Women’s T20 WC 2024: New Zealand cricket had a historic day on Sunday, with both the men’s and women’s teams achieving significant victories. In the morning, the men’s team claimed their first Test win in India in 36 years, defeating India by eight wickets in the first Test of a three-match series at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Later in the evening, the White Ferns made history by clinching their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title with a thrilling 32-run victory over South Africa.
The New Zealand women’s team celebrated their maiden T20 World Cup triumph, and the joy was evident across the squad. Star batter Suzie Bates was seen dancing to dhol beats outside the stadium, much to the delight of fans who cheered her on. The team’s jubilation was a fitting end to a monumental achievement for New Zealand cricket.
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South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and elected to field, but New Zealand’s batsmen delivered crucial contributions. Amelia Kerr’s 43 and Suzie Bates’ 32 helped the White Ferns post 158/5 in their 20 overs, with Brooke Halliday adding a vital 38. In reply, South Africa struggled against a strong bowling attack led by Kerr, who took three wickets, restricting the Proteas to 126/9.
Captain Sophie Devine reflected on the emotional victory, expressing how much it meant to her and the team. “I let myself dream last night about what it would be like to hold the trophy,” Devine said. “It’s hard to put into words what it means, not just to me but to this group of players. For New Zealand Cricket, it’s been a long time between drinks.”
Despite this win, Devine confirmed that she will step down as captain, stating, “No chance. I am done.” She also praised Kerr, calling her a “once-in-a-generation player” who was integral to their victory.
This marked South Africa’s second consecutive loss in a Women’s T20 World Cup final, after losing to Australia in 2022. Earlier this year, the South African men’s team also fell short in the T20 World Cup final, losing to India.
New Zealand’s victory is a testament to their resilience and hard work over the past 18 months, finally culminating in their historic World Cup triumph.
IND vs NZ: Sarfaraz Khan scored his maiden international century during the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The 26-year-old took just 110 balls to reach the milestone, showcasing his aggressive intent with 13 boundaries and three towering sixes.
Sarfaraz, who replaced Shubman Gill in the playing XI due to Gill’s stiff neck, finally made his mark on the international stage after seven innings in Test cricket. His maiden century was especially remarkable given his dismissal for a duck in the first innings of this match. This achievement also marked the 22nd instance of an Indian player scoring both a duck and a century in the same Test match.
After India’s openers fell quickly in the second innings, Sarfaraz formed a crucial partnership with Virat Kohli, adding over 100 runs for the third wicket. His innings was vital in India’s efforts to take the lead, as they continued to push towards a dominant position in the match.
Sarfaraz’s domestic form has been exceptional. Just earlier this month, he hammered a double century for Mumbai in the Irani Cup against Rest of India. His First-Class record has been equally impressive, with 15 centuries under his belt, and he has gained a reputation for turning his hundreds into massive scores. In fact, he has converted 10 of those 15 centuries into 150-plus innings, including four double hundreds.
With an astonishing First-Class average of 69.56, the highest among active cricketers, Sarfaraz’s domestic success has now translated to the international arena. His highest First-Class score of 301 not out, achieved for Mumbai in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy against his former team Uttar Pradesh, further illustrates his potential for big scores.
Sarfaraz’s international debut earlier this year against England saw him start with twin half-centuries in Rajkot and another fifty in Dharamsala, helping India clinch the series 3-1. His Test century against New Zealand now solidifies his place in India’s batting lineup as a future star.
Sarfaraz Khan’s performance in this match signals the beginning of what could be a long and fruitful career for India. His consistency in domestic cricket is now translating into key contributions at the highest level, and India will surely count on him as a critical player in the years to come.
T20 WC 2024: India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, suffered a heartbreaking nine-run loss to Australia in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. With Australia already securing their place in the semi-finals, India now finds their own chances of progressing hanging in the balance. The narrow defeat has significantly dented their hopes of reaching the semi-finals, leaving their fate dependent on the outcome of the final group-stage clash between New Zealand and Pakistan.
