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  • AB de Villiers & others react as Quinton de Kock, Keshav Maharaj power South Africa to a crucial win over England in T20 World Cup 2024

    AB de Villiers & others react as Quinton de Kock, Keshav Maharaj power South Africa to a crucial win over England in T20 World Cup 2024

    In an exhilarating clash at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia, South Africa edged out England by a narrow margin of 7 runs in the 45th match of the Super 8 Group 2 in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. After electing to bowl first, England found themselves chasing a target of 164 set by South Africa. Despite a spirited effort, England fell just short, ending their innings at 156/6.

    Quinton de Kock destroys England bowling

    South Africa posted a competitive total of 163/6 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to a stellar performance by Quinton de Kock. The star opener, who was named Player of the Match, smashed 65 runs off 38 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes, providing a solid foundation for the Proteas. He was well-supported by David Miller, who scored a crucial 43 off 28 balls, featuring 4 fours and 2 sixes. Other contributions came from Reeza Hendricks (19 off 25) and Tristan Stubbs (12 off 11). England’s bowling attack was led by Jofra Archer, who claimed 3 wickets for 40 runs, while Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali chipped in with a wicket each.

    Also READ: Fans erupt as Quinton de Kock slams joint fastest fifty of T20 World Cup 2024 in ENG vs SA game

    Keshav Maharaj shows exceptional bowling skills

    Chasing 164, England’s innings lacked the momentum needed to overhaul South Africa’s total. Despite a valiant 52 off 37 balls from Harry Brook, who hit 7 boundaries, and a quickfire 33 off 17 from Liam Livingstone, England couldn’t cross the finish line. The South African bowlers maintained discipline, with Keshav Maharaj (2/25) and Kagiso Rabada (2/32) leading the attack. Ottniel Baartman and Anrich Nortje each contributed a wicket, keeping the pressure on England’s batsmen throughout the innings.

    Key moments

    England’s decision to bowl first seemed to backfire as De Kock and Miller took control of the match with their aggressive batting. England’s bowlers, especially Archer, provided crucial breakthroughs but couldn’t stop South Africa from setting a challenging target. In response, England’s top order struggled to build significant partnerships, and despite a late surge from Livingstone and Brook, the required run rate proved too steep.

    Also WATCH: Jos Buttler takes a jaw-dropping catch to dismiss Quinton de Kock in ENG vs SA game | T20 World Cup 2024

    Here is how fans reacted



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  • U19 World Cup 2024: New Zealand beat Afghanistan in a thriller; England edge past South Africa

    U19 World Cup 2024: New Zealand beat Afghanistan in a thriller; England edge past South Africa

    The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 delivered an exhilarating double-header on January 23rd. In Group D, the clash between New Zealand and Afghanistan unfolded at Buffalo Park, while in Group B, England and South Africa battled it out at Senwes Park. The day unfolded with remarkable displays of skill, culminating in triumphs for New Zealand and England in their respective matchups.

    New Zealand vs Afghanistan thriller

    In an intense encounter at Buffalo Park in Group D, the clash between New Zealand Under-19s and Afghanistan Under-19s unfolded as a gripping contest in the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024. The toss favoured Afghanistan Under-19s, who elected to bat first in the hope of setting a challenging total.

    Afghanistan Under-19s innings

    Afghanistan’s batting struggled to find stability, and despite efforts from Jamshid Zadran (22 runs) and Arab Gul (10 runs), they were bowled out for a modest total of 91. The highlight of New Zealand’s bowling performance was Matt Rowe‘s outstanding figures of 5 wickets for 21 runs in 8 overs, well-supported by Ryan Tsourgas (2 wickets) and Ewald Schreuder (2 wickets).

    New Zealand Under-19s innings

    Chasing a relatively low target, New Zealand faced early setbacks, with their top-order batters struggling against Afghanistan’s bowlers. Oscar Jackson played a crucial innings, scoring 26 runs, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Allah Mohammad‘s impressive spell (3 wickets for 28 runs) created significant hurdles for the Kiwis. However, Ewald Schreuder‘s gritty knock of 5 runs in 11 balls proved crucial in steering New Zealand towards victory.

    New Zealand Under-19s clinch thrilling victory

    In a nail-biting finish, New Zealand Under-19s managed to scrape through, securing victory by the narrowest margin of 1 wicket. Rowe’s stellar bowling performance and Jackson’s resilience with the bat played pivotal roles in New Zealand’s successful chase. The Afghanistan Under-19s, despite a valiant effort, fell short in a closely contested match in the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024.

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    England’s dramatic win

    The clash between South Africa U19 and England U19 in the 10th match of Group B at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, saw the toss go in favour of England U19, who decided to bowl first. What unfolded was a game filled with outstanding performances, but the weather had its say, ultimately leading to England’s victory through the DLS method.

    Asked to bat first, South Africa U19 put up a competitive total of 230 runs in 49.2 overs. Steve Stolk played a crucial role at the top of the order, scoring 64 runs off 55 balls. Dewan Marais also contributed significantly, with 42 runs off 39 deliveries. The England bowlers, Tazeem Ali, Eddie Jack, and Jaydn Denly, were the pick of the bunch, each bagging three wickets to put South Africa under pressure.

