make 350 at one stage. At that moment, New Zealand was 164 for 7 in 38.3 overs and staring at a huge defeat at the …

World Cup 2019: Bairstow, Stokes lift England to 337
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Bairstow, Stokes lift England to 337

The Hindu  

Batting was England’s dominant arm and more muscle was added to that attribute in the lead-up to Sunday’s World Cup clash against India. When the big day arrived, Eoin Morgan’s men were ready at a packed venue from which a local supporter tweeted tongue-in-cheek: “I am one among the five per cent England fans at the ground!” The host skipper …

2019 World Cup: Aaron Finch all praise for Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey after win over New Zealand
5 years, 6 months ago

2019 World Cup: Aaron Finch all praise for Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey after win over New Zealand

India TV News  

Australia captain Aaron Finch was all praise for Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey after the pair helped the Aussies post a challenging total on the board following a top-order collapse. The defending champions lost half their side with less than 100 runs on the board, but a 107-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Khawaja and Carey helped them rebuild. …

World Cup 2019: Carey, Khawaja, Starc lead Australia to thumping win over New Zealand
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Carey, Khawaja, Starc lead Australia to thumping win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

Trent Boult's historic hat-trick was in vain as Mitchell Starc starred again at Lord's in Australia's 86-run Cricket World Cup thrashing of trans-Tasman rival New Zealand on Saturday. Boult became the first New Zealand player to take a World Cup hat-trick, restricting Australia to 243-9 after Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bat on a testing surface in …

New Zealand vs Australia, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc power top-of-the-table Aussies to commanding 86-run win
5 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand vs Australia, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc power top-of-the-table Aussies to commanding 86-run win

Firstpost  

Usman Khawaja, who received fine support from man-of-the-match Alex Carey, steadied the ship before he became the first victim of a last-over hat-trick from left-arm paceman Trent Boult as Australia finished on 243-9 London: Australia cruised to victory by 86 runs against New Zealand at Lord’s on Saturday, with batsman Usman Khawaja and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc starring for the …

World Cup 2019: Jason Behrendorff, Mitchell Starc share nine wickets as Australia beats England at Lord's
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Jason Behrendorff, Mitchell Starc share nine wickets as Australia beats England at Lord's

The Hindu  

England’s hopes of making it to the World Cup semifinals suffered a blow as it collapsed to a 64-run defeat against Australia at Lord’s on Tuesday. Put in to bat, Aaron Finch played a captain’s knock of 100 in 116 deliveries — his second century of the tournament — to guide Australia to a competitive total. Earlier in the day, …

The Final Word, World Cup 2019 Podcast: Listen to Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins discuss Australia's win over Pakistan on Day 14
5 years, 6 months ago

The Final Word, World Cup 2019 Podcast: Listen to Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins discuss Australia's win over Pakistan on Day 14

Firstpost  

In the latest edition of The Final Word podcast, Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins talk about Australia’s comprehensive victory over Pakistan at the ICC Cricket World Cup Day 14 at the World Cup: David Warner scored his first international century since completing a ball-tampering ban as Australia returned to winning ways at the World Cup with a 41-run victory over …

World Cup 2019: Warner, Cummins seal Australia's win over Pakistan
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Warner, Cummins seal Australia's win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

David Warner was not his usual destructive self but effective nevertheless, his first international century since completing the ball-tampering ban setting up Australia’s 41-run win over Pakistan in the World Cup here on Wednesday. Earlier, sent into bat after the coin landed in Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed’s favour, Australia was off to a steady start with Warner and Finch helping …

World Cup 2019: Dhawan, bowlers set up India's clinical win over Australia
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: Dhawan, bowlers set up India's clinical win over Australia

The Hindu  

At lunch, Indian fans were belting out the old number: “we will, we will rock you”. It was that kind of a joyous day as Virat Kohli’s men defeated Australia by 36 runs in a key ICC World Cup clash at the Oval. WATCH: Warner survives as bails don't fall Earlier, Sunday dawned bright and out in the middle, Kohli …

India vs Australia, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Shikhar Dhawan, fast bowlers bring down defending champions at The Oval
5 years, 7 months ago

India vs Australia, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Shikhar Dhawan, fast bowlers bring down defending champions at The Oval

Firstpost  

Dhawan’s 117 and his 127-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma laid the foundation for India posting 352 for five after captain Virat Kohli win the toss on a sunny London morning at the Oval. London: Opener Shikhar Dhawan hit a blazing century to set up a 36-run win over Australia in the World Cup on Sunday as the reigning champions …

We righted our wrongs: Jason Roy after England beat Bangladesh in World Cup 2019
5 years, 7 months ago

