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  • Suzie Bates Dance Celebrations On Dhol Beats Steal The Show After New Zealand’s First T20 World Cup Win- WATCH | cricket news

    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.

    A Suzie Bates Special you don’t want to miss

    A perfect way to sign off from Dubai Cricket Stadium #CricketTwitter #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/oljVCJayBn — Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) October 20, 2024

    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.

  • West Indies Whitewash South Africa 3-0 In T20 Series, Shai Hope’s Unbeaten 42 Guides WI To 8 Wicket Win In The Last Match | cricket news

    West Indies completed a 3-0 T20I series whitewash of the T20 World Cup 2024 finalists South Africa with an eight-wicket win via the DLS method in the third and final match of the series at the Brian Lara Stadium.

    Their outright dominance over the Proteas stretches back to March 2023. In their last ten encounters, the Caribbean side has tasted victory eight times, including back-to-back 3-0 series win over South Africa.

    South Africa had to wait for an opportunity to put on a “better show” in the final game of an enticing series after rain delayed the game by an hour.

    No overs were lost when the play resumed. However, after a second delay due to rain, which came midway through the fifth over of South Africa’s innings, took more than an hour out of the game. As a result, the game was cut short to 13 overs a side.

    While chasing the adjusted target of 116, the West Indies suffered an early blow after Alick Athanaze was back in the dressing room just four balls into the chase. Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran went on a rampage that completely derailed South Africa’s hopes of avoiding a clean sweep.

    Pooran (35) mistimed his shot straight to Jason Smith off Ottneil Baartman. But the damage was already done. Shimron Hetmyer (31*) applied the finishing touches and sealed an 8-wicket win via the DLS method. Hope cleared the boundary rope for a maximum and ended the chase with an unbeaten 42-run knock.

    After being put to bat, South Africa struggled in the absence of individual contributions. The lack of strong individual contributions was a constant theme for the Proteas throughout the three-match series.

    Captain Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs showed intent to push South Africa’s score, but the entire batting unit was kept quiet by the spin duo of Akeal Hosein and stand-in skipper Roston Chase. The duo combined to concede just 22 runs in five overs between them.

    South Africa’s woes began when the opening duo of Reeza Hendricks and Ryan Rickelton failed to provide a fiery start.

    Hendricks never found the timing he yearned for and returned to the pavilions with 9(20). Rickelton kept on going and managed to pick up a couple of fours and sixes but lost his wicket to Romario Shepherd.

    Stubbs was the only player who stood out with his exceptional stroke play. While relying on his fearless approach, the 24-year-old scored 40 runs at a whopping strike rate of 266.67. His effort powered the Proteas to 108/4.

    Brief Score: West Indies 116/2 (Shai Hope 42*, Nicholas Pooran 35; Bjorn Fortuin 1-8) vs South Africa 108/4 (Tristan Stubbs 40; Romario Shepherd 2-14).

  • South Africa Defeats West Indies by 40 Runs To Clinch Test Series 1-0 | cricket news

    SA vs WI: Temba Bavuma’s South Africa secured a commanding 40-run victory over the West Indies on the third and final day of the second Test, wrapping up the series 1-0 after the first match ended in a draw. This win reinforced South Africa’s dominance over the Caribbean side in Test cricket.

    Chasing a challenging target of 263, set after Jayden Seales’ impressive six-wicket haul dismissed the Proteas for 246 in their second innings, the West Indies’ batting lineup struggled to form meaningful partnerships. Despite their efforts, they were eventually bowled out for 222. In a dramatic conclusion, Seales, who had been the hero for the West Indies in the first innings, became the final wicket to fall, dismissed by Keshav Maharaj just before the scheduled close of. play. Maharaj’s delivery was expertly caught by David Bedingham at short leg, sealing the victory for South Africa.

    This win also maintained South Africa’s unblemished record against the West Indies in Test cricket, a streak that began with their first meeting in the 1998/99 season. That series saw Shaun Pollock’s South African side deliver a 5–0 whitewash over Brian Lara’s West Indies team, marking the beginning of South Africa’s consistent dominance in the fixture. The West Indies’ last Test win over South Africa came in a one-off match in Barbados in 1992, which marked the Proteas’ return to Test cricket after a 22-year hiatus due to apartheid.

    Keshav Maharaj’s left-arm orthodox spin played a crucial role in the victory, as he claimed three wickets for 37 runs. Kagiso Rabada also made a significant contribution, taking three wickets for 50 runs, leaving him just one wicket shy of the 300-wicket milestone in Test cricket.

