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How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Boxing Day Test vs Australia Ends In A Draw Or Loss

After Day 2 of the India vs Australia 4th Test in Melbourne, most fans of the Rohit Sharma-led side would have feared for the worst. However, No. 8 Nitish Kumar Reddy and No. 9 Washington Sundar rose to the challenge to give India a great chance. India still trail Australia by 116 runs but with two days remaining, chances are that India might be able to save the Test match. It will be great considering the World Test Championship final qualification scenario.

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Pakistan will resume Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa from 88/3 in Centurion. Currently, Babar Azam (16*) and Saud Shakeel (8*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as the visitors are trailing by 2 runs. Earlier on Friday, debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81 not out and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control over Pakistan. (Live Scorecard)

Ndidi donates food items to Nigerians, sure of Eagles’ qualification for World Cup

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has assured Nigerians that the national team players will do everything possible to qualify for the 2026 World Cup to be hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets

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Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen Put South Africa On Top Against Pakistan In 1st Test

Debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81 not out and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Friday. Bosch, batting at number nine, enabled South Africa to take a 90-run first innings lead -- and the bowlers made it count by taking three wickets before Pakistan could wipe out the deficit. Pakistan finished the day on 88 for three -- still two runs behind. South Africa would qualify for next year's World Test Championship final for the first time with a victory in either match of this two-Test series.

First Time In 147 Years: South Africa Debutant Corbin Bosch Scripts History, Achieves Unique Feat

South African cricket team all-rounder Corbin Bosch scripted history by achieving an unique feat on Test debut against Pakistan at the Centurion. Bosch registered a four-wicket haul and then went on to slam 81 while batting at No. 9. As a result, he broke a 122-year-old record for the highest score by a South African batter on debut while batting at No. 8 or below. This was also the first time in the history of Test cricket that a batter registered a 80-plus score on debut at No. 9. For South Africa, he became the first cricketer ever to score a half-century and take a four wicket haul on debut in Test cricket.

So. Africa hold upperhand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets

PRETORIA :Pakistan trailed by only two runs as they reached 88-3 in their second innings when bad light brought a premature end to day two of the first test against South Africa at Centurion on Friday, leaving the hosts holding the upper hand.

South Africa v Pakistan 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE Score Updates: Pakistan Eye Early Wickets

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test Day 2 LIVE Updates: After failing to put up a strong first innings total, Pakistan will be relying on their bowling attack to dismiss hosts South Africa cheaply in the first Test of the two-match series at Centurion. After restricting Pakistan to 211, courtesy a five-wicket haul by Dane Paterson, South Africa ended Day 1 on 82/3, with opener Aiden Markram and skipper Temba Bavuma at the crease. In-form batters Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs were dismissed cheaply, with Khurram Shah taking two wickets. The test holds enormous value, as victory in the series would guarantee South Africa a spot in the World Test Championship (2025) final. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Boxing Day Test vs Australia Ends In A Draw Or Loss

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

Ndidi donates food items to Nigerians, sure of Eagles’ qualification for World Cup

S.Africa hold upper hand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets

Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen Put South Africa On Top Against Pakistan In 1st Test

First Time In 147 Years: South Africa Debutant Corbin Bosch Scripts History, Achieves Unique Feat

So. Africa hold upperhand as Pakistan lose three second innings wickets

South Africa v Pakistan 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE Score Updates: Pakistan Eye Early Wickets