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India Defeated South Africa, Won T20 World Cup 2024

1Jul

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India Defeated South Africa, Won T20 World Cup 2024

In a thrilling final at Kensington Oval, India defeated South Africa by seven runs to win T20 World Cup 2024 title on Saturday. This victory is India's first ICC trophy since 2013 and makes them two-time T20 World Cup champions, having previously won in 2007. Match was a nail-biter, with both teams fighting hard. India looked like they might lose until Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya turned the game around in 16th and 17th overs. India's strategic play in final moments caught South Africa, who had been in a strong position, off guard. Chasing India’s challenging target, South Africa had a rough start, losing Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram early. A 68-run partnership between Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs gave them hope. Heinrich Klaasen then hit 22 runs in one over, putting ...

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...

South Africa Warns to Arrest Citizens Involved in Gaza Genocide

28Apr

By Tahreem Akram3 Comments

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South Africa Warns to Arrest Citizens Involved in Gaza Genocide

South Africa’s foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, says that South African citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will face arrest upon returning home. This news makes the relationship between the two nations more strained after South Africa’s accusation of genocide against Israel at the United Nations’ highest court. Pardon making this statement at a Palestinian solidarity event. People from South Africa’s main political party, the African National Congress, also attended this event. She urged people to protest outside the embassies of the top countries supporting Israel. These countries likely include the United States, the UK, and Germany. I have already issued a statement alerting those who are South African and are fighting alongside or in the Israeli D...

South Africa Vote to Suspend Ties with Israel and Close Embassy

22Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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South Africa Vote to Suspend Ties with Israel and Close Embassy

South African lawmakers have voted to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel and close the country's embassy in Tel Aviv. The vote comes amid growing anger in South Africa over Israel's offensive in Gaza. However, Israel may retaliate by expelling South African diplomats in retaliation. South Africa and its ruling Parliament have voted in favor of a motion to close Israel's embassy in Pretoria and suspend diplomatic relations amid rising tensions over Israel's actions in Gaza. The motion, proposed by the left-wing opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters and supported by the ruling African National Congress, passed with 248 votes in favor and 91 against on Tuesday. The move is largely symbolic, and its implementation depends on President Cyril Ramaphosa's government. President R...

16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022

14Sep

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16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022

Men's T20 Worldcup 2022 is happening in Australia this year. All the countries are ready to clench their claws on the golden trophy. Warm-up matches are scheduled to start on October 10, 2022. After the smashing women's cricket World Cup, Australia is all set to host another magnificent event. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will feature 16 international teams playing 45 matches with the final to be played on Sunday, November 13 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This event was supposed to happen in 2020 but due to covid restrictions, it get postponed. All the teams are fully geared up for the action-packed event. Warm-up matches are starting on October 10, however, the main event will start on October 16, 2022, up to November 13, 2022. After the recent Asia cup, Sri Lanka has emerg...