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Australia vs Bangladesh-A Damp Squib for Bangladesh: AUSTRALIA beat BANGLADESH, won by 28 runs via DLS method. The much-anticipated clash between Australia and Bangladesh in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 turned out to be a rain-affected affair, ultimately favoring the five-time champions. Australia vs Bangladesh witnessed a dominant bowling performance from the Aussies, followed by a solid batting display cut short by the weather, leading to a comfortable 28-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis method (DLS).

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By Natasha Frost

Fans celebrated in central Melbourne this week after a national triumph: The Matildas, the Australian women’s soccer team, had defeated Canada, the reigning Olympic champion, 4-0.

It was a glorious victory after a dismal start to the Women’s World Cup for one of the two host teams. In Federation Square, Australians held up gold and green scarves and bellowed, “Up the Matildas!”

Two years earlier, the same city had seen a similar outpouring of support for the Australian women’s cricket team. Inside Melbourne Cricket Ground, more than 86,000 people had gathered to watch the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup, while 1.2 million people tuned in from elsewhere in Australia.

For Ellyse Perry, an Australian sporting legend who has represented the country in both the cricket and soccer World Cups, the 2020 match — the largest crowd ever to watch a women’s cricket match — was a milestone for women’s sports in Australia.

“It’s really now starting to become embedded in general society, and it’s commonplace,” she said. “We don’t think differently about it. It’s not an oddity any more.”

For as long as there have been sports in Australia, women have clamored to play and participate. What is believed to be the world’s first cycling race for women took place in Sydney in 1888; the country’s first golf championship, in 1894, was women only; and at the 1912 Olympics, Australian women won silver and gold in the first women’s Olympic freestyle race.

Yet even though Australian women’s sports have an extensive and proud history, only recently have they received significant mainstream support. A strong run in the World Cup — Australia will face Denmark in the round of 16 on Monday — was seen as an opportunity to change that, to cement the place of women’s sports in the country’s daily rhythms and conversation.

Australia’s win over Canada saved it from an early elimination, and sent it to a game against Denmark on Monday.Credit...Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Sam Kerr, the Matildas star who is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, said the impact of the tournament on women’s soccer was all but unimaginable.

“For years to come, this will be talked about — hopefully, decades to come,” she told reporters last month, citing an uptick in young boys and girls coming to women’s soccer games.

A longer view on the history of women’s sports in Australia involves many moments of triumph, but also times when able and enthusiastic sportswomen were simply shut out.

“There are peaks and troughs all the way through,” Marion Stell, a historian at the University of Queensland, said of women’s sports in Australia. “Women make advances — but then it goes away again. It’s never a smooth upward curve.”

Only in the past couple of decades had female athletes been able to make consistent strides on pay, opportunities and representation, she added. Today, half of all Australian girls play sports at least once a week, according to the Australian Sports Commission, compared with about 30 percent of girls in the United States.

“I don’t think anyone would have dreamed that it would happen so quickly,” Dr. Stell said. “On one hand, it’s been very slow. But on the other hand, when it happened, the floodgates just opened.”

Yet despite their enthusiasm, and their prodigious talent for bringing home Olympic medals, female athletes in Australia have, like their international peers, historically been sidelined, blocked or simply not taken seriously.

In 1980, women’s sports made up about 2 percent of print sports coverage in Australia. By 2009, women’s sports made up about 9 percent of television news coverage, according to a report from the Australian Sports Commission. But the balance appears to be shifting: A poll last year found that nearly 70 percent of Australians had watched more women’s sports since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fans watching the Australia-Ireland match in Melbourne on the World Cup’s opening night.Credit...Hannah Mckay/Reuters“A lot of it has been in line with the way that social perception has changed more broadly, in terms of how we perceive women’s role in society, and particularly the workplace,” said Perry, the sports star.

Dr. Stell, the historian, pointed further back. She saw the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where Australia failed to win a single gold medal, as a turning point. The country’s lackluster performance spurred a significant backlash in the Australian news media, which described the results as a “crisis for the government” and called for action for Australia to “regain its lost athletic potency.”

