Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard to start for South Africa in World Cup final
Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard have been named in South Africa’s starting line-up for Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand in Paris.
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England Out Of World Cup? Jos Buttler's Huge Admission Is 'Disappointing'
England captain Jos Buttler expressed his disappointment following the loss to Sri Lanka in their World Cup match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Buttler, replaced the World Cup-winning Eoin Morgan as England's white-ball captain, agreed that the reigning champions are on the brink of elimination after the eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, their fourth in five games so far. Sri Lanka bundled out a struggling England for 156 inside 34 overs and reached their target with 146 balls to spare.
"Whole Nation Will Forgive Him" If...: Pakistan All-Rounder On Babar Azam Facing Criticism
Pakistan are having a nightmare at the ongoing ODI World Cup as the Babar Azam-led team has lost three out of it's first five matches. Their chance of qualifying into the semi-finals stage look grim as they are on the verge of elimination. Due to the team's forgettable performance, skipper Babar is receiving a lot of backlash from many former cricketers. Many of them have suggested that the 29-year-old batter should be removed from the position of the captain. However, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim stated that Babar can still earn everyone's forgiveness by winning the World Cup.
"Criticising Is The Easiest Thing": Pakistan Star Hits Back Amid Team's Struggles At Cricket World Cup 2023
A defeat against South Africa on Friday will virtually knock them out of the World Cup but Pakistan team is not thinking that option as yet with vice-captain Shadab Khan instead hoping for a return to winning ways for his side. With just four points from five matches, it is a must-win game for Pakistan against South Africa at the Chepauk. Shadab admitted do-or-die matches are generally pressure situations but said it could be different for some teams. "It depends on individual and team. I think that reduces the pressure because you have no option, nothing to lose. If you lose, you're obviously out of tournament. So, the more positive things you bring to the match, the more you benefit," he said at the pre-match press conference.
South Africa's Predicted XI vs Pakistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Temba Bavuma Or Aiden Markram - Who Will Lead Proteas?
The South African cricket team has established itself as one of the most formidable contenders in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. They have secured four victories in five matches, with only one loss. Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen have been standout performers in the batting department, receiving timely support from stand-in skipper Aiden Markram. When it comes to their bowling, pacers Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee have been exceptional, consistently dismantling rival batting lineups. This presents a significant challenge for the Pakistan batters, even on the slow MA Chidambaram Stadium surface. (World Cup 2023 points table)
'I had to Google the word!': Bavuma wary of 'mercurial' Pakistan threat
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admitted on Thursday that he was so stunned by seeing Pakistan described as "mercurial" that he had to "Google the word" out of respect for his opponents ahead of their World Cup clash.
Cricket World Cup 2023 - "They Underestimated Our Team": Sri Lanka Star Takes A Jibe At England After Victory
Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a jibe at England saying the defending champions underestimated the Islanders at their own peril, and suffered a heavy eight-wicket defeat which could end their semifinal aspirations in the World Cup. Sri Lankan bowlers were spot-on on a spongy-bounced wicket and skittled out England for 156, and then emerged the winner riding on fifties by Sadeera Samarawickrama and Pathum Nissanka. "I think they underestimated our team because we also lost three games and we only won against the Netherlands.