India vs South Africa: 'That is what you call Protea Fire', Twitterati react as hosts clinch Test series 2-1
3 years, 2 months ago

India vs South Africa: 'That is what you call Protea Fire', Twitterati react as hosts clinch Test series 2-1

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Here’s how Twitterati reacted as India failed to clinch a maiden Test series win on South African soil once again. Virat Kohli-led Team India’s dream for a maiden Test series win on South African soil ended on Friday as the Proteas romped towards a seven-wicket win in the third and final Test in Cape Town. — Rehan Ulhaq January 14, 2022 A golden opportunity to win a Test series in South Africa is now lost. Petersen is 👌🏼And Rabada-Nortje-Ngidi-Jansen attack is going to be 🔥 #SAvIND — Wasim Jaffer January 14, 2022 Incredible turnaround by a young South African team.

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Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025
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Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025

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Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025 Harmanpreet Kaur has the opportunity to win an ODI World Cup at home in 2025. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India played the ODI World Cup final at home but they failed to clinch the trophy, losing to Australia in the final. Rohit Sharma-led Indian team …

India, South Africa, Sri Lanka to play Women's ODI tri-series to amp up preparations for World Cup
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India, South Africa, Sri Lanka to play Women's ODI tri-series to amp up preparations for World Cup

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India vs New Zealand: South Africa’s David Miller reveals who he will support in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final
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India vs New Zealand: South Africa’s David Miller reveals who he will support in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final

Live Mint  

With Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team all set to play ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, South African star player David Miller said that he will be supporting the 'Black Caps' and not 'Men in Blue'. Earlier on Wednesday, South Africa lost Champions Trophy semi-final to New Zealand by 50 runs in …

We are still evolving as a team: South Africa coach after another knockout punch
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We are still evolving as a team: South Africa coach after another knockout punch

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, Yet another knockout stage heartbreak at yet another ICC event. But perennial bridesmaid South Africa remains on the right track two years before the ODI World Cup at home, feels the team's head coach Rob Walter after its semifinal exit from the Champions Trophy here. Walter was expectedly asked about South Africa going down in a knockout game of …

'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'
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'Gambhir will know it's hollow victory...': South Africa media's vicious attack on head coach's 'cringeworthy arrogance'

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir's sharp retort at insinuations that his team has been handed an "undeniable advantage" of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, has been labelled as "cringeworthy arrogance" in a brutal assessment by a South African media report. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir Due to geopolitical reasons, India did not travel to Pakistan for the …

NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India
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NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India

India TV News  

NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India New Zealand vs South Africa live score: New Zealand and South Africa are all set to face off in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India …

South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-final Highlights: New Zealand to face India in the final
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South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-final Highlights: New Zealand to face India in the final

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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: New Zealand have defeated South Africa by 50 runs to set up a final clash against India. South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: New Zealand have defeated South Africa by 50 runs to qualify for the final. South Africa reached 94/1 after 17 overs, with Temba Bavuma and Rassie …

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: India to meet New Zealand in final
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SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: India to meet New Zealand in final

Hindustan Times  

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: New Zealand will face India in the final after beating South Africa by 50 runs. South Africa looked like they were on track to chasing down the mammoth target of 363 for just over 20 overs of their innings but New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has triggered a collapse that has now …

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: India to meet New Zealand in final
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SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: India to meet New Zealand in final

Hindustan Times  

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: New Zealand will face India in the final after beating South Africa by 50 runs. South Africa looked like they were on track to chasing down the mammoth target of 363 for just over 20 overs of their innings but New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has triggered a collapse that has now …

South Africa vs New Zealand Prediction: Who’ll win today’s SA vs NZ semifinal in Lahore? AI, fantasy team and more
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South Africa vs New Zealand Prediction: Who’ll win today’s SA vs NZ semifinal in Lahore? AI, fantasy team and more

Live Mint  

South Africa and New Zealand will clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 second semifinal today. SA vs NZ: AI Prediction Let’s see what AI is predicting about today’s South Africa vs New Zealand match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. ChatGPT says, “South Africa have an explosive middle order, but New Zealand’s disciplined bowling and fielding could tilt the …

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand vs South Africa playing XI, fantasy team picks, squads
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NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand vs South Africa playing XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

