Gurbaz and Rashid lead Afghanistan to first ODI series win over South Africa
3 months ago

Gurbaz and Rashid lead Afghanistan to first ODI series win over South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan won a one-day international series against South Africa for the first time on Friday with a game to spare. Afghanistan players after the win over South Africa in 2nd ODI The thumping 177-run victory — Afghanistan's biggest in ODIs by runs — came just two days after Afghanistan beat South Africa for the first time. It was great to see youngsters coming up and showcasing talent on the big stage against South Africa.” Gurbaz and then Azmatullah Omarzai laid the foundation for Afghanistan’s first 300-plus score against South Africa in an ODI. South Africa lost seven wickets for 39 runs before Rashid completed a five-wicket haul by clean bowling Markram on 21.

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Pakistan completes a 3-0 sweep of ODI series against South Africa
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Pakistan completes a 3-0 sweep of ODI series against South Africa

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Pakistan completed a 3-0 sweep of its ODI series against South Africa, winning the third match by 36 runs under the DLS method on Sunday. Opener Saim Ayub hit 101 runs in 94 balls as Pakistan scored 308-9 at the Wanderers in a game reduced to 47 overs by rain. Pakistan had already secured the one-day international series, …

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Ghazanfar shines as Afghanistan wins by eight wickets, clinches series 2-0
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ZIM vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Ghazanfar shines as Afghanistan wins by eight wickets, clinches series 2-0

The Hindu  

Teenage spinner AM Ghazanfar took 5-33 as Afghanistan defeated host Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third and final one-day international on Saturday to claim the series 2-0 after the opening game was washed out by rain. After electing to field first, Afghanistan took advantage of Zimbabwe’s brittle batting line-up to bowl the home side out for 127 in 30.1 …

Afghanistan clinch series win vs Zimbabwe with 8-wicket triumph in 3rd ODI
2 days, 17 hours ago

Afghanistan clinch series win vs Zimbabwe with 8-wicket triumph in 3rd ODI

India Today  

Afghanistan sealed the three-match ODI series 2-0 against Zimbabwe with back-to-back resounding victories after the first game was washed out. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Updates Afghanistan win yet another series 𝐀𝐠ðÆ𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇ðÄ 𝐒ðÄ𝐑𝐈ðÄ𝐒 𝟐-𝟎 🙌#AfghanAtalan have put on a remarkable all-round performance to win the third & final ODI by 8 wickets and secure a 2-0 series …

PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record
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PAK vs SA: Pakistan's Babar Azam Shatters MS Dhoni's Record

ABP News  

Babar Azam breaks MS Dhoni's record: Pakistan attained a thumping 81-run win over South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series on December 19, clinching PAK vs SA ODI series 2-0. Babar Azam's performance in PAK vs SA 2nd ODI saw him shatter multiple records, including surpassing a major milestone set by former India captain MS Dhoni. …

Mohammad Rizwan & Heinrich Klaasen Engage In Heated On-Field Exchange During SA vs PAK 2nd ODI | WATCH
3 days, 13 hours ago

Mohammad Rizwan & Heinrich Klaasen Engage In Heated On-Field Exchange During SA vs PAK 2nd ODI | WATCH

ABP News  

Rizwan-Klaasen On-Field Clash: Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa with an 81-run victory in the second ODI on Thursday in Cape Town. However, what also attracted attention was a heated on-field exchange involving Rizwan and South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen. Rizwan and Heinrich Klaasen were involved in a heated …

SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: All-Round Pakistan Hand South Africa 81-Run Defeat To Clinch Series In Cape Town
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3 days, 15 hours ago

SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: All-Round Pakistan Hand South Africa 81-Run Defeat To Clinch Series In Cape Town

ABP News  

SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: Pakistan defeated South Africa by 81 runs in the second match of the SA vs PAK ODI series at the Newlands, Cape Town on December 19. Pakistan batters, including Babar Azam, set a good tone for Pakistan with the star pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah delivering with the ball later. South Africa’s …

