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Ahmedabad plane tragedy: Australia, South Africa players pay tribute, unite to honour victims in WTC Final | Cricket News

Ahmedabad plane tragedy: Australia, South Africa players pay tribute, unite to honour victims in WTC Final | Cricket News

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Australia players pay tribute (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Cricket took a sombre pause on Friday at Lord’s, as players from Australia and South Africa united to honour the victims of the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash. Before play began on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final, both sides observed a one-minute silence and wore black armbands as a mark of respect. The tragedy unfolded on Thursday afternoon when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Bound for London, the aircraft came down in the Meghani area of Ahmedabad, claiming the lives of all 265 people aboard. The doomed flight carried 230 passengers, two pilots, and ten cabin crew. Poll What do you believe is the most important factor to improve air safety? Authorities revealed that the jet was under the command of Capt. Sumeet Sabharwal, assisted by First Officer Clive Kunder, who had logged 1,100 flying hours, below the 1,500 hours typically required for command eligibility. ‘Cricketers Aren’t Cattle… ‘: Harish Thawani on the IPL and Business of Indian Cricket The aircraft’s heavy fuel load for the long-haul journey contributed to the intensity of the blaze that followed.On the field, the WTC final remained delicately poised. Australia, defending their title, held a 218-run lead at stumps on Day 2 after a dramatic day dominated by fast bowlers. Pat Cummins, with a career-best 6/28 at Lord’s, became just the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets as South Africa were skittled for 138.In reply, South Africa’s bowlers fought back, reducing Australia to 144-8 by the close. A crucial 61-run stand between Alex Carey (43) and Mitchell Starc (16) helped steady the innings, though Australia’s position remains precarious. The Proteas now eye a historic ICC trophy, needing to chase down what could be a tricky fourth-innings target.

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West Indies Women vs South Africa Women, WI-W vs SA-W, Today Match Prediction

West Indies Women vs South Africa Women, WI-W vs SA-W, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso010 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : ​​​​West Indies Women vs South Africa Women​ 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 14,Saturday​ 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST​​​​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :​ 3Ws Oval, Saint Michael, Barbado 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd ODI 2025 A rare chance for WI Women to win the series against SA Women West Indies Women vs South Africa Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. WIW vs RSAW Match Prediction & Analysis After six losses in a row, West Indies Women finally found themselves on the winning side in the first ODI of the series. They will now host the visitors at the Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on 14th June from 7:30 PM onwards. With a 1-0 lead in the three-match OD series, WI Women are eying a rare feat of winning an ODI series against SA Women for the first time. SA Women started the first ODI with a 73-run partnership between skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Tanzim Britts. But a trouble in the middle-order saw them getting restricted to 232 for the loss of 9 wickets. Aaliyah Alleyne and Karishma Ramharack picked up two wickets each for the West Indies Women. The second innings got reduced to 34 overs due to rain, and the DLS target was given as 180. Returning Hayley Matthews put up a partnership of 88 runs with Qiana Joseph for the first wicket. The middle-order then capitalized on the start provided by these two to win the game by 4 wickets in the 32nd over of the game. Ayanda Hlubi picked up three wickets for SA Women. TEAMS PREVIEW West Indies Women Preview Heyley Matthews will open the innings with Qiana Joseph. Matthews was the leading run scorer (177) for West Indies women in the T20I series. In the first ODI, Matthews scored 40 runs and picked up 1 wicket with the ball. She now has 470 runs with the bat and 20 wickets with the ball in the last 11 ODIs. She will be the batter to watch out for. Joseph scored a half-century in the first game, which took her tally to 332 runs in the last 11 ODIs. Realeanna Grimmond will play at number three. She scored just 5 runs in the first ODI. Shemaine Campbelle will come in the middle with Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, and Stafanie Taylor. Campbell scored just 43 runs in the last four ODIs. Stafanie Taylor played a match-winning innings of 30 runs after the rain affected the game. Taylor has 727 runs in 21 innings at an average of 45 and 21 wickets with the ball against SA Women. At home, she averages above 50. Glasgow scored 12 runs in the game and picked up a wicket. The middle order’s form is a huge problem for the home side. Aaliyah Alleyne will lead the bowling unit with Matthews, Afy Fletcher, and Karishma Ramharack. Alleyne has 23 wickets in the last 12 ODIs at an economy of 5.33. With the bat, she scored 71 runs in the last series. Fletcher picked up 1 wicket in the first ODI. With over 100 wickets in the ODIs, she has managed to keep her average below 23 in ODIs. Karishma Ramharack will get a chance to play eleven after picking up two wickets in the first game. South Africa Women Preview Laura Wolvaardt will open the innings with Tazmin Brits. Wolvaardt scored 27 runs in the First ODI. Against the West Indies, she averages 40 in 14 ODIs. Brits were better than her partner in opening. She scored 57 runs in the first game to become the second-fastest South African woman to make 1000 ODI runs. Nondumiso Shangase will come at number three. Marizzane Kapp is returning to the squad after being rested for the tri-series in Sri Lanka. Kapp has 249 runs in 14 ODIs played against the West Indies. She has also picked up 18 wickets with the ball against the home side. Her bowling average in the West Indies is 15. She didn’t get the chance to play the first ODI. Kapp should lead the middle order with Sune Luus and Sinalo Jafta. Luus scored 32 runs in the first game. All eyes will be on Annerie Dercksen after she had a fruitful series in Sri Lanka. Derckson was the leading run-scorer for SA with 276 runs at an average of 92. She smashed a century and two half-centuries in four games. Chloe Tryon will lead the bowling unit with Ayanda Hlubi and Nonkululeko Mlaba. Tryon was wicketless in the last game after being the player of the match for her 74 runs in 41 balls with the bat and five wickets with the ball in the earlier triangular series. Mlaba has 13 wickets in the previous 10 games. She was the leading wicket-taker in the triangular series. Hlubi picked up 3 wickets in the first ODI. Weather Conditions The weather at Barbados is expected to be cloudy on match day, with temperatures ranging between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Winds will blow from the southeast at 10-26 km/h. It is a bowling-friendly pitch. It is a paradise for both batters and bowlers as it offers balance in all innings. The wind will help the pacers swing the ball. WIW vs RSAW Pitch Report The game will be played at the Three Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on 11th June from 7:30 PM onwards. The stadium has a capacity of 2000 spectators. It has hosted just one Youth ODI so far. Toss: To Bowl In 1 ODI game hosted here, the result has favored the teams chasing the target. The average first innings score is 232. The team winning the toss should bowl first. 