Women had historically been something of a golden goose for Australia at the Olympics, making up a minority of the country’s total athletes but often winning the majority of its medals. At the 1972 Games in Munich, for instance, 10 out of 17 Australian medals were won by women, even as they made up only about 17 percent of the team.

And so in 1981, Australia established the Australian Institute of Sport, a high-performance sports training center for both men and women that, for the first time, gave women the financial support to concentrate on their sports full-time — beginning with Australian rules football, basketball, gymnastics, netball, swimming, tennis, track and field and weight lifting.

That was followed a few years later by the Sex Discrimination Act, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of gender or sexuality.

“Those two things together might be some kind of watershed,” Dr. Stell said. “But not, I guess, in the public imagination — more in sporting women’s lives.”

The Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, established in 1981.Credit...David James Bartho/Fairfax Media, via Getty Images

The facility offered dedicated training space to women in a variety of sports.Credit...Andrew Rankin/Fairfax Media, via Getty Images

Even after that, female athletes in most other sports often had no alternative but to play in a semiprofessional capacity. In the mid-1990s, as male Australian cricket players were on the cusp of striking over what they felt was inadequate remuneration, female players in the sport barely had their expenses covered, and often had to pay their own way to compete. Most juggled jobs and other commitments alongside their sports careers.

“How did it make me feel? I just wanted to play as much cricket as I possibly could,” said Belinda Clark, who was the captain of Australia’s World Cup-winning women’s cricket teams in 1997 and 2005.

She added: “We all structured our lives — our working lives and our personal lives — around being able to do that. That comes at a financial cost. We all accepted that.”

In recent decades, cricket has led the charge on fair pay for female athletes in Australia. While male cricketers still significantly out-earn their female counterparts, the majority of female players earn at least 100,000 Australian dollars, or $66,000. By comparison, female players of Australian rules football, rugby league, netball and professional soccer have a minimum salary of less than half of that — a source of ongoing tension since it is far below the country’s living wage.

Across all sports, perhaps the most important factor for female athletes was having women in positions of responsibility across journalism, management, coaching, umpiring and administration, Dr. Stell said.

In the early 1980s, Australian universities began to offer the country’s first sports management degrees. “That kind of allowed women to get a kind of professional qualification so that they could take the administration of sports off the kitchen table and make it more professional,” she said.

Belinda Clark next to statue of herself, with Quentin Bryce, the former governor general of Australia, at left.Credit...Brett Hemmings/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

Women are gradually becoming more visible as sports people in Australia. But it was not until earlier this year that a female cricket player was celebrated in statue form for the first time, though the country claims more than 70 statues of male players.

A bronze statue of Clark was unveiled at Sydney Cricket Ground in January; it is the first public statue of any female cricket player anywhere in the world. Representation of that kind sends a powerful message, especially to younger players, Clark said.

“What are the photos in the club? Who’s on the honor boards? What are we saying to the people that walk in this door?” she asked. “Are you part of this, or are you a guest or a visitor?

“It symbolizes that you’re actually part of it. You’re no longer coming, cap in hand, to beg for an opportunity.”

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Latest and Breaking News: T20 Cricket Shakes Up with New Records and Surprises

Cricket fans worldwide have been treated to an electrifying series of events in the T20 format recently. With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, the action on the field has been nothing short of sensational. Teams are battling it out in the final stages of their preparations, and the Latest and breaking news on cricket t20 matches have delivered a flurry of excitement and drama.

Record-Breaking Performances:

One of the standout moments of the recent T20 series was the record-breaking performance by India’s star batter, Virat Kohli. In a thrilling match against Australia, Kohli notched up an unbeaten 105 off just 56 balls, setting a new record for the highest individual score in a T20 International against Australia. His knock was instrumental in India’s high-scoring total of 200 runs, which proved too much for the Australian side.

