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South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Updates: South Africa will be a more confident side when they and Pakistan face each other in the second T20I of the three-match series at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Friday. The Proteas are 1-0 up in the series after winning the first game by 11 runs. They will aim to seal the series while visitors Pakistan will eye for an equaliser. A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took the Proteas to an 11-run win in the first game at Kingsmead on Friday. Miller slammed 82 off 40 balls with four fours and eight sixes and Linde hit a rapid 48 in a South African total of 183 for nine. Left-arm spinner Linde followed up by taking four for 21. (Live Scorecard)

New Zealand vs England Live Score Updates 3rd Test Day 1

NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score: New Zealand eye a consolation win as they take on England in the third and final Test at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. A whitewash would be quite a humbling for New Zealand after their 3-0 win on Indian soil last month. The Kiwis, however, haven't lost a Test at Seddon Park since South Africa beat them by nine wickets in 2012. The pitch was largely under covers and the weather could play a big part through the Test, with showers forecast on day three. Both teams are already out of the WTC 2025 final race. (Live Scorecard)

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for exceeding the maximum permitted elbow extension of 15 degrees.

BCCI, PCB Agree On Champions Trophy Model. These Are The 'Conditions': Report

After months of tussle, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have finally agreed on a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to a report in India Today, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has also approved the model with matches set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai. This comes after the BCCI refused to send the Indian team to play in Pakistan, citing security concerns. However, the PCB denied to accept their demands initially.

Rajat Patidar's Whirlwind Fifty Takes Madhya Pradesh To Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

Skipper Rajat Patidar led from the front with a scintillating unbeaten fifty as Madhya Pradesh trashed former champions Delhi by seven wickets to storm into their first final in 13 years at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. Opting to field, Madhya Pradesh's bowlers put up a clinical performance, with allrounder Venkatesh Iyer (2/12) leading the charge by taking two wickets to restrict Delhi, the 2018 winners, to a modest 146/5. In reply, MP overhauled the target in 15.4 overs with Patidar top-scoring with a 29-ball 66 not out, which included four fours and six sixes.

6 Wides, 1 No-Ball, 2 Fours And A Wicket: Naveen-Ul-Haq Bowls Marathon 13-Ball Over vs Zimbabwe

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq is in the news again, as he bowled a marathon rollercoaster over during his team's first T20I against Zimbabwe. In an over that seemed like it would never get over, Naveen bowled as many as 13 balls to finally complete his over. Naveen bowled a whopping six wides, along with a no ball, culminating in the 13-ball over. But, while he was smashed for two fours, he also came back strong to pick up a wicket in the same over as well.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma In Focus But 'One Change' On Cards

After winning the opening Test with flying colours by 295 runs, Team India faced a major setback and lost the second match by 10 wickets in Adelaide. As the five-match series is currently levelled 1-1, Rohit Sharma will look to bounce back in the third Test which will be played in Brisbane from Saturday. The pink-ball Test in Adelaide marked the return of skipper Rohit, who missed the first match due to the birth of his second child. However, the Indian skipper failed to leave a mark as he scored only three and six runs.

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph

From the cricket field to the hockey pitch, Paddy Upton has carved a legacy as a master of mental conditioning. His latest feather in the cap comes from the chess board, where he played a pivotal role in helping Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju claim the World Chess Championship title on Thursday, becoming the youngest world champion in history. At just 18 years old, Gukesh's victory against reigning champion Ding Liren of China marked a monumental achievement, as he became only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand, to hold the title.

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South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs England Live Score Updates 3rd Test Day 1

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

BCCI, PCB Agree On Champions Trophy Model. These Are The 'Conditions': Report

Rajat Patidar's Whirlwind Fifty Takes Madhya Pradesh To Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

6 Wides, 1 No-Ball, 2 Fours And A Wicket: Naveen-Ul-Haq Bowls Marathon 13-Ball Over vs Zimbabwe

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma In Focus But 'One Change' On Cards

Paddy Upton: The Mind Behind D Gukesh's Historic World Chess Championship Triumph