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Temba Bavuma jumps to 10th spot, leaves Virat Kohli behind in ICC Test rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Temba Bavuma has been rewarded for his stellar performances of 70 and 113 in the first Test against Sri Lanka, as the South Africa skipper climbed 14 spots to achieve a career-high 10th place in the ICC Test rankings. This surge comes after South Africa's commanding 233-run victory.Bavuma's career-best ranking saw him surpass India's star batter Virat Kohli, who slipped to 14th place despite his match-winning century against Australia in Perth.England batter Joe Root continues to be at the top of the rankings with 895 rating points followed by compatriot Harry Brook, who has 854 points.Brook rose to second spot after his outstanding 171 in the first innings of England's eight-wicket win over New Zealand in Christchurch, marking his seventh Test century.Brook's rise pushed India'...

30Nov

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WTC Final: What South Africa’s win against Sri Lanka means for India, Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

What South Africa's win against Sri Lanka means for India, Australia (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: South Africa’s dominant 233-run victory over Sri Lanka at Kingsmead propelled them to second place in the WTC standings, strengthening their case for a place in the final next year. Marco Jansen’s record-breaking 10-wicket match haul, including a stunning 7 wickets for 42 runs in the second innings, played a pivotal role in dismantling Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. Despite a modest first-inning score of 191 all out, South Africa bounced back with an outstanding second-innings performance, with Temba Bavuma (113) and Tristan Stubbs (122) breaking records and putting on a 249-run partnership for the fourth wicket. With a declaration at 366/5, they set Sri Lanka a daunting target of 516, which the v...

30Nov

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1st Test: Marco Jansen takes 11 wickets as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa secured a victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Saturday, winning by a substantial 233 runs. Sri Lanka fought hard but were ultimately bowled out for 282, chasing a challenging target of 516.This win for South Africa followed Sri Lanka's record-low first-innings score of just 42.Marco Jansen, the left-arm fast bowler, played a crucial role in both innings, taking four wickets for 73 runs in the second innings. His match figures were an impressive 11 for 86.Unlike their first-innings collapse, Sri Lanka's batters showed resilience in the second innings, making the South African bowlers work hard for their wickets.Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva built a solid partnership of 95 runs for the sixth wicket. Their efforts kept South Africa in ...

28Nov

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South Africa in control after Sri Lanka crash to 42 all out in first Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Paceman Marco Jansen delivered a remarkable bowling performance, leading South Africa to a commanding position after Sri Lanka were dismissed for their lowest Test score of 42 on Thursday at Kingsmead, Durban.The towering left-arm fast bowler claimed seven wickets for 13 runs, as Sri Lanka's innings lasted merely 13.5 overs, marking the second-briefest completed Test innings in cricket history.South Africa established a first-innings advantage of 149 runs, despite their modest total of 191. They later extended their lead to 281 runs, reaching 132 for three in their second innings.The 2.06-metre-tall Jansen, despite initial difficulties with rhythm after his three-month break, displayed exceptional skill. Kagiso Rabada initiated the breakthrough, dismissing Dimuth Karunaratne, be...

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After mega deal at IPL auction, Marco Jansen makes history in Tests as Sri Lanka bundled out for lowest total | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South Africa's first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban, turned into a spectacle of extraordinary bowling, with Marco Jansen stealing the spotlight on Thursday.Fresh from securing a mega Rs 7 crore deal with the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah, the towering left-arm pacer delivered a career-defining performance, taking an astounding 7/13.This achievement marked the second-best figures by a left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket, firmly etching his name in the record books.Before this, Mitchell Johnson notched up eight wickets for 61 runs during South Africa's tour of Australia in 2008.Best bowling figures in an innings by a left-arm pacerMitchell Johnson (Australia): 8/61Marco Jansen (South Africa): 7/13Mike Whitney (Australia): 7/27Neil Wagner (New Ze...