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MLC 2025: From Bengaluru to the Bay Area - How Sanjay Krishnamurthi found his cricket calling in the USA | Cricket News

MLC 2025: From Bengaluru to the Bay Area – How Sanjay Krishnamurthi found his cricket calling in the USA | Cricket News

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Sanjay Krishnamurthi (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: Like many juniors who took to cricket and competed in the age-group circuit, Sanjay Krushnamurthi harboured dreams of playing for India. Passion for the sport saw him join an academy in Bengaluru, play zonal cricket and for the state’s U-16 side but after India’s 2011 World Cup win, he moved with his family from Arizona to Karnataka. The ambition of playing cricket professionally now came with a pragmatic approach. He acknowledged that tough competition and a conveyor belt of talent coming through didn’t make things easy. The timelines to life were impacted by COVID-19 and the fact that he’s an OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) card holder, which prevents him from playing for the country.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Yeah, from the moment I started playing cricket in India, the goal was to play for India. But I think I was also realistic. That it could happen. But I can’t bank on anything happening. Because there are so many other players. And if it doesn’t happen, what is my life going to look like? And yet, to make it happen, you have to throw everything at it, you can’t go in half-heartedly,” said the 22-year-old who has represented the USA in 14 ODIs and nine T20Is. “But over here, I feel like I’m able to pursue a college degree and play high-level cricket. So I think I’m happy with where I am right now,” he added.In 2019, a call had him course correct. His American citizenship earned him a trial with the Major League Cricket (MLC), which was still in its early days. A camp in Mumbai was followed by another in Houston. What was supposed to have been a three-week stay was prolonged by the coronavirus pandemic.“Another thing is I’m an OCI cardholder. I’m not an Indian citizen. After I played for Karnataka, they made the rule that OCI cardholders can’t play for the state. So, in order to try to play for India, I’d have to completely give up my US citizenship, and it would be a very long process. So yeah, I think that door (is) shut,” he explained. Poll What do you think is the biggest obstacle for cricket in the US? Since then, he’s taken to life in the US with both hands. A computer science student at San Jose University, Krishnamurthi juggles full-time education with professional cricket. It doesn’t help that the sport isn’t popular at the collegiate level.“It’s weird being a high-level athlete at a University, but I don’t play for the University. So I don’t get the privileges of a high level athlete that a lot of the other athletes do. Like, our University has a Water Polo team that gets quite a bit of support. But then the other thing is every University has a swimming pool, not every University has a cricket field, so the infrastructure required to make cricket big is quite a bit. And that’s the real bottleneck right now, because there is interest,” he stated when reasoning about the challenges of playing a sport that is still in its prime stages. Sanjay Krishnamurthi (Sportzpics for MLC) “I think it’s a similar reason to why it took cricket so long to get to the Olympics. I think maybe first get it into high schools. And for high school cricket, they wouldn’t have to play at the best fields; they can play on the AstroTurf pitches on baseball grounds, that’s fine. But as long as they keep looking at the younger players, that’s when it’s really going to grow. “I think that right now, the model of professional cricket is where they’re putting all the resources into. And then a lot of the players are coming from outside of the US. So what we want is more players who are born and brought up in the US to be able to make it through the ranks and have support at each level. But it’s an interesting problem that requires a lot of thought and time and money, probably,” he said on the US cricket’s challenges.Krishnamurthi’s task of getting some leeway from his teachers is helped by the fact that he’s scored 345 runs for the country in the two limited overs formats and picked six wickets. Last year, he earned the big ticket in the MLC, having earlier played in the Minor League for East Bay Blazers, scoring 872 runs and taking 54 wickets from 42 matches. Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch Part of the San Francisco Unicorns for two seasons now, finding a spot in MLC 2024, he scored 169 runs from 9 matches at a strike rate of 136.29 and average of 24.14. His stint included one fifty with a top score of an unbeaten 79 runs.Sharing the dressing room with Australian stars like Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch, Marcus Stoinis and coached by Shane Watson, it has been a boost to the player born in Oregon.