Proteas opener Wolvaardt frustrated with World Cup form: 'I'm just not executing'
Proteas batter Laura Wolvaardt admits South Africa's batting woes have been frustrating in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup.
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Thank you, New Zealand! Proteas have World Cup future back in their own hands
The Proteas women now have their 2023 T20 World Cup future back in their own hands thanks to New Zealand's powerful 102-run victory over Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand stay alive; Sri Lanka crash out
Batting first, Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr scored half-centuries as New Zealand posted 162 for 3. In reply, Sri Lanka could only manage 60. New Zealand moved into second place in Group One behind defending champions Australia, but could still be overtaken by hosts South Africa, who play Bangladesh on Tuesday.Sri Lanka, who won their first two matches, finished the group stage level on points with New Zealand but were eliminated on net run rate.
Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand Stay Alive In Semi-final Race; Pakistan, Sri Lanka Lose
The battle to reach the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals will go down to the last group match after New Zealand kept their hopes alive with a 102-run rout of Sri Lanka at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday. "We've given ourselves a chance, even it's only a small, tiny chance," said New Zealand captain Sophie Devine. Australia are assured of winning Group One but the other qualifiers from the group will only be known after South Africa play Bangladesh at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.
India vs Australia: KL Rahul stays in Test squad but loses VC role
the Indian squad for the final two Test matches of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Interestingly, the India Cricket Board (BCCI) statement signed by Jay Shah on Sunday, didn’t mention Rahul as the vice-captain for the series unlike the first two Tests. Rahul had even led the Indian team in Bangladesh in December when regular captain Rohit Sharma was ruled out due to injury.The statement also mentioned Ishan Kishan as the solitary wicketkeeper for the following three-match ODI series against Australia.
Ranji Trophy triumph is a fitting tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara, says Jaydev Unadkat
Cheteshwar Pujara, calling him one of the region's favourite sons. Saurashtra defeated Bengal by nine wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata earlier today to win the premier domestic first-class title.On the other hand, Pujara hit the winning runs against Australia in his milestone 100th Test in Delhi."Like I'd said before, it's a fitting tribute to one of Saurashtra's favourite sons, Chintu (Pujara's nickname). He played his 100th Test for India against Australia in Delhi, but he was equally eager, wishing us all throughout," Unadkat said after the win.
Proteas women not giving up on World Cup dream just yet: 'Anything can still happen'
The Proteas' chances of progressing to the knock-out stages of the Women's T20 World Cup hang in the balance after their six-wicket loss to Australia at St George's Park on Saturday evening.
Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner power Australia into Women's T20 World Cup semis
With the comfortable win, Australia made it a perfect four wins from their four group games to cruise into the semifinals of the cricketing extravaganza. Chasing a par 125, Australia reached their target with 21 balls to spare with McGrath hitting a powerpacked 33-ball 57. Australia were put under pressure by South Africans in the chase early as at one stage they were in trouble at 40 for three but McGrath and Gardner (28 not out off 29) went for their shots in a fourth-wicket partnership of 81 to secure victory for the champions.