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29Jun

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T20 World Cup final: There’s genuine hunger to win, says SA captain Markram

South African captain Aiden Markram (left) studies the pitch during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket, final match between India and South Africa, in Barbados on June 28, 2024. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Not known for handling pressure well on the big stage, South Africa have pulled off close wins in this competition giving them a strong belief that victory is possible from any situation, captain Aiden Markram said ahead of the T20 World Cup final against India in Barbados. India, a team full of superstars, will have to overcome the pressure of not winning an ICC title since 2013 while South Africa head into their maiden World Cup final having not been in that position ever before. Ahead of the summit showdown on Saturday, Markram was expectedly reminded...

27Jun

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After Afghanistan’s heartbreak, Rashid Khan says: ‘We’ll always remember this World Cup’

Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign ended in a bittersweet manner after they got thrashed in the semifinal against South Africa on Thursday. However, irrespective of the semifinal loss the side has been impressive throughout the tournament. On their way to the semifinal, they registered thumping wins over New Zealand and Australia who were considered favourites of the side ahead of the tournament. After their exit Skipper Rashid Khan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote a heartfelt message. “We will always remember this #T20WorldCup!” The fight put ahead by everyone on this team is commendable and I’m proud of all of us! We will continue to build from here and come with more grit in the next one Thank you to everyone who believed in us and helped us to keep the fight on...

27Jun

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T20 World Cup: South Africa give Afghanistan 9-wicket hiding to qualify for maiden final

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran during the semifinal clash at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago on June 26, 2024 | Photo Credit: Reuters A clinical South Africa qualified for their maiden T20 World Cup final with a resounding nine-wicket win over Afghanistan in the semifinal. The Proteas put themselves in pole position to reach the final after they bowled out Afghanistan for a paltry 56. They then raced to the target with 67 balls to spare. ALSO READ | Ind vs Eng semifinal preview: Rohit’s India look to banish ghosts of Adelaide 2022 Earlier opting to bat, things went awry for the Afghans as South Africa pacers made optimum use of the substantial seam movement on offer. Afghanistan were i...

18Jun

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T20 World Cup 2024: Target-setters vs chasers in Antigua, who has the upper hand in South Africa vs United States Super 8 clash?

Unbeaten in the group stage, South Africa will take on the high-flying United States in the first T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua that has supported the pace bowlers more than the spinners this tournament. On a ground where the average scores linger in the mid 130s, 24 matches were won by batting first while 23 chasing in all T20Is. Considering the pitch hasn’t supported teams batting first or chasing, both sides would vie to play to their strengths on Wednesday. Antigua in T20 World Cup 2024 Type of bowling Pace bowling Spin bowling Wickets in 2024 T20 World Cup 26 12 Economy in 2024 T20 WC 7.74 RPO 8.45 RPO Strike Rate in 2024 T20 WC 14.1 balls per wicket 15.5 balls per wicket South Africa have been nervy chasers lately, with eight...

18Jun

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T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Focus on South African batters in clash against USA

USA cricket team celebrates a wicket during the ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024 match. USA will be up against the mighty South African side in the super 8 match to be played in Antigua. | Photo Credit: Getty Images South Africa will have no room for error as their world-class batters will be keen to flex their muscles against a spirited USA in their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup in North Sound on June 19. The Proteas have remained unbeaten in the tournament so far with their bowlers doing the heavy lifting in all four games. Playing three games on the challenging New York tracks, and one in Kingstown, South Africa have not crossed the 120-run mark even once. Although their batting performance is not a reflection of the team which possesses some big hitters like Quinton de ...

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T20 World Cup: In another low-scoring game in New York, Bangladesh batsmen freeze with finish line in sight

Mahmudullah’s facepalm summed up the mood. Needing six off the last two balls to post their first-ever win over South Africa in T20 Internationals, Mahmudullah couldn’t have asked for a better delivery. With all his pacers bowled out, South Africa skipper Aiden Markram had no choice but to turn to left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj for the last over with 11 needed.Off the fifth, Maharaj’s full-toss arrived, just the right line for Mahmuduallah — outside off, coming down at a good height — to deposit anywhere he wanted. Instead, Mahmudullah got only the elevation as Markram pouched the offering at long-on. Having taken grip of the game, at the most crucial moment, Bangladesh froze. After the India versus Pakistan nail-bitter on Sunday, the spicy nature of the pitches in New York managed to ...