Not to be outdone, Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi has been making headlines with his exceptional bowling. Afridi's hat-trick in the match against South Africa was a highlight, as he dismantled the top order with a stunning display of pace and precision. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award and has firmly established him as one of the premier bowlers in the format.

Surprise Upsets:

The T20 format, known for its unpredictability, has once again delivered some surprising results. England, the defending champions, suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Bangladesh. In a low-scoring affair, Bangladesh’s bowlers put in a disciplined performance, restricting England to just 130 runs. The chase was anchored by Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, whose calm 60 off 45 balls guided his team to victory with two balls to spare. This unexpected win has significantly boosted Bangladesh’s confidence ahead of the World Cup.

In another surprising turn of events, the West Indies, despite their storied history in T20 cricket, were knocked out of the ongoing series by Sri Lanka. The West Indies' batting lineup, usually their strength, faltered under pressure, and Sri Lanka's young guns, led by their emerging star Bhanuka Rajapaksa, secured a decisive win. This result has raised questions about the West Indies' readiness for the World Cup, as they now face an uphill battle to regain their form.

Upcoming World Cup Buzz:

Breaking news on cricket t20 World Cup approaching, teams are using these matches as a final opportunity to fine-tune their strategies. The latest results are sure to influence the tactics and selections of the participating nations. The upcoming tournament is expected to be highly competitive, with several teams showing promising signs of form. India’s formidable batting lineup, Australia’s explosive all-rounders, and Pakistan’s potent bowling attack are among the teams to watch closely.

As the cricketing world gears up for the World Cup, fans can look forward to more thrilling encounters and standout performances. The latest T20 series has set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable tournament. With records being shattered and teams surprising the odds, the excitement surrounding T20 cricket has reached fever pitch. Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to the World Cup continues!

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India To Open Campaign Against West Indies In 2025 Womens U19 T20 World Cup

Defending champions India will open their campaign against the West Indies in the second edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup to be played in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2 next year. India have been clubbed along side hosts Malaysia, West Indies and Sri Lanka in Group A. India defeated England to win the inaugural edition of the tournament in South Africa last year. England, neighbours Ireland, Pakistan and the USA are placed in Group B. South Africa, along with New Zealand, new entrants Samoa and a qualifier from Africa will form Group C, while Group D comprises Australia, Bangladesh, Scotland, and a qualifier from Asia. Each team will play the other sides in the round-robin phase, making for three games each in the group stage. The top three sides from all four groups will then progress to the Super Six stage. The bottom-ranked sides from Groups A and D, and B and C will contest in last place play-off on January 24. The 12 sides in the Super Six stage are further divided into two groups, with the top three teams from Groups A and D making up Group 1, and those of Groups B and C making up Group 2. In this stage, each side will carry forward the points, wins and NRRs (Net Run Rate) they secured against fellow Super Six qualifying sides. Each side will contest two fixtures in the Super Six, against opponents of corresponding groups that finished at different group positions. The top-two sides from each group will qualify for the semifinals to be held on January 31, with the final slated for February 2. The semifinals and final will all be played at Bayuemas Oval. If India qualify for the semifinals, they will play semifinal 2, which will take place on January 31. There are reserve days for both the semifinals and final. While February 1 is a reserve day for the semifinals, February 3 has been kept as a reserve day for the summit clash. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article Source link via The Novum Times

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Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Timeline

