South Africa beats Bangladesh by an innings and sweeps Test series 2-0
While last year's finalists, India and Australia, still hold the top two positions, they are still not guaranteed a place in the final of the ongoing WTC cycle
India need to win five of their remaining six Test matches to keep their final hopes alive
The BCCI shared details on Parag's absence, noting that he is undergoing a "long-term resolution" for a chronic right shoulder injury at the Centre of Excellence.
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 5-49 as Bangladesh hit back to leave the first cricket Test against South Africa in parity despite being bowled out for 106 in its first innings on Day 1. Thanks to Taijul, who became only second Bangladeshi bowler after Shakib Al Hasan to reach 200 wickets, Bangladesh reduced South Africa to 140-6 before bad light brought a premature end to the day. South Africa now leads by 34 runs after a day when 16 wickets fell, with Kyle Verreynne batting on 18 with Wiaan Mulder on 17. With the pitch showing signs of deteriorating, Bangladesh sensed a chance to deny South Africa a big lead. Mulder (3-22), Kagiso Rabada (3-26) and Keshav Maharaj (3-34) earlier shared nine wickets among them to wreak havoc on Bangladesh after its captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat first. Mulder took a wicket in each of his first three overs to put Bangladesh in early trouble. The rot began with the dismissal of Shadman Islam, who played a needless
New Zealand women vs South Africa women final highlights: Kerr top-scored with 43 runs, leading the White Ferns to a commanding total of 158 for five at the Dubai International Stadium
In the nine editions of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Australia have won the title six times. India women's team has never won ICC Women's T20 World Cup title
Before the start of the tournament, the ICC announced that the women's tournament would have a similar prize money to the men's tournament for the first time ever
South Africa and New Zealand will both aim for their maiden ICC Women's World T20 title when they lock horns on Sunday
India, despite a loss against New Zealand at home, continues to lead the ongoing WTC cycle points table
Spinners Eden Carson and Amelia Kerr continued their incredible run to put New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup final beating West Indies by eight runs here on Friday. The White Ferns, who have been runners-up in 2009 and 2010 editions, will meet South Africa in the final on Sunday and they only have their two tweakers to thank for defending a total of 128 with such aplomb despite the dangerous Deandra Dottin's 33, which included three sixes in the 16th over bowled by Lea Tahuhu. West Indies managed 120/8 in 20 overs and as much as off-spinner Carson (3/29) dented West Indies with early blows, Kerr's (2/14) leg-breaks along with prized wicket of Dottin played her part splendidly. The duo accounted for 20 opposition wickets (Carson's 8 and Kerr's 12) in the tournament and been lethal weapons for New Zealand in the entire tournament. Fittingly, it was Beijing Olympian Suzie Bates, who bowled the final over with 15 needed and gave away only seven runs to seal the issue. Earlier,
UAE's Dubai International Stadium will host the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on October 20 (Sunday).
A resolute South Africa came up with a clinical performance to shock mighty Australia by eight wickets and enter the final of the Women's T20 World Cup here on Thursday. South Africa thus exacted revenge for their loss in the last summit clash at home, when Australia won by 19 runs to lift their sixth title. Put in, Australia were stopped at a modest 134 for five as Beth Mooney top-scored with a 42-ball 44 in the first semifinal. Ayabonga Khaka (2/24) was the most successful bowler for South Africa, even as others chipped in nicely. South Africa completed the task with 16 balls to spare and Anneke Bosch led the way with a scintillating knock of 74 not out in 48 balls. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt contributed a 37-ball 42 at the top of the order. Earlier, Wolvaardt opted to field after winning the toss and her decision was justified as Ayabonga Khaka had Grace Harris and then Marizanne Kapp accounted for the wicket of Georgia Wareham to leave the Australians struggling at 18 for two in
The winners of the two semifinals will face each other in the final of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on October 20
The Proteas have won two of their three group-stage matches so far and will be looking to register their third victory to try to get to the top of the points table tonight.
South Africa dominated Scotland in all departments of the game to register a commanding 80-run win in a Women's T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday. Batting first, South Africa posted a strong 166 for five in the allotted 20 overs. In reply, the Scots failed miserably with the bat and were all out for 86 in 17.5 overs. Only two Scotland batters could reach double digits, reflecting their woes. Nonkululeko Mlaba (3/12) was the most successful bowler for South Africa while there were two wickets apiece for Chloe Tryon (2/22) and Nadine de Klerk (2/15). With this win, their second in three matches, South Africa jumped to the top of Group B standings as Scotland occupied the last position. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and her opening partner Tazmin Brits gave South Africa a perfect start, stitching a partnership of 64 runs in only 7.3 overs. Wolvaardt smashed her way to a 27-ball 40, an innings that was laced with five fours and a six, while Brits hit 43 in 35 deliveries, striking five .
Check Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Group A and Group B leaderboard, top 10 highest wicket-takers and run-scorers here
South Africa women vs Scotland women live toss time: The live toss for the South Africa-W vs Scotland-W T20 WC match on October 9 will take place at 3 PM IST today.
England women vs South Africa women HIGHLIGHTS: Wyatt and Brunt's 64 runs partnership for the third wicket helped England recover from a clumsy start to win the game
The winner of the England vs South Africa game will jump up to the top spot on the Group B points table