    South Africa faced a brief scare when Gudakesh Motie and Joshua da Silva forged a 77-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Motie, who scored a career-best 45, and da Silva, who added 27 runs, lifted the West Indies from a dangerous 104 for six. However, Maharaj’s reintroduction into the attack proved decisive, as he dismissed both batters in consecutive overs with lbw decisions. A stunning leaping catch by Temba Bavuma at mid-on off Shamar Joseph’s bat brought Kagiso Rabada within touching distance of his 300th Test wicket. Maharaj then completed the rout, despite a late burst of runs from Jomel Warrican.

    Wiaan Mulder was deservedly named the player of the match. The seam-bowling all-rounder made the most of his rare Test opportunity, taking six wickets in the match and contributing a valuable 34 runs in South Africa’s second innings.

  • Rohit Sharma’s Unique Celebration: Eating Grass From Barbados Pitch After T20 World Cup Victory Goes Viral – WATCH | Cricket News

    T20 WC 2024: Indian captain Rohit Sharma led the team to their first T20 World Cup victory in 17 years on Saturday. After the win, the mood in the Indian camp was emotional as they celebrated the long-awaited triumph. Rohit appeared deeply moved, clapping and lying on the ground in joy. He was seen sharing emotional moments with teammates Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya.

    Rohit Grass Eating Moment

    One moment that grabbed attention was Rohit eating grass from the Barbados pitch. While Rohit hasn’t commented on it, this act could symbolize taking a piece of the victorious pitch with him. The video, shared by ICC on Instagram, has gone viral with over 1.7 million likes.


    Interestingly, Rohit’s celebration resembled that of tennis star Novak Djokovic, who eats grass from Wimbledon’s court after his wins since 2014. Rohit also attempted (unsuccessfully) to imitate Lionel Messi’s trophy lift at the presentation ceremony.

    Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s fairytale ending of T20 career

    Time heals everything, they say, and it did for Rohit Sharma. Seven months ago, he was an emotional wreck, but on Saturday, his joy knew no bounds. Rohit teared up, hugged his partner-in-crime, Virat Kohli, and announced his retirement from T20Is with a grin on his face. It was a rare and fulfilling moment for him.

    India needed Virat Kohli’s anchoring role in the final after they were 34 for 3 on a bright morning in Barbados against a formidable South African bowling unit. Kohli scored 50 off 48 balls, one of his slowest innings in the format, but he accelerated towards the end, finishing with 76 off 57 balls and helping India post a total of 176, the highest in a men’s T20 World Cup final.

    In the match, Virat Kohli’s brilliant knock of 76 runs off 59 balls helped India post 176 runs for 7 wickets. The game came down to the wire as Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller threatened to take it away from India with some powerful hitting. But Hardik Pandya struck at a crucial moment, dismissing Klaasen and bringing India back into the game. Rohit Sharma, who also bowled the penultimate over, dismissed Miller with the first ball of that over. He kept his nerve and finished the over with precision, securing India’s T20 World Cup title.

    With Rohit Sharma deciding to play only ODIs and Tests from now on, it remains to be seen who will fill his place in T20Is. Shubman Gill has been named captain for the Zimbabwe tour, while Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav have been given a rest after the hectic T20 World Cup campaign.

  • T20 World Cup 2024 Final: Indian Coach Rahul Dravid Confident India Will Overcome Final Hurdle Against South Africa | Cricket News

    Rahul Dravid said India have been remarkably consistent to play three ICC finals in the last 12 months and the outgoing head coach hoped the combination of smart cricket and luck will land his side an elusive ICC title. India have been the vastly superior team in the ongoing T20 World Cup, just like they were in the ODI World Cup at home last year where they faltered at the final hurdle against Australia. Now, Rohit and Co will face South Africa in the summit match at the Kensington Oval, hoping to win a global title after their triumph in the 2013 Champions Trophy.

    “It is a good thing we have been consistently playing good cricket. We have been in finals in all three formats and credit goes to the players. If we play well and rub of the green goes (our way) we will surely win,” said Dravid, who will be looking to end his tenure on a high.

    When the trophy is on the line, players tend to feel more pressure than usual. But in terms of mental preparation, there is not much India can do with just a day separating the semifinal and final. The team travelled to Barbados right after the semifinal in Guyana against England, but Dravid said India are mentally ready for the match.

    “In terms of our preparation, we’ve just got one day in the middle, so it’s unlikely we’re going to be having practice.” “It’s just about all the guys getting into ensuring that physically, mentally, tactically we are ready for the game.”

    Dravid underlined his side’s preparedness for the summit match. “Those are the things that we can control, that we are fresh, that we’ve looked after all our niggles, if there are any. We’ve done all our tactical preparation and we’re mentally relaxed and excited and looking forward to the game.”

    “We’ll be looking to do that in the next 24 hours and try and get ourselves in the right frame of mind to be able to play that game,” said the former India captain. In 2023, India lost the WTC final and ODI World Cup final to Australia. Have they taken any lessons from those heartbreaking defeats? “No, nothing. I thought we were very well-prepared in Ahmedabad (ODI WC). We ticked all the boxes and, on that day, the other team played better. That’s part of the sport.”