India and Pakistan's cricket competition is known for being very intense and is considered one of the fiercest in sports. Not only are these teams' games the most anticipated in cricket, but they are also some of the most-watched sports events in the world. In ICC tournaments, India has a great track record, winning 11 wins in total. These are two Cricket World Cups, two T20 World Cups, and two Champions Trophies, all at the top level. Pakistan has also done well in the ICC tournament, winning five games, one in each group. In the ICC World Cup, India has won 14 games and Pakistan has only won one. There has been a lot of history and political tension between the two countries, starting with the Partition of British India in 1947 and continuing with the ongoing Kashmir dispute and several other wars between India and Pakistan. Even though they both grew up playing cricket in British colonies, these problems have made their competition much worse. Pakistan National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Timeline IND vs PAK Head-to-Head Match Scorecard (Test) Decade Matches India Wins Pakistan Wins Drawn 1950s 10 2 1 7 1960s 5 0 0 5 1970s 9 2 2 5 1980s 20 0 4 16 1990s 2 1 1 0 2000s 12 4 3 5 2010s – – – – 2020s – – – – Total 58 9 11 38 IND vs PAK Head-to-Head (ODI) Decade Matches India Pakistan No Result 1970s 3 1 2 0 1980s 32 9 19 4 1990s 46 17 26 3 2000s 41 18 22 1 2010s 15 10 4 0 2020s 3 2 0 1 Total 139 57 73 9 IND vs PAK Head-to-Head (T20I) Decade Matches India Pakistan Tie/No result 2000s 2 1 0 1 2010s 6 5 1 0 2020s 5 3 2 0 Total 13 9 3 1   Dominance in ICC Trophies Regarding ICC medals, India boasts a more distinguished record than Pakistan's three, with six major titles, including two from the Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy. In head-to-head contests, Pakistan has always had the advantage in both Test matches and ODIs; India has an incredible record in World Cup events, having won all the matches against Pakistan in this esteemed event. Head-to-Head Match Records Examining the head-to-head records, Pakistan has always held an advantage in one-day internationals as well as test matches. This figure reflects the fierce rivalry and fair playing field these meetings usually bring. In spite of this, India has kept an undefeated run against Pakistan in the ICC World Cup, a height of international cricket, therefore showcasing an interesting feature of their rivalry where pressure and high stakes bring out amazing performances. Also Read - Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs. India National Cricket Team Timeline T20 International Success India has a clear advantage over Pakistan in the more recent version of Twenty20 International cricket, which was especially clear when the two teams played each other in the Asia Cup. Not only do these games decide who wins the event, but they also show how the teams are doing and what their current plans are. Two teams from different countries were able to show off their skills, speed, and strategic thinking in the fast-paced T20 version of the Asia Cup. Outstanding Performances By Individuals Individual records and performances have also been important parts of this long-running battle. Sachin Tendulkar, a legend in Indian cricket, has scored the most runs and fifties in one-day internationals between India and Australia. Saeed Anwar's amazing 194 runs in a single ODI is still the best score by an individual in a match between these two teams, showing how good the competition is. Also, Shahid Afridi has the record for the most sixes, which shows how good he is at hitting big balls. Wasim Akram, on the other hand, is the best bowler in this series, with the most catches. IND vs PAK Records (Test) Most Runs in an Innings by Team Runs Team Venue Season 699/5 Pakistan Lahore 1989–90 679/7d Pakistan Lahore 2005–06 675/5d India Multan 2003–04 674/6 Pakistan Faisalabad 1984–85 652 Pakistan Lahore 1982–83 Fewest Runs in a Completed Innings Runs Team Venue Season 106 India Lucknow 1952–53 116 Pakistan Bangalore 1986–87 126 India New Delhi 1979–80 145 India Bangalore 1986–87 145 Pakistan Karachi 1954–55 Greatest Win Margins (by Innings) Margin Winning Team Venue Season Innings and 370 runs India New Delhi 1952–53 Innings and 131 runs India Rawalpindi 2003–04 Innings and 119 runs Pakistan Hyderabad 1982–83 Innings and 86 runs Pakistan Karachi 1982–83 Innings and 52 runs India Multan 2003–04 Greatest Win Margins (by Runs) Margin Winning Team Venue Season 341 runs Pakistan Karachi 2005–06 212 runs India New Delhi 1998–99 195 runs India Kolkata 2004–05 168 runs Pakistan Bangalore 2004–05 131 runs India Mumbai 1979–80 Smallest Victories Margin Winning Team Venue Season 12 runs Pakistan Chennai 1998–99 16 runs Pakistan Bangalore 1986–87 46 runs India Kolkata 1998–99 Individual Records – Most Runs Runs Player Span 2228 Javed Miandad (PAK) 1978–1989 2089 Sunil Gavaskar (IND) 1978–1987 1740 Zaheer Abbas (PAK) 1978–1984 1431 Mudassar Nazar (PAK) 1978–1984 1321 Younis Khan (PAK) 2005–2007 Highest Individual Score Runs Player Venue Date 309 Virender Sehwag (IND) Multan 28 Mar 2004 280 Javed Miandad (PAK) Hyderabad 14 Jan 1983 270 Rahul Dravid (IND) Rawalpindi 13 Apr 2004 267 Younis Khan (PAK) Bangalore 24 Mar 2005 254 Virender Sehwag (IND) Lahore 13 Jan 2006 Most Wickets by Individual Wickets Player Matches Bowling Average 99 Kapil Dev (IND) 29 30.12 94 Imran Khan (PAK) 23 24.04 81 Anil Kumble (IND) 15 31.97 45 Wasim Akram (PAK) 12 28.86 44 Fazal Mahmood (PAK) 14 24.54 Best Bowling Figures in an Innings Bowling Player Venue Date 10/74 Anil Kumble (IND) New Delhi 4 Feb 1999 8/52 Vinoo Mankad (IND) New Delhi 16 Oct 1952 8/60 Imran Khan (PAK) Karachi 23 Dec 1982 8/69 Sikander Bakht (PAK) New Delhi 4 Dec 1979 8/85 Kapil Dev (IND) Lahore 23 Jan 1983 The Effects Of The Rivalry Every time India and Pakistan play, there is a lot of rivalry and national pride, which makes each game feel like an epic story. These games are more than just cricket; they are a mix of deep emotion, history, and culture. Fans remember and love every time these two heavyweights in cricket play each other, making their rivalry one of the best in the history of the sport. Not only will the scores and results of these matches live on, but so will the spirit and the great cricketing moments they create. Read the full article

