Summary
  • Kohli, Axar steady Indian innings after early collapse against South Africa
  • Fans pray for India's elusive world cricket trophy
  • T20 World Cup final a hunger game for Proteas, says Markram
  • India and South Africa to clash in T20 World Cup final on Saturday
  • Rohit Sharma says struggling Virat Kohli 'saving it for the final'
  • Low-profile Rob Walter leads South Africa to promised land of World Cup final
  • South Africa defeat Afghanistan by nine wickets to reach T20 World Cup final
  • India 'always under pressure' to end World Cup drought, says Rohit
  • Polarising Warner bows out with Australia T20 World Cup exit
  • Afghanistan qualify for T20 World Cup semis, eliminate Australia
Haris Rauf removes Suryakumar Yadav

June 9, 2024 09:59 PM

Haris Rauf removed Suryakumar Yadav as India lost their fourth wicket in 12th over. India were 89-4 after 11.2 overs.

Yadav scooped it up straight to Amir at mid-off.

Rishabh Pant is playing on 40 runs off 27 balls. He is joined by Shivam Dube.

Oman elect to bat against Scotland

June 9, 2024 09:55 PM

Oman won the toss and elected to bat in their crucial T20 World Cup Group B clash against Scotland in Antigua on Sunday.

Scotland are currently second in the group standings behind Australia, following a victory over Namibia in their second match which came after their opener against England was washed out.

A Scottish victory on Sunday over an Oman team still seeking their first win of the tournament would pile the pressure on England, who are without a win from two matches.

Oman skipper Aqib Ilyas meanwhile said his decision to bat first on Sunday was designed to put pressure on Scotland.

"We want to set a decent target and put the opposition under pressure," Aqib said.

Teams

Oman: Naseem Khushi, Pratik Athavale, Aqib Ilyas (captain), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Mehran Khan, Rafiullah, Shakeel Ahmed, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan

Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (captain), Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Brad Wheal, Safyaan Sharif

Umpires: Allahuddien Paleker (RSA), Chris Brown (NZL)

TV umpire: Langton Rusere (ZIM)

Match referee: Richie Richardson (WIS)

 

India reach 81-3 after 10 overs

June 9, 2024 09:52 PM

India reached 81-3 after 10 overs of their innings against Pakistan in their Group A Twent20 WOrld Cup match being played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York — the 34,000-capacity venue built earlier this year.

Rishabh Pant is playing at 34 off 23 balls while Suryakumar Yadav is at 5.

Pakistan was given three catches by Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant but they failed to capitalize.

The first two chances came in Muhammad Amir’s over and both of these were difficult chances, but once Iftikhar standing in the slip and second time Usman Khan standing in the covers have missed these catches.

Aamir's over was very expensive and India scored 12 runs in it. India have scored 50 runs for the loss of two wickets at the end of the power play.

The third chance came in Imad Wasim’s 9th over as Pant topedged and an inrushing Usman cannot take the catch.

Naseem Shah once again struck in the eighth over as he clean-bowled Axar Patel. Earlier, Naseem removed Virat Kohli as well. 

Axar danced down the wicket but missed a straight one which crashed into the stumps.

He made 20 runs off 18 balls hitting one six and two boundaries.

Pakistan give three chances to Rishabh Pant

June 9, 2024 09:48 PM

Pakistan was given three catches by Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant but they failed to capitalize.

The first two chances came in Muhammad Amir’s over and both of these were difficult chances, but once Iftikhar standing in the slip and the second time Usman Khan standing in the covers have missed these catches.

Aamir's over was very expensive and India scored 12 runs in it. India have scored 50 runs for the loss of two wickets at the end of the power play.

Third chance came in Imad Wasim’s 9th over as Pant topedged and an inrushing Usman cannot take the catch.

Naseem removes Axar Patel

June 9, 2024 09:38 PM

Naseem Shah once again struck in the eighth over as he clean-bowled Axar Patel. Earlier, Naseem removed Virat Kohli as well. 

Axar danced down the wicket but missed a straight one which crashed into the stumps.

He made 20 runs off 18 balls hitting one six and two boundaries.

India are 62-3 after eight overs.

 

 

India reach 57-2 after seven overs

June 9, 2024 09:34 PM

India are 50-2 after first power play against Pakistan in their T20 World Cup clash in New York after being invited to bat first by Babar Azam. After the removal of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant continued to attack Pakistan bowlers. 

They mustered another 7 runs from Iftikhar Ahmad's over as India finished 7th over for 57-2. Patel is playing at 20 and Pant at 16.

Shaheen Afrid removes Rohit Sharma 

June 9, 2024 09:13 PM

Shaheen Shah Afridi removed Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the third over as both Indian openers went back to the pavilion. Sharma tried to hit a six but was caught by Haris Rauf near the boundary as India lost two wickets for 20 runs in the third over.

Naseem Shah sends Kohli back to pavillion

June 9, 2024 09:06 PM

Naseem Shah got the prized wicket of Indian batting ace Virat Kohli as the match restarted after another rain delay. As the match resumed, Kohli hit Naseem for a boundary on the first ball of the second over and it was all that he could do. He slapped the third delivery straight to the point where Usman Khan made no mistake to catch the ball. 

However, India finished the second over with 19-1 thanks to another boundary from Rohit Sharma.

Rain continues to play spoilsport as match between Pakistan and India halted after one over

June 9, 2024 08:32 PM

Rain continued to play spoilsport as the match between Pakistan and India at the Twent20 World Cup was stopped just after one over.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli started for India while Shaheen Sha Afridi led the proceedings from the Pakistan side.

Sharma hit SHaheen for a six as India were 8-0 after the first over.

Earlier, more rain arrived to further delay the start of the blockbuster Twenty20 World Cup clash between Pakistan and India. After a downpour for a few minutes, the rain stopped and the match started at 8:20pm. 

There is no reserve day for the match and the teams would share a point each in case of a wipeout. However, there are additional 90 minutes added to the regulation time to get a full 40-over match.  

Pakistan Sunday won the toss and elected to bat first against the Rohit Sharma-led India in their Group A match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York — the 34,000-capacity venue built earlier this year.

Imad Wasim returns for the high-octane clash to replace Azam Kha, the only change made by Pakistan from the squad that faced defeat from the USA.

Pakistan win toss; elect to field against India

June 9, 2024 07:36 PM

Pakistan Sunday won the toss and elected to bat first against the Rohit Sharma-led India in their Group A match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York — the 34,000-capacity venue built earlier this year.

Imad Wasim returns for the high-octane clash to replace Azam Kha, the only change made by Pakistan from the squad that faced defeat from the USA.

The toss for the high-voltage T20 World Cup tie between Pakistan and India, scheduled for 7pm, was delayed as the Green Shirts are seeking redemption after their upset to the USA in their tournament opener.

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