“Last season was my first time actually playing and it was an incredible experience, especially to be alongside players such as Cummins, who is the Australia captain and one of the best players in the world right now. It was an opportunity for me to test myself against these guys, and until that point, I didn’t know quite where I stood at the highest level. But after last season, it gave me a lot of confidence.”Last year’s runners-up the Unicorns will get their season underway against the reigning champions Washington Freedom at the Oakland Coliseum. Based in the Bay Area, Krishnamurthi is keen to have his friends and family come out to watch what is a “home” game.“I am so excited, having friends and family being able to come. A lot of club cricketers will also be there and it will be special. Even if Oakland Coliseum wasn’t my home ground, it would still be super exciting because it is the biggest stadium in the…

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Netherlands Women vs United States Of America Women, USA-W vs NED-W 2025, Today Match Prediction

Netherlands Women vs United States Of America Women, USA-W vs NED-W 2025, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso06 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Netherlands Women vs United States Of America Women 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 12,Thursday​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 15:30 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :​ Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht, Netherlands 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : USA Women tour of Netherlands,2025 USA Women aim for parity Netherlands Women vs United States Of America Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. NEDW vs USA-W Match Prediction & Analysis The first two games of the series were washed out due to rain. There was no toss in the second game, while in the first match, there was only the toss but no ball bowled.  Finally, in the 3rd T20I, there was some gameplay. After the rain stopped, there was a 10-over-per-side match between the two teams. The weather forecast for the match day is mostly sunny with no signs of rain. We expect to get a full T20 match between the two teams at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht. The venue offers a bowling-friendly wicket, with 9 of the last 10 games being dominated by the bowlers. The Netherlands Women have been unbeaten at this venue since 2023, having won all seven T20Is. The hosts will have the upper hand coming into this match and will put the opposition under pressure with a strong bowling performance. United States Of America Women Preview The USA Women will face a tough challenge as they come into this game on the back of a loss. They managed to pick up just two wickets after opting to bowl first, and their batters never got going in the run chase. Disha Dhingra and Chetna Pagydyala are the openers in this batting order. Dhingra was the top scorer for the visitors with 28 off 26 balls. Gargi Bhogle was the only other batter to score double digits with her 11 off 13 balls knock. Not one of the top 4 batters in this lineup has a strike rate of 100 or more. Ritu Priya Singh, a 19-year-old middle-order batter, will be crucial for the USA in this game. She has played 25 T20Is so far, and though her batting returns aren’t as impressive, she is very promising with the ball. She has picked up 19 wickets so far at an economy of under 6 r.p.o. Bowling all-rounder Geetika Kodali is slightly more experienced than the rest of the batters in this lineup. She will be expected to step up and build partnerships at number 5. Skipper Aditi Chudasama will lead the bowling attack for the USA Women. Lekha Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, and Suhani Thadani are the key wicket-takers in this side to watch out for. Weather Conditions It will be mostly sunny in Utrecht with a high of 19 degrees Celsius. There is no rain forecast for the match day, and we expect to have an uninterrupted game, unlike the previous matches in this series. NEDW vs USA-W Pitch Report It is a balanced wicket that offers help for both batters and bowlers. However, the pacers have historically been dominant on this wicket. The average 1st innings score in the last 10 matches here is 146 runs. The team batting first needs to cross the 160-run mark to be in a winning position on this ground. Toss: To Bat Teams batting first have won 7 of the last 10 matches played at this venue. There haven’t been many close finishes when it comes to chasing a competitive target on this ground. We reckon the team winning the toss in this match should be aiming to bat first and post a big score.