South Africa will take on New Zealand in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Wednesday. The BlackCaps finished the group stage with two wins and a loss to be placed second in Group A with four points. LIVE UPDATES - NZ vs SA Champions Trophy Semifinal NZ vs SA DREAM11 PREDICTION Wicketkeepers Heinrich Klaasen …

Rachin Ravindra special knocks South Africa out, sets up India vs New Zealand final
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Rachin Ravindra special knocks South Africa out, sets up India vs New Zealand final

India Today  

Mitchell Santner's New Zealand breezed past South Africa in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy in an inspiring performance on Wednesday, March 5. After posting a massive total of 362 runs at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore, New Zealand restricted South Africa to 312/9 in a clinical performance. Champions Trophy: South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights New Zealand were so …

SA vs NZ, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa, New Zealand battle in high-stakes clash for final spot
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SA vs NZ, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa, New Zealand battle in high-stakes clash for final spot

The Hindu  

Two weeks, thousands of kilometres travelled, and it comes down to the clash between two teams, who for all their history, have never lifted the World Cup. Though both South Africa and New Zealand won the ICC Knockouts, as the Champions Trophy was known earlier, it has been twenty-five years since either of them have been able to win a …

IND vs AUS Semifinal: Will Team India Take 'Revenge' from Australia Today in Champions Trophy?
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IND vs AUS Semifinal: Will Team India Take 'Revenge' from Australia Today in Champions Trophy?

ABP News  

The 2025 Champions Trophy is heading towards its final stages, with the league matches now over. The first semifinal will see a thrilling clash between India and Australia, scheduled to take place on March 4, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium. The match will start at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 2:00 PM IST.India’s squad includes captain …

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs New Zealand – teams, start time

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks at the second semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday with New Zealand facing South Africa. Who: South Africa vs New Zealand What: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal Where: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan When: Wednesday, March 5 at 1pm Follow Al Jazeera Sport‘s live text and photo commentary stream. After going through all the tangled scheduling, New …

Ravi Shastri solves India's selection dilemma, tells Gambhir, Rohit how to beat Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal
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Ravi Shastri solves India's selection dilemma, tells Gambhir, Rohit how to beat Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Following their commanding 44-run win over New Zealand in the final Group fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India find themselves in a fix. Heading into the semifinal against Australia on Tuesday, captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir have a decision to make – stick with the team that fetched them victory over New Zealand or go …

South Africa or Australia: Who will India prefer in Champions Trophy semi-finals? Sunil Gavaskar says…
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South Africa or Australia: Who will India prefer in Champions Trophy semi-finals? Sunil Gavaskar says…

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharam led India are all set to face off against New Zealand for their final league stage clash of the Champions Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar on India's semi-final opponents: Given the choice between Australia and South Africa which team would India want to face in the semi-finals, Gavaskar told India Today, "Both teams are formidable teams, make no mistake. Maybe …

Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals: Who will be India’s opponents in last-four stage? All scenarios EXPLAINED
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Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals: Who will be India’s opponents in last-four stage? All scenarios EXPLAINED

Live Mint  

South Africa's win over England in Karachi on Saturday have put them at the top of group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India and New Zealand are the two teams from group A to advance to the last-four stage. However, the final semifinal line-ups will be decided after the outcome of the India vs New Zealand Group A …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Who will India face in semifinals after South Africa and Australia qualify from Group B?
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Who will India face in semifinals after South Africa and Australia qualify from Group B?

The Hindu  

South Africa and Australia qualified for the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy after grabbing the first two spots in the Group B standings. The Proteas beat England in their last group-stage match in Karachi on Saturday to take the top spot, with five points, while Australia settled for the second position, with four points in the bag. India will …

South Africa vs England highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa win by seven wickets, go atop Group B
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South Africa vs England highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa win by seven wickets, go atop Group B

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South Africa vs England highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: Rassie van der Dussen scored 72 not out off 87 balls to lead South Africa into the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by beating England by seven wickets Saturday. ENG 99/4 South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Time for Harry Brook, Joe Root to build something big Time for Harry …

South Africa vs England Prediction: Who’ll win today’s SA vs ENG match in Karachi? AI, fantasy team and more
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South Africa vs England Prediction: Who’ll win today’s SA vs ENG match in Karachi? AI, fantasy team and more

