Orlando Pirates retain MTN8 crown through Sipho Chaine's gifted hands
Sipho Chaine redeemed himself and gifted Orlando Pirates the MTN8 trophy in front of a strong Buccaneers crowd at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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Milestone man Markram trusts basic instincts
NEW DELHI : It took Aiden Markram only a couple of deliveries to realise it was going to be his day on a belter of a track, the South African power-hitter said after smashing the fastest ever century in men's World Cup against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
Updated ODI World Cup 2023 Points Table After South Africa Beat Sri Lanka
South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest ever World Cup total of 428 while Aiden Markram clubbed the fastest tournament century in just 49 balls in a 102-run victory over Sri Lanka. The Proteas bettered the previous World Cup high of 417 made by Australia against Afghanistan at Perth in 2015. Their 428-5 was also the ninth highest total in all one-day internationals. Markram, who went on to make 106, beat the previous record for fastest World Cup century which was claimed by Ireland's Kevin O'Brien off 50 balls against England at Bengaluru in 2011.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Aiden Markram Stars As Record-Setting South Africa Defeat Sri Lanka
South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest ever World Cup total of 428 while Aiden Markram clubbed the fastest tournament century in just 49 balls in a 102-run victory over Sri Lanka. The Proteas bettered the previous World Cup high of 417 made by Australia against Afghanistan at Perth in 2015. Their 428-5 was also the ninth highest total in all one-day internationals. Markram, who went on to make 106, beat the previous record for fastest World Cup century which was claimed by Ireland's Kevin O'Brien off 50 balls against England at Bengaluru in 2011. His first 50 on Saturday came from 34 balls while he needed only 15 more deliveries to add the next 50.
Ireland 5 Scotland 0 LIVE as Gregor Towsend's men suffer disaster Rugby World Cup start
It's a massive night in the French capital for Gregor Townsend and his men as they look to stay in the Rugby World Cup.
Georgia out on a limb as they seek more Tier One tests
NANTES, France : Georgia are in virtual isolation and worried they are not being heard enough as they seek more chances to pit themselves against Tier One opposition and gain the experience that could give them World Cup wins in future.
Penaud will beat my record - hopefully in the final, says France's Blanco
PARIS : Damian Penaud's brace against Italy at the Rugby World Cup put the winger on track to beat France's all-time try-scoring record set by Serge Blanco, and the former fullback is hoping his mark will fall in the final.
Dharamsala outfield raises concern for remaining Cricket World Cup 2023 matches
The outfield at the Dharamsala Stadium was the main talking point on Saturday after Bangladesh eased to a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.