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 wickets to secure a 2-0 series sweep. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS South Africa, meanwhile, will take confidence from their ability to strike in crucial moments. The day began with Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya claiming his first five-wicket haul outside home soil, finishing with figures of 5 for 129 as South Africa were bowled out for 317 shortly after lunch.

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NZ vs SL: Theekshana’s hat-trick in vain as New Zealand crushes Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series
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3 days ago

NZ vs SL: Theekshana’s hat-trick in vain as New Zealand crushes Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series

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New Zealand ripped through Sri Lanka’s top-order Wednesday to win the rain-reduced second ODI in Hamilton by 113 runs and clinch the series. Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a hat-trick as the home side posted 255-9 off 37 overs but the tourists could only muster 142 all out off 30.2 overs in response. Kaminu Mendis top-scored with his ODI …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series
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New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series

The Hindu  

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman made half centuries in a 112-run second-wicket partnership which helped New Zealand to a 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international on Wednesday and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ravindra made 79 from 63 balls and Chapman scored 62 from 52 as New Zealand reached 255-9 batting first in …

NZ vs SL highlights, 2nd ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs, leads series 2-0
3 days, 6 hours ago

NZ vs SL highlights, 2nd ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs, leads series 2-0

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to highlights of the second ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, being played in Hamilton. NZ vs SL 2nd ODI - Live Scorecard Playing XIs New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal …

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series
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3 days, 8 hours ago

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman made half centuries in a 112-run second-wicket partnership which helped New Zealand to a 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the second one-day international on Wednesday and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ravindra made 79 from 63 balls and Chapman scored 62 from 52 as New Zealand reached …

South Africa deserve to win WTC, not many gave us a chance: Keshav Maharaj
3 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa deserve to win WTC, not many gave us a chance: Keshav Maharaj

India Today  

Keshav Maharaj said that South Africa deserve to get their hands on the World Test Championship title. After winning the New Year’s Test by 10 wickets, South Africa cemented their spot on top of the WTC, having won seven matches on the trot. “If you look at our Test unit, not many people would have afforded us the opportunity of …

New Zealand seal series with 113-run win vs hapless Sri Lanka in rain-marred 2nd ODI
3 days, 10 hours ago

New Zealand seal series with 113-run win vs hapless Sri Lanka in rain-marred 2nd ODI

India Today  

All-round New Zealand performed like a well-oiled machine to hammer Sri Lanka by 113 runs in the rain-hit 2nd ODI and take a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match series in Hamilton. New Zealand managed to post a competitive 255 for 9 after Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field in a 37-overs-per-side match in the rain-marred second …

Two-tier Test cricket system proposal fair? South Africa great Graeme Smith reacts
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Two-tier Test cricket system proposal fair? South Africa great Graeme Smith reacts

India Today  

Legendary South African cricketer Graeme Smith has expressed concerns about the idea of a two-tier system for Test cricket—an idea reportedly under discussion by cricket powerhouses India, Australia, and England, alongside newly elected International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah. Smith pointed out that no other sport limits competition to just the top three teams, while also stressing the importance of …

WTC 2023-25 Final: Rabada says South Africa knows how to beat intense rival Australia
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4 days, 2 hours ago

WTC 2023-25 Final: Rabada says South Africa knows how to beat intense rival Australia

The Hindu  

Fiery South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, no stranger to beating Australia, believes the prospect of facing it in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June has already sparked anticipation and motivation in his side. “It’s actually quite some distance away, but a big occasion like the World Test Championship final gets you up for it,” Rabada said on …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa’s run of success is just the start, says skipper Bavuma
4 days, 6 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa’s run of success is just the start, says skipper Bavuma

The Hindu  

Captain Temba Bavuma said there was something special brewing in South Africa’s Test team after it won its seventh match in a row, beating Pakistan by 10 wickets at Newlands on Monday, and it could now look forward to the World Test Championship final. The World Test Championship final will be played at Lord’s from June 11-15 against arguably South …

South Africa ready to run through a brick wall to win WTC: Temba Bavuma
4 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa ready to run through a brick wall to win WTC: Temba Bavuma

India Today  

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma has made it clear that his team will leave no stone unturned in their quest to win the ICC World Test Championship final. The victory in Cape Town marked South Africa’s seventh consecutive Test win, a streak that underscores their dominance in red-ball cricket. Addressing reporters after leading his team to a commanding 2-0 series …

South Africa know how to beat Australia: Rabada's WTC final warning to Cummins
4 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa know how to beat Australia: Rabada's WTC final warning to Cummins

