Dale Whitnell made two holes-in-one through 12 at the South African Open
England's Dale Whitnell is having a magical round on day two of the South African Open Championship, making two holes-in-one through 13, with play still on going.
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Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game
LAHORE: Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on Wednesday. Afghanistan, which lost the first match to South Africa by 107 runs, went with the same playing XI for the third successive game and banked on three spinners — Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad and ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan. Australia has three points from its record-breaking 352-run chase against England and a point from its washout game against South Africa at Rawalpindi. Australia named an unchanged side. New Zealand and India have already qualified for the semifinals from Group A with host Pakistan and Bangladesh eliminated. Lineups: Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
AFG vs AUS LIVE Score Updates, Champions Trophy 2025: Cloud Cover Aids Australia But Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal Lead Afghanistan Comeback
Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE Updates, Champions Trophy 2025: Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran look to steady Afghanistan's ship in their Champions Trophy match against Australia in Lahore. Spencer Johnson clean bowled Rahmanullah Gurbaz with a toe-crushing yorker in the first over of the match. Both teams are unchanged for this do-or-die contest at the Gaddafi Stadium. Amid uncertainity over the weather, there is some good news for the fans as there is no rain at the moment. Afghanistan are coming to this on the back of dumping England out of the Champions Trophy with an eight-run win. For Australia, the match against Afghanistan poses a tricky challenge, with a win necessary following the washout of their game against South Africa. Should they lose, there is still a mathematical possibility to qualify, via net run rate. However, Afghanistan must win. (LIVE SCORECARD)
'Champions Trophy Could Be My Last ICC Tournament': South Africa Star Ahead Of Crucial England Clash
Ahead of their all-import clash against England at Karachi, South Africa's right-hand batter Rassie van der Dussen said that the ongoing marquee event will possibly be the last major ICC tournament of his cricketing career. The Proteas will lock horns with the Jos Buttler-led side in their last group stage match of the competition at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. "It's definitely a possibility that it's my last ICC tournament. I'm not saying that with any preconceived ideas that I'll call time on it, or management will call time on my career. It's just the reality," van der Dussen said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Afghanistan vs Australia LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan take on Australia in another virtual knockout encounter in Champions Trophy 2025. Afghanistan enter the game in jubilant mood, having defeated England in a dramatic 8-run win last time out. On the other hand, Australia are in a precarious position despite defeating England, due to their game against South Africa being washed out in Rawalpindi. Afghanistan must win to qualify to the knockout stage, while Australia have a slim but mathematical chance of going through even if they lose.
F1 Eyes Return Of Grand Prix In Africa; South Africa, Rwanda Main Contenders
Three decades after Formula One engines last roared on African tarmac, South Africa is mounting a bid to organise a new Grand Prix and bring the world championship back to the continent. Competition to host the high-octane spectacle is between two tracks: a street circuit in Cape Town and the less picturesque but historic Kyalami race track outside of Johannesburg. A committee set up by sports minister Gayton McKenzie will choose the winning bid in the third quarter of the year, committee member Mlimandlela Ndamase told AFP.
Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan's Bizarre Explanation Behind Champions Trophy Exit Stuns All
Pakistan's winless campaign in the Champions Trophy continued with their match against Bangladesh being called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain here on Thursday. The match was effectively a dead-rubber, with both teams already out of contention after failing to secure a win in their two previous matches. Pakistan, hosting an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years, had hoped for a strong finish but ended their disastrous campaign without a victory.
"Saw Pakistan...": South Africa Star Joins 'India Venue Advantage' Group In Champions Trophy
South African top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen said one doesn't "have to be a rocket scientist to know" that India are "definitely" in an advantageous position being based in Dubai for the ongoing Champions Trophy, but their knowledge of the conditions could also put them under pressure to fully exploit it. Rohit Sharma's men are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the final will be held there if the team goes the distance, while the rest of the teams have to criss-cross Pakistan for their matches.