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Ireland vs West Indies, IRE vs WI , Today Match Prediction

Ireland vs West Indies, IRE vs WI , Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso06 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : ​​​​Ireland vs West Indies ​𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 12,Thursday​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :​ Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason, United Kingdom 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st T20 2025 After a thrashing in England, West Indies return to Ireland! Ireland vs West Indies TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. IRE vs WI Match Prediction & Analysis A few decades ago, the thought of West Indies touring Ireland for a cricket series would have been frowned upon such was the strength of the Men in Maroon and the comparative weakness of Irish cricket. But fast-forward to 2025 and it is certainly fair to say that the teams are now a lot better matched. This is best shown from the three-match ODI series between Ireland and West Indies last month which finished in a 1-1 draw!  Since then, Ireland have been working on their shorter-format skills while West Indies have been to England and return after losing an ODI series 3-0 and the T20Is by the same margin. As a result, plenty of pundits are expecting a closely contested series, starting with this opening T20I in Bready on Thursday afternoon. TEAMS PREVIEW Ireland Preview Just as was the case during the three-match ODI series, Ireland will not be at full strength for these three T20Is as Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany and Craig Young have all been ruled out with injuries. In their place will come Stephen Doheny and Gavin Hoey, while Tim Tector, who did play in Ireland’s last T20I, has rejoined the squad after initially not making the group. As ever, this Irish team has plenty of experienced players who have been there and done it at the top level of international cricket. That includes skipper Paul Stirling, keeper-batter Lorcan Tucker and left-arm pacer Josh Little, all three of who will come into this game expecting to go 1-0 up in the series. West Indies Preview Confidence will not be overly high in the away dressing room ahead of this opening game of the series, particularly as West Indies were beaten for the sixth game out of six during their tour of the UK, ending with a 37 run loss in Southampton on Tuesday. But despite the poor team returns, there was a return to form for skipper Shai Hope (45 runs from 27 balls) and former captain Rovman Powell who thrashed 79 unbeaten runs from 45 balls. West Indies may have to consider the future of Sherfane Rutherford in this side after he made another single-figure score in Southampton but he will probably be given a final chance on this tour. With the ball, Alzarri Joseph was West Indies’ most consistent bowler during the six matches in England and the spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie are both likely to be threats once again. Weather Conditions We can expect wall to wall overcast conditions across the afternoon in Bready with a constant threat of rain. It will be very humid but there is a chance that no rain will fall at all. IRE vs WI Pitch Report There has never been a T20I score of 180 at this venue and although batting sides have been on top, the surface can be a little unpredictable. We expect a par score of around 175-185 in Thursday’s opening game of the series. Toss: To Bat The last three T20Is in Bready, all of which have taken place since the start of 2021, have been won by the team batting first. Therefore, we predict that both skippers will want to bat first ahead of this game.

