After losing to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final, New Zealand's cricket team is looking to avenge their defeat. Despite recent losses in cricket, New Zealand remains a strong team and draws inspiration from their rugby compatriots. They aim to replicate their performance against Australia, where they came close to chasing a target of 400 runs. The upcoming match against South Africa will be played on a batter-friendly pitch, and New Zealand hopes to showcase their batting firepower.from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/P3h5bXp
Indian cricketers Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan are competing for one spot in the team once Hardik Pandya recovers from injury. Iyer, who has featured in all six games of India's unbeaten campaign, has struggled with short, pacy deliveries and has been dismissed attempting the pull shot. Gautam Gambhir suggests that Iyer should be more selective and not always go for the attacking option. Iyer's performance against Sri Lanka will be crucial in determining his future in the team.
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Indian bowlers, including Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, showcased their control and consistency in troubling the best batting line-ups. In a dominating win against England, the bowlers stole the spotlight with their impressive performances. Bumrah opened the floodgates by getting early wickets, while Shami unleashed his skills to dismiss Ben Stokes. Local boy Kuldeep also contributed by taking important wickets. With their strong bowling attack, India now has a claim to having the most glamorous bowling attack in the World Cup.
During their chase, three of Afghanistan's top five batters, including Hashmatullah Shahidi, displayed exceptional performances, each contributing with half-centuries. Their clinical performance allowed them to chase down the target in 45.2 overs, propelling them to the fifth position in the points table. The foundation for their third win in six matches was set by the Afghan bowlers, who restricted Sri Lanka to a below-par total of 241 runs in 49.3 overs.
India showcased their dominance by clinching a remarkable 100-run victory over England for their sixth consecutive win in the tournament in a thrilling match in the World Cup in Lucknow. The triumph was made possible by the exceptional opening spells from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, following skipper Rohit Sharma's resilient innings of 87 on a challenging pitch. Former India opener Jaffer trolled Michael Vaughan soon after India handed England a crushing 100-run defeat in the World Cup game in Lucknow.
England skipper Jos Buttler had no words to express after his team’s yet another failure in the ongoing ICC World Cup as he summed up saying that we are just falling short in whichever way we are doing it after a disappointing 100-run loss against India in Lucknow.
The ongoing ODI World Cup in India has seen a high number of runs due to several factors. The pitches have been placid, offering no turn, swing, or seam, making it difficult for bowlers. Batsmen have been playing in T20 mode, taking risks from the start and scoring centuries off 70-80 balls. Batsmen are also inventing new strokes and adding them to their repertoire. Additionally, there is a lack of skillful death bowlers in world cricket, with only a few like Jasprit Bumrah able to consistently bowl accurate yorkers.
Rohit Sharma will be captaining India for the 100th time in a match against England. He has established himself as a successful leader, with impressive win percentages across formats. In this World Cup, Rohit's bowling and fielding decisions have been praised, and he has also transformed his batting approach to prioritize quick starts over accumulation. His meticulous preparation and self-reliance have contributed to his success, and he has been able to mentor both young and experienced players.
The Indian cricket team, including captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid, spent time inspecting the pitch in Lucknow ahead of their match against England. The pitch has been a subject of concern in the past, with Hardik Pandya calling it a "shocker" earlier this year. India will be hoping for consistent bounce and run-scoring opportunities on the red soil surface. The absence of Pandya means India may have to drop either Mohammed Shami or Mohammed Siraj to accommodate an extra spinner.
A clinical bowling effort complemented skipper Scott Edwards' gritty half-century as Netherlands once again punched above their weight to secure a handsome 87-run win over Bangladesh in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday. Edwards overcame an edgy start to score a second World Cup fifty and take them to a modest 229 all out after they opted to bat on a fresh Eden wicket hosting its first match of the global showpiece.
Pakistan's team director, Mickey Arthur, expressed disappointment with the team's performance in the World Cup and stressed the need for improvement. He highlighted the team's inconsistent batting and bowling, and the lack of players in form. Despite their chances of advancing to the knockout stages looking bleak, Arthur remained determined and committed to making improvements.
South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling 1-wicket win and move closer to the semis of the World Cup on Friday. Aiden Markram hit a solid 91 and at 206-4 South Africa were well on course to comfortably chase down a 271-run target. However, it was left to the last pair of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi to score 11 runs, who took their side across the finish line with 16 balls to spare.
Despite being on the wrong side of a DRS call, a disheartened Pakistan captain Babar Azam accepted the outcome gracefully as his team experienced a heartbreaking one-wicket defeat to South Africa in a World Cup match in Chennai on Friday.
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf grabbed a stunning one-handed catch off his own bowling to dismiss South Africa tailender Lungi Ngidi during their ICC ODI World Cup match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Rauf, who was bowling his 10th and final over of his spell, bowled a good length delivery. Ngidi looked to flick but got a leading edge. Rauf dived forward, managed to get his left hand underneath the ball and grabbed a one-handed blinder to take the crucial wicket.
