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Namibia vs UAE, T20 World Cup, Group A Match Live Score: UAE On Top, Namibia 5 Down In Chase Of 149 Runs

NAM vs UAE, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Namibia are five down in their chase of 149 runs vs UAE in the final Group A match of the first round of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Simonds Stadium, Geelong on Thursday. In 10.0 over, Namibia's score read at 53/5. Basil Hameed is the star for UAE so far with two wickets to his name. Earlier, Muhammad Waseem scored 51 runs off 41 balls while skipper Chundangapoyil Rizwan hit 43 not out off 29 balls as UAE posted a total of 148 for 3 in 20 overs. Basil Hameed too played a handy knock of 25 off 14 balls. For Namibia, Bernard Scholtz was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of 1 for 22 in 4 overs. Earlier, UAE skipper Chundangapoyil Rizwan won the toss and opted to bat first. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Football-Crazy Kerala Woman To Drive To Qatar To Watch Football World Cup

Football and travel are two things this mother of five is crazy about. So, taking a solo trip in her four-wheeler to watch the FIFA World Cup in Qatar was just a spontaneous decision for Kerala woman Naaji Noushi, a homemaker from nearby Mahe. As the World Cup fever is slowly gripping people and football fans, Noushi, an avid traveller, YouTuber and vlogger, commenced her journey to Qatar by driving a Mahindra Thar from here the other day. When Transport Minister Antony Raju flagged off the trip in the presence of village panchayat authorities, it was a dream come true for this soccer crazy woman who has always loved to take adventurous trips.

Watch: Team India Arrives In Melbourne Ahead Of T20 World Cup Clash vs Pakistan

All eyes will be on Team India when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of T20 World Cup Super 12 stage on Sunday in Melbourne. Since arriving in Australia earlier this month, the Rohit Sharma-led side has played two practice matches, in Perth, and two warm-up games, in Brisbane. India defeated Australia in their first warm-up match, while their second game against New Zealand was washed out due to rain. With India set to face Pakistan on Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a video of the team's journey from Brisbane to Melbourne.

How will Fifa's new semi-automated offside technology work at the Qatar World Cup?

In July football's governing body Fifa announced that semi-automated offside technology will be used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Shaheen Afridi and Lockie Ferguson lead five bowlers who can spell doom for batters at T20 World Cup

The famous punch line “Pace is Pace Yaar” was born after Wahab's over and its loose English translation would mean real pace is the real deal. As we move towards the main round of T20 World Cup at the business end of the Australian winter, pace will rule the roost; although on slightly slower tracks, fuller lengths will be equally important. While spinners are expected to play a key role on the Australian tracks despite the soggy weather, those with scary pace will provide an x-factor as there would still be enough bounce. The PTI looks at five bowlers, who have the ability to make a difference for their respective teams. With no Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian line-up, the ‘Men In Blue' are missing a trick.

'India have everything they need to win Hockey World Cup once again'

India are set to host the men's hockey World Cup for the second consecutive time in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 next year. "The Indian team has drastically improved over the past couple of decades ...Today, the Indian team is beating all top teams and giving them a tough time. This team is well prepared and extremely confident about their skills," Cornelius told Hockey India's Flashback Series - World Cup Special. "Hockey has come along in a very good way in India. I have to appreciate the players and the Coaches who have trained them. Today, these young players have courage and determination to win." Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists India, who are currently world No. 5 in the FIH rankings, are clubbed alongside England (6), Spain (8) and World Cup debutants Wales (16) in pool D.

Cameron Green replaces injured reserve wicketkeeper Josh Inglis in Australia's T20 World Cup squad

The 27-year-old Inglis sustained an injury in a freak accident while playing golf when his six-iron snapped and cut his hand open at the New South Wales Club in La Perouse. "The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 has approved Cameron Green as a replacement for Josh Inglis in the Australia squad," ICC said in a statement.

Rugby-World Cup quarter-final spots up for grabs in final round of pool stage

(Reuters) - England, New Zealand and Canada are already assured of quarter-final spots at the women's Rugby World Cup, leaving five remaining berths up for grabs in the final round of pool matches this weekend.

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Namibia vs UAE, T20 World Cup, Group A Match Live Score: UAE On Top, Namibia 5 Down In Chase Of 149 Runs

Football-Crazy Kerala Woman To Drive To Qatar To Watch Football World Cup

Watch: Team India Arrives In Melbourne Ahead Of T20 World Cup Clash vs Pakistan

How will Fifa's new semi-automated offside technology work at the Qatar World Cup?

Shaheen Afridi and Lockie Ferguson lead five bowlers who can spell doom for batters at T20 World Cup

'India have everything they need to win Hockey World Cup once again'

Cameron Green replaces injured reserve wicketkeeper Josh Inglis in Australia's T20 World Cup squad

Rugby-World Cup quarter-final spots up for grabs in final round of pool stage