Proteas to face New Zealand in T20 World Cup final as Windies beaten in Sharjah
New Zealand will face the Proteas in the final of the T20 World Cup after they beat the West Indies by 8 runs in the second semi-final played in Sharjah on Friday.
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Women's T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies Beat England To Enter Semi-Finals
West Indies defeated England by six wickets as Hayley Matthews' side joined South Africa in advancing from Group B at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 142, openers Hayley Matthews (50) and Qiana Joseph (52) launched a blistering assault, both scoring half-centuries. A rattled England dropped several chances, and their four wickets came too late to stop the West Indies from sealing the victory with two overs to spare. Earlier, a brilliant performance from Nat Sciver-Brunt had set West Indies a target of 142. England had been reduced to 34/3, with Deandra Dottin starring in the field.
Bangladesh suspend head coach Hathurusingha on accounts of misconduct, says report
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has been suspended on disciplinary grounds for 48 hours by the country's cricket board (BCB) and will be sacked soon after, a report from ESPNCricinfo said on Tuesday.
South Africa vs West Indies Highlights, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa Rout West Indies By 10 Wickets
South Africa vs West Indies Highlights, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa proved to be too strong for West Indies as they romped to a 10-wicket win to begin their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on a rousing note in Dubai on Friday. Asked to bat first, West Indies were restricted to 118 for six but the total would have been far less than that, had it not been for Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten 41-ball 44. For South Africa, left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba returned career-best figures of 4/29, while Marizanne Kapp ended with 2/14. In reply, South Africa completed the task with 13 balls to spare. (Scorecard)
Wolvaardt, Brits star as Proteas cruise to opening T20 World Cup win
Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits carried their bats to take the Proteas to a clinical 10-wicket victory against West Indies in their T20 World Cup opener in Dubai.
Jemimah Rodrigues' Fifty, Bowlers Set Up India's Win Over West Indies In Warm-Up Match
Jemimah Rodrigues struck a crucial fifty as India secured a comprehensive 20-run victory against West Indies in a warm-up game ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday. Rodrigues anchored India's innings with a steady 40-ball 52, including five boundaries, as they posted 141 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Yastika Bhatia chipped in with a handy 25-ball 24, which featured a four and a six, while opener Smriti Mandhana (14) and Deepti Sharma (13) also made useful contributions. In response, West Indies could manage just 121 for 8 in their stipulated 20 overs, with Chinelle Henry top-scoring with an unbeaten 59 off 48 balls. Shemaine Campbelle (20) and Afy Fletcher (21) tried to stabilize the innings but couldn't see their team through.
"Shah Rukh Khan Always Says...": New KKR Mentor Dwayne Bravo Reveals Co-Owner's Message
Former West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has thanked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and the management for showing faith and appointing him as the mentor of the franchise. Bravo on Friday was named mentor by the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, and will also work KKR's sister franchises in the Caribbean Premier League, Major League Cricket and ILT20. In a video message, Bravo also thanked his former team, Chennai Super Kings, for 'blessing' him in the next chapter of his career as coach.
"Yashasvi Jaiswal Is Not Innocent Guy": R Ashwin's Blunt Take On India Teammate
Ravichandran Ashwin, playing in Chennai, performed both with the bat and the ball for India against Bangladesh in the first Test. His century and six-wicket haul helped India register a 280-run win with ease against Bangladesh. After the win, Ashwin indulged in a fun discussion on the first Test where he praised Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young India opener has been in great touch since the time he made his debut for the national team. Jaiswal became the first batter in the 147-year history of Test cricket to score more than 750 runs in his first 10 innings at home. The record previously belonged to George Headley of West Indies who slammed 747 back in 1935.