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No David Warner for Australia’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad, Confirms Selector George Bailey

Despite David Warner's openness to one last appearance with the ODI team in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Australian national selector George Bailey has confirmed that Warner will not be part of the squad for the tournament in Pakistan.

Warner had recently mentioned his willingness to return if needed, despite retiring from all formats of the game. However, Bailey clarified the situation, saying, "Our understanding is that David is retired, and he should be commended on what has been an incredible career across all three formats. Certainly, our planning is that he won’t be there in Pakistan."

Bailey praised Warner's career, acknowledging his significant contributions to Australian cricket. "You never know when Bull’s joking… I think he’s just stirring the pot a bit. He’s had a wonderful career, can’t celebrate it enough, and think as time goes by, his legacy of what he has done for Australia will only grow. But as far as this team goes and the journey to transition to some different players, in his case across all three formats, it’s going to be exciting," Bailey added.

Warner's hint at a possible return came in a recent social media post, where he expressed gratitude to his teammates and fans following Australia’s exit from the T20 World Cup. "I will continue to play franchise cricket for a while, and I am also open to playing for Australia in the Champions Trophy if selected," he wrote.

Warner retired from the 50-overs format after Australia’s World Cup win last year and played his last Test earlier this year against Pakistan. Over his illustrious career, Warner played 383 games for Australia across formats, scoring 18,995 runs and winning two ODI World Cups, a T20 World title, and a World Test Championships title.

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Starc expresses displeasure at being dropped for T20 World Cup 2024 game against Afghanistan

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has expressed his displeasure at being dropped for the crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights match against Afghanistan in the Caribbean, saying he was not one bit amused by the team management’s decision. The 2021 T20 World Cup champion suffered a shocking 21-run loss to Afghanistan, which dealt a massive blow to Australia’s chances of entering the…

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Warner keeps door open to play for Australia in Champions Trophy ‘if selected’

David Warner said chapter of his playing career is closed but has left the door open to appear in next year’s Champions Trophy to play in one last international tournament.