    In response to South Africa’s target, England U19 showcased a promising performance with the bat. Noah Thain played a pivotal innings, scoring 63 runs off 82 balls, while Ben McKinney contributed a solid 48 runs off 67 deliveries. England seemed to be well on their way to victory until an unexpected twist unfolded.

    Rain interruption

    Just when the game was finely poised, rain intervened, disrupting the flow of play at Senwes Park. The interruption forced the players off the field, and despite the efforts to resume the match, the inclement weather persisted.

    DLS method decides the ultimate winner

    As the rain continued, the umpires turned to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, and the calculations favoured the English side, as they were declared winners. It was an unfortunate end to what promised to be a thrilling contest between two talented U19 teams.

    Also READ: ICC unveils Men’s Test team of the year 2023; only two batters from FAB 4 secure spots



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  • World Cup 2023: Nasser Hussain gives his verdict on England after their crushing defeat to South Africa

    World Cup 2023: Nasser Hussain gives his verdict on England after their crushing defeat to South Africa

    Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain has expressed his concerns about the England cricket team’s performance and lack of confidence following their devastating 229-run loss to South Africa in the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. The match took place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

    England’s confidence crisis

    Nasser did not mince his words stating that England appear to be a side lacking in confidence after a series of disappointing performances. Notably, England’s loss to South Africa marked their third defeat in the World Cup 2023, and their current standing is second to last in the points table.

    “England look like a side that has no confidence. These three losses will hurt them. It happened in the last World Cup, but you felt it was a side that had confidence and they were playing a style and brand of cricket where they could bounce back,” Nasser expressed on Sky Sports.

    An uphill battle for England

    Nasser further remarked that England do not seem like a team capable of winning the next five matches consecutively. To have a chance of defending their World Cup title, England would need to win seven matches in a row, a prospect that appears challenging given their current form. Nasser emphasized the importance of making sound decisions in their upcoming matches.

    “England need to now win seven games on the bounce to defend the World Cup, but they don’t look like a side that could do that at the moment. If they want to win every game from now, they need to get their decision-making right,” he added.

    Also READ: Twitter Reactions – South Africa hand England their biggest defeat in ODI World Cup history

    Fitness challenges in Mumbai’s conditions

    In addition to the issues of confidence and decision-making, Nasser also pointed out the physical challenges faced by England’s cricketers in the hot and humid conditions of Mumbai. Despite being a team known for its fitness levels, the players appeared to struggle with the conditions, particularly after 40 minutes of play.

    “No matter how much practice you’ve had in the nets, or how many laps you’ve done off the ground, playing in this heat and humidity, you need to have proper match overs in your legs, otherwise you’ll cramp up. These are super fit England cricketers and within 40 minutes you could tell how much they were struggling,” Nasser added further.

    England’s upcoming matches in the multi-team event are against Sri Lanka, India, Australia, Netherlands, and Pakistan. Undoubtedly, these games will be crucial in determining England’s tournament fate.

    Also WATCH: World Cup 2023 – Jonny Bairstow takes a breathtaking backward-footing catch to dismiss Aiden Markram – ENG vs SA

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  • Twitter Reactions: South Africa hand England their biggest defeat in ODI World Cup history

    Twitter Reactions: South Africa hand England their biggest defeat in ODI World Cup history

    In the 20th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the clash between England and South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium delivered a one-sided contest.

    Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, England faced a daunting challenge as South Africa amassed a formidable total of 399/7 in their 50 overs.

    Heinrich Klaasen and Marco Jansen added 151 runs for the sixth wicket

    Heinrich Klaasen‘s sensational knock of 109 runs from 67 deliveries anchored South Africa’s innings, well-supported by valuable contributions from Reeza Hendricks (85 runs) and Marco Jansen (75 runs).

    Klaasen and Jansen added a 151-run partnership for the six wicket and took the Proteas side to a mammoth total.

    England’s bowlers struggled to contain the South African onslaught, with Reece Topley and Adil Rashid being the pick of the bowlers, claiming three and two wickets respectively.

    South African pacers dismantle England’s batting unit

    Chasing a mammoth target of 400, England’s batting lineup faltered, succumbing to the pressure imposed by a disciplined South African bowling attack.

    Tailender Mark Wood’s blistering 43 runs off 17 balls provided some respite, but it was not enough as England were bundled out for 170 runs in 22 overs. South African pacers exhibited a dominant performance, with Gerald Coetzee taking 3 wickets, while Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi picked up two wickets apiece.

    Result

    The match concluded with South Africa clinching a convincing victory by a substantial margin of 229 runs, showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling departments.

    Also READ: ODI World Cup 2023, IND vs NZ – Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report, Dharamsala Weather Forecast, ODI Stats & Records | India vs New Zealand

    Biggest defeats by runs for England in ODIs

    • 229 vs South Africa, Mumbai in 2023
    • 221 vs Australia, Melourne in 2022
    • 219 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo in 2018

    Here’s how Twitter reacted to South Africa’s thumping win:

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