Pakistan's captaincy is in jeopardy as they face South Africa in a crucial World Cup match. Babar Azam's tenure as captain is under scrutiny, with a loss in this match potentially ending his tenure. Pakistan's World Cup campaign is on the brink, and a loss in the upcoming match could shut the knockout stage doors, leaving Pakistan no room for error in their remaining three games. Despite their chances, they would still need Australia to stumble in at least two of their remaining four fixtures to keep their hopes alive.
Virat Kohli has been in outstanding form in the ODI World Cup, but the star Indian batter isn't limiting himself to just his batting prowess as he was seen honing his bowling skills during the net session on Thursday.
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Cricket is gaining popularity in the United States, particularly among the South Asian diaspora. Media companies like ESPN and Willow TV have invested heavily in cricket coverage, recognizing the growing influence of South Asian Americans. Investors have also poured over $1 billion into expanding the sport in the US, including building cricket stadiums for a new league. The sport will be included in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, and the Twenty20 World Cup will take place in North America next year.
Following his incredible performance of 174 runs in the World Cup match in Mumbai against Bangladesh, South African opener Quinton de Kock admitted to feeling a bit nervous before the game. De Kock's remarkable century, coupled with Heinrich Klaasen's explosive 90, played a pivotal role in South Africa's commanding 149-run victory over Bangladesh. “I was a bit nervous this morning, don't normally get nervous at all. I had a bit of fun, great to get two points. But I was a bit more tired than satisfied (after the innings),” said de Kock during the post-match presentation.
As Afghanistan pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the ongoing ODI World Cup, the team marked the victory with joyous celebrations at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Led by Rashid Khan, the team was seen dancing and enjoying as Afghanistan registered their first-ever win over Pakistan in ODIs. Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Irfan Pathan also joined the celebrations and was seen dancing alongside Rashid after their famous win.
After suffering a seven-wicket thrashing against India in Ahmedabad, Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur lashed out at the BCCI for not playing the song 'Dil Dil Pakistan' at the Narendra Modi Stadium. "Look, I'd be lying if I said that It didn't seem like an ICC event, tonight, to be brutally honest. It seemed like a bilateral series; it seemed like a BCCI event. I didn't hear Dil Dil Pakistan coming through the microphones too often tonight," Arthur had said.
Mohammed Shami delivered a sensational five-wicket performance in his first game of the World Cup 2023, earning high praise from his captain Rohit Sharma. Shami's exceptional bowling, where he claimed 5/54, played a pivotal role in India's four-wicket victory over New Zealand on Sunday. With Shami leading the Indian bowling attack and restricting New Zealand to 273, the master chaser Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings of 95, ultimately helping his team successfully achieve the target with 12 balls remaining.
India secured their fifth consecutive win in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup by defeating New Zealand in Dharamsala. Virat Kohli's 95 helped India chase down a 274-run target with four wickets in hand and 12 balls to spare. Kohli nearly equaled Sachin Tendulkar's record of most hundreds in 50-over format, but was holed out by Glenn Phillips in the 48th over. This was India's first win against New Zealand in the World Cup since 2003 and propelled the hosts to the top of the standings with 10 points.
India coach Rahul Dravid has criticized the ICC for rating the pitches in the India-Pakistan and India-Australia games as 'average'. Dravid believes that praising only standardized pitches that produce high-scoring games diminishes the importance of unique skill sets. He argues that different skills, such as spin bowling and strike rotation, should be valued and displayed in the game.
India have not defeated New Zealand in a World Cup match since 2003. New Zealand's team has mastered the art of surprise and adaptability, making them a formidable opponent. The upcoming match between the two unbeaten teams will be a battle of the captains, with both Rohit Sharma and Tom Latham using strategic tactics to gain an edge.
India's World Cup campaign faces a significant challenge as they face New Zealand in a high-stakes match. Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder, is out due to an ankle injury. Team India aims to break their trophy drought in ICC tournaments and maintain their dominance in the tournament. Pandya's absence has disrupted the harmonious combination that led to India's four consecutive wins, causing unease among opponents and necessitating a reevaluation of strategies.
England's decision to bowl first against South Africa in Mumbai conditions led to a record 229-run loss, leaving their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals hanging by a thread. Captain Jos Buttler expressed disappointment, stating that they came with high hopes to play their best cricket but were short of that and well beaten. England struggled in the heat and humidity, allowing South Africa to post an impressive total of 399 in their 50 overs.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam was left stunned after being caught by Australian skipper Pat Cummins at midwicket during the World Cup match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.
With a win becoming just a formality towards the end of the India's run-chase of Bangladesh's 256/8 in their World Cup match on Thursday, the fans were still chewing their nails because the runs needed by Kohli to complete his 48th ODI century and India to complete a victory were near identical. Kohli (103* off 97 balls) eventually finished it with a six and sparked festivities among the Indian cricket fans around the world.
Virat Kohli scored his 48th One Day International (ODI) century in a thrilling victory over Bangladesh in the ICC World Cup match in Pune. His century was marked by a stunning six off Nasum Ahmed's delivery in the 42nd over. However, a crucial turning point occurred during the same over when the on-field umpire did not call a potential wide on the first delivery. The decision not to declare the delivery wide allowed Kohli to capitalize on it.