Australia Prevails In A Nail-Bitter
Batting first, Australia posted a competitive total of 151/8 in their 20 overs. Despite a disciplined bowling effort from India, Australia’s middle-order batters managed to push their score past the 150-run mark, setting India a tough target. India’s chase started well, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading from the front with a resilient 54, but they faltered under pressure in the final stages of the match. Needing 10 runs off the last over, India could only manage 142/9 in their 20 overs, falling agonizingly short by 9 runs.
Harmanpreet’s innings kept India in the hunt, but with her stranded at the non-striker’s end during the crucial final over, India’s hopes were dashed as wickets tumbled at the other end.
IND vs NZ: Semi-Final Qualification Scenarios
India’s chances of progressing to the semi-finals now hinge on the outcome of New Zealand’s final group-stage match against Pakistan. Here are the scenarios:
New Zealand Win: If New Zealand defeat Pakistan in any manner, India will be knocked out of the tournament, and New Zealand will secure the second semi-final spot.
Pakistan Win Big: If Pakistan manages a resounding victory, surpassing both India and New Zealand’s net run rate (NRR), Pakistan will leapfrog into second place, eliminating India.
Pakistan Win Narrowly: If Pakistan wins but fails to improve their NRR significantly, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan will all be tied with 4 points each. In this case, India, who currently has a higher NRR (+0.322) than New Zealand (+0.282), would progress to the semi-finals.
India’s Disappointing Journey
India’s World Cup campaign has been filled with ups and downs. After losing their tournament opener against New Zealand by 58 runs, India bounced back with back-to-back wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which reignited their semi-final hopes. However, the loss to the defending champions, Australia, has now left India on the brink of elimination.
Last Hope For India
India’s qualification hopes are now ironically in the hands of their arch-rivals Pakistan. If Pakistan defeats New Zealand on Monday, India stands a chance of making it through to the next stage. A loss for New Zealand would keep India alive in the competition, but anything short of that will bring an end to India’s World Cup journey.
India’s heavy loss to New Zealand and their close win against Pakistan earlier in the tournament have kept their net run rate intact, but they will now be hoping for a favorable result in the final group-stage match to keep their World Cup dream alive.
SL vs NZ: New Zealand is set to take on Sri Lanka in an exciting two-match Test series, with both matches being played at the iconic Galle International Stadium. The anticipation is building, as both teams aim to start the series on the front foot. With crucial World Test Championship (WTC) points on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher for both sides, who will be pushing for a win in subcontinental conditions.
Sri Lanka, known for their resilience at home, will be relying on local conditions to put pressure on the Kiwis, while New Zealand will be aiming to adapt quickly to the spin-friendly wickets of Galle.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live Streaming: Timings, Venue, Squad & More Details for 1st Test match
When will the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test match take place? The 1st Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will take place Wednesday, September 18.
Where will the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test take place? The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test match will take place at Galle Cricket Club. It will be a home series for the Lankan Lions.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test: Timings The 1st Test Match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand will start at 10:00 AM IST.
How to watch the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand live streaming in India? Fans in India can watch the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st live streaming in India will be made available on SonyLiv app and website as well as the FanCode app and website.
How to watch the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand live telecast in India? Fans in India can watch the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand live telecast in India via the Sony Sports Network (Channels: Sony Sports Ten 5 SD and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD.
How to watch the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand live telecast in New Zealand? Fans in NZ can watch the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand live telecast in India via SKY Sport.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Match: Full Squads
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears. , William O’Rourke.
Babar Azam shone for Pakistan for the third consecutive time but failed to close the game for visitors. Shaheen Afridi has now reacted to the losses vs New Zealand.
world cup 2023 (World Cup 2023 Points Table) 11 matches have been completed so far. In which the New Zealand team has created a stir by registering a hat-trick win. In the 11th match played at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, it defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets. This was New Zealand’s third consecutive victory in the World Cup in 2023. With this, the New Zealand team has captured number one in the points table. The New Zealand team has 6 points after three consecutive wins, while its net run rate is +1.604.
New Zealand ousts South Africa from number one
The New Zealand team has ousted South Africa from number one. On Thursday, South Africa had registered a big victory of 134 runs over Australia in the 10th match of the World Cup 2023 and caused a big upset in the points table. However, now the South African team has slipped to second place with 4 points and +2.360 net run rate.