We righted our wrongs: Jason Roy after England beat Bangladesh in World Cup 2019

India Today  

Jason Roy, who was declared man of the match after England's 106-run win against Bangladesh, said that the strength of the team's batting lineup gives him and opening partner Jonny Bairstow little to worry about. England's strong batting lineup has been turning heads since the end of the 2015 World Cup. They started the 2019 World Cup with a 104-run …

World Cup 2019: England flaunt batting firepower to bounce back with thumping win over Bangladesh
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: England flaunt batting firepower to bounce back with thumping win over Bangladesh

India Today  

Pre-tournament favourites and hosts England showcased on Saturday that the narrow defeat to Pakistan on Monday was just a blip in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 campaign with a dominant 106-run win over Bangladesh in Cardiff. England's big three with the bat -- Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler -- were in fine touch as the Three Lions …

World Cup 2019: Alex Carey keenly awaits India challenge
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: Alex Carey keenly awaits India challenge

The Hindu  

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he cannot wait to challenge India, especially M. S. Dhoni, when the two sides clash on Sunday in London. Read | 'It was a bit touch and go' - Starc on Australia's tight win “Playing against him in India and Australia, he’s very calm. It was a matter of trying to absorb a bit of …

2019 World Cup: Finch lavishes praise on Coulter-Nile, Holder asks batsmen to learn from Smith
5 years, 7 months ago

2019 World Cup: Finch lavishes praise on Coulter-Nile, Holder asks batsmen to learn from Smith

India TV News  

Australia skipper Aaron Finch heaped praise on Nathan Coulter-Nile who scored a brilliant 60-ball 92 and helped them beat West Indies by 15 runs in their second World Cup tie at Trent Bridge. Meanwhile, West Indies captain Jason Holder said his team can learn a lot from the way Steve Smith batted to script a remarkable turnaround for Australia. As …

World Cup 2019: Smith, Coulter-Nile, Starc shine as Australia beat West Indies
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: Smith, Coulter-Nile, Starc shine as Australia beat West Indies

India Today  

Australia survived a top-order failure to bounce back spectacularly and beat West Indies by 15 runs at Trent Bridge on Thursday to record their second victory of the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Australia recovered from 79 for 5 to set West Indies a target of 289 after Steve Smith hit 73 while Nathan Coulter-Nile, at No.8, smashed 60-ball 92. Both …

World Cup 2019: How England performs when openers Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow do not fire in 275-plus chases
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: How England performs when openers Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow do not fire in 275-plus chases

The Hindu  

In recent times, England has emerged as a batting powerhouse with capable strikers. The team has acquired a reputation for its batting depth, while having a fierce opening combination in Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow. Roy and Bairstow, who came together as the opening pair in September, 2017, have been key during this period in tall chases. READ | Joe …

2019 World Cup: Crowd reaction to Smith, Warner only boosts Australia: Alex Carey
5 years, 7 months ago

2019 World Cup: Crowd reaction to Smith, Warner only boosts Australia: Alex Carey

India TV News  

Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey feels the expected hostility from the English crowd towards Steve Smith and David Warner will only add to their game and make them stronger during the course of the World Cup beginning Thursday. Smith and Warner were booed squarely during Australia's first warm-up game against England last week as the pair returned to international cricket after …

2019 World Cup warm-up tie: Steve Smith in prime form for Australia ahead of 2019 World Cup
5 years, 7 months ago

2019 World Cup warm-up tie: Steve Smith in prime form for Australia ahead of 2019 World Cup

India TV News  

Steve Smith sounded warning bells for the opposition teams going into the World Cup after he extended his pre-tournament purple patch with another half-century to help Australia defeat West Indies by seven wickets in the unofficial warm-up game. Smith, who returned to the national set-up earlier this month, posted 76 off 82 balls as Australia chased down 230-run target with …

2019 World Cup: Australia look to make 6th triumph a realistic possibility
5 years, 7 months ago

2019 World Cup: Australia look to make 6th triumph a realistic possibility

India Today  

Synonymous with World Cup success, Australia will enter the showpiece with realistic hopes of widening the gulf between them and the rest, having tenaciously rallied from the ball-tampering saga that prompted radical changes in their cricketing culture. Located in the southern part of East Thrace, the European part of Turkey, Gallipoli peninsula holds great significance in Australia's history as this …

Steve Smith takes stunning catch on Australia return ahead of World Cup 2019
5 years, 8 months ago

Steve Smith takes stunning catch on Australia return ahead of World Cup 2019

The Hindu  

Following a one-year ban from international cricket due to the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, Steve Smith announced his return to the national side in style with a diving catch against New Zealand XI on Monday. However, Smith and batsman David Warner featured in Australia's squad for the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales. In the lead up to …

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