India Today  

South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has turned his attention to the World Test Championship final after playing a key role in his side's seventh consecutive Test victory. Having played a significant role in South Africa's historic series victories over Australia in 2016-17 and 2017-18, he believes the Proteas have what it takes to upset the odds at the home …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep
4 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep

The Hindu  

South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win despite a second-innings resistance from the tourist. Forced to follow on 421 runs behind in the first innings, Pakistan battled to 478 all out but South Africa, which qualified for the World Test Championship final last …

South Africa register emphatic 10-wicket win over Pakistan in 2nd Test, win series 2-0
4 days, 18 hours ago

South Africa register emphatic 10-wicket win over Pakistan in 2nd Test, win series 2-0

Hindustan Times  

South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win despite second-innings resistance from the tourists. South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town. Forced to follow on 421 runs behind on the first innings, Pakistan …

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
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Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

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CE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test on Monday. Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa Masood progressed to a defiant 137 off 232 balls and led …

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan’s deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan’s deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test on Monday. South Africa enforced the follow-on after Pakistan collapsed to 194 on a dry wicket in reply to the home team’s massive first innings score …

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test CE TOWN, - Captain Shan Masood is unbeaten on 137 as Pakistan continue to defy hosts South Africa having gone to lunch on 312 for three in their second innings on the fourth day of the second and final test at Newlands on Monday, but …

SA vs PAK Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4: South Africa thrashes Pakistan by 10 wickets
5 days, 1 hour ago

SA vs PAK Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4: South Africa thrashes Pakistan by 10 wickets

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Day 4 of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, being played in Cape Town. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - Live Scorecard Playing XIs South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka. SA vs PAK …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success, in a video posted on his YouTube Channel. "Everything was fine till Dravid was there.,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form Everything seems to …

Temba Bavuma braces for WTC final vs Australia after Pakistan heist: No mean feat
5 days, 10 hours ago

Temba Bavuma braces for WTC final vs Australia after Pakistan heist: No mean feat

India Today  

Temba Bavuma said that he’s looking forward to South Africa’s high-voltage clash against Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights After being set a target of 58, the hosts romped home in 7.1 overs to win the two-match series 2-0. South Africa also secured their seventh Test win …

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town
5 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

7 Tests, 7 wins: South Africa script fairy-tale comeback to confirm top spot in WTC
5 days, 10 hours ago

7 Tests, 7 wins: South Africa script fairy-tale comeback to confirm top spot in WTC

India Today  

South Africa, on Monday, confirmed their top spot in the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights After the drawn Test in August, the Proteas were placed seventh with a point percentage of 26.67. The latest #WTC25 table after West Indies and South Africa play out a draw in Trinidad 🏏 …

South Africa overcome Pakistan's stoic resistance to win New Year's Test, sweep series 2-0
5 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa overcome Pakistan's stoic resistance to win New Year's Test, sweep series 2-0

India Today  

South Africa continued their dominant run in Test cricket with a convincing 10-wicket win over Pakistan in Cape Town, registering their seventh consecutive victory. SA vs PAK Day 4: Updates South Africa beat Pakistan ⚪️ðŸŸâ Davids Beddingham and Aiden Markram wrap it up inside 8 overs and the Proteas take victory here at WSB Newlands Stadium. We also win the …

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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5 days, 10 hours ago

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Pakistan with a valiant opening stand between Shan Masood and Babar Azam made a match out of it in the second Test in Cape Town while following-on. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Australia qualify for WTC final, to meet South Africa in summit clash Australia will take on South Africa in the World Test Championship final in June at Lord's. …

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep
5 days, 10 hours ago

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep

Al Jazeera  

South Africa seal 10-wicket win in the second Test to win the cricket series 2-0 despite Pakistan’s late fightback in Cape Town. South Africa have wrapped up a 2-0 cricket series win over Pakistan after easing to a 10-wicket victory in the second match in Cape Town despite second-innings resistance from the tourists. Masood will rue the fact his side …

South Africa blow Pakistan away at Newlands as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0
5 days, 10 hours ago

South Africa blow Pakistan away at Newlands as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0

India TV News  

South Africa registered a comprehensive win over Pakistan in the second and final Test of the series to sweep 2-0. The World Test Championship finalists, South Africa, put Pakistan's second innings fight to bed after a 10-wicket win at Newlands, Cape Town. The Proteas chased down a meagre total of 58 without breaking a sweat with Aiden Markram and the …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century
5 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century