Warner concluded his Test cricket career in January, simultaneously declaring that his final appearance in the 50-over format was during last year’s ODI World Cup. His international tenure came to an end last month following Australia’s exit from the T20 World Cup.

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India vs Pakistan Cricket Series in Australia? Cricket Australia Hopes So

The long-standing cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan has been limited to ICC tournaments since their last bilateral series in 2012–13. However, Cricket Australia (CA) is keen on changing that by hosting a bilateral series between the two cricketing giants in Australia.

Cricket Australia’s Proposal

Nick Hockley, Chief Executive of Cricket Australia, has expressed a strong interest in facilitating an India vs Pakistan bilateral series down under. During a media interaction with The Indian Express, Hockley stated, “If we can play a role in helping and facilitating the India vs Pakistan bilateral series, we would be more than happy to do so.”

Historical Context and Recent Matches

The most recent encounter between India and Pakistan occurred during the 2024 T20 World Cup group stage in New York, where India emerged victorious by six runs. India, led by Rohit Sharma, went on to win the trophy, while Pakistan, under Babar Azam, were knocked out in the group stage.

This followed another thrilling match at the 2022 T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where a crowd of 90,293 witnessed a last-ball victory by India. This exciting encounter has fueled interest from both the Melbourne Cricket Club and the Victorian government in hosting future bilateral matches at the MCG.

Scheduling and Future Plans

While formal discussions have not yet taken place due to scheduling constraints, Hockley has reiterated CA’s willingness to host the series. “Given the schedules, we haven’t had formal discussions in that regard, but we have said it on the record that we will be happy to host the India vs Pakistan bilateral series,” Hockley said.

The Future of ODI Cricket

Hockley also touched on the future of One Day International (ODI) cricket. Despite Australia being the defending champions, he emphasized the need for bilateral ODI series to have meaningful contests to maintain their relevance. “The ODI World Cup which India hosted last year was fantastic. I think the ten-team format, where every game counts is excellent,” he noted.

Hockley suggested that bilateral ODI series should have consequences similar to the World Test Championships to ensure each match carries weight. “Each series must have consequences, like the Test matches, which help you to progress in the World Test Championships (WTC) finals. We need something similar for the white ball format, be it the rankings or other factors that relate to qualifications for the World Cups,” he added.

Looking Ahead

From Cricket Australia’s perspective, the importance of maintaining all three formats of the game is clear. Hockley emphasized that each bilateral series should contribute to World Cup qualifications, ensuring every match holds significance.

The prospect of an India vs Pakistan bilateral series in Australia is an exciting one, potentially rekindling one of cricket’s greatest rivalries on neutral ground. Cricket Australia’s interest signals a possible new chapter for international cricket fans eagerly awaiting such iconic matches outside ICC events.

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'Jaa ke Pakistan aur Australia se mulaqaat karo' - Sreesanth roasts England after T20 World Cup exit | Cricket News

After ousting Pakistan and Australia, India showed the exit door to defending champions England with a crushing 68-run defeat in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup, which made it three former title holders sent back home by a rampaging Indian team that will now take on South Africa in the final on Saturday in Barbados. India defeated 2009 champions Pakistan in the initial group stage and…

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England's Pursuit of Another Semi-Final Triumph Against India

