Women's World Cup: South Africa knock out India to set up England semi-final
Mignon du Preez made an unbeaten 52 to help South Africa eliminate India in a last-ball thriller and set up a Women's World Cup semi-final against England.
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ICC Women's World Cup: India crash out after losing a last-ball thriller to South Africa
South Africa in their must-win final league game to crash out of the Women's World Cup here on Sunday. AS IT HAPPENEDShafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and skipper Mithali Raj (68) struck half-centuries and set the platform for India to reach a competitive 274 for seven against South Africa at the Hagley Oval after opting to bat.
Brilliant Proteas win final-ball thriller, break Indian hearts in record World Cup chase
The Proteas completed the group stages of their 2022 World Cup campaign with an incredible three-wicket, final-ball victory over India at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.
Women's World Cup: Mithali Raj Breaks Yet Another Record With Half-Century vs South Africa
In her more than 22-year long career, Mithali Raj has broken numerous records and it seems, she brings up milestones in every game she plays. India are currently taking on South Africa in a crucial Women's World Cup game in Christchurch and Mithali scored yet another half-century. Mithali has more than 60+ half-centuries in her ODI career and during the match against South Africa, she brought up another milestone in her illustrious career.
Jamie Heaslip: Inconsistency killing Connacht
Jamie Heaslip says a lack of consistency continues to hamper Connacht following Saturday night's hammering by Leinster.
IPL 2022, LSG vs GT: Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants aim for winning start on debut
Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants would aim to start their IPL campaign on a winning note when they square off here on Monday. Gujarat could most likely open with young Shubman Gill and Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who is also a wicket-keeper. The duo can take any opposition attack to task, but would need to be wary of the bounce at the Wankhede stadium. Gujarat would heavily bank on the performance of their skipper Hardik Pandya, who has loads of experience playing at the Wankhede with Mumbai Indians. Known for his six-hitting prowess, Hardik this season will have to take more responsibility with the bat and also bat higher up the order.
ICC Women's World Cup: Resurgent England crush Bangladesh to make semifinals
England cruised into the Women's World Cup semi-finals with a crushing 100-run victory over Bangladesh in their final group stage match in Wellington on Sunday. It sealed a dramatic resurgence for the defending champions who had been on the brink of elimination after losing their first three matches in the 50-over competition. They then won all of their remaining four games to secure a place in the top four. The comprehensive win saw them overtake the West Indies to join top qualifiers Australia and South Africa in the knockout stage. The final berth will be decided later Sunday in the match between India and South Africa.
IPL 2022: AB de Villiers Says MS Dhoni Stepping Down From Captaincy "Perfect Move"
MS Dhoni stepped down as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain two days before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and handed over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja. South Africa legend AB de Villiers, who retired from all forms of cricket ahead of IPL 2022, praised the wicketkeeper-batter's decision, saying that captaincy can wear a player down. AB de Villiers has captained South Africa in the past and knows the pressures of the job, and supported Dhoni's move.