The Hindu  

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. It also exceeded Pakistan’s first innings total of 194, which prompted South African captain Temba Bavuma to enforce the follow-on. AS IT HAPPENED: SA vs PAK …

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test
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5 days, 17 hours ago

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test

Hindustan Times  

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test Pakistan were 213 for one in their follow-on innings at close of play, still 208 runs short …

SA vs PAK Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Pakistan 213/1 at Stumps after being forced to follow-on; Shan Masood scores hundred
6 days, 1 hour ago

SA vs PAK Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Pakistan 213/1 at Stumps after being forced to follow-on; Shan Masood scores hundred

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, being held in Cape Town. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - Live Scorecard Playing XIs South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka. SA vs …

SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal"
6 days, 3 hours ago

SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal"

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, The SCG track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar but India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented", which had something for everyone. SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal" As many as 26 wickets fell on the first two days while …

NZ vs SL 1st ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by nine wickets to lead series 1-0
6 days, 4 hours ago

NZ vs SL 1st ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by nine wickets to lead series 1-0

The Hindu  

Will Young made an unbeaten 90 and shared a 93-run opening partnership with Rachin Ravindra which propelled New Zealand to a nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International Sunday and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Earlier, Matt Henry took four for 19 as New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 178 in just over 43 …

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years
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6 days, 6 hours ago

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years

Hindustan Times  

Team India will miss out on a place in the World Test Championship final for the first time since the tournament's inception, as the side faced a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. The loss meant Australia win the series after 10 years, claiming a 3-1 victory to secure their …

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: India knocked out; Australia to face South Africa in WTC final
6 days, 6 hours ago

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: India knocked out; Australia to face South Africa in WTC final

The Hindu  

Australia defeated India by six wickets and won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 on Sunday and is all but through to the World Test Championship final. The defending champion sits second in the current standings and its win percentage cannot drop below the third-placed team even if it loses 2-0 to Sri Lanka in its forthcoming series. The Pat Cummins-led side …

Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG
6 days, 8 hours ago

Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG

Live Mint  

Team India had a forgetful start to their innings on Day 3 of the final Test match at Sydney, losing 4 wickets in quick succession and posing a total of just 161 runs for Australia to chase in the fourth innings. Lowest defended total at the SCG: The lowest ever total defended at the SCG goes back to 1887 during …

NZ vs SL: Young, Henry star as New Zealand thump Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
6 days, 10 hours ago

NZ vs SL: Young, Henry star as New Zealand thump Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

India Today  

New Zealand dominated Sri Lanka in a commanding nine-wicket victory at the Basin Reserve, with their fast bowlers dismantling Sri Lanka’s top order before a clinical batting display sealed the chase. On a green-tinged pitch, New Zealand’s pacers exploited the conditions to devastating effect, reducing Sri Lanka to 23 for 4 inside the powerplay. Kamindu Mendis compounded Sri Lanka's woes …

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history
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6 days, 10 hours ago

World Test Championship: India fail to reach final for first time in history

India Today  

India failed to reach the World Test Championship final for the first time in the history of the competition. WTC 2025 TABLE AFTER INDIA'S SYDNEY LOSS South Africa and Australia qualify for WTC 2025 Final HOW INDIA PERFORMED IN WTC 2023-25 CYCLE India began their cycle with a series win in the West Indies. India then began their final stretch …

WTC Points table update after Border-Gavaskar Trophy: South Africa still at top, two more teams knocked out
6 days, 10 hours ago

WTC Points table update after Border-Gavaskar Trophy: South Africa still at top, two more teams knocked out

India TV News  

Australia have qualified for the World Test Championship final and ended India's contention after winning the fifth and final Test in Sydney by six wickets and hence the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1. Australia's win meant that India were knocked out of the race to make it to their third consecutive final and their dream of winning the Test mace remains distant, …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan
6 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa racked up 615 runs thanks to Ryan Rickelton’s career-best 259 and then reduced Pakistan to 64-3 by stumps on day two of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. The left-hander posted South Africa’s first Test double century in eight years. But he took a back seat when South Africa resumed the day on 316-4 as Kyle Verreynne …

Ryan Rickelton smashes South Africa's first World Test Championship double ton
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6 days, 20 hours ago

Ryan Rickelton smashes South Africa's first World Test Championship double ton

Hindustan Times  

Cape Town, : Left-handed batter Ryan Rickelton made history on Saturday, hitting South Africa's first-ever double-century in the ICC World Test Championship. Ryan Rickelton smashes South Africa's first World Test Championship double ton The 28-year-old achieved this accomplishment during the second Test against Pakistan at Cape Town's Newlands Stadium. South Africa's previous highest score in the ICC World Test Championship …

India vs Australia 5th Test: What’s a defendable total for IND at SCG? What are highest 4th innings chases in Sydney?
1 week ago

India vs Australia 5th Test: What’s a defendable total for IND at SCG? What are highest 4th innings chases in Sydney?

