Against The Head: New Zealand have edge ahead of final
Darren Cave and Donal Lenihan both make New Zealand the slightest of favourites ahead of a World Cup final which has the potential to be a "classic".
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"Don't See Any Attitude From Team While...": Babar Azam Tears Into Pakistan Players
On the brink of elimination from the World Cup after their shock defeat to Afghanistan, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his players showed lack of attitude while fielding and they need extra effort in that department of the game. The eight-wicket loss on Monday was Pakistan's third defeat on the trot after starting the tournament with back-to-back wins. The stunning defeat literally pushed Pakistan on the brink of elimination as they will need to win all their remaining four matches to be sure of a semifinal berth.
"Hurt" Babar Azam's Honest Admission As Afghanistan Stun Pakistan In Cricket World Cup 2023
Visibly shaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted "we are hurt" after his team was stunned in an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan at the World Cup on Monday which put their semi-finals hopes in peril. Afghanistan achieved their first-ever one-day victory over Pakistan in eight attempts as they chased down a 283-run target with an over to spare. Ibrahim Zadran hit a brilliant 113-ball 87 while fellow opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz made a 53-ball 65 to build a strong platform, putting on 130 for the first wicket.
"Hurt" Babar Azam's Honest Admission As Pakistan Stun Afghanistan In Cricket World Cup 2023
Visibly shaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted "we are hurt" after his team was stunned in an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan at the World Cup on Monday which put their semi-finals hopes in peril. Afghanistan achieved their first-ever one-day victory over Pakistan in eight attempts as they chased down a 283-run target with an over to spare. Ibrahim Zadran hit a brilliant 113-ball 87 while fellow opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz made a 53-ball 65 to build a strong platform, putting on 130 for the first wicket.
World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry
World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.
South Africa's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2023: Question Marks On Temba Bavuma's Availability
An in-form South Africa go up against Bangladesh in match no. 23 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, October 24 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, starting at 2:00 PM IST. Bangladesh went down against hosts India at Pune in their previous match in the tournament. It was their third loss after prior defeats to England and New Zealand. South Africa, on the other hand, have won three of their four matches, following their massive 229-run victory against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Heinrich Klaasen's century alongside fifties for Reeza Hendricks and Marco Jansen guided the Proteas to a daunting total of 399/7. Led by Gerald Coetzee's three-for, the South African men's cricket team toppled England for 170 in the run chase. (World Cup 2023 points table)
Watch: Mickey Arthur Can't Keep His Cool, Walks Off Seeing Pakistan's Poor Fielding Display
Pakistan cricket team is living on the edge at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. The Babar Azam-led side's chances to advance to the Cricket World Cup semi-finals hang by a thread after it slipped to a third straight loss at the mega event. If losses against arch-rivals India and Australia were not enough, Pakistan slumped to an eight-wicket loss against a lower-ranked Afghanistan. Pakistan continue to remain stagnant at the fifth spot after having played five matches. They face formidable opponents like New Zealand and South Africa next.
Bangladesh's Predicted XI vs South Africa, ICC World Cup 2023: Will Shakib Al Hasan Return To Playing XI?
Bangladesh and South Africa will take centre stage on Tuesday, October 24, as the two teams will battle it out in match no. 23 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. South Africa beat reigning champions England by 229 runs on Saturday, making it three wins in four matches in the tournament. They also won against Sri Lanka and Australia, earlier in this World Cup. Their only loss in the tournament has come against the Netherlands in the rain-curtailed encounter. (World Cup points table)