5th T20i: India, 8-160, beat Australia, 8-154, by six runsCaptain incensed by lack of wide call in final overAustralia captain, Matthew Wade, has been left fuming at a late umpiring blunder as India secured a dramatic six-run victory in the fifth and f…
Australia captain, Matthew Wade, has been left fuming at a late umpiring blunder as India secured a dramatic six-run victory in the fifth and final T20 clash in Bengaluru.
All-rounder Aaron Hardie (one for 21) and spinner Tanveer Sangha (one for 26) had produced strong displays with the ball as Australia restricted India to 8-160 on Sunday night (Monday AEDT).
Continue reading...India, 357-8, beat Sri Lanka, 55 all out, by 302 runsKohli and Gill put on 189; Shami takes five wicketsIndia became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the Cricket World Cup with a thumping 302-run victory over Sri Lanka in Mumbai. Vi…
India became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the Cricket World Cup with a thumping 302-run victory over Sri Lanka in Mumbai. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill put on 189 for India’s second wicket in their total of 357 for eight and Sri Lanka could only manage a sorry 55 all out in reply.
Mohammed Shami’s five for 18 made him India’s leading wicket-taker in 50-over World Cups, with the hosts securing their seventh win from as many matches.
Continue reading...India, 357-8, beat Sri Lanka, 55 all out, by 302 runsKohli and Gill put on 189; Shami takes five wicketsIndia became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the Cricket World Cup with a thumping 302-run victory over Sri Lanka in Mumbai. Vi…
India became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the Cricket World Cup with a thumping 302-run victory over Sri Lanka in Mumbai. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill put on 189 for India’s second wicket in their total of 357 for eight and Sri Lanka could only manage a sorry 55 all out in reply.
Mohammed Shami’s five for 18 made him India’s leading wicket-taker in 50-over World Cups, with the hosts securing their seventh win from as many matches.
Continue reading...Cricket World Cup updates from Mumbai (8.30am GMT start)Willey calls time on England career | And you can email Tom3rd over: India 14-1 (Gill 0, Kohli 9) India are aiming to become the sixth team to win the men’s World Cup without losing a game, after …
3rd over: India 14-1 (Gill 0, Kohli 9) India are aiming to become the sixth team to win the men’s World Cup without losing a game, after West Indies (1975 and 1979), Sri Lanka (1996) and Australia (2003 and 2007).
Back in the here and now, Kohli gets his second boundary with a bread-and-butter flick through midwicket. The wicket aside, Madushanka has been a bit too straight as he strives for the perfect inswinger.
Continue reading...Updates from Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium: start 9.30am BSTDrop James an email | Tweet @Jimbo_cricketA moment of silence to reflect on the Afghanistan earthquakes. Godspeed, people.Here come the teams! Continue reading…
A moment of silence to reflect on the Afghanistan earthquakes. Godspeed, people.
Here come the teams!
Continue reading...India, 201-4, beat Australia, 199, by six wicketsVirat Kohli and KL Rahul score 85 and 97 (not out) respectivelyWhen you strip the act of batting of all theory and uncomplicate things, it comes down to one basic tenet: play the ball in front of you.Don…
When you strip the act of batting of all theory and uncomplicate things, it comes down to one basic tenet: play the ball in front of you.
Don’t play the bowler’s reputation, the occasion, or your preconceived notions. Instead, watch the ball, keep in mind the conditions and address it appropriately and, more often than not, you will find a way to make runs.
Continue reading...Three wickets down after two overs chasing 200, India were strugglingBut a fine 165-run stand between Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97*) did the jobToday’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV …
Today’s umpires are Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Richard Kettleborough (Eng). Chris Brown (NZ) is watching the TV replays. They will have their work cut out on a turning pitch in baking heat in front of a passionate home crowd.
Today’s venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – AKA Chepauk Stadium – in Chennai. Capacity is 38,000.
Continue reading...Former captain may no longer be the host’ official leader, but the darling of the masses can make this World Cup his ownThe enduring image of India winning the 50-over World Cup in 2011 is not necessarily the captain holding the trophy aloft, but somet…
Former captain may no longer be the host’ official leader, but the darling of the masses can make this World Cup his own
The enduring image of India winning the 50-over World Cup in 2011 is not necessarily the captain holding the trophy aloft, but something that happened minutes earlier. While the India team were walking along the ropes at the Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli hoisted Sachin Tendulkar on to his shoulders.
“He has carried the hopes of a nation for so many years,” Kohli said. “This was that gift from all of those people for him because he kept giving, giving, giving for India and I thought what better way at his home ground to realise his dream and then he gets a lap of honour. So, we felt like this is the ideal thing to do for him and we went ahead and did it.”
Continue reading...Former captain may no longer be the host’ official leader, but the darling of the masses can make this World Cup his ownThe enduring image of India winning the 50-over World Cup in 2011 is not necessarily the captain holding the trophy aloft, but somet…
Former captain may no longer be the host’ official leader, but the darling of the masses can make this World Cup his own
The enduring image of India winning the 50-over World Cup in 2011 is not necessarily the captain holding the trophy aloft, but something that happened minutes earlier. While the India team were walking along the ropes at the Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli hoisted Sachin Tendulkar on to his shoulders.
“He has carried the hopes of a nation for so many years,” Kohli said. “This was that gift from all of those people for him because he kept giving, giving, giving for India and I thought what better way at his home ground to realise his dream and then he gets a lap of honour. So, we felt like this is the ideal thing to do for him and we went ahead and did it.”
Continue reading...Updates from the series decider at the MCGAny thoughts? Email or tweet @GeoffLemonSportLisa Sthalekar: Ellyse Perry scales final frontier 9.48am GMT 40th over: India 165-3 (Dhoni 54, Jadhav 29) Stanlake may be tiring, as Jadhav milks him effectively. A…
40th over: India 165-3 (Dhoni 54, Jadhav 29) Stanlake may be tiring, as Jadhav milks him effectively. A couple here, a couple there. India need 66 off 60.
Amod Paranjape emails in. “Threat of spin. Is the Australian World cup opener against Afghanistan going to result in a huge upset?”
39th over: India 159-3 (Dhoni 53, Jadhav 24) The runs are back to flowing as Stoinis takes the ball. A wide, a top edge from Dhoni for a couple, then Jadhav slots a full ball straight down the ground for four. Mid-on was up so the batsman went over him. Nine from the over. It was always likely to prove the case but Australia just didn’t get enough...