SA vs PAK: South Africa pacer to miss 3rd ODI due to knee injury
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3 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK: South Africa pacer to miss 3rd ODI due to knee injury

India Today  

South Africa pacer Ottneil Baartman is set to miss the third ODI against Pakistan due to an injury. South Africa will be without the services of Baartman in the final ODI, who has been ruled out due to a knee injury. Apart from him, South Africa have also been marred by an injury to their left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj who’s …

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe
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3 days, 17 hours ago

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe

India Today  

Afghanistan fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second ODI against Zimbabwe on Thursday. This act breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which penalises players for “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.” In addition to the fine, one demerit …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town
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3 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town

India Today  

Pakistan showcased a commanding performance to clinch an ODI series victory against South Africa with an 81-run win on December 20 at Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A stellar batting display, led by the likes of Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a sensational bowling spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealed Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI …

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead
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3 days, 20 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead

The Hindu  

Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a spell of high-quality seam bowling as Pakistan claimed its One-Day International series against South Africa with a game to spare following a comprehensive 81-run victory at Newlands on Thursday. SA vs PAK 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS Captain Mohammad Rizwan scored 80 from 82 balls to anchor the Pakistan innings, but the impetus for its total came …

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan thrashes Zimbabwe by 232 runs in second ODI, registers its biggest win in the format
4 days, 4 hours ago

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan thrashes Zimbabwe by 232 runs in second ODI, registers its biggest win in the format

The Hindu  

Afghanistan registered its biggest win in One-Day International cricket when it thrashed Zimbabwe by 232 runs at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. AM Ghazanfar and Naveed Zadran picked three wickets each to hasten the host’s collapse as Afghanistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first ODI was washed out due to rain. Atal’s maiden ODI hundred …

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan decimate Zimbabwe in Harare, record their biggest ODI win
4 days, 17 hours ago

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan decimate Zimbabwe in Harare, record their biggest ODI win

India Today  

Afghanistan stormed to their biggest ODI win after hammering Zimbabwe by 232 runs on Thursday, December 19 at the Harare Sports Club. Sediqullah Atal set up the victory with his maiden ODI hundred, after which the quartet of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Allah Ghazanfar and Naveed Zadran tormented the opposition. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI Highlights Atal, on the other …

SA vs PAK: Agha-Ayub brilliance helps Pakistan clinch thrilling win in 1st ODI
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5 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Agha-Ayub brilliance helps Pakistan clinch thrilling win in 1st ODI

India Today  

Saim Ayub's brilliant 109 and Salman Agha's all-round brilliance helped Pakistan clinch a thrilling 3-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI on Tuesday, December 17. Chasing 240, Pakistan teetered at 60 for 4 before Ayub’s 141-run stand with Salman Agha and Agha’s composed unbeaten 82 guided the team to victory with three balls and three wickets to spare. …

SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub bats Pakistan to victory over South Africa in first ODI
5 days, 21 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub bats Pakistan to victory over South Africa in first ODI

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s exciting opener Saim Ayub gave a vivid display of his prodigious talent with a classy century on Tuesday to lead his team to a closely fought three-wicket win over South Africa in the first of their three One-Day Internationals. The 22-year-old Ayub hit his second ton in his seventh ODI with an elegant 109 off 119 balls to lay …

SA vs PAK 1st ODI, Highlights: Pakistan beats South Africa by three wickets to take 1-0 series lead
6 days, 5 hours ago

SA vs PAK 1st ODI, Highlights: Pakistan beats South Africa by three wickets to take 1-0 series lead

The Hindu  

Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first One-Day International of a three-match series at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday. South Africa vs Pakistan Scorecard - First ODI PLAYING XI South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman, Tabraiz Shamsi. …

Vintage Pakistan: Fans have field-day after Haris Rauf drops sitter vs South Africa
6 days, 17 hours ago

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 …

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Nabi shines as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe to claim series
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1 week, 2 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Nabi shines as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe to claim series

