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'Invincible' Australia Stand Between South Africa And Women's T20 World Cup Title

South Africa will get their fairytale finish at home if they find a way to halt the Australian juggernaut in the Women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town on Sunday. South Africa showed commendable fighting spirit to upset England in the semifinal but they will need to stitch together a perfect game to topple the mighty Australia, who are the record five-time champions and are in their seventh successive final. South Africa have made rapid strides over the past 12 months and after making the semifinals of the ODI World Cup last year, they entered their maiden final of an ICC event here on Friday.

"Punched Themselves In Mouth": Australia Great's Scathing Take On Team's Capitulation In India

Citing Mike Tyson, Australian great Greg Chappell has slammed the team's forgettable performance in the first two Tests against India, saying the visitors "punched themselves in the mouth long before the first ball was even bowled". Australia have already conceded the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after being hammered in the first two Tests of the four-match series, both games ending under three days and prompting sharp reactions from the country's former cricketers. "It was Mike Tyson who said in the lead-up to a fight with Evander Holyfield: Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.

South Africa hope pace bowling attack can subdue Australia

CAPE TOWN : Whatever the result in Sunday’s Women’s Twenty20 World Cup final against powerhouse Australia, South Africa captain Sune Luus says the team already feel like winners having become the first side from the country to reach a global final.

"Came Empty Stomach, Had A Feast At Ground": Pakistan Star Quips After Destroying Father's Team With A 42-ball 97 In PSL

Azam Khan was the talk of the Pakistan Super League on Friday night. The Islamabad United wicketkeeper-batter hit a 42-ball 97, laced with eight sixes and nine fours, against Quetta Gladiators. Courtesy Azam's knock Islamabad United reached 220/6 in 20 overs. In reply, Quetta Gladiators were all out for 157 in 19.1 overs. Notably, Azam's brutal hitting came against a side which is coached by his father and former Pakistan wicketkeeper Moin Khan. There was a point in his innings, when Azam gestured towards his father Moin after completing his half-century. Moin could be seen clapping with a straight-face.

Prithvi Shaw Or Shubman Gill? Sourav Ganguly Names 5 Youngsters Who Will Make It Big In IPL

Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly picked five young cricketers to watch out for in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a special mention for Suryakumar Yadav. During a recent interaction, the former BCCI President was asked to pick players who he thinks will become huge names in the competition. Ganguly was quick to name Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Ruturaj Gaikwad and fast bowler Umran Malik before adding Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill to the mix. However, big names like Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer was notably missing from his answer.

Watch: "What On Earth" - England's Ollie Pope Takes "Unbelieveable" Catch To Dismiss Daryl Mitchell

England's Ollie Pope took a sensational catch to dismiss New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell on Day 2 of the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday. The incident occurred on the final ball of the 33rd over when Mitchell, batting on 13, tried to defend Jack Leach's delivery at full stretch. However, to his surprise Pope, who was deployed at silly point, showed tremendous reflexes and plucked the ball diving down to his right.

Watch: "Am I Their Coach?" - Irritated Babar Azam's Sharp Retort To Journalist

Pakistan cricket skipper Babar Azam is well known for his witty answers during press conferences and he was in full form after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United. Babar played for Karachi Kings till the last edition of the tournament before making a move to Zalmi and a reporter decided to ask him a question about his connection with the franchise. Karachi Kings have struggled to perform well this year and when asked about what changes the team can potentially make, Babar had a straight answer for the reporter.

"Not The Way...": West Indies Great on Ex-India Players Personally Attacking Each Other Over KL Rahul

The issue of whether KL Rahul should or should not be included in the Indian cricket team for the the last two Tests against Australia took an ugly turn when former India players Venkatesh Prasad and Aakash Chopra took on each other on social media. After Prasad tweeted on multiple occasions regrading the long rope that Rahul has got, Chopra, meanwhile, did a YouTube videoon KL Rahul. Towards the end of the video, Chopra urged Prasad to stay calm and not peddle 'agendas' if there are any or highlight stats that suit his thoughts.

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'Invincible' Australia Stand Between South Africa And Women's T20 World Cup Title

"Punched Themselves In Mouth": Australia Great's Scathing Take On Team's Capitulation In India

South Africa hope pace bowling attack can subdue Australia

"Came Empty Stomach, Had A Feast At Ground": Pakistan Star Quips After Destroying Father's Team With A 42-ball 97 In PSL

Prithvi Shaw Or Shubman Gill? Sourav Ganguly Names 5 Youngsters Who Will Make It Big In IPL

Watch: "What On Earth" - England's Ollie Pope Takes "Unbelieveable" Catch To Dismiss Daryl Mitchell

Watch: "Am I Their Coach?" - Irritated Babar Azam's Sharp Retort To Journalist

"Not The Way...": West Indies Great on Ex-India Players Personally Attacking Each Other Over KL Rahul