In recent years, England has shone brightest in semi-final matches, demonstrating their prowess in high-stakes games. Two dates stand out in their white-ball cricket resurgence: July 11, 2019, and November 10, 2022. These days saw England deliver two of their most impressive limited-overs performances, both leading to World Cup finals victories. In 2019, England crushed Australia by eight wickets to secure a spot in the 50-over World Cup final. In 2022, they defeated India by 10 wickets in Adelaide, reaching the T20 World Cup final amid a fervent crowd. This Thursday, England, the defending champions, return to Guyana for the first time in 14 years to face India in another crucial semi-final. Storm machine, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Previously, England entered these matches as underdogs but managed to turn the tide spectacularly. Despite a rough start, they gained momentum with wins over Oman, Namibia, and the United States. The only Test-playing nation they beat was the West Indies, but they did so convincingly. This semi-final will be a true test of England's capabilities. India, on the other hand, has cruised through the tournament, particularly in New York, where they were the main attraction. They haven't faced significant challenges since their close win over Pakistan and continued their strong performance in the Caribbean. Captain Rohit Sharma's recent explosive innings against Australia, scoring 92 from 41 balls, signals a formidable challenge for England. Virat Kohli, although not in top form, is another potential threat. India had the advantage of knowing their semi-final venue early due to the tournament's scheduling for Indian television, while England faced last-minute travel arrangements. India's strategy includes a spin-heavy squad, anticipating the slow pitch in Guyana. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, yet to play in the tournament, are expected to feature prominently. England might also consider debuting their spinner, Tom Hartley, to counter India's approach. Weather conditions and the lack of a reserve day add another layer of uncertainty. If rain disrupts play, India will advance due to their higher group stage ranking. England's recent history in knockout matches is positive, whereas India has struggled, losing four of their last five semi-finals in white-ball World Cups. A win for England would vindicate coach Matthew Mott and captain Jos Buttler, easing the disappointment of last year's 50-over World Cup. The victor of this match will likely be the favorite in the final, facing a South African team with its own semi-final demons. For England, a win on June 27 could become a landmark date, while a loss would quickly fade into obscurity amid the upcoming football frenzy. Read the full article

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India vs England T20 World Cup Semi-Final: A Riveting Clash of Titans

The much-anticipated T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England is all set to take place in Guyana on Thursday, June 27. India, led by the dynamic Rohit Sharma, have secured an impressive seven consecutive victories in the tournament, with Rohit Sharma's exceptional 92 off 41 balls leading them to a significant 24-run win against Australia. On the other hand, defending champions England have showcased their formidability with players like Jos Buttler and Phil Salt in blistering form. The two teams last met in a semi-final 19 months ago, with England emerging victorious. However, India is now equipped with more batting firepower and variation in their attack. The Guyana National Stadium, the venue for the semi-final, has witnessed effective spin bowling and some assistance for the quicks, making it an intriguing battleground for this crucial encounter.

