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India Defeats England to Play ICC T20 WC Final

28Jun

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India Defeats England to Play ICC T20 WC Final

India stormed into ICC T20 World Cup final with a dominant 69-run victory over arch-rivals England in a thrilling semi-final clash on Wednesday. Match, held in Providence, was delayed due to rain, which affected the start time and initial toss. Once play commenced, England won the toss and opted to field first. Despite early dismissals of key players Virat Kohli for 9 and Rishabh Pant for 4, India’s middle order stabilized the innings. Rohit Sharma led charge with a solid 57, while Suryakumar Yadav contributed a valuable 47 runs. Hardik Pandya added a vital 23, Akshar Patel chipped in with 10, and Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten with 17, helping India post a competitive total of 171 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Chris Jordan was the standout bowler for England, taking three wicke...

South Africa Thrashes Afghanistan to Reach T20 WC Final

27Jun

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South Africa Thrashes Afghanistan to Reach T20 WC Final

South Africa triumphed over Afghanistan by nine wickets in first semi-final of T20 World Cup 2024. Match took place on Thursday at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. This victory marks 1st time as South Africa has reached final of any World Cup, whether T20 or ODI. South Africa achieved their modest target of 57 runs in just 8.5 overs, losing only one wicket.Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed Quinton de Kock, who scored 5 runs off 8 balls, early in the match. However, captain Aiden Markram (23 runs off 21 balls) and opener Reeza Hendricks (29 runs off 25 balls) led the team to a comfortable win. Earlier, Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first. However, they delivered a disappointing batting performance, getting bowled out for a mere 56 runs in 11.5 overs. Marco Jansen and Ta...

Rashid Khan Becomes Fastest Bowler to Take 150 T20I Wickets

26Jun

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Rashid Khan Becomes Fastest Bowler to Take 150 T20I Wickets

Afghanistan’s spin wizard, Rashid Khan, achieved a historic milestone on Tuesday. He became fastest bowler to take 150 wickets in T20 international (T20I) matches, reaching this mark in just 92 games. This remarkable achievement adds another feather to his already impressive cap. Rashid Khan’s feat is even more impressive when compared to other top bowlers. New Zealand’s Tim Southee is the only other player to have reached 150 T20I wickets, and he did so in 118 matches. This means Rashid is the fastest by a significant margin. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan is on the verge of joining this elite group, with 149 wickets in 129 matches. The milestone came on a day of great success for the Afghanistan cricket team. Not only did Rashid Khan make history, but Afghanistan also rea...

Check T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals Dates

26Jun

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Check T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals Dates

T20 World Cup 2024 has reached an exciting phase with the confirmation of its semi-final fixtures, setting the stage for thrilling encounters. This year marks a historic moment for Afghanistan as they qualify for the World Cup semi-finals for first time ever. In a nail-biting Super 8 match against Bangladesh, Afghanistan secured their spot after restricting Bangladesh to 105 runs. Chasing a revised target of 114 in 19 overs due to rain interruptions, Afghanistan's bowling attack, led by standout performances from Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq, who both claimed four wickets, proved too strong for Bangladesh. Semi-final line-up features Afghanistan facing South Africa, while cricket powerhouses India and England clash in other semi-final match. India advanced by defeating Australia, j...

India Secure T20 World Cup Semi-final with Victory over Australia

24Jun

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India Secure T20 World Cup Semi-final with Victory over Australia

India secured their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 after a thrilling win against Australia. The match, held at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, saw India triumph by 24 runs in an exciting showdown. India chose to bat first and captain Rohit Sharma played a stellar innings, scoring 92 runs off just 41 balls. His aggressive batting included seven fours and eight sixes, setting up India's total to a 205-5 in 20 overs. Australia faced a tough challenge in their chase, losing opener David Warner early. Despite efforts from Travis Head, who scored 63 runs, and skipper Mitchell Marsh with 37 runs, Australia struggled to keep up with the required run rate. India's bowlers maintained the pressure, with Kuldeep Yadav leading the attack with figures of 2/24. Arshdeep...