New Zealand v Sri Lanka: Rain predicted in Bengaluru for crucial Cricket World Cup match
The threat of rain looms over New Zealand's game against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru which could have significant implications for Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup.
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New Zealand's Boult excited by prospect of facing India in World Cup semis
BENGALURU : New Zealand will relish a semi-final clash with India after they thumped 1996 champions Sri Lanka by five wickets to put one foot in the knockout stage of the World Cup, seamer Trent Boult said on Thursday.
"India Will Win Cricket World Cup 2023": Former Cricketer Syed Kirmani
Syed Kirmani who was one of the crucial figures in India's 1983 World Cup has backed India to win the World Cup on the back of their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Kirmani along with South Africa's iconic cricketer Jonty Rhodes travelled in the Vande Bharat Express from Bhopal to Delhi on Thursday. After arriving in Delhi, Kirmani was quizzed about India's recent performances and he told mediapersons, "India will win the World Cup, they have played very well."
"Credit To The Game Of Cricket": West Indies Legend's Humongous Praise For Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is a "credit" to the game of cricket, said West Indies batting great Vivian Richards on Thursday, lauding the Indian maestro's ability to emerge unscathed from the most difficult situations thanks to his incredible mental strength. Kohli cracked a world record-equalling 49th century on his 35th birthday recently to join Sachin Tendulkar and is currently second on the run-getters' list with 543 runs in eight games in the ongoing World Cup in India. Kohli went without a century for nearly three years, starting November 2019, and even took a break from the sport to recharge his batteries before coming back to slam his maiden T20I ton against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup last year.
Pakistan Players Try To Hit 'No Footwork' Shots Like Glenn Maxwell. Here's The Result
What Glenn Maxwell did against Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Tuesday will definitely be remembered for a long time. The Australian all-rounder scored a stunning 201 not out to help the five-time champions snatch a sensational three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai. The win also sealed a semi-final berth for Australia. At 91 for 7, chasing 292, Australia were all set to join title-holders England, 1996 champions Pakistan and 1992 winners Sri Lanka as yet another notable Afghanistan scalp at this World Cup but Maxwell turned the tables.
New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, put one foot in World Cup semis
BENGALURU :New Zealand returned to winning ways at the World Cup following a four-match slump as they defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday and all but secured their place in the semi-finals.
Miller confident South Africa can ace the chase in World Cup
AHMEDABAD, India : Both of South Africa's defeats at the 50-overs World Cup came while chasing but batter David Miller does not think this is a major concern for them heading into the business end of the showpiece tournament.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand All But Through To Semi-Finals With Big Win
Trent Boult's rediscovery of his magic with new ball fuelled New Zealand's frantic five-wicket victory over a wretched Sri Lanka and kept their World Cup semifinals dreams intact in Bengaluru on Thursday. Daryl Mitchell (43 off 31 balls) milked the sound platform given by openers Devon Conway (45 off 42 balls) and Rachin Ravindra (42 off 34 balls) with their 86-run stand as the Kiwis hunted down the target of 172 in 23.2 overs. The result helped them to snap a four-match losing streak in the event, and it was also the perfect culmination of the demolition job started by Boult with his outstanding three-wicket burst (3/37).