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India on third place after New Zealand’s victory
South Africa After the resounding victory, India had lost one place and Rohit Sena moved from number two to three. However, even after New Zealand’s resounding victory, India remains at number three. India has reached third place with 4 points after winning two matches. India’s net run rate is +1.500. Whereas Pakistan team is at fourth position in the points table. Pakistan has also won two matches and has 4 points and +0.927 net run rate. England has reached fifth position in the points table with two points and +0.553 net run rate. Whereas after winning one match, Bangladesh team has reached number 6 with two points and -0.653 net run rate.
Afghanistan is at the bottom in the points table
Afghanistan team is at the last position in the points table. Whereas Australia has reached 9th, Netherlands 8th and Sri Lankan team has reached 7th place. All four teams have not won a single match in the World Cup so far.
The journey of World Cup 2023 is not easy for Australia and Sri Lanka
The journey ahead in the World Cup 2023 is not easy for the teams of Australia and Sri Lanka. After Australia lost by 6 wickets to India in the first match, it also suffered a humiliating 134-run defeat to South Africa in the second match. Due to which now the journey ahead has become full of difficulties for him. He will need consecutive wins to move forward. Whereas the Sri Lankan team had lost by 102 runs at the hands of South Africa in the first match and was defeated by Pakistan by 6 wickets in the second match. Sri Lanka will also have to register consecutive wins to remain in the tournament.
After the wonders of the batsmen, with the magic of Mitchell Santner’s spin, New Zealand registered its second consecutive win by defeating Netherlands by 99 runs in its second match of the World Cup. While chasing New Zealand’s target of 323 runs, Netherlands team was all out for 223 runs in 46.3 overs.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
For Netherlands, only Colin Ackerman (68) was able to bat steadily. Apart from him, only captain Scott Edwards (30) could touch the 30-run mark. Santner was the most successful bowler for New Zealand, taking five wickets for 59 runs.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
Matt Henry also supported him well and took three wickets for 40 runs. New Zealand scored 322 runs for seven wickets with half-centuries from opener Will Young, captain Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra. The team set a good platform with the 77-run partnership for the second wicket between Young (70 runs in 80 balls) and Ravindra (51 runs in 51 balls).
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
Captain Latham played an important role in taking the team’s score beyond 300 runs by playing an innings of 53 runs in 46 balls. While chasing the target, Netherlands lost wickets at regular intervals and the team never looked to be in a position to get close to the target. Vikramjeet Singh (12) and Max O’Dowd (16) made a cautious start but Henry broke the partnership by bowling Vikramjeet in the sixth over.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
Captain Latham handed the ball to Santner in the ninth over and he trapped O’Dowd LBW in his second over. Bas de Leede (18) hit two fours on Lockie Ferguson as soon as he came, while Santner’s ball also hit the boundary, but spin bowler Ravindra got him caught by Boult, taking the team’s score to 67 runs for three wickets.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
Ackerman and Teja Nidamanuru took over the innings by adding 50 runs for the fourth wicket. Teja hit two fours on Ravindra while Ackerman hit the first six of the innings on Santner. He also hit a four in the same over of Santner. Netherlands’ century of runs was completed in the 22nd over.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
This partnership broke due to Teja being run out. He scored 21 runs in 26 balls. Ackerman completed his half-century in 55 balls with four fours on Henry but after this he was caught by Henry at third man on Santner’s ball. Facing 73 balls, he hit five fours.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
Captain Edwards hit a six and a four on Santner on consecutive balls but after one ball he was caught back by the same spinner. After this, Santner also sent experienced Roelof van der Merwe (01) to the pavilion. Netherlands needed 127 runs in the last 10 overs and the team could not even come close to this score.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
Santner took the fifth wicket by LBW Ryan Klein (08). Earlier, the Netherlands bowlers also impressed with their bowling on a slow pitch. At the very beginning of the innings, the Netherlands bowlers bowled three consecutive maiden overs to the New Zealand openers.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
Young opened New Zealand’s account by hitting two fours off Ryan Klein in the fourth over. Devon Conway (32) hit a six over long on off spinner Aryan Dutt, who opened the bowling with Klein. However, Conway, in an attempt to increase the run rate, got caught by Bas de Leede off the ball of left-arm spinner Roelof van der Merwe (2 wickets for 56 runs), which ended the 67-run partnership for the first wicket.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