    “The other team that’s coming there to play has also obviously reached the final because they’re a good team and they’re playing very good cricket as well. So, they have as much right to win it as we do, but we hope that we’ll play better cricket on the day,” he said.

    In their Super 8 opener, India were able to post 181 against Afghanistan on a pitch where playing on the up was tough. Dravid said they were looking to carry that knowledge into the match against South Africa. “Yeah, I mean, just the fact that we’ve played a game in Barbados is nice. It’s nice that we have that familiarity of having played on that surface in the past.

    “But again, I think it’s very hard to… We’re not going to get exactly the same wicket that we got last time. I mean, it can be different, right? Dravid emphasised on the work the team put as a group coming into this showpiece while lauding their adaptive skills.

    “I think what’s really important is that we’ve done really well as a group. This whole tournament we have shown the ability to adapt, to recognize what is a good score. We played very differently in New York, then we played in St. Lucia, then we played even in Barbados when I thought that the game was quite slow.

    “I’m just hoping that whatever we come up against, we will have the ability to recognize it and be able to play accordingly, as we’ve done in the last three games,” said Dravid. He was referring to India’s ability to post above-par totals on tricky surfaces including in the semifinal at Guyana where they managed to post 171 on a surface with low bounce.

    South Africa managed to break the long-running semifinal jinx in the World Cup, and Dravid said the Proteas will not be carrying any baggage.

    “Not really, I mean it’s not that the same players have been playing since 1991 and there are so many players that come and go. I don’t think that really matters. I can’t speak to them. But I don’t think players go in keeping their baggage of the past. Similarly, Dravid said the Indian players have the ability to move on from the Ahmedabad debacle last year.

    “Players are very good at moving on from things, recognizing things. So, we will move on from Ahmedabad. I’m sure they will not be thinking about history. It’ll be a fresh day.”

    “Two good teams, two teams I think that everyone will agree will probably be the top two teams in this tournament. So, deserving finals for both the teams. And, hopefully, it’s a great game of cricket. Hopefully, we fall on the right side,” added Dravid.

  • Afghanistan Stuns Cricket World By Qualifying For T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals After Defeating Bangladesh, Australia Knocked Out | Cricket News

    T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan has stunned cricket experts by reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 after defeating Bangladesh by 8 runs (DLS) in their Super 8 match on Tuesday, June 25, at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St.Vincent. This victory knocked Australia, the 2021 champions, out of the tournament following their losses to India and Afghanistan. Despite rain interruptions in the second innings, Afghanistan kept their cool.

    Finishing second in the table with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.267, Afghanistan secured two wins from three games. After a heavy 47-run loss to India, Rashid Khan’s team made a strong comeback. They will now play against Aiden Markram’s South Africa in the first semi-final on June 27 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.

    Afghanistan chose to bat first but struggled, posting 115 for 5 in 20 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran added 59 runs for the first wicket but couldn’t accelerate. Rishad Hossain dismissed Ibrahim, who scored a slow 18 from 29 balls. Gurbaz managed 43 runs with a strike rate of 78.18.

    The middle-order batsmen, including Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, and Karim Janat, also struggled. Skipper Rashid Khan’s unbeaten 19 off 10 balls, including three sixes, gave the innings some late momentum.

    Bangladesh’s chase was interrupted by rain, but with their score at 31 for 3 in 3.3 overs, they had a challenging target. Soumya Sarkar and Towhid Hridoy scored 10 and 14 runs respectively before falling to Rashid Khan. Despite Litton Das’s fighting 54 not out from 49 balls, Bangladesh fell short, being bowled out for 105 in 17.5 overs, chasing a revised target of 114 in 19 overs.

    Naveen-ul-Haq Gets Emotional

    Afghanistan’s pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, named Player of the Match, expressed his emotions, saying, “We have worked so hard over the past few years and we were dreaming and working for this day. I’m lost for words. (On his spell) We always knew that they were going hard in the powerplay to chase the total down in 12.1 overs so we knew we were in the game as long as we kept picking wickets. We had confidence that these wickets are not high-scoring wickets. As long as we don’t give easy runs we knew we would have a chance.”

    Afghanistan vs South Africa T20 WC 2024

    Group 2 winners South Africa will play against Afghanistan in the first semi-final, while Group 1 leaders India will face England in the second semi-final. South Africa vs. Afghanistan match will start at 8:30 PM local time on Wednesday, June 26, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. The India vs. The England match will be at 10:30 AM local time on Thursday, June 27, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

  • Paralympic Star Oscar Pistorius Walks Free From Prison On Parole After 11 Years In Jail For Killing Girlfriend | world news

    New Delhi: Oscar Pistorius, the Paralympian who shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, has been released on parole from a South African prison, officials confirmed on Friday. Pistorius, 37, served half of his more than 13-year sentence for murder and will now live under strict conditions until his sentence ends in 2029. He claimed he mistook Ms Steenkamp for an intruder when he fired four bullets through a door at his home in Pretoria.