Live Mint  

The fifth and final Test match between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground is set to finish in thrilling fashion. With three more days to go and the Sydney wicket assisting the bowlers, India need to score as much runs as possible on the third day, thus giving the Indian bowlers something to fight at. The highest-successful fourth …

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps
1 week ago

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - HIGHLIGHTS Playing XIs: South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, …

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands
1 week ago

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands

India Today  

South Africa continued their dominance in the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, posting a massive first-innings total of 615 and leaving the visitors reeling by stumps on Day 2. We pick it up tomorrow at 10:30.#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/B17ya9ZGjn — Proteas Men January 4, 2025 South Africa added 137 runs in the second session, surging to 566 for 7 …

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town
1 week ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

Cricket-'Chuffed' Rickelton seizes opening chance
1 week ago

Cricket-'Chuffed' Rickelton seizes opening chance

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-'Chuffed' Rickelton seizes opening chance CE TOWN, - Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 176 has put South Africa into a strong position following the first day of the second test against Pakistan on Friday, as the left-handed opener believes first-innings runs will be vital on the Newlands wicket. South Africa were 316 for four at the close having at …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rickelton and Bavuma centuries drive South Africa against Pakistan on Day 1
1 week ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rickelton and Bavuma centuries drive South Africa against Pakistan on Day 1

The Hindu  

Centuries by Ryan Rickelton and captain Temba Bavuma anchored World Test Championship finalist South Africa to an imposing 316 for four against Pakistan in the second Test on Friday. The Pakistan management said in a statement the scans were “sent to specialists in London for further advice on the treatment and time away from competitive cricket.” AS IT HAPPENED: SA …

Cricket-Rickelton, Bavuma score centuries as South Africa dominate v Pakistan
1 week ago

Cricket-Rickelton, Bavuma score centuries as South Africa dominate v Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Rickelton, Bavuma score centuries as South Africa dominate v Pakistan CE TOWN -Ryan Rickelton struck a career-best unbeaten 176 and his captain Temba Bavuma scored 106 as South Africa pummelled Pakistan’s seamers at Newlands to finish the first day of the second and final test on 316 for four on Friday. Bavuma scored his fourth test century …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan
1 week, 1 day ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - Scorecard Playing XIs: South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka. …

Ryan Rickleton-Temba Bavuma's hundreds help South Africa boss Day 1 vs Pakistan
1 week, 1 day ago

Ryan Rickleton-Temba Bavuma's hundreds help South Africa boss Day 1 vs Pakistan

India Today  

South Africa enjoyed a commanding start to the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, closing Day 1 at 381/4. South Africa hold upper hand ⚪️ðŸŸâ And that's stumps on Day 1 of the New Years Test. The duo’s partnership put South Africa firmly in control, grinding down Pakistan’s attack. With the second new ball due, Pakistan must regroup and strike …

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3
1 week, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to be captained by Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give himself a rest. Rohit Sharma could well have played his last Test match A day after the news of unrest in the Indian dressing room emerged, Rohit briefly …

NZ vs SL: Sri Lanka wins 3rd T20I by 7 runs but New Zealand claims series 2-1
1 week, 2 days ago

NZ vs SL: Sri Lanka wins 3rd T20I by 7 runs but New Zealand claims series 2-1

The Hindu  

Kusal Perera scored Sri Lanka’s fastest T20I century — from 44 balls — on Thursday to spur his team to a consolation win over New Zealand by seven runs in the final game of the three-match series. Perera’s career-best score in a century partnership with captain Charith Asalanka lifted Sri Lanka to 218 for five — its second-highest T20 score, …

Kusal Perera's hundred gives SL their first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006
1 week, 2 days ago

Kusal Perera's hundred gives SL their first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006

India Today  

Kusal Perera's maiden T20I century powered Sri Lanka to a thrilling seven-run victory over New Zealand in the final T20I, ending a 17-year drought for the visitors on Kiwi soil. This was Sri Lanka's first T20I win in New Zealand since 2006, a consolation in the three-match T20I series, which New Zealand won 2-1. Supported by skipper Charith Asalanka's solid …

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