Ravindra and Young, who scored centuries in the first match against England, then took over the innings. New Zealand’s batsmen looked in good form but Netherlands’ bowlers were also successful in controlling the run rate. However, after completing half-centuries, Young and Ravindra became the victims of Paul Van Meekeren (2 wickets for 59 runs) and Van der Merwe respectively.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
While Young tried to pull Van Meekeren’s ball, Bas de Leede was caught while Ravindra was caught by wicketkeeper Scott Edwards. Latham and Daryl Mitchell (48 runs in 47 balls) increased the run pace by adding 53 runs for the fourth wicket.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023
When Latham returned to the pavilion as the seventh batsman after completing his half-century after being stumped by Dutt’s ball, the team’s score was 293 runs in the 49th over. Mitchell Santner played an unbeaten inning of 36 runs in 17 balls, due to which New Zealand was successful in adding 50 runs in the last three overs.
New Zealand Despite consistently performing well in the ODI World Cup, the team has so far failed to win the title. The team has reached the semi-finals of the last four World Cups. Under the leadership of Kane Williamson, the team reached the finals in 2019 and came very close to the title but missed becoming the champion. After the regular overs game ended in a draw, the score of both the teams remained equal in the super over also. After this, due to the strange rule of scoring more boundaries, the England team became the winner. Although the statistics confirm that New Zealand has to struggle in India, but this team has always raised the level of its game in the World Cup.
Strengths of New Zealand team: The team is always known for raising the level of its performance in the World Cup. The team was successful in reaching the finals in the last two events in 2015 and 2019. He ended the ICC title drought with the World Test Championship in 2021.
Great mix of youth and experience in New Zealand team
There is a great mix of youth and experience in the New Zealand team. Players like Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips WilliamsonWill get guidance from Tim Southee and Trent Boult. Experienced spinners like Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi will be effective in Indian conditions. In fast bowling, Bolt and Southee will get the support of Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry.
Weakness of New Zealand team: New Zealand’s ODI record in India is quite disappointing. The team has registered only 18 wins in 61 matches. It has faced defeat in 47 matches while two matches have ended without any result.
Williamson’s injury a big problem for New Zealand
Williamson will not be available for New Zealand’s opening match against England in Ahmedabad as he is suffering from a knee injury. He suffered this injury during IPL 2023. Williamson’s performance in the tournament can largely decide the fate of New Zealand. This thirty-two year old player is the best batsman of the team in Indian conditions.
Opportunity: This World Cup could be the last chance for the trio of Williamson, Boult and Southee to win another ICC trophy for New Zealand. Conway won the IPL trophy this year with Chennai Super Kings. The left-handed batsman will be keen to further extend his success in the white-ball format in India. Mitchell has been an important player for New Zealand with both bat and ball. Phillips, Will Young and even Rachin Ravindra would like to contribute.
hazard: Apart from the poor record in India, New Zealand was defeated 4-1 by Pakistan in a five-match series on their soil in May this year. However, New Zealand has strengthened its World Cup preparations by winning 2-1 against Pakistan in January and recently winning the three-match series 2-0 against Bangladesh on its home ground.
Teams of all 10 countries participating in the World Cup
Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
England : Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.
Pakistan : Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Aga, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
South Africa : Temba Bavuma (captain), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabriz. Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.
Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Liton Das, Tanzeed Hasan Tamim, Nazmul Hussain Shanto (vice-captain), Tauheed Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Nasum Ahmed, Shaq Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmood, Noisy Islam, Tanzeem Hasan Saqib.
Afghanistan : Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hasan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Umarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Abdul Rehman, Naveen Ul Haq.
Netherlands : Scott Edwards (captain), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackerman, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Clyne, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfikar, Sharij Ahmed, Sybrand Engelbrecht.
