Ireland claim just their second ODI victory over South Africa
Ireland claimed just their second ODI victory over South Africa as half-centuries from Paul Stirling and Harry Tector contributed to a 69-run consolation triumph in Abu Dhabi.
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Sophie Ecclestone Stars As England Crush South Africa By Seven Wickets
England put up an all-round show to outplay South Africa by seven wickets for their second successive win in the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Monday. England's four-pronged spin attack led by Sophie Ecclestone (2/15) strangulated South Africa in the death overs to restrict them to 124/6 after they opted to bat on a tricky wicket. In reply, England lost two wickets inside nine overs, but thereafter opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge (43 off 43) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (48 not out from 36b; 6x4) took complete control of the chase, romping home with four balls to spare.
England exact T20 World Cup revenge on Proteas women in Sharjah
England exacted sweet revenge on the Proteas with a seven-wicket victory in Monday's Women's T20 World Cup Group B encounter in Sharjah.
Ciarán Frawley has put ball in rivals' court, says Leinster coach Robin McBryde
Three games, three different starting out-halves, but the man last in possession of the Leinster 10 jersey looks to be in pole position to start against Munster.
India Set For A Return To Playing In Hong Kong Cricket Sixes Tournament
The Indian team is all set to make a return to playing in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament, scheduled to take place from November 1 to 3 this year. The tournament began in 1992 and was last held in 2017 before being revived this year. “Team India is gearing up to smash it out of the park at HK6! Prepare for explosive power-hitting and a storm of sixes that will electrify the crowd! Expect More Teams, More Sixes, More Excitement, and MAXIMUM THRILLS! HK6 is back from 1st to 3rd November 2024! Don't miss out!,” wrote Cricket Hong Kong on its ‘X' account on Monday.
After Mayank Yadav Debut, Ex-Pakistan Star Kamran Akmal Gives Big Verdict On India's Medical Team
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal lavished praise on Delhi-tearaway Mayank Yadav for his splendid T20I debut against Bangladesh in Gwalior. The stage was set for Mayank to test the speed gun to its limits at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium against a sturdy Bangladesh batting lineup. The 22-year-old, who blew the opposition away with his sheer pace by notching 156.7 kph, showed signs of returning to his peak after a long injury layoff.
Former Netherlands midfielder Neeskens dies aged 73
Former Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens, considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, has died at the age of 73, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday.
Draw for group stages of the 2024-25 African Confederation Cup
Draw for the group stages of the 2024-25 African Confederation Cup that was staged in Cairo on Monday.