We got a proper snotklap: Conrad after New Zealand ended Proteas’ dream run in T20 WC
Chasing 170, New Zealand raced to the target in just 12.5 overs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, thanks to a breathtaking opening partnership
Chasing 170, New Zealand raced to the target in just 12.5 overs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, thanks to a breathtaking opening partnership
It was the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final that defined the contest between these two sides, when New Zealand edged South Africa in a heart-stopping finish, leaving the Proteas and their fans shattered
Samson struck 12 fours and four sixes in his fluent 50-ball knock to guide India to the five-wicket triumph, helping the defending champions set up a semi-final against England in Mumbai on Thursday.
Chasing 196 in a must-win Super Eights clash against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Samson’s knock helped India record a five-wicket victory with four balls to spare, setting up a semi-final showdown against England in Mumbai on Thursday.
With West Indies coming off a defeat to South Africa and India riding high after a thumping win over Zimbabwe, the Group 1 equation has turned this encounter into a straight shootout.
The directive followed fresh talks between the ICC and the BCB in Dhaka on Saturday, their second meeting in a week, where Bangladesh reiterated its willingness to play the World Cup, but only outside India.
On Saturday, Ravindra Jadeja produced a masterclass in spin bowling to seize control for the home side on a dramatic second day, returning figures of 4 for 29 as South Africa crashed to 93 for 7 in 35 overs at stumps.
Rickelton punished Mohammed Siraj’s width with three boundaries, while Markram blossomed after a watchful start, unfurling elegant strokes off the front and back foot before launching left-arm spinner Axar Patel for a six over wide long-on.
Pant made his comeback to competitive cricket last month when he captained the India A team in two unofficial Tests against South Africa A in Bengaluru.
Despite speculation over whether Jurel would retain his spot following Pant’s return from a fractured right foot, his consistency with the bat has ensured his place in the side.