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India captain Rohit Sharma said star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has not suffered any major injury but was non-committal on his participation in the next game on Sunday against New Zealand in Dharamsala.
India and Bangladesh have had several memorable ODI battles over the years. In 2007, Bangladesh shocked India in the World Cup by bowling them out for 191 and chasing down the target with five wickets to spare. In 2011, India avenged their World Cup loss to Bangladesh with a commanding 87-run victory. The 2015 World Cup quarter-final match was marred by a controversial no-ball decision, but India emerged victorious with a 109-run win.
Getting the prized wicket of talismanic batter Virat Kohli even once is a big achievement, and to do it five times in international cricket is certainly a remarkable feat to be remembered.
Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, expressed disappointment after his team's 149-run defeat to New Zealand in a World Cup match. He cited dropped catches and a misjudgment of the pitch's nature as key factors. New Zealand posted a total of 288/6 in 50 overs, with Glenn Phillips and Tom Latham scoring 144 runs. Afghanistan was bowled out for 139 in 34.4 overs.
First it was skipper Scott Edwards (78 not out), who helped the Netherlands come back from 140/7 in the 34th over to post 245/8 on the board with contributions from the lower order that proved to be the turning point in the end. Logan van Beek then led the Netherlands' bowling attack with a spell of 3/60 to pack up South Africa for 207 and take his team to a famous 38-run win.
Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan played a fine knock against India on Saturday to leapfrog New Zealand opener Devon Conway (229) as the leading run-getter of the 2023 ICC World Cup. Rizwan has accumulated 248 runs in three games at an average of 124.
Australia's five-wicket win, made possible first by an inspired spell from Adam Zampa (4-47) and then solid batting performances by Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh, took the Aussies two notches up to the 8th position with one victory from three outings. The Lankans are at the ninth position with three defeats. Sri Lanka were restricted to 209 and the Australians chased down the target in 35.2 overs to boost their net run rate.
Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram slammed Pakistan's lacklustre bowling, especially pacer Haris Rauf, after the 1992 ODI champions suffered an embarrassing seven-wicket loss at the hands of India in their ICC World Cup match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Leg-spinner Adam Zampa on Monday played a pivotal role in Australia's first win of the 2023 ODI World Cup in Lucknow, picking up four Sri Lankan wickets. The 31-year-old was adjudged Player of the Match as he returned impressive figures of 8-1-47-4 in Australia's 5-wicket win.
As Afghanistan caused one of the biggest upsets in the history of ODI World Cup, thrashing defending champions England, emotions ran wild at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital. Be it players or the fans of the Afghan team, the stadium was filled with immense joy and cheers after Hashmatullah Shahidi's men pulled off an epic triumph over heavyweights and tournament favourites England. Amid sheer happiness, a heart-warming video of a young little fan, who was in tears of joy after Afghanistan's win also hogged the limelight.
Afghanistan, who were put into bat, posted a total of 284 before being bowled out in 49.5 overs. They then returned to dismiss England for 215 in 40.3 overs to register their second World cup victory ever.
Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday said that he had grown up watching Pakistan bowling legends Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram bowl magical deliveries and the Indian pacer acknowledged the praise he got from Waqar for his match-winning performance.
Former Pakistan pace legend Shoaib Akhtar, who often makes headlines for his frank opinions, grabbed the space again but this time for all the wrong reasons. Akhtar received backlash on social media for his post on the ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan which he later deleted as it triggered an anger among Indian fans. Akhtar shared a photo from his playing days and captioned it with the message: "Tomorrow, history will repeat itself."
Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali believes India will face the pressure in the World Cup clash against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium. India have a 7-0 record in ODI World Cups, while Pakistan have a positive win/loss ratio over India but have not won in a 50-over World Cup encounter. Ali believes that records are meant to be broken and Pakistan are eager to break the jinx of not having beaten India in a 50-over World Cup. The match is expected to be thrilling and packed with excitement.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Friday termed the comfortable win over Bangladesh a "complete team effort". New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets to register their third successive win in the showpiece. Asked to bat first, Bangladesh scored 245 for nine but the Kiwis chased down the target with 43 balls to spare. For New Zealand, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell made 78 and 89 respectively.
Kane Williamson marked his return to international cricket with an elegant half-century while Daryl Mitchell blazed away to a 67-ball 89 as New Zealand crushed Bangladesh by eight wickets in the ICC World Cup in Chennai. This was the Kiwis' third win in as many matches, completing the chase of 246 with plenty to spare. With the win, New Zealand also moved to the top spot in World Cup points table.
New Zealand and Bangladesh are set to face each other in the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. New Zealand have a strong record against Bangladesh, winning 30 out of the 41 ODIs they have played. They have also won all five previous World Cup matches against Bangladesh. New Zealand will be boosted by the return of captain Kane Williamson, while Bangladesh will look to their spinners for an advantage on the spin-friendly Chennai pitch.
In their attempt to bring a third ODI World Cup trophy home, India's next challenger in the round-robin phase of the ongoing edition will be neighbours Pakistan, who are looking to emulate the feat of Imran Khan's 1992 World Cup-winning team.