Semi-final defeats give Irish rugby a reality check
At the very least, there won't be accusations of complacency against Ireland when they head on their tour of South Africa next month. Silver linings and all that.
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Bangladesh Seal Final Spot In T20 World Cup Super 8s, Fans Question "Where Is Pakistan?"
The groups are locked for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup as Bangladesh grabbed the final spot for the next phase of the tournament after beating Nepal by 21 runs on Monday. Bangladesh defended a 107-run target, the lowest-ever in the history of the tournament, at the Arnos Vale Stadium, dumping Netherlands out of contention. Bangladesh joined India, Australia and Afghanistan in Group 1 while the second group will feature teams like South Africa, Afghanistan, West Indies and England.
Bangladesh Defended Lowest-Ever Total vs Nepal In T20 World Cup To enter Super 8s
Young pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled an incredible 21 dot balls in his career-best figures of 4 for 7 as a determined Bangladesh team used all its reservoir of experience to beat a spirited Nepal by 21 runs ensuring a comfortable passage into the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. Having nearly shocked South Africa in their previous game, Nepal bowlers were again on target, bowling out Bangladesh for 106 but Tanzim along with seasoned Shakib al Hasan (2/9) and Mustafzur Rahaman (3/7) bowled out Nepal for 85 in 19.2 overs.
Smriti's ton propels India to a clinical win over Proteas women
The Proteas top-order crumbled as South Africa slumped to a 143-run loss against India in the opening ODI at Bengaluru on Sunday.
Bangladesh vs Nepal LIVE Score Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh Aim For Super 8 Spot
Bangladesh vs Nepal LIVE Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh can become the eighth and final team to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup, with a win over Nepal. Having beaten Sri Lanka and Netherlands, Bangladesh will be favourites to win. However, Nepal will be out to prove a point in their final match, after almost pulling off an upset on South Africa in their previous game. If Nepal win, it will open a door of hope for Netherlands to possibly qualify for the Super 8. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Live Streaming T20 World Cup 2024 Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match
Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Live Streaming T20 World Cup 2024 Live Telecast: Wary of the Dutch firepower and current form, the 2014 champions Sri Lanka, who are placed fifth in Group D, will take on the third-placed Netherlands in their T20 World Cup 2024 encounter. Already out of reckoning for the Super Eight round, Sri Lanka's pride will be at stake given they have had a tournament to forget, marred with multiple issues on and off the field. For the Scott Edwards-led Netherlands team, there will be a great deal of motivation to bring out their best and hope for a big win as well as luck to favour them. Netherlands have notched wins in two out of three games in this tournament yet they find themselves nearly eliminated in a tight Group D, from which South Africa have already sailed through.
Smriti Mandhana Century Helps India To Massive 143-Run Win Over South Africa In First ODI
Smriti Mandhana's resolute hundred and a disciplined bowling effort, led by spinners Deepti Sharma and Asha Shobana, piloted India to a huge 143-run win over South Africa in the first women's ODI on Sunday. India now lead the three-match series 1-0, and the second game will be played on June 19. Mandhana's sixth ODI century (117, 127 balls , 12x4s, 1x6) formed the fulcrum of India's competitive 265 for eight on a sluggish Chinnaswamy pitch. Then the Indian bowlers worked their magic around the South African batters to bowl out the visitors for 122 as debutante leg-spinner Asha (4/21) led the show with a frugal spell and was well-supported by offie Deepti (2/10).
Namibia's David Wiese Announces International Retirement
Namibia all-rounder David Wiese has retired from international cricket after his teams final T20 World Cup group stage match against England on Sunday. Namibia's camapign ended after their third group stage loss on Sunday to defending champion England. Their only win in the tournament came against Oman. After Wiese was dismissed by Jofra Archer in the final over of Namibia's chase in a rain-curtailed match, he raised his helmet and bat to the crowd as he walked off before being greeted by his teammates, including captain Gerhard Erasmus, at the dugout.