Five top batting knocks at the 2022 T20 World Cup
Cricket's Twenty20 World Cup is in full swing, with teams jostling for a semi-final spot in the two groups of the Super 12 stage.
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Phillips century leads New Zealand to big win over Sri Lanka
SYDNEY: Glenn Phillips hit the second century of the Twenty20 World Cup to put New Zealand on course for a semifinal place with an emphatic 65-run win over Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. The Kiwis now have five points, having won two games and shared the points with Afghanistan following a rain-affected Group 1 match at the Super 12 stage. England, Ireland and Australia are tied on three points but New Zealand has a vastly superior net run-rate.
SA-born Glenn Phillips hits 104, the 2nd century at T20 World Cup, as NZ crush Sri Lanka
South African-born Glenn Phillips smashed a powerhouse 104 and Trent Boult grabbed four wickets as New Zealand swept past Sri Lanka by 65 runs in Sydney on Saturday to put them in pole position to make the semi-finals at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Cricket-Phillips ton drives New Zealand to Sri Lanka win after rocky start
SYDNEY -Glenn Phillips scored a brilliant century to rescue New Zealand after a rocky start and fire them to an emphatic 65-run victory on Saturday which sent the Black Caps clear at the top of Group 1 at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Cricket-Playing last in group stage an advantage for England, says Buttler
(Reuters) - England cricket captain Jos Buttler said his team retained an advantage playing last in the final round of group matches at the Twenty20 World Cup as they will know exactly what is needed in terms of net run rate to reach the semi-finals.
1 Point Separating 6 Teams: Explaining Group 1 Qualification Scenario In T20 World Cup 2022
The Australia vs England T20 World Cup 2022 match in Melbourne on Friday was deemed a virtual 'knockout' contest for the two teams. But persistent rain at the stadium resulted in the match being abandoned without a ball being bowled. Earlier in the day, the Afghanistan vs Ireland match was also washed out due to rain. As a result, the Group 1 remains wide open for any of the 6 teams to qualify. However, the hosts Australia, are in for a tricky period because of their Net Run Rate.
Rain takes center stage at ICC T20 World Cup in Australia
There have been surprises at the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) men’s T20 World Cup in Australia. In the group stage, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe and the Netherlands were the four teams to progress to the Super12, which is divided into two groups.
Cricket-Rain ruins Australia-England World Cup showdown
MELBOURNE -The T20 World Cup clash between champions Australia and England was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain on Friday, leaving both teams' semi-finals hopes hanging in the balance and fans disappointed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.