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Afghanistan celebrated a historic night time of their cricket historical past after they beat Australia by 21 runs of their Tremendous Eight conflict on the T20 World Cup 2024 in St. Vincent. Saturday night time's victory was Afghanistan's first in opposition to the 2021 T20 champions and six-time over-50 champions, which additionally gave them an opportunity to qualify for the semi-finals. “We've waited for this second for a very long time; “We lastly beat Australia,” exclaimed Gulbadin Naib, the Afghan hero with the ball, after the victory. This historic victory will likely be remembered for a very long time! 🙌👊🤩👏🔥#AfghanAtalan | #T20WorldCup | #AFGvAUS | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/cdvwLiyz0r — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) June 23, 2024 Naib took 4 wickets in his 4 overs and gave away simply 20 runs as Mitchell Marsh's group posted 127 in 19.2 overs of their chase of 149. Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, whose heroics led Australia to an inconceivable victory in opposition to the identical opponents within the 50-over World Cup in November, threatened to take the sport away from Afghanistan as soon as once more till Naib dismissed him within the fifteenth over. to start out. a procession of Australian wickets. Maxwell's 59 runs off 41 balls have been the very best rating for Australia by a big margin. Marsh (12 runs) and Marcus Stoinis (11 runs) have been the one different batsmen to attain double-figure scores. Naib additionally took the essential wickets of Stoinis, lower-order batsman Tim David and big-hitting bowler Pat Cummins. "We've achieved so much within the final 10 years, however this can be a nice achievement for Afghanistan cricket," Naib mentioned. The veteran all-rounder admitted it wasn't very straightforward taking part in on the Arnos Vale Floor in Kingstown, however praised his group for preventing till the tip. “The ball did not come simply to the bat, but it surely was a group effort,” he added with a broad smile. "It's a nice achievement: our journey begins now." Gulbadin Naib celebrates after defeating Australia on the Arnos Vale Floor [Ramon Espinosa/AP] Naveen ul Haq was the opposite tempo bowler who helped maintain Australia at bay together with his three wickets in 4 overs at a cheap price of 5 runs per over. Afghanistan's famend spin bowling assault, led by captain Rashid Khan, additionally saved issues tight with the ball. Rashid took one wicket in his 4 overs and gave away simply 23 runs. Off-spin bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nabi dismissed Australia's harmful opener David Warner for 3 runs in his solitary over. A well-known night time for Afghanistan🥳#T20WorldCup #AFGvAUS pic.twitter.com/tMyMKN3QjG — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 23, 2024 "Crucial for folks at house" Afghanistan will play Bangladesh on the similar venue on Tuesday and can relish their probabilities of beating the group that has already misplaced two matches. An enormous win over Bangladesh would safe their place within the semi-finals. Rashid mentioned the victory was “essential for the folks at house”, who will likely be delighted with the double pleasure of getting a greater likelihood of reaching the semi-finals. “[It is] an enormous victory, particularly a beating [50-over] world champions in a world cup match,” Rashid mentioned in his post-match feedback. He greeted Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran who gave them a gap partnership of 118 runs in 15.5 overs and laid the muse for a giant whole. Nonetheless, the remainder of the Afghan batting line-up may solely add 30 extra runs within the final 25 balls and the lads in blue completed their innings with 148-6 in 20 overs. Australia's chase took a success early on when Naveen dismissed in-form opener Travis Head within the third ball of the innings. Common wickets and tight bowling saved the favorites at bay forward of the match and Afghanistan cruised to a well-known victory with 4 balls to spare. The gamers and backroom employees began an enormous celebration on the finish of the sport. Australia captain Marsh admitted his group was “outclassed” by a disciplined Afghan group. Subsequent Tuesday they'll face India of their closing Tremendous Eight match. A defeat in opposition to the 2007 champions would virtually affirm their exit from the match. Afghanistan's gamers have fun after the sport. [Ramon Espinosa/AP]

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Cummins savours Djokovic beating Brit at Wimbledon

Being captain of the world cricket Test and 50-over champions has its perks, like receiving an invitation to the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Thus while India brought home the T20 World Cup, the only trophy to elude Cummins’ team, to a crowd of thousands thronging the streets of Mumbai, Pat Cummins got over Australia’s early exit in the Caribbean by watching tennis at the fabled Centre Court. While most of his compatriots, led by Alex de Minaur, were slogging it out on the outside courts, Cummins was in London SW19 where the main showcourt line-up was a trio of champions, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Andy Murray. Wife Becky, who Pat married in 2022, was alongside the Australian skipper. Perhaps appropriately, with the destroyer of so many English sporting dreams in the house, it was a bad day for British tennis. Murray, at his last Wimbledon, was playing with brother Andy against Australian duo John Peers and Rinky Hijikata. Despite huge support for the Murray brothers from the crowd, the Aussies won this tennis Ashes clash in straight sets. Djokovic was also playing a Brit, qualifier Jacob Fearnley, and dispatched him in four sets. Cummins’ appearance, suited, booted and wearing shades, brought much admiration on social media, including suggestions he should be the next James Bond. Maybe that was something he could discuss with survivalist Bear Grylls, who was also in the box, as was Britain’s former Olympic middle-distance champion Seb Coe, now President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), who was sat in the row in front. Source link via The Novum Times

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Australia vs Oman Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: OMA 89/7 (16 ov, target 165); Adam Zampa picks up two as well

Australia vs Oman Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: AUS look to get their T20 World Cup off on a positive note against Oman on Thursday. Australia vs Oman Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024 Match Today: Marcus Stoinis smashed a superb 35-ball 66 to power Australia to 164/5 in their 20 overs against Oman on Thursday in Barbados in a Group B clash. Mitchell Marsh’s former champions were asked to bat…