'Best ever chance' - AB de Villiers backs India to end their wait for Test series win in South Africa
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'Best ever chance' - AB de Villiers backs India to end their wait for Test series win in South Africa

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Indian cricket team will be looking to finish the year 2023 on high as they clash against South Africa in the first Test match in Centurion starting on December 26. India suffered a 1-2 defeat in the last Test series against South Africa under Virat Kohli's leadership in January 2022. Now Rohit Sharma-led side enters this tournament after impressive performances across formats this year and are tipped favourites to end their wait for the maiden Test series win in the Rainbow Nation. The former South African captain AB de Villiers has also backed team India to emerge victorious in the upcoming series. But Siraj and Bumrah are bowlers who can bowl line, whereas South African bowlers bowl from off to leg stump.” India Test Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Abhimanyu Easwaran South Africa Test squad: Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne

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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 …

Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want
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Rohit Sharma's Unwanted ODI Record: A Historic First No Indian Captain Would Want

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IND vs AUS 4th Test: Team India Shines With Dominant Record In Melbourne
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IND vs AUS 4th Test: Team India Shines With Dominant Record In Melbourne

ABP News  

India Test record in Melbourne: The ongoing five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia is currently tied at 1-1, and IND vs AUS 4th Test is set to begin on December 26 onwards at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the Boxing Day Test. Rohit Sharma & Co. are expected to have the upper hand in IND vs AUS Melbourne …

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

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to follow Ravichandran Ashwin’s footsteps in ‘Summer of 2025’? Here’s what report says
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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to follow Ravichandran Ashwin’s footsteps in ‘Summer of 2025’? Here’s what report says

Live Mint  

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement after India vs Australia's third Test in Brisbane has sent shockwaves around the cricketing fraternity. With the Indian team ‘going through a transition’ according to Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwin's retirement might be just a footstep for the ‘last bunch of OGs’ to make their way out in the 'Summer of 2025'. “How much of this decision is …

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

South Africa vs Pakistan: Spinner Keshav Maharaj ruled out of last two ODIs
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South Africa vs Pakistan: Spinner Keshav Maharaj ruled out of last two ODIs

India Today  

South Africa's experienced spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs in the ongoing home series against Pakistan. This setback comes just a day after Maharaj was included in South Africa's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan. The Test series, starting on December 26 in Centurion, holds significant importance for South Africa as …

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

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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 …

BGT 2024-25: Skipper Rohit Sharma reflects on India's performance at Brisbane Test
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BGT 2024-25: Skipper Rohit Sharma reflects on India's performance at Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, : Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday reflected on India's performance in the Brisbane Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, emphasising the team's resolve to keep fighting regardless of the situation. BGT 2024-25: Skipper Rohit Sharma reflects on India's performance at Brisbane Test The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia ended in a draw on Wednesday due …

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 …

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
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Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?

India TV News  

After India’s unexpected 0-3 Test series loss at home against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma said, "We are allowed one such performance in 12 years,” and some of us seemed to have accepted his reasoning given India’s success in red-ball cricket in the last few years. Image Source : INDIA TVRohit Sharma's downfall as Test captain in 2024 In the 2024-25 …

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 …

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

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

Brisbane weather report: Rain threat casts shadow over India vs Australia Gabba Test Day 1
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Brisbane weather report: Rain threat casts shadow over India vs Australia Gabba Test Day 1

Hindustan Times  

The 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is poised on a knife's edge with both India and Australia enjoying big wins in the first two Tests. India looking to strengthen hold over Gabba fortress The third Test marks a return to a venue where India recorded a historic win the last time they turned out in whites. India beat Australia by three wickets …

India's Test Record At The Gabba Ahead Of IND vs AUS Brisbane Match
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India's Test Record At The Gabba Ahead Of IND vs AUS Brisbane Match

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India's Test Record At The Gabba: India and Australia lock horns at The Gabba as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 caravan moves from Adelaide to Brisbane. As India and Australia gear up to face each other in the third IND vs AUS Test, here’s a look at Team India’s Test record at The Gabba, Brisbane. India's Test Record At The Gabba, …

Win Brisbane, win the series: Harbhajan Singh's message to team India
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Win Brisbane, win the series: Harbhajan Singh's message to team India

India Today  

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that India have the best chance to win the fourth and fifth Test of the ongoing series against Australia ahead of the third Test in Brisbane. The former off-spinner further said that India need to win two out of the remaining three Tests and the best place for them to win would be …

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

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

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, 2 days 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, 2 days 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, 2 days 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 …

IND vs AUS 2024: Adelaide Test exposes India’s batting woes and over-reliance on Bumrah
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IND vs AUS 2024: Adelaide Test exposes India’s batting woes and over-reliance on Bumrah

The Hindu  

India’s travails with the pink ball under Adelaide skies got a second episode over the weekend. If the 2020 outing and the meagre score of 36 are inextricably linked, the second Test of the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series moved towards another sobering defeat. Even as the bowlers tried to pull back from the second day despite Harshit Rana’s expensive overs, …

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

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 …

IND vs AUS: India's WTC Final Qualification Hopes In Jeopardy After Crushing Loss In Adelaide
2 weeks, 3 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 …

WTC 2023-25 Points Table After IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India Slip To Third Spot After Loss In Adelaide, Australia Reclaim No. 1 Rank
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WTC 2023-25 Points Table After IND vs AUS 2nd Test: India Slip To Third Spot After Loss In Adelaide, Australia Reclaim No. 1 Rank

ABP News  

WTC 2023-25 Points Table: India dropped to third place in the WTC 2023-25 points table following their 10-wicket loss to Australia in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on December 8. India moved to the summit of the WTC points table after defeating the Aussies by 295 run in Perth in the first IND vs AUS …

India's road to WTC final becomes tricky, what Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir need to do after Adelaide defeat
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India's road to WTC final becomes tricky, what Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir need to do after Adelaide defeat

Hindustan Times  

India's road to the World Test Championship final has gotten tough after Rohit Sharma and co stumbled to a loss in the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The visitors faced a ten-wicket defeat in the Adelaide pink ball Test and as a result, India have now dropped to the third spot in the WTC standings with point …

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after losing the Adelaide Test to Australia?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

World Test Championship 2023-25, Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after losing the Adelaide Test to Australia?