The Hindu  

Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi scored seven off three balls in the final over at Harare Sports Club to deliver a three-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the third T20I on Saturday, and a 2-1 series victory. Nabi finished unbeaten on 24 -- the second-best Afghan batter after another all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, who made 34 after taking two wickets. Zimbabwe posted …

Nabi takes Afghanistan to Zimbabwe T20 series victory
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1 week, 2 days ago

Nabi takes Afghanistan to Zimbabwe T20 series victory

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi scored seven off three balls in the final over at Harare Sports Club to deliver a three-wicket Twenty20 win over Zimbabwe on Saturday, and a 2-1 series victory. Nabi takes Afghanistan to Zimbabwe T20 series victory Nabi struck a four off the first ball, followed by a two and a single in a tense finish …

PAK vs SA: Hendricks’ maiden century leads South Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan
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1 week, 2 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 …

SA vs PAK: Reeza Hendricks 117 powers South Africa to series win over Pakistan
1 week, 2 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, 2 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 …

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Afghanistan beats Zimbabwe by 50 runs, levels series 1-1
1 week, 2 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Afghanistan beats Zimbabwe by 50 runs, levels series 1-1

The Hindu  

Darwish Rasooli made his first international fifty, while Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan each took three wickets as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 50 runs on Friday to level their T20 series with one match remaining. Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib were other Afghans to make important contributions while leg-spinner Ryan Burl and seamer Trevor Gwandu took two wickets each for Zimbabwe. …

Afghanistan bounce back vs Zimbabwe to level series after Rashid-Naveen's heroics
1 week, 3 days ago

Afghanistan bounce back vs Zimbabwe to level series after Rashid-Naveen's heroics

India Today  

Afghanistan put on a dominant performance to level the T20I series 1-1 against Zimbabwe with a comprehensive 50-run victory at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Highlights Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe RESULT | AFGHANISTAN WON BY 50 RUNS ðŸšè Naveen Ul Haq, Rashid Khan, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman put on a terrific bowling effort to help #AfghanAtalan beat Zimbabwe …

SA vs PAK 2nd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan match in Centurion
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1 week, 3 days ago

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 …

Zimbabwe seal last-ball thriller to stun Afghanistan in T20I series opener in Harare
1 week, 4 days ago

Zimbabwe seal last-ball thriller to stun Afghanistan in T20I series opener in Harare

India TV News  

Zimbabwe sealed a last-ball thriller on Wednesday at the Harare Sports Club to stun Afghanistan and win the T20I series opener by four wickets. Batting allrounder Brian Bennett was the star for Zimbabwe as he chipped in with a run-a-ball 49 to help them chase down 145 inside 20 overs. Allrounders Karim Janat and Azmatullah Omarzai stitched 25 runs for …

Naveen-ul-Haq bowls 13-ball over as Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan in T20I series opener | WATCH
1 week, 5 days ago

Naveen-ul-Haq bowls 13-ball over as Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan in T20I series opener | WATCH

India TV News  

Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling last-ball win against Afghanistan in the first T20I match of the bilateral series in Harare on Wednesday. The star right-arm pacer started his spell by bowling a brilliant maiden first over and gave Afghanistan a strong start while defending 144 runs in the second innings at Harare Sports Club. He also gave Afghanistan an early …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam scores 0 in 1st T20I, sparks hilarious reactions
1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam scores 0 in 1st T20I, sparks hilarious reactions

India Today  

Pakistan's Babar Azam was bowled out for a 4-ball 0 by 18-year old Kwena Maphaka on Tuesday, 10 December in the 1st T20I match of the series. SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Match Report | Full Scorecard SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Highlights Allrounder George Linde felt he owed South Africa a little extra on Tuesday after a rough start …

SA vs PAK: Linde, Miller star as South Africa down Pakistan in 1st T20I
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1 week, 5 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. …

Watch: Naveen ul-Haq's horror 13-ball over costs Afghanistan in 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe
1 week, 5 days ago

