Australia win toss, India bat first in mouth-watering World Cup final
AHMEDABAD, India : Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field against India in the final of the 50-overs World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
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S Africa bat v Australia in second semi-final in overcast Kolkata
KOLKATA : South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat against Australia under an overcast sky in Kolkata in the second semi-final match of the 50-overs World Cup on Thursday.
Australia vs Bangladesh, Cricket World Cup 2023: Match Preview, Prediction, Head-To-Head, Pitch And Weather Reports, Fantasy Tips
Australia will be up against Bangladesh in Match 43 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 11 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, India. The match commences at 10:30 AM IST. After a forgettable start to the tournament, Australia showcased why they are a powerhouse in world cricket. They registered six consecutive wins to make it to the semi-finals, where they are set to face South Africa in what will be a repeat of the iconic 1999 World Cup semi-final.
"Pretty Surreal Feeling": Rachin Ravindra On His Name Being Chanted By Indian Fans
New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra admitted it felt "surreal" to hear his name being chanted by Indian fans during Thursday's World Cup win over Sri Lanka. However, the 23-year-old shouldn't be too surprised as the southern city was once home to his parents before they moved to New Zealand. Ravindra, one of the breakout stars of the World Cup, gave fans plenty to shout about as he made 42 in his team's five-wicket win which has almost guaranteed New Zealand a place in the semi-finals.
Steve Smith Experiences Vertigo Ahead Of Cricket World Cup Clash Against Afghanistan
Ahead of his side's ICC Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan, Australian batter Steve Smith said that he suffered an episode of vertigo over the last day or so and expressed hope that he will train and be able to overcome it fully. Australia will take on Afghanistan in their Cricket World Cup match at Mumbai. Australia are at third spot with five wins and two losses and a total of 10 points. One more win will solidify their semifinal chances. Afghans have also done very well in the tournament, having won four out of their seven matches. With eight points, they are at sixth spot and in contention for a final four spot.
Steve Smith Picks Two Tough Opponents As Australia Look To Seal Cricket World Cup 2023 Semis Berth
Steve Smith on Monday hoped Australia are peaking at the right time given they have five wins on the trot in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and are on the cusp of joining India and South Africa as the third team in the semifinals. While India are set to finish at the top of the points table, South Africa are currently placed second having qualified for the final four. Australia can join the two teams if they win their upcoming clash against Afghanistan, to be played here on Tuesday. "You do want to be peaking at the right time in the end, but obviously you need to do enough to make the semifinals. I think that would be the beauty of it if we were able to get there," Smith told the media before Australia's training session at the Wankhede Stadium. "You know, we had a rough start, we lost two games and we have gradually, I guess, progressed as we have gone along and there are still areas we can work on," said Smith, adding that even though all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell are back to training, it remains to be seen if they get a nod for the contest on Tuesday.
Elimination looming, England opt to field against Australia
AHMEDABAD, India : England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field against Australia in a World Cup contest on Saturday with the prospects of elimination looming over the defending champions.
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