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Not Jasprit Bumrah! Morne Morkel hails Team India player as 'skilful', says 'he's a guy who can bowl that magical ball' | Cricket News

Not Jasprit Bumrah! Morne Morkel hails Team India player as ‘skilful’, says ‘he’s a guy who can bowl that magical ball’ | Cricket News

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Morne Morkel (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Morne Morkel, India’s bowling coach, believes that while Nitish Reddy can deliver “magical” balls, the batting all-rounder needs to increase his bowling workload to enhance his overall contribution in the forthcoming five-Test England series.Having scored a Test century against Australia at the MCG during last year’s ‘Boxing Day’ Test, Reddy is competing with the experienced Shardul Thakur for the seam-bowling all-rounder position in the playing XI.Following Reddy’s 26.5 overs in two ‘Tests’ against England Lions, Morkel has “challenged” him to expand his bowling responsibilities.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“I think he (Reddy) is skilful. He is a guy who can bowl that magical ball. So for him, it is about creating that consistency, and that’s something we want to work on. It’s important for his game as well,” the former South African fast bowling great said on the sidelines of India’s training session, as quoted by PTI. “I’ve had conversations with him where I’ve challenged him to bowl a bit more. I want to see the ball more in his hands. We all know what he can do with the bat. But for a team, if you can have those bowling options, especially in these conditions, I think he’ll be one to be excited and compliment his bowling at that,” said Morkel.When questioned about the selection between Reddy and Shardul Thakur for the Leeds Test, Morkel remained diplomatic: “In terms of the balance, we’ve got very happy with that. But for us as a bowling unit, finding that gear that we’re going to need in Test matches is going to be important.”Morkel expressed confidence in the comprehensive nature of India’s squad selection.He highlighted the importance of regaining Test match fitness, noting the extended period without Test cricket and the specific challenges of English conditions.“I think in terms of that we cover, like you say, all the bases. But for us now, the key thing is to get Test match fit, ready, that sharpness, to get that back. We haven’t played Test matches for a while now,” he noted. “In England, the conditions can suit you, and it’s overcast, but still it’s going to be good surfaces. I think we’re going to be testing that.” Poll Who do you think should be the seam-bowling all-rounder for the Leeds Test? The primary focus remains on ensuring players maintain their fitness for 90-over days, according to Morkel.Regarding the upcoming four-day warm-up match against India A, Morkel expressed keen interest in observing the players’ performance.“I think that’s one of the things that has impressed me so much in these two-day sessions we’ve had. The guys sort of stepped up by themselves. They’ve taken that ownership, that responsibility, and realising that it’s going to be a tough tour,” he added.“I think that’s the pleasing thing as coaches, to see guys taking that leadership and ownership in practice.” Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket’s TV market and the watershed moments He noted the demanding nature of English outfields and weather conditions, emphasising the importance of swift adaptation to match fitness requirements.Morkel expressed satisfaction with the players’ initiative during training sessions.Regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s preparation, Morkel dismissed concerns about limited match practice. “He (Bumrah) knows how to get himself ready. He knows how to prepare. And like you say, I was blown away to see the energy in the ball the last three days. So that’s very exciting to see happy ‘Boom’,” he added. “I’m just happy his body is in good shape at the moment and we’ll manage him with that. And we’ll be smart with him because he’s obviously key for us.“

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Australia vs South Africa, WTC Final: Steven Smith surpasses Don Bradman, Garfield Sobers to become ... | Cricket News

Australia vs South Africa, WTC Final: Steven Smith surpasses Don Bradman, Garfield Sobers to become … | Cricket News

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Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the high-stakes setting of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s, Steve Smith added another remarkable milestone to his glittering career. The Australian batter scored a resilient 66 off 112 balls, laced with 10 boundaries, on Day One against South Africa, and in doing so, he overtook legends Sir Don Bradman and Sir Garfield Sobers to become the highest run-scorer by a visiting batter at Lord’s.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!With this innings, Smith’s aggregate at the iconic venue now stands at 591 runs, surpassing Bradman’s 551 and Sobers’ 571. He now sits atop a prestigious list that includes names like Warren Bardsley (575), Shivnarine Chanderpaul (512), Dilip Vengsarkar (508), and Allan Border (503), a mark of his consistency and mastery in English conditions.Smith’s innings came at a time when Australia desperately needed stability. South Africa’s pace battery had ripped through the top order, reducing the Aussies to 67/4 by lunch. Most runs by a visiting batter at Lord’s 591- Steven Smith 575 – Warren Bardsley 571 – Sir Garfield Sobers 551 – Sir Don Bradman 512 – Shivnarine Chanderpaul 508 – Dilip Vengsarkar 503 – Allan Border Under overcast skies, Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma elected to bowl first, a decision vindicated by sharp spells from Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada, who picked up two wickets each. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket’s TV market and the watershed moments Despite the chaos at the other end, Smith stood tall with trademark resilience and precision. He weathered probing spells from Lungi Ngidi and Wiaan Mulder, showcasing flawless technique and calm under pressure. His innings not only lifted Australia past early trouble but also further cemented his legacy as one of the game’s greats.Smith’s feat at Lord’s, the “Home of Cricket”, adds yet another layer to his legendary status; and as the WTC Final unfolds, his performance could very well be the anchor Australia need in their quest for the crown.