Live Mint  

South Africa and England will clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today. The match will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi and start at 2:30 PM SA vs ENG: Head-to-Head South Africa and England have played 70 ODI cricket matches so far. Their consistent performances and England’s recent struggles suggest a favourable outcome for the Proteas.” …

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: England v South Africa predicted playing XI squads
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ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: England v South Africa predicted playing XI squads

The Hindu  

England and South Africa will lock horns in the last Group B match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. SOUTH AFRICA PREDICTED XI Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi. ENG vs SA …

No redemption for Buttler as England return empty-handed from Champions Trophy
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No redemption for Buttler as England return empty-handed from Champions Trophy

India Today  

England's woeful campaign in the Champions Trophy came to an end with one more embarassing loss in the tournament. Despite missing Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram, the leaders of the team, South Africa finished a clinical chase on Saturday, courtesy of Heinrich Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen. England vs South Africa, Champions Trophy: Highlights England simply did not have …

Who will India play in the Champions Trophy semi-final? Scenarios explained
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Who will India play in the Champions Trophy semi-final? Scenarios explained

India Today  

The race to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025 is all but over, with two matches remaining in the round-robin group stage. If Australia top Group B and India lose their final Group A game against New Zealand, the semi-final in Dubai will be Australia vs India. If South Africa top Group B by defeating England and India lose …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa faces struggling England, eyes top spot ahead of semifinals
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa faces struggling England, eyes top spot ahead of semifinals

The Hindu  

South Africa will aim to assert its dominance and secure the top spot in Group B when it faces a struggling England in a Champions Trophy clash on Saturday. England will have to beat South Africa by at least 207 runs on Saturday if Afghanistan is to pip the Proteas for the remaining semifinal berth in Group B. Ryan Rickelton …

South Africa look to seal semifinal spot in clash against struggling England in Champions Trophy
3 weeks ago

South Africa look to seal semifinal spot in clash against struggling England in Champions Trophy

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: As the battle for the semifinals intensifies in Group B, top-ranked South Africa will aim to assert their dominance and secure a spot in the final four when they face a struggling England in a high-stakes Champions Trophy clash here on Saturday. Unlike Group A wherein two best sides -- India and New Zealand -- have sailed through with …

Worrying about India's advantages not our job: South Africa coach Rob Walter
3 weeks ago

Worrying about India's advantages not our job: South Africa coach Rob Walter

India Today  

South Africa are set to face England in their final group-stage match in the Champions Trophy 2025. South Africa coach Rob Walter was asked about the potential semi-final fixture against India, and the supposed advantage that India has because of playing at a single venue. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Walter said …

Champions Trophy clash between South Africa and Australia washed out in boost for England’s hopes
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy clash between South Africa and Australia washed out in boost for England’s hopes

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Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs Australia match called off due to rain without a ball being bowled
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs Australia match called off due to rain without a ball being bowled

The Hindu  

Relentless rain led to the abandonment of the Champions Trophy group B fixture between Australia and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. For a large number of spectators, who braved the rain and turned up to watch the two teams, the wait ended futile as the match officials deciding to draw curtains. With this, both South Africa …

Australia vs South Africa, Champions Trophy 2025: What happens if AUS vs SA match gets abandoned due to Rawalpindi rain?
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Australia vs South Africa, Champions Trophy 2025: What happens if AUS vs SA match gets abandoned due to Rawalpindi rain?

Live Mint  

Australia and South Africa will clash in a crucial Group B game today in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. If today’s Australia vs South Africa match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gets abandoned due to rain, both teams will receive one point each as per standard ICC tournament rules for washed-out matches. Impact on Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table …

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia v South Africa predicted playing XI; full squads
3 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia v South Africa predicted playing XI; full squads

The Hindu  

Australia and South Africa will lock horns in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Here is how the two teams are expected to lineup for the match: AUSTRALIA PREDICTED XI Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson. SOUTH AFRICA …

AUS vs SA: Run-fest on cards as Australia, South Africa aim to boost semis hopes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs SA: Run-fest on cards as Australia, South Africa aim to boost semis hopes

