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Shafali Verma Creates History, Clinches This World Record Against South Africa

Dashing India opener Shafali Verma smashed the fastest double-century in the history of women's Test cricket, eclipsing Annabel Sutherland of Australia during the one-off Test against South Africa on Friday. Shafali, 20, scored her double ton off just 194 balls, bettering Sutherland's feat, which came off 248 balls against South Africa earlier this year. Shafali also became the second Indian after former skipper Mithali Raj to hit a double century in Test cricket after almost 22 long years here. Mithali's 214 had come off 407 balls and the former India skipper achieved during the drawn second Test against England at Taunton in August, 2022. Shafali struck 23 fours and eight maximums during her attacking knock.

'Huge excitement' as Rassie Erasmus finetunes Springboks for Ireland

South Africa have advanced their preparations for the two-test home series with Ireland following the arrival of all their players in camp this week, but coach Rassie Erasmus warns the tourists will be a step up in quality from their convincing 41-13 win over Wales.

Smriti Mandhana And Shafali Verma Record Highest Opening Partnership In Women's Test Cricket

Indian pair of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana on Friday recorded the highest opening partnership in women's Test cricket, sharing a commendable 292-run stand on the opening day of the one-off Test against South Africa here. Shafali and Smriti thus surpassed the 241-run opening stand by Pakistan's Sajjida Shah and Kiran Baluch against West Indies in Karachi in 2004. It was also the second highest partnership in Women's Test for any wicket, behind the 309-run stand between Australian pair of LA Reeler and DA Annetts for the third wicket against England in Wetherby in 1987.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Set For Potential Final Tango For India In T20Is

This Saturday afternoon in Barbados, no Indian fan would want Rohit Sharma to drag his jaded body towards the dug-out trying to hide a tear welling up at the corner of his eye. No Indian fan would want to revisit Virat Kohli's blank stare towards the podium where the coveted ODI World Cup trophy rested exactly seven months and 10 days back. What they would surely want is to see the two greats do a memorable tango in probably their 'Last Dance' in the game's shortest format, at least in India colours. If one understands the drift of Indian cricket's ecosystem, whether it is the BCCI mandarins or the national selectors, they want the troika of Kohli, Rohit and also Ravindra Jadeja to go out on a high from the format.

Watch: Virat Kohli's RCB Teammate Called To Give Away Best Fielder Award, His Reaction Says It All

As the Indian cricket team continued its unbeaten journey in the T20 World Cup 2024, there was absolute jubilation in the dressing room on Thursday. India's thumping victory against England in the semi-final earned them a spot in the title-decider against South Africa. The Indian team produced a brilliant all-round show in the semi-final that saw Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya deliver with the bat while the spinners stepped up with the ball. However, it was wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant who earned a special prize after game, being named the Best Fielder of the Match by fielding coach T Dilip.

Aiden Markram Fuels 'Pitch Talk' Amid Afghanistan Coach's Explosive Press Conference Remarks

South African skipper Aiden Markram was certain that he does not want to play another match on the pitch here, but was chuffed to see his side tame a challenging track in the semifinal to enter its maiden T20 World Cup final. The deck at the Brian Lara Academy stadium offered considerable movement off the seam and South African quicks used it to the optimum to bowl out Afghanistan for an insufficient 56.

Rohit Sharma Shatters Massive World Record, Dethrones Pakistan's Babar Azam From T20I Summit

India kept their winning run intact on Thursday, as they defeated defending champions England by 68 runs in their T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final clash in Guyana. The win saw the Rohit Sharma-led side book their place in Saturday's final game against South Africa in Barbados. This was India's seventh win of the tournament after their match against Ireland in the group stage was washed out due to rain in Florida. South Africa, on the other hand, are also unbeaten with eigth wins on the trot heading into the final.

Watch: Kagiso Rabada Sends Warning To India, Video Of Wicket Goes Viral Ahead Of T20 World Cup Final

South Africa sent a stern warning to their opponents in the 2024 T20 World Cup, as they bowled out Afghanistan for a total of just 56, before chasing it down in under 10 overs. The Proteas reached their first-ever T20 World Cup Final, and will face either India or England on June 29. But throughout their dominant bowling performance, one moment stood out, showing the sheer might of the South African bowling unit. The delivery - bowled by Kagiso Rabada - went viral on social media.

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Shafali Verma Creates History, Clinches This World Record Against South Africa

'Huge excitement' as Rassie Erasmus finetunes Springboks for Ireland

Smriti Mandhana And Shafali Verma Record Highest Opening Partnership In Women's Test Cricket

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Set For Potential Final Tango For India In T20Is

Watch: Virat Kohli's RCB Teammate Called To Give Away Best Fielder Award, His Reaction Says It All

Aiden Markram Fuels 'Pitch Talk' Amid Afghanistan Coach's Explosive Press Conference Remarks

Rohit Sharma Shatters Massive World Record, Dethrones Pakistan's Babar Azam From T20I Summit

Watch: Kagiso Rabada Sends Warning To India, Video Of Wicket Goes Viral Ahead Of T20 World Cup Final