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Scotland vs Netherlands, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction

Scotland vs Netherlands, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso010 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : ​​​​Scotland vs Netherlands​𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 12,Thursday​𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 15:30 PM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :​ Forthill, Dundee 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27 Scotland aiming to top the points table in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 Scotland vs Netherlands TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. SCT vs NED Match Prediction & Analysis It is the final game of the triangular series between Scotland, Nepal, and the Netherlands. Scotland will host The Netherlands at Forthill, Dundee, on 12th June from 3:30 pm onwards. Scotland has two wins in the three games, while the Netherlands are yet to open their winning account in the series. Scotland played their last game against Nepal at the same venue. Batting first, they scored 323 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Skipper Richie Berrington scored a century (102) while Michael Leask missed it by just four runs. Scotland’s Safyaan Sharif gave just four runs and claimed two wickets in the final over to help his team win the game by just two runs. This was Scotland’s back-to-back win in the series. The Netherlands suffered yet another defeat at the hands of Nepal in their last game. Bowling first, the Netherlands side restricted Nepal to 236 for the loss of 9 wickets. Paul van Meekeren picked up 4 wickets for 58. The Dutch batting lineup collapsed to lose the game by 16 runs. Wesley Barresi scored 36 runs at the top. This was the Netherlands’ third consecutive defeat of the tournament.  Both teams have already played a game in this tournament on June 6th. Finlay McCreath and Mark Watt’s half-centuries guided Scotland to a respectable total of 262 in the first innings. Kyle Klein took three wickets for the Netherlands. Brandon McMullen picked up three wickets in return to restrict the Dutch side to 218 runs and hence win the game by 44 runs. TEAMS PREVIEW Scotland Preview After losing the first game by a wicket, the hosts found their winning path in the next two games. George Munsey will open the innings with Charlie Tear. Munsey is the tournament’s second leading run-scorer with 703 runs at an average above 50. On the other hand, Tear has two half-centuries in the last three games. Brandon McMullen will come in at number three. McMullen has 614 runs in this series with two centuries and half-centuries each. Skipper Ritchie Berrington will come in the middle with Finlay McCreath, Matthew Cross, and Michael Leask. Berrington has 608 runs in 17 innings of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 at an average of 50.66. McCreath is coming into this game after scoring back-to-back half-centuries (55 & 81). Leask is playing the perfect all-rounder at number seven. He has 239 runs with the bat at a strike rate of 106 and 13 wickets with the ball at an economy of 4.59. McMullen will lead the bowling unit with Safyaan Sharif, Jasper Davidson, and Jack Jarvis. McMullen is their leading wicket-taker with 29 wickets at an economy rate below 5. He will be the bowler to watch out for. Safyaan Sharif defended 6 runs while claiming two wickets to guide Scotland to a 2-run victory over Nepal. Left arm pacer Mark Watt will also be parth of the playing eleven. He has 18 wickets so far in 17 innings. Netherlands Preview Michael Levitt will open the innings with Max ODowd. Levitt has scored 399 runs in 196 innings at an average of 24.66. ODowd is the Netherlands’ leading run-scorer with 699 runs at an average of 40. This includes 5 half-centuries. He will be the batter to watch out for. Wesley Barresi will come in at number three. He was the highest run-scorer (36) in the last game for the Netherlands. Skipper Scott Edwards will come in the middle with Zach Lion Cachet and Teja Nidamanuru. Edwards has 605 runs in 19 innings at an average of 35.58 with five half-centuries. Cachet has 197 runs with the bat and has picked up 8 wickets with the ball so far. Nidamanuru is going through a poor form with the bat and has 177 runs in the last 9 innings. Vikramjit Singh should be picked over him if the Netherlands is looking to strengthen the middle order. Singh has 398 runs at an average of 30. Bass de Leede missed the last game. He has an average of 45, the highest among the batters. Kyle Klein will lead the bowling attack with Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, and Fred Klaassen. Klein has 35 wickets in 16 innings at an average of 15.81. He is their leading wicket-taker and the bowler to watch out for. Meekeren has 34 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 18. He picked up four wickets in the last game. van der Merwe has the lowest economy among the bowlers (3.83) while picking up 19 wickets. Aryan Dutt is back in the squad. Dutt has 30 wickets in 16 games. Weather Conditions The weather at Dundee is expected to be sunny on match day, with temperatures ranging between 11 and 16 degrees Celsius. Winds will blow from the southeast at 10-26 km/h. It is a bowling-friendly pitch. It is a paradise for both batters and bowlers as it offers balance in all innings. The wind will help the pacers swing the ball. SCT vs NED Pitch Report The game will be played at Forthill, Dundee, on 12th June from 3:30 pm onwards. The stadium has a capacity of 6500 spectators and regularly hosts Vitality Blast games. It has hosted 7 ODIs and 10 T20Is so far. Toss: To Bat In 11 ODI games hosted here, results have favored the teams chasing the target on 5 occasions. But the last three games have been successfully defended by the team batting first. The average first innings score is 218. The team winning the toss should bat first.