India Today  

Australia and South Africa come into the contest on Tuesday, February 25 after big wins. The Aussies have won eight ICC white-ball events since South Africa's achievement in 1998 and always back them in major tournaments. South Africa await Heinrich Klaasen return Probably one player South Africa would want while facing Australia is Heinrich Klaasen. "Spencer Johnson's really damaging up …

Champions Trophy 2025: After convincing wins, South Africa and Australia lock horns in Rawalpindi
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: After convincing wins, South Africa and Australia lock horns in Rawalpindi

The Hindu  

Temba Bavuma is quite bullish about South Africa’s chances in the Champions Trophy, despite the team sweating over Heinrich Klaasen’s fitness ahead of Tuesday’s marquee fixture against Australia. Australia would expect Jos Inglis, the centurion of the last game against England, to come good, and South Africa would again put its money on Ryan Rickelton. The young Rickelton smashed a …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia vs South Africa CT match in Rawalpindi preview
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia vs South Africa CT match in Rawalpindi preview

The Hindu  

Australia and South Africa, two teams possessing plenty of batting firepower, will look to outmuscle each other in Rawalpindi on Tuesday and put one foot in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy. Josh Inglis' confidence must be sky high after playing the innings of his life with runs also coming from the bat of Matthew Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey …

Champions Trophy 2025: Ngidi, Mulder believe current South African side is perfectly balanced and can end title drought
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Ngidi, Mulder believe current South African side is perfectly balanced and can end title drought

The Hindu  

Lungi Ngidi and Wiaan Mulder have grown up hearing stories of South Africa winning the Champions Trophy in 1998. However, every time they head to an ICC event, hoping to break the title jinx, they are reminded of that historic occasion, which serves as inspiration for the current lot of South African cricketers. Things are no different this time as …

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs South Africa predicted playing XI; full squads, match info
1 month ago

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs South Africa predicted playing XI; full squads, match info

The Hindu  

Playing in the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time, Afghanistan will hope to get off to a winning start when it faces South Africa at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Friday. Here is how the two teams are expected to lineup: AFGHANISTAN PREDICTED PLAYING XI Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, …

AFG vs SA: Afghanistan eyes another good show, South Africa aim to shed chokers tag on Champions Trophy 2025
1 month ago

AFG vs SA: Afghanistan eyes another good show, South Africa aim to shed chokers tag on Champions Trophy 2025

The Hindu  

Debutants Afghanistan will aim to continue their impressive rise in white-ball cricket, while South Africa will once again attempt to shed the 'chokers' tag when the two sides kick off their Champions Trophy campaign on Friday. South Africa's biggest challenge heading into the tournament is their depleted bowling attack as key pacers Anrich Nortje, Nandre Burger, and Gerald Coetzee ruled …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Bavuma urges bowler discipline on batter-friendly wickets
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Bavuma urges bowler discipline on batter-friendly wickets

The Hindu  

South Africa’s batters will relish the placid wickets at the Champions Trophy venues but need their bowlers to be more disciplined after two chastening defeats in its recent Tri-Series fixtures in Pakistan, according to captain Temba Bavuma. Bavuma’s side scored 304 in a Tri-Series fixture against New Zealand in Lahore and 352 against hosts Pakistan in Karachi, but lost both …

South Africa win their Champions Trophy warm-up match; Bangladesh lose in Dubai ahead of India clash
1 month ago

South Africa win their Champions Trophy warm-up match; Bangladesh lose in Dubai ahead of India clash

India TV News  

South Africa win their Champions Trophy warm-up match; Bangladesh lose in Dubai ahead of India clash The Champions Trophy warm-up fixtures came to an end with South Africa winning their practice game against Pakistan Shaheens in Karachi while Bangladesh lost theirs in Dubai. South Africa have got some momentum going into the Champions Trophy with a narrow win against the …

Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – South Africa Full Preview
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – South Africa Full Preview

The Hindu  

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Champions Trophy Classics: India's miraculous turnaround vs South Africa in 2002 semis
1 month ago

Champions Trophy Classics: India's miraculous turnaround vs South Africa in 2002 semis

India Today  

The Indian cricket team has won the Champions Trophy twice. While the final match was washed out by rain, India's semi-final against South Africa was an epic thriller. Sachin's wicket pressed the panic button in India's camp, but thankfully Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh turned India's innings around. India's Champions Trophy win in 2013 South Africa's Chase Coming in to …

Champions Trophy 2025: Can South Africa overcome poor ODI form to strike gold?
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Can South Africa overcome poor ODI form to strike gold?

