England implode to hand second ODI and series to Australia
Australia wrapped up the three-match one-day international series with a comprehensive 72-run win over England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
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Pakistan roll over New Zealand to reach T20 World Cup final
SYDNEY: Pakistan will continue their rollercoaster ride at the Twenty20 World Cup into the final after beating New Zealand by seven wickets in front of a raucous crowd largely made up of their compatriots at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday (Nov 9).
"Disappointing": South Africa Board Issues Statement On Team's Shock T20 World Cup Exit
South Africa's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup were dashed after they suffered a shock defeat against the Netherlands in their final group match in Adelaide on Sunday. The Proteas were in an advantageous position to enter the last four stage, but were eventually stranded on five points from as many games. Ultimately, India (eight points) and Pakistan (six points) advanced to the semi-finals from Group 2. Following the defeat to the Netherlands, Cricket South Africa (CSA) issued an official statement, expressing their "disappointment" over the Proteas' shock exit from the tournament.
Sri Lanka set England 142 to make T20 World Cup semis
SYDNEY: Pathum Nissanka slammed 67 before Sri Lanka collapsed to 141-8 at the Twenty20 World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday (Nov 5), in a game England must win to make the semi-finals.
England reach T20 WCup semifinals, Australia eliminated
SYDNEY: England advanced to the semifinals of the T20 World Cup and eliminated host Australia on net run-rate after their last over four-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. New Zealand, England and Australia all finished with seven points from five matches in Group 1 but the Kiwis topped the group with a healthy net run-rate of 2.113. Australia paid the price for a heavy loss to New Zealand in the opening game and finished with at a net run-rate of -0.173.
Bavuma relieved to finally hit the middle of the bat: 'It's been a while'
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma breathed a sigh of relief as he made his highest score of the calendar year against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Proteas target fragile Pakistan confidence at T20 World Cup
South Africa's David Miller warned on Wednesday they will look to "exploit" Pakistan's fragile confidence as they strive to seal a Twenty20 World Cup semi-final spot and send their opponents packing.
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.