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Updated WTC Points Table After Australia Beat South Africa 2-0 In 3-Match Test Series

South Africa managed to pull off a draw in the third Test against Australia in Sydney on Sunday, denying Australia a series clean sweep. The hosts needed 14 wickets for victory on the final day of the match, but the Proteas comfortably saw off the threat to earn a first draw. The teams shook hands with five overs left and South Africa at 106 for two in their second innings. Australia had declared their first innings for 475 for 4 before bundling out South Africa for 255 and then enforcing the follow-on.

"Disappointing": South Africa Board Issues Statement On Team's Shock T20 World Cup Exit

South Africa's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup were dashed after they suffered a shock defeat against the Netherlands in their final group match in Adelaide on Sunday. The Proteas were in an advantageous position to enter the last four stage, but were eventually stranded on five points from as many games. Ultimately, India (eight points) and Pakistan (six points) advanced to the semi-finals from Group 2. Following the defeat to the Netherlands, Cricket South Africa (CSA) issued an official statement, expressing their "disappointment" over the Proteas' shock exit from the tournament.

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Reach Big T20 World Cup Milestones

Star Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma achieved two big milestones in T20 World Cups on Sunday, in the match against South Africa. Kohli went on to reach the 1,000-run landmark at ICC T20 World Cup events, becoming only the second player to do so. Rohit, on the other hand, became the highest-capped player in the history of the tournament. But, both Rohit and Kohli failed to impress in the match against the Proteas and were dismissed for 15 and 12 respectively.

Yuzvendra Chahal Showers Love On Kuldeep Yadav After Spinner's 4-For Vs South Africa In 3rd ODI

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the Player of the Match in the third ODI against South Africa on Tuesday. With figures of 4 for 18, Kuldeep bamboozled the Proteas batters, helping India bundle them out for just 99 runs. After the hosts effortlessly chased down the paltry target in New Delhi, Kuldeep took to Twitter to reflect on the 3-match ODI series. Yuzvendra Chahal, fellow Indian spinner and a good friend of Kuldeep, commented on left-arm wrist-spinner's post.

ICC Rankings: Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav Gain After Consistent Performances In ODI Series Against South Africa

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer climbed three spots to reach number 33 and spinner Kuldeep Yadav also jumped five places to enter the top 25 in the latest ICC Men's ODI Players Rankings issued on Wednesday. Shreyas Iyer finished as the leading run-scorer in the recently-concluded ODI series against South Africa, scoring 191 runs in three matches with a century and fifty. Kuldeep Yadav also emerged out of the series as the leading wicket-taker with six scalps in three matches.

"Ishan Kishan Is Coming For Their Spot": Pace Legend Warns Rishabh Pant And Others

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has warned Rishabh Pant amd 'all the other guys in similar position' with the kind of form Ishan Kishan is in. Steyn feels that Kishan will give Pant and other a fight for a place in the team in the 50-over format. The Bihar-born cricketer was in terrific form in the second game of the recently-concluded three-match ODI series vs South Africa. He had scored 93 runs off 84 balls in the game. The innings of Kishan was laced with four fours and seven sixes.

Marco Jansen Replaces Dwaine Pretorius In South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad

South Africa have named Marco Jansen as the replacement for all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius in the T20 World Cup squad after the player sustained an injury and was ruled out of the tournament. Pretorious, who played a pivotal role for South Africa with both bat and ball in recent years, will miss the T20 World Cup after breaking his left thumb during the recent T20 International series against India. Initially included in the reserves, Marco Jansen has been named as a replacement in the 15-player squad that will fly to Australia for the T20 World Cup.

India Vs South Africa: 5 Statistical Highlights From 3-Match ODI Series

The Indian cricket team secured a 2-1 series win over South Africa in the 3-match assignment. After losing the opening match in a closely-fought battle, Shikhar Dhawan's men made a commendable comeback in the series, rattling the Proteas in the second and the third match. In the process, the Indian team as well as a few players went on to record memorable performances which will be remembered for a long time. From Kuldeep Yadav bagging a 4-wicket-haul in the third ODI to South Africa registering their lowest score against India in the 50-over format, some intriguing records and milestones were registered in the series.

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Updated WTC Points Table After Australia Beat South Africa 2-0 In 3-Match Test Series

"Disappointing": South Africa Board Issues Statement On Team's Shock T20 World Cup Exit

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Reach Big T20 World Cup Milestones

Yuzvendra Chahal Showers Love On Kuldeep Yadav After Spinner's 4-For Vs South Africa In 3rd ODI

ICC Rankings: Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav Gain After Consistent Performances In ODI Series Against South Africa

"Ishan Kishan Is Coming For Their Spot": Pace Legend Warns Rishabh Pant And Others

Marco Jansen Replaces Dwaine Pretorius In South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad

India Vs South Africa: 5 Statistical Highlights From 3-Match ODI Series