    Ms Steenkamp’s mother, June, said she accepted the parole decision, but added that her family was the one “serving a life sentence”. She said there was no justice for her daughter, who was a law graduate, model and TV presenter.

    Pistorius, who had his lower legs amputated as a baby, became a global sensation as the “blade runner”, competing at both the Paralympics and the Olympics in London in 2012. His fall from grace and his trials captivated the world’s media.

    Pistorius will have to follow strict rules while on parole, such as staying at home for certain hours, not drinking alcohol and not talking to the press. He will also have to undergo therapy to address issues of gender-based violence and anger.

    He is expected to stay at the house of his uncle Arnold Pistorius in a wealthy suburb of Pretoria. While in jail, Pistorius worked as a tractor driver, a librarian and a cell cleaner, according to legal documents quoted by South African journalist Karyn Maughan. She told the BBC that social workers and psychologists also wrote positive reports about him.

    June Steenkamp said in a statement that she respected the parole system and the conditions imposed by the parole board, which “affirmed Barry and my belief in the South African justice system”. She was referring to her late husband, who died in 2018.

    But she added: “Has there been justice for Reeva? Has Oscar served enough time? There can never be justice if your loved one is never coming back, and no amount of time served will bring Reeva back. We, who remain behind, are the ones serving a life sentence.”

    She said her only wish was to live her last years in peace and to focus on the Reeva Rebecca Steenkamp Foundation, which aims to continue Reeva’s legacy.

    Pistorius was first jailed in October 2014, after his initial conviction of culpable homicide. He was released on house arrest in 2015, but his conviction was overturned by an appeal court and changed to murder. His sentence was also increased to 13 years and five months.

    South Africa’s department of correctional services said that Pistorius would be treated like any other parolee, despite his fame.

    Ms Steenkamp, ​​who was 29 when she died, had a promising career as a lawyer, model and TV personality. She appeared in a reality show called Tropika Island of Treasure and had plans to start a law firm to help abused women.

    She was in a relationship with Pistorius for three months when he killed her in the early hours of Valentine’s Day in 2013. She died almost instantly.

  • World Cup 2023 Points Table: Changes in the points table due to South Africa’s blast, huge loss for England

    world cup 2023 In the 20th match of the tournament, the South African team has created a stir by defeating the defending champion England by a record 229 runs. After which there has been a big change in the points table also. The South African team has reached third place by winning three out of four matches, while England has suffered heavy losses. Let us see who is sitting where in the points table.

    South Africa is at number three after defeating England

    With an explosive 229-run win over England, the South African team has rapidly reached number three in the points table of the World Cup 2023. After three wins out of four, South Africa has 6 points. But their net run rate +2.212 is better than all the teams. South Africa, infamous as chokers, has won all the matches in the current World Cup so far, and has won all of them by huge margins. Sri Lanka was defeated by 102 runs, while Australia was also defeated by a record 134 runs.

    points table

    England falls to ninth place after losing to South Africa

    Defending champion England has suffered the biggest loss by losing to South Africa. After slipping from fifth place, it has now directly reached number 9. The England team has been able to win only one match so far. He has only two points and the net run rate is -1.248. England is currently ahead only of Afghanistan. Afghanistan has two points and its net run rate is -1.250.

    New Zealand and India are leading the points table

    The teams of New Zealand and India are leading the points table with 8 points after winning four matches each. However, on the basis of net run rate, New Zealand remains at number one ahead of India. New Zealand has 8 points and net run rate is +1.923. While India also has 8 points, but the net run rate is +1.659.

    Australia’s big leap by defeating Pakistan

    By defeating Pakistan, the Australian team has taken a huge leap in the points table. The Australian team had once reached the last position in the points table after losing to India and South Africa, but after defeating Sri Lanka by 5 wickets and Pakistan by 62 runs, the Australian team has now reached the fourth position with 4 points. Australia’s net run rate is -0.193. On the other hand, Pakistan lost one place and has now reached fifth position with 4 points. His net run rate is -0.456.

    Sri Lankan team also made a jump after defeating Netherlands

    While the Sri Lankan team opened its account in the World Cup by defeating the Netherlands by 5 wickets, it has also made a huge leap in the points table. The Sri Lankan team, which was at the last position, has now reached number 8. Sri Lanka has two points and -1.048 net run rate. On the other hand, even after the defeat against Sri Lanka, Netherlands is ahead of them at number 7. He also has two points, but the net run rate is -0.790. Bangladesh team is currently at number 6. He has 2 points and net run rate is -0.784.