West Indies stunned by Scotland at T20 World Cup
Twice winners West Indies crashed to a shocking 42-run defeat by Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener in Hobart, the second major upset inside two days at the global showpiece tournament.
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Scotland Stun Two-Time Champions West Indies At T20 World Cup
George Munsey's unbeaten half-century and some inspired bowling helped Scotland thrash two-time Twenty20 World Cup champions West Indies by 42 runs in another big upset on Monday. The shock result comes a day after Namibia hammered Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka in the tournament opener in Australia. Munsey's 53-ball 66 laced with nine boundaries steered Scotland to 160-5 after being put in to bat first in the opening-round match in Hobart. Left-arm spinner Mark Watt led the bowling charge to bundle out West Indies, winners of the title in 2012 and 2016, for 118 in 18.3 overs.
Watch: Virat Kohli's fielding masterclass in India's stunning T20 World Cup warm-up win over Australia
Virat Kohli a call today to congratulate him, it won't be a surprise. The former India captain's two brilliant efforts in the field during India's T20 World Cup warm-up fixture against Australia in Brisbane on Monday would have made Rhodes, a legend when it comes to fielding, proud. A catch at the boundary ropes and a running throw to hit the stumps direct for a run-out left Kohli's fans in awe of the Indian batting legend. Moreover, it played a key role in India's comeback win, led by Mohammed Shami's stunning four-wicket over, against defending champions Australia.
Cricket-Australia's Finch finds form against India in World Cup warm-up
MELBOURNE : Australia captain Aaron Finch gave himself a timely boost ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup while India seamer Mohammed Shami proved his worth in a dramatic four-wicket final over in a warm-up match between the tournament heavyweights on Monday.
Cricket-Windies humbled by Scotland in another T20 World Cup upset
(Reuters) -Twice winners West Indies crashed to a shocking 42-run defeat by Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener in Hobart on Monday, the second major upset inside two days at the global showpiece tournament.
Bavuma being 'eased' back as Proteas find their World Cup groove Down Under
Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma continues to recover from a mild infection and is expected to feature in Wednesday's final T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh in Brisbane.
Kim Woojin storms to fourth Hyundai Archery World Cup Final crown
Kim Woojin stormed to 2022 Hyundai Archery World Cup Final victory with an irrepressible set of performances in Tlaxcala, Mexico. The Korean, 30, missed the maximum just once in his opening two matches to set up a gold medal match with Spain's Miguel Alvarino Garcia, before going on to take the crown in four sets, 7-1. Ad The world number two now has his fourth title, his first since 2018, to add to his two Olympic gold medals and was pleased to return to the World Cup stage after three years absent.
T20 World Cup: Mohammed Shami Sizzles As India Beat Australia By 6 Runs In Warm-Up Match
Mohammed Shami put the concerns over his fitness to rest with a sensational 20th over as India pulled off a six-run win over Australia in their first warm-up fixture of the T20 World Cup on Monday. K L Rahul (57 off 33) and Suryakumar Yadav (50 off 33) smashed entertaining half-centuries to power India to 186 for seven after Australia opted to bowl at the Gabba. Needing 16 runs off the last 12 balls with six wickets in hand, Australia were on course for a comfortable win before Shami, Harshal Patel and Virat Kohli the fielder scripted a turnaround for India.