The Hindu  

India stumbled to a 10-wicket loss at the hands of Australia in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Adelaide to suffer a fresh jolt in its pursuit of qualifying for a third straight World Test Championship final. The other major contenders South Africa and Australia have another series in the pipeline, against Pakistan and Sri Lanka respectively. India can also …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
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SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4

India Today  

The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for a thrilling conclusion as both teams chase a result that could shape their aspirations for the ICC World Test Championship final. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 205 for 5, needing 143 runs to pull off a record-breaking chase of 348, while South Africa required five …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa builds 221-run lead after Paterson five-for causes Sri Lanka collapse
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa builds 221-run lead after Paterson five-for causes Sri Lanka collapse

The Hindu  

Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 191 for three in its second innings on Saturday, a lead of 221 runs at St George’s Park. Paterson helped bowl Sri Lanka out for 328 in its first innings as …

AUS vs IND: How realistic are India's chances of making a comeback in Adelaide?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

AUS vs IND: How realistic are India's chances of making a comeback in Adelaide?

India Today  

India trailed by 29 runs at Stumps on Day 2 of the Adelaide Test against Australia, meaning that they are still in danger of losing by an innings. Here’s the list of third-innings scores Team Score Opposition Ground Start Date South Africa 250 Australia Adelaide 24 Nov 2016 Pakistan 239 Australia Adelaide 29 Nov 2019 Australia 230/9d England Adelaide 16 …

India vs Australia 2nd Test: Don't think Adelaide debacle of 2020 will haunt India in upcoming pink-ball Test, says Shastri
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India vs Australia 2nd Test: Don't think Adelaide debacle of 2020 will haunt India in upcoming pink-ball Test, says Shastri

The Hindu  

The Adelaide debacle of 2020 is history now but it should be at the back of players' minds when they take the field in the day/night Test against Australia, reckons Ravi Shastri, who was India's coach in that series. India, under Virat Kohli, were shot out for their lowest-ever Test total of 36 in the second innings of the Adelaide …

Don't think Adelaide debacle of 2020 will haunt India in upcoming pink-ball Test: Shastri
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Don't think Adelaide debacle of 2020 will haunt India in upcoming pink-ball Test: Shastri

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, The Adelaide debacle of 2020 is history now but it should be at the back of players' minds when they take field in the day/night Test against Australia, reckons Ravi Shastri, who was India's coach in that series. HT Image India, under Virat Kohli, were shot out for their lowest-ever Test total of 36 in the second innings of …

Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024
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Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024 NEW DELHI, - Cricket's financial engine India ended their title drought and also tightened their vice-like grip on the game's governance but their dogged stance of not touring Pakistan has jeopardised next year's Champions Trophy across the border. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction …

WTC Final scenarios: How India can qualify for next year's summit clash following New Zealand's loss to England in first Test
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

WTC Final scenarios: How India can qualify for next year's summit clash following New Zealand's loss to England in first Test

Firstpost  

How can India qualify for the 2025 World Test Championship final at Lord’s following England’s eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch? So, how can India qualify for the WTC final following New Zealand’s loss to England in the first Test? Position Team Matches Won Lost Draw Point deductions Points Points percentage 1 India 15 9 …

India's road to WTC Final: What is the updated scenario ahead of Adelaide Test?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India's road to WTC Final: What is the updated scenario ahead of Adelaide Test?

India Today  

India spiced up the race for the World Test Championship Final with a resounding victory in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here's are the updated qualification scenarios for the World Test Championship Final race - as South Africa, Sri Lanka, India and Australia vie for the final two spots in the tournament. For India to qualify, Sri …

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes

Firstpost  

South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 282 on Day 4 of the first Test at Kingsmead after setting them an improbable 516 to win to jump to the second spot on the ICC World Test Championship standings. AP South Africa completed a dominant 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of a two-Test series in Durban on …

World Test Championship Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

The Hindu  

South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first Test on Saturday. After the win against Sri Lanka in the two-Test series, South Africa is now second in the WTC table with 59.26 percentage of points won. Australia, on the other hand, will need to bounce back in …

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting

Hindustan Times  

The road to the World Test Championship final is getting more competitive with each passing day. With South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in the first Test by 233 runs at Kingsmead, Durban, it is time to bring the permutations and combinations into the mix. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 …

SA vs SL: Marco Jansen too good for Sri Lanka as South Africa bag Durban Test win
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Marco Jansen too good for Sri Lanka as South Africa bag Durban Test win

India Today  

South Africa sealed a resounding 233-run victory over a determined yet ultimately overpowered Sri Lanka in the Durban Test, with Marco Jansen delivering a career-best performance. Jansen’s phenomenal 11-wicket haul became the centerpiece of the match, setting new records at Kingsmead and leaving the Sri Lankan batting order in disarray. SA vs SL, 1st Test Day 4: Highlights The Proteas …

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