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The Ospreys will make history tonight by becoming the first Welsh side to play a home United Rugby Championship game in England.
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Watch: Having Booked Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Spot, Indian Team Arrives In Kolkata For South Africa Game
The Indian cricket team on Friday arrived at Kolkata airport ahead of their clash against South Africa in the World Cup. After securing one of the final four spots in the ongoing World Cup, India will square off against South Africa who have had a sensational tournament till now. The Men in Blue are currently unbeaten after playing seven games in the tournament so far and will be keen to continue with their winning run. Mohammed Shami's arrival in the playing XI has reshaped the entire pace unit and has added a different dimension to their attack.
India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Rahul Dravid Checks In At Eden Gardens, 'Happy' With Match Strip
The Indian team bus left for hotel from airport but head coach Rahul Dravid and his coaching staff took a detour to Eden Gardens on Friday to get a first-hand look of the track allocated for Sunday's World Cup game against South Africa. It is expected to be a batting belter but the kind of pace attack the Indian team has at its disposal, even the best of batting tracks can turn into a pacer's paradise. It's a classic Dravid trait and in most cities, the head coach will find some time to get a feel of the 22-yard strip upon arrival. The entire outfield sans two tracks were under cover as the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) didn't want to take a risk with forecast of unseasonal showers in next two days.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Clinical Afghanistan Secure Big Win, Keep Alive Semifinal Hopes
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah made well-compiled fifties and veteran Mohammad Nabi produced a stifling spell as Afghanistan continued their dream run in the World Cup, registering a smooth seven-wicket victory over Netherlands to keep their semifinals hopes alive in Lucknow on Friday. In the battle between two giant-killers of this showpiece, Afghanistan rode on their spinners and brilliant fielding to restrict the Dutch to 179 all out and then chased down the target in 31.3 overs.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: How Afghanistan's Win Impacts Pakistan's Semifinals Dream
Afghanistan cricket team boosted their chances of reaching the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Netherlands in Lucknow on Friday. This was the fourth win for Afghanistan as they leapfrogged Pakistan to grab the fifth position in the standings with eight points. As a result, they have the same amount of points after seven matches as New Zealand but the Kiwis are ahead on Net Run Rate (NRR). Australia are third with eight points but they have played just six games.
Dyantyi makes first start for Sharks, SA franchises search for rare European wins
The Springboks' ongoing trophy tour of South Africa may be cause for celebration throughout the country, but for one man it's a front and centre reminder of what could have been.
What Happens If Pakistan vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup Match Gets Washed Out? All Scenarios Explained
Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-finals hang by a thread as a defeat in one of their remaining two matches will see them miss out in the race for top four status. Pakistan face New Zealand on Saturday (November 4) in Bengaluru, before squaring off against England a week later at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. If Pakistan lose to New Zealand on Saturday, their journey in the ongoing tournament might come to an end.
URC: Jack Carty returns for Connacht as Ulster ring changes
Jack Carty returns to the Connacht side for their first interpro of the season at home to Ulster, while the visitors have rung the changes for their trip to the Sportsground on Saturday (7.35pm).