Watch: Naveen ul-Haq's horror 13-ball over costs Afghanistan in 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe

India Today  

Naveen-ul-Haq bowled a 13-ball over that cost Afghanistan the first T20I against Zimbabwe on Wednesday at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: HIGHLIGHTS Naveen tried to bowl wide Yorkers and ended up bowling four wides. Because we lost count!😵‍ðŸ’ë Afghanistan's Naveen-Ul-Haq bowled a lengthy 14th over which proved to be decisive!ðŸë£#ZIMvAFGonFanCode pic.twitter.com/MdeAWHJlEg — FanCode December 11, 2024 …

1st T20I: Ngarava, Bennett set up Zimbabwe's thrilling last-over win vs Afghanistan
1 week, 5 days ago

1st T20I: Ngarava, Bennett set up Zimbabwe's thrilling last-over win vs Afghanistan

India Today  

Zimbabwe secured a dramatic four-wicket win over Afghanistan on the last ball of the opening T20I of their three-match series at the Harare Sports Club, chasing down a 145-run target in a thrilling encounter. This marked Zimbabwe's first win against Afghanistan since 2019, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: HIGHLIGHTS Earlier in the …

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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record
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1 week, 6 days 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 …

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

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win
2 weeks ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

The Hindu  

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team’s 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. I don’t know what the maths looks like but we’re playing good cricket and we want it to continue.” Bavuma was named player of the …

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

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5
2 weeks 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 vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final
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2 weeks 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 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, 1 day 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 …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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, 2 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 …

CRICKET | Mumbai coasts to a seven-wicket win over a hapless Nagaland
3 weeks, 1 day ago

CRICKET | Mumbai coasts to a seven-wicket win over a hapless Nagaland

The Hindu  

Mumbai, which suffered a disappointing defeat against Kerala in the previous round, couldn’t have expected a far easier opposition than Nagaland and it expectedly pulled off a convincing, seven-wicket win in a Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 cricket Group E match at Gymkhana Ground here on Sunday. He's played some cracking strokes so far 👌👌#SMAT | @IDFCFIRSTBank Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/A2ly9aWRVzpic.twitter.com/mMmSIav7IO — …

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes
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3 weeks, 2 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 …

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa was five Sri Lanka wickets away from victory in the first cricket test after centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma at Kingsmead on Friday. South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma Set a massive target of 516 runs to win, Sri Lanka was …

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - Captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs both scored half-centuries as South Africa continued to build an imposing lead over Sri Lanka in their second innings on the third day of the first test on Friday, going 382 runs ahead at lunch. Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka Bavuma scored a second successive 50 to mark …

South Africa on cusp of huge win as Sri Lanka keep tottering in Durban Test
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa on cusp of huge win as Sri Lanka keep tottering in Durban Test

India Today  

South Africa are on the verge of securing a massive win in their opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Kingsmead in Durban. At Stumps on Day 3, Sri Lanka needed 413 runs to win with five wickets left in their second innings. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3 Updates Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen picked up …

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test

The Independent  

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SA vs SL, Test 1: South Africa in control after Sri Lanka crashes to 42 all out on Day 2
3 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL, Test 1: South Africa in control after Sri Lanka crashes to 42 all out on Day 2

The Hindu  

Marco Jansen bowled South Africa into a dominant position as Sri Lanka crashed to 42 all out, its lowest total in Test cricket, on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Thursday. The left-handed Kamindu Mendis, coming into his ninth Test match with a batting average of 91.27, stroked three fours and made the …

PAK vs ZIM, 3rd ODI: Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe
3 weeks, 4 days ago

PAK vs ZIM, 3rd ODI: Ghulam’s maiden ODI century leads Pakistan to series win over Zimbabwe

The Hindu  

Pakistan rode Kamran Ghulam’s maiden one-day international century to beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday. A second successive ODI series win for Rizwan followed a historic 2-1 result against Australia, Pakistan’s first in Australia since 2002. In the absence of rested fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, Pakistan’s second-string pace attack did …

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