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Rohit Shines, Kuldeep Spins India into T20 World Cup Semi India secured a convincing 24-run victory over Australia in St Lucia to book their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma’s breath-taking knock of 92 runs off just 41 balls proved to be the difference maker, while Kuldeep Yadav’s timely spell with the ball put the brakes on Australia’s chase. Rohit’s Masterclass Takes Center Stage India’s innings hinged on a dominant performance by Rohit Sharma. He single-handedly revived the innings after the early dismissal of Virat Kohli, taking on Australia’s premier fast bowler,…

India is the New T20 World Champion! In a nail-biting final at Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Saturday, June 29th, 2024, India defeated South Africa by a narrow margin of 7 runs. This victory marks the end of an 11-year wait for India to claim an ICC title, and it comes with a bittersweet twist as Virat Kohli announces his retirement from T20 Internationals. Kohli’s Stellar Performance Sets the Stage: India got off to a shaky start, losing their top 3 batsmen within the first 5 overs. However, the ever-reliable Virat Kohli stepped up to the challenge, anchoring the innings with…

Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli sent shockwaves through the cricketing world on Saturday night by announcing his retirement from Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) after India’s thrilling victory against South Africa in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final. Kohli, who played a pivotal role in India’s win with a match-winning knock of 76 runs off 59 balls, was awarded the Player of the Match for his final T20I performance. In a heartfelt speech during the post-match presentation, Kohli revealed his decision to step down from the T20I format. “This was my last T20 World Cup, and this is exactly what we…

The stage is set for a thrilling T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa in Bridgetown, Barbados. However, rain could play a significant role in the outcome of the match, raising concerns for both teams and fans. India Aims to End Trophy Drought India has reached the T20 World Cup final for the first time since 2014, seeking to break their ICC trophy drought. They last lifted the T20 World Cup in 2007 under MS Dhoni’s leadership. Standing in their way is an undefeated South Africa, also aiming for their first-ever ICC tournament title. Weather Could Disrupt Final…

Afghanistan’s sensational run to the T20 World Cup semi-finals wasn’t just about power hitting or dazzling spin. A crucial, yet sometimes overlooked, factor in their success was their fielding. Catching Victories: From Maxwell’s Dismissal to Taskin Ahmed’s Crucial Out The old adage “catches win matches” rang true for Afghanistan. Remember Glenn Maxwell’s destructive knock against them in Mumbai eight months ago? This time, a brilliant diving catch by Noor Ahmad at backward point, orchestrated by a fired-up Gulbadin Naib, halted Maxwell’s momentum and turned the tide in their Super 8 clash against Australia. Fielding heroics continued in their do-or-die match…

India 171 for 7 (Rohit 57, Surya Kumar 47, Jordan 3-37) beat England 103 (Brook 25, Kuldeep 3-19, Axar 3-23) by 68 runs: India’s cricket team continued their dominant run in the 2024 T20 World Cup, thrashing arch-rivals England by a massive 68 runs in the semi-final clash at Providence, Guyana. This emphatic victory sets up a mouthwatering final against South Africa. Setting the Tone on a Difficult Pitch Guyana’s sluggish pitch with minimal bounce presented a challenge for batsmen. Scoring opportunities were limited, making runs behind the square and straight down the wicket even more valuable. England’s attempt to…

South Africa’s men’s cricket team has reached its first-ever World Cup final, a historic achievement for the nation. However, unlike many fans and former players who expressed jubilation, the current squad has remained remarkably composed. This subdued reaction has sparked discussions about the team’s mentality. South Africa has a history of falling short in crucial knockout matches, leading some to question their ability to handle pressure. Winning Ugly, But Winning Nonetheless The Proteas’ victory in the semi-final wasn’t exactly a nail-biting thriller. It marked only their second win in a World Cup knockout stage, further fueling doubts about their temperament…

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening One-Day International (ODI) against England at Seat Unique Riverside in Durham, England. This marks the first match of a three-match series between the White Ferns and the home team. Spinners Galore for England England opted for a spin-heavy bowling attack, selecting all three of their frontline spinners – Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, and Charlie Dean. This strategy suggests they expect the pitch to offer assistance to the slower bowlers later in the innings. Injuries to key seamers Nat Sciver-Brunt (knee) and Kate Cross (abdominal) forced England to…

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup as Afghanistan, riding a wave of momentum, takes on the undefeated South Africa in the first semi-final. This clash promises to be a fascinating battle between Afghanistan’s potent bowling attack and South Africa’s well-rounded batting lineup. Afghanistan’s Meteoric Rise Afghanistan’s journey to the World Cup semi-final is a remarkable story. Having played their first official international match in 2004, they’ve achieved this feat in just two decades, a testament to their rapid development. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by the world-renowned Rashid Khan, boasts the most wickets in…

Kingstown, St. Vincent – June 24, 2024: In a nail-biting encounter filled with rain interruptions and fluctuating emotions, Afghanistan secured a historic victory against Bangladesh to clinch their first-ever berth in the semi-finals of a men’s senior World Cup. The dramatic win, achieved by a narrow margin of eight runs via the DLS method, also resulted in Australia’s elimination from the T20 World Cup 2024. Twin Spin Attack Wrecks Bangladesh Batting Afghanistan’s bowling attack, spearheaded by the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq, proved too much to handle for Bangladesh. Both bowlers picked up four wickets each, restricting Bangladesh…