TOP STORIES
South Africa clinch historic World Test Championship title
South Africa were crowned World Test Champions after defeating reigning champions Australia by five wickets in the WTC final on Saturday at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. The Proteas, powered by a scintillating century from Aiden Markram and a composed knock from skipper Temba Bavuma, chased down a daunting target of 282 on day four to secure their first ICC title in 27 years.
The resilient partnership between Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram played a big role in setting up South Africa’s spectacular win. On day three (Friday), Bavuma and Markram led South Africa’s incredible fightback with an epic 143-run stand to propel the side closer to victory. Bavuma notched up a crucial 66 before falling to Pat Cummins on day four. But it was Aiden Markram who took center stage by slamming a composed 136. David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne were unbeaten on 21 and 4, respectively, as South Africa claimed a sensational win.
Earlier, on day one (Wednesday), South Africa, having won the toss, had opted to bowl first. Their bowlers made early inroads, restricting Australia to 212 in the first innings. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen were the chief wreckers, sharing eight wickets between them.
In response, South Africa stumbled to 138, thanks to a fiery spell by Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, taking six and two wickets, respectively. South Africa’s bowlers, meanwhile, came to the fore once again in Australia's second innings. Rabada and Lungi Ngidi’s pace saw Australia bundled out for 207, setting England a tricky chase of 282 in the fourth innings on a wearing surface.
Tags
More News
WI-W vs SA-W 2nd T20I: All you need to know
South Africa and West Indies will face each other in the second T20I match of the three-match series on Sunday in Barbados. With South Africa currently leading the three-match series 1–0, the second game will be crucial for West Indies to remain alive in the series.
In the first T20I, South Africa dominated, restricting West Indies to a to...
“We really enjoyed together”: Yashasvi Jaiswal on batting alongside Gill
India made a resounding statement on Day 1 of the first Test against England in Leeds, closing the day at a commanding 359 for 3, thanks to breathtaking centuries from young stars Yashasvi Jaiswal and new Test skipper Shubman Gill. The duo’s partnership not only blunted the English bowling attack but also put India into d...
Bavuma out of Zimbabwe Tests
South African captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring injury. In Bavuma’s absence, Keshav Maharaj will serve as the team’s red-ball captain for the series that starts from June 28.
Bavuma picked up the injury during day three of the World Test Championship...
Michael Vaughan 'staggered' by England decision to bowl
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised current skipper Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first in the opening Test against India at Headingley, Leeds. The bold move backfired spectacularly, with India seizing the upper hand on Day One after piling up an imposing 359/3 by stumps. India’s top order took full advantage of the flat ...
Indian captain Gill shines with first century as captain
Indian skipper Shubman Gill produced a sensational performance on Day 1 of India's first Test against England, notching up his first century as India's Test captain in front of a roaring crowd at Headingley. Captain Gill announced himself with a fearless knock, charging on England bowlers with huge confidence. Gill slammed his century from 140 balls, pu...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram