Knee injury could sideline Springbok hooker Mbonambi for 6 months
Bongi Mbonambi, a 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok, could be sidelined for six months due to a knee injury, Sharks coach John Plumtree said on Wednesday.
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India blast way to Cricket World Cup final after beating New Zealand
India maintained their perfect record at their home Cricket World Cup as they sealed a place in Sunday’s final by beating New Zealand in Mumbai.
Australia Predicted XI vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Pat Cummins Make Any Changes?
Australia will be up against South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, November 16 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. After suffering back-to-back defeats, Australia regrouped to stitch a seven-match winning streak. The five-time champions enter the match on the back of an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh to finish the group stage in third place.
South Africa Predicted XI vs Australia, Cricket World Cup 2023 Semifinal: Will Bavuma Make Changes?
South Africa will be up against Australia in the second semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 16 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. South Africa head into the semi-finals on a strong note, concluding their league campaign with a five-wicket victory over giant killers Afghanistan. The Proteas finished second with 14 points from nine matches. They only lost against the Netherlands and hosts India. Opening batsman Quinton de Kock is currently in excellent form while Aiden Markram has proven to be one of the top run-scorers for the Proteas in the tournament. The contributions of Heinrich Klaasen and the all-rounder Marco Jansen have added significant impetus to the side led by Temba Bavuma. The bowling department is led by Kagiso Rabada, who has claimed 12 wickets so far. Gerald Coetzee stands among the top three wicket-takers in the tournament, enhancing the team's bowling capabilities.
Watch: David Beckham Plays Football With Virat Kohli. Don't Miss The Caption
The knockout stages of the Cricket World Cup 2023 got underway on Wednesday as India squared off against New Zealand in the first semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium. Ahead of the match, star India batter Virat Kohli caught up with former Real Madrid and Manchester United footballer David Beckham, who also paraded the Cricket World Cup trophy with batting great Sachin Tendulkar. Taking to Instagram, Beckham posted a video where he can be seen exchanging a couple of one-twos with Kohli.
India Thrash Kiwis In Semi-Final. Final Stop: Narendra Modi Stadium Sunday
Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred before Mohammed Shami took a sensational seven wicket-haul as India sealed a place in the World Cup final with a 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday. Kohli made 117, to surpass the record he had shared with India great Sachin Tendulkar, and Shreyas Iyer a rapid 105 in a commanding total of 397-4 that also featured Shubman Gill's 80 not out.
Kohli, Shami star as India beat New Zealand to reach World Cup final
MUMBAI: Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets as India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach the Cricket World Cup final on Wednesday. Kohli made 117 to surpass the ODI century record he had shared with India great Sachin Tendulkar, and Shreyas Iyer clubbed a rapid 105 in a commanding total of 397-4. New Zealand were then dismissed for 327 despite Daryl Michell’s 134 with paceman Shami taking a sensational career-best 7-57. The Black Caps had hope of an improbable win during a third-wicket stand of 181 between captain Kane Williamson and Mitchell at the Wankhede Stadium Shami, however, all but ended the chase with two wickets in three balls during the 33rd over.
Kohli shines as India outclasses New Zealand to reach Cricket World Cup final
Kohli made 117, to surpass the record he had shared with India great Sachin Tendulkar, and Shreyas Iyer a rapid 105 in a commanding total of 397-4 that also featured Shubman Gill’s 80 not out.