India Today  

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 presents South Africa with another opportunity to shed their long-standing reputation as “chokers.” The heartbreak of their narrow loss in the 2024 T20 World Cup final remains fresh, making the upcoming tournament a crucial shot at redemption. South Africa's Champions Trophy 2025 squad Temba Bavuma, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav …

Champions Trophy 2025: Can South Africa overcome poor ODI form to strike gold?
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Can South Africa overcome poor ODI form to strike gold?

India Today  

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 presents South Africa with another opportunity to shed their long-standing reputation as “chokers.” The heartbreak of their narrow loss in the 2024 T20 World Cup final remains fresh, making the upcoming tournament a crucial shot at redemption. South Africa's Champions Trophy 2025 squad Temba Bavuma, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav …

'Even Hotstar hasn't moved on from India's World Cup final loss': 3rd ODI's streaming services hit during Ahmedabad game
1 month, 1 week ago

'Even Hotstar hasn't moved on from India's World Cup final loss': 3rd ODI's streaming services hit during Ahmedabad game

Hindustan Times  

Hotstar, the official streaming platform for the India vs England series, suffered a momentary outage leading up to the toss and then again during the first over of the Indian innings. Hostar services were affected as India returned to play an ODI at Ahmedabad for the first time since the 2023 World Cup final This is India's first international at …

South Africa could end ICC trophy drought this year: Graeme Smith
1 month, 1 week ago

South Africa could end ICC trophy drought this year: Graeme Smith

The Hindu  

Former captain Graeme Smith is optimistic that South Africa will end its prolonged wait for an ICC trophy this year, long before it hosts the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027. With the eight-team Champions Trophy beginning on February 19 and the World Test Championship final scheduled for June this year, Smith believes South Africa is on the brink …

India at Champions Trophy: Virender Sehwag saves the day with his 3D impact as South Africa self-destruct yet again
1 month, 1 week ago

India at Champions Trophy: Virender Sehwag saves the day with his 3D impact as South Africa self-destruct yet again

Hindustan Times  

It’s a word that has been associated with South African cricket for years on end. Team India players during the Champions Trophy clash against South Africa in 2002 ‘Chokers’. As if to buttress the point came South Africa’s spectacular implosion in the final of the T20 World Cup against India in June. South Africa gave their critics another chance to …

India at Champions Trophy: Sourav Ganguly stamps his class as GOAT ODI opener to show South Africa the exit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India at Champions Trophy: Sourav Ganguly stamps his class as GOAT ODI opener to show South Africa the exit

Hindustan Times  

After more than two decades of sporting isolation owing their apartheid policy, South Africa returned to international cricket towards the end of 1991, the Board of Control for Cricket in India taking the lead in facilitating the African nation’s cricketing comeback. Sourav Ganguly plays a shot against South Africa in 2000 ICC Knockout Cup India managed to eke out a …

South Africa name weakened squad for 1st ODI in Pakistan tri-series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Africa name weakened squad for 1st ODI in Pakistan tri-series

India Today  

South Africa coach Rob Walter announced a 12-member squad for the team's first ODI match in the tri-series in Pakistan on Wednesday, February 5. South Africa named a second-string side with 6 uncapped players selected for the game against New Zealand. South Africa will play one game each against the hosts and New Zealand, with the final of the tournament …

India U19 players sprint across field with tricolor as emotions run high after Women's T20 World Cup title victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India U19 players sprint across field with tricolor as emotions run high after Women's T20 World Cup title victory

Hindustan Times  

In what can only be described as a moment of serendipity, India’s winning runs in the final of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup came with Sanika Chalke finding the boundary right in front of her team’s dugout, with her team ready with the tricolored flag in their hands and running onto the field as soon as the ball …

Mighty India thump South Africa to successfully defend U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mighty India thump South Africa to successfully defend U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title

Firstpost  

India Women Under-19s win the trophy with a dominant 9-wicket victory over South Africa, chasing down 83 runs with ease in the final. India have been crowned champions after a dominant 9-wicket victory over South Africa in the final of the prestigious U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Earlier, it was India’s bowlers who set the …

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