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Australia vs South Africa, WTC Final: Usman Khawaja joins unwanted list after duck against SA | Cricket News

Australia vs South Africa, WTC Final: Usman Khawaja joins unwanted list after duck against SA | Cricket News

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Usman Khawaja (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) NEW DELHI: Australia’s Usman Khawaja, a left-handed batter, set an unfavourable record by registering the joint-third longest duck by an Australian during the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Wednesday.Khawaja’s innings concluded in the seventh over when he edged the ball to slips off South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada after facing 20 deliveries.The list of Australian openers with longest ducks includes David Warner (22 balls), Shaun Marsh (21 balls), and Sammy Jones (20 balls).Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!At the start of the match, South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma won the coin toss and elected to field first against the defending champions Australia under overcast conditions at the venue.Post-toss, Bavuma stated: “We will have a bowl first, looking at the overhead conditions. Too late to change the team; we have selected the best combination. All 15 of us are confident. It is a massive final; it should be a spectacle out here.”Australian captain Pat Cummins expressed satisfaction with batting first, commenting at the toss: “Happy to bat first. Looks like a good wicket with a few clouds. Prep wise it has been unreal, 15 guys working very hard for that title. You get used to it the more you are playing, we have had about 10 days prep and we are ready. Doesn’t feel like any extra pressure. WE’ve been here before and we’ve won it. This week is all about enjoying the moment.” WTC Final 2025: South Africa vs Australia South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

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'Unbelievable': Jacob Bethell explains learnings from Virat Kohli in RCB camp; shares Kohli's chase mantra | Cricket News

‘Unbelievable’: Jacob Bethell explains learnings from Virat Kohli in RCB camp; shares Kohli’s chase mantra | Cricket News

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Jacob Bethell (L) and Virat Kohli (R) during a match for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. (PTI) Jacob Bethell, the 21-year-old English cricketer who has made his international debut across all formats since September 2024, has added an IPL trophy to his achievements as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first-ever IPL title this year. Despite missing the playoffs due to international commitments, Bethell contributed significantly during the league stage, stepping in for Phil Salt and forming a notable partnership with Virat Kohli.Bethell’s impact during his brief IPL stint was marked by two appearances, including a half-century against Chennai Super Kings where he opened the batting alongside Kohli. The partnership between the two batters yielded 97 runs, showcasing Bethell’s potential at the highest level of T20 cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The young Englishman’s experience in the RCB dressing room proved valuable, particularly his interactions with Virat Kohli. Speaking about his time with the team, Bethell shared his observations of the Indian cricket star.“It’s been great. [Virat] was unbelievable with helping me out, and even just the things he didn’t say to me personally, but just watching how he goes about training and how he approaches things,” Bethell said to Sky Cricket.Bethell’s admiration for Kohli’s batting approach, especially in chase situations, was evident in his comments. IPL 2025 Final | Rishi Sunak Interview: ‘I am a big Virat Kohli fan… RCB is my team’ “Especially like chasing in a T20 game. That was unbelievable to watch and unbelievable to see first hand, just how easily he is able to shift up and down the gears and is able to template an innings depending on what is needed,” the young cricketer elaborated.Bethell’s cricket career has shown promising signs across all formats. His performance includes an impressive knock of 82 runs against West Indies, which coincided with RCB’s Qualifier 1 victory against PBKS. The team later went on to defeat PBKS in the final to claim their maiden IPL title.

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