Quinton De Kock's knock helps South Africa thump Australia
Quinton De Kock's second successive century at the World Cup helped South Africa to a thumping 134-run victory over Australia in Lucknow.
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First Steve Smith, Now Naveen-ul-Haq: Virat Kohli Asking Fans To Stop Mocking Shows Magnanimity
Star India pacer Virat Kohli and Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq put their recent differences behind them with a warm embrace during their World Cup 2023 match in Delhi on Wednesday. Earlier this year, Kohli and Naveen were involved in a war of words during an IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants. Following the aftermath of that incident, Naveen was often targetted by fans with pro-Kohli chants wherever he has played in India.
Cricket World Cup - "If You Don't Show Intent Against...": Anil Kumble Warns Rivals Of This India Star
Former Indian cricket team captain and coach spinner Anil Kumble lauded Ravindra Jadeja for his ball that dismissed Steve Smith in the teams' Cricket World Cup opener on Sunday, saying that the spinner changed his angles well. Ravindra Jadeja's spell of 3/28 was one of the standout performances during India's win over Australia in their Cricket World Cup campaign opener in Chennai on Sunday. He also took the prized wicket of Steve Smith and registered the best figures by an Indian spinner against Australia in a Cricket World Cup match.
"They Had The Wicket To...": Steve Smith's Blunt 'Spinners Remark' After Australia's Loss vs India
Bowled out for 199 in their high-profile World Cup opener, Steve Smith admitted that the Australian batters failed to get on top of the Indian spinners on a tacky Chepauk surface. Opting to bat first in a surprise move, Australia were sitting pretty at 110 for two before left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/38) triggered a collapse with his triple blows in the middle overs. The total proved to be too less as India romped home with six wickets and nine overs to spare for a fine start to the tournament.
"I Think It Was Mitch's...": Josh Hazlewood On Dropped Virat Kohli Catch
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood on Sunday absolved Mitchell Marsh of blame for committing one of cricket's biggest sins -- dropping a catch that would have seen the back of India superstar Virat Kohli. Chasing just 200 to win their high-profile World Cup clash, India looked like slipping to 20-4 when Kohli top-edged a pull to square leg where Marsh was waiting to gobble up the catch. However, possibly distracted by wicketkeeper Alex Carey also rushing to the danger area, Marsh let the ball slip to the ground.
Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Produces Stunner To Dismiss Steve Smith. Virat Kohli Left Flabbergasted
Ravindra Jadeja produced an absolute stunner to dismiss Steve Smith during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Australia in Chennai on Sunday. Smith was looking in good touch but Jadeja decided to attack him with a back-of-the-length delivery. The ball landed roughly around the leg-stump line and then turned sharply to clip the top of the off-stump. The Australia batter did play to the line of the delivery but was completely foxed by the late deviation. Smith was left stunned by the delivery and even Virat Kohli was caught dumbstruck by the movement of the ball which provided India with the crucial wicket.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Three Ducks! India's Top Order Collapse vs Australia Raises Massive Concern
India lost three wickets including skipper Rohit Sharma for a duck inside two overs as they chased a winning target of 200 to beat Australia in a key Cricket World Cup 2023 clash in Chennai on Sunday. Left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc struck in the first over to send back Ishan Kishan for a duck after the left-hander slashed at a delivery to get caught at slip. Josh Hazlewood then struck twice in one over to remove Rohit LBW on an incoming delivery and then Shreyas Iyer caught at covers also for nought to silence the home crowd.
Watch: Virat Kohli Pulls Off Sharp Catch At Slips. Jasprit Bumrah's Reaction Says It All During Cricket World Cup 2023
Virat Kohli pulled off a brilliant catch at slips to provide India with an early breakthrough during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia in Chennai on Sunday. Mitchell Marsh looked nervous at the start of his innings and he ended up edging a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah straight towards the slips. Kohli was ready for the catch and made no mistake in completing a sharp chance. The excitement was clear on Bumrah's face as celebrations erupted following the important wicket.