Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final: New Zealand vs South Africa The final match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be held today, Sunday (October 20), in Dubai. New Zealand and South Africa will face off in this title match. The team that wins will make history. Historic Moment This is the first time in the 15-year history of the Women’s T20 World Cup that either of these teams will claim the shining trophy. In the second semi-final, New Zealand defeated the West Indies, while in the first semi-final, South Africa beat six-time champions Australia. The New Zealand team has reached the finals after 14 years, while South Africa has made it to the finals for the second consecutive time. Memories from Dubai Dubai holds special memories for both teams South Africa and New Zealand. South Africa won the Men’s Under-19 World Cup title in 2014 under the captaincy of Aiden Markram. This remains the only World Cup trophy for both their senior and junior teams. On the other hand, New Zealand suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Australia in the T20 World Cup final in 2021. Key Players to Watch Sophie Devine: New Zealand will be counting on Sophie Devine to deliver an outstanding performance in the final. Fourteen years ago, in Barbados, Ellyse Perry stopped one of her powerful hits. If that ball had gone for four, the T20 World Cup final would have gone to a Super Over. Devine has prepared herself to overcome challenges and hopes to retire from the game as a world champion captain. She has valuable experience playing in finals. Anneke Bosch: South Africa will look to Anneke Bosch for strong batting in the final. She faced a lot of criticism for her batting before the semi-final. However, the team management knew she had the talent to turn the game around. Bosch played a crucial role in taking her team to the finals by scoring an unbeaten 74 runs against Australia. Both teams are unlikely to make any changes to their playing XI for the final. Possible Playing XI New Zealand (Possible XI):Georgia Plimmer, Suzy Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (Captain), Brooke Halliday, Maddie Green, Isabella Gaze (Wicketkeeper), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas. South Africa (Possible XI):Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Anneke Dirkse van der Heiden, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (Wicketkeeper), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka. ALSO READ- New Zealand Needs 107 Runs Despite The Sarfaraz-Pant Show
India A Defeats Pakistan A in T20 Emerging Asia Cup
India A Defeats Pakistan A in T20 Emerging Asia Cup Once again, India has triumphed over Pakistan on the cricket field. On Saturday, in a match of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup held in Al Amerat, Oman, India A defeated Pakistan A by 7 runs in ind a vs pak a match Strong Performance by India A In Emerging Asia Cup match between ind a vs pak a , India A delivered an outstanding performance in batting, bowling, and fielding and securing a thrilling victory over Pakistan. This win marks a great start for India in the tournament. India batted first and scored 183 runs for 8 wickets. Captain Tilak Varma was the top scorer for India, he scored 44 runs off 35 balls. Fast bowlers Anshul Kamboj (3 wickets for 33 runs) and Rasikh Salam (2 wickets for 30 runs), along with spinner Nishant Sindhu (2 wickets for 15 runs), collectively took 8 wickets to restrict Pakistan to 176 runs for 7 wickets. Top Class performance by Indian Players The Indian players excelled in all three areas in first match of Emerging Asia Cup, Indian team doing exceptional performance in all three department (batting, bowling, and fielding). Ramandeep Singh took a spectacular catch and saved crucial runs in the final overs. Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh opened the batting, providing a quick start. Abhishek scored 35 runs off 22 balls, while Prabhsimran made 36 runs off 19 balls. Explosive Start in Powerplay India scored 68 runs during the powerplay without losing a wicket against Pakistan. Indian Opener Abhishek attacked from the very first over, hitting several boundaries and putting pressure on the Pakistani bowlers. And other opener Prabhsimran also joined in and hitting a four and a six in the second over. Together, they struck 8 fours and 5 sixes in powerplay.After the powerplay, the pace slowed down as spinners came into play. Abhishek and Prabhsimran were dismissed quickly. Then captain Varma (44 runs) and Nehal Wadhera (25 runs) took charge. As the pitch slowed, Varma played a key role in anchoring the innings, while Wadhera and Ramandeep hit boundaries. Abhishek Sharma fight with Pakistan Bowlers Abhishek Sharma is known for his aggressive batting, and he didn’t hold back against the Pakistani bowlers in this match. However, he couldn’t build a big innings. In the seventh over, Pakistani bowler Sufiyan Muqeem took his wicket when Abhishek failed to time his shot properly, leading to a brilliant catch by Qasim Akram. Sufiyan signaled for a send-off, which angered Abhishek, and he stared down Sufiyan as he walked off the field. Pakistan’s Chase for 184 Runs After Indian Team exceptional batting Pakistan needed to chase down a target of 184 runs. They faced early setbacks as all-rounder Anshul Kamboj took two quick wickets. Yasir Khan (33 runs) and Qasim Akram (27 runs) fought back aggressively. A spectacular catch by Ramandeep dismissed Yasir, and shortly after, Nishant took Qasim’s wicket. Arif Minhas scored the most runs for Pakistan with 41 runs off 29 balls, while Abdul Samad added 25 runs off 15 balls. When Samad came to bat, Pakistan needed 58 runs to win. He managed to hit a six and two fours off Vaibhav Arora in the 16th over, bringing the score down to 42 runs off 24 balls. In the final over, Pakistan needed 17 runs. Anshul Kamboj took a crucial wicket on the first ball, dismissing Samad. India emerged victorious by 7 runs! ALSO READ- Kylian Mbappe And Vinicius Junior Helped To Win Over Celta Vigo
IND vs NZ: Rohit and Kohli Clash with Umpire
Rohit and Kohli Clash with Umpire In a heated scene during the first Test match (IND vs NZ) of the three-match series, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and senior player Virat Kohli confronted the umpires over a controversial decision of Umpires to stop play due to poor light in Chinnaswamy.The incident was happened after India’s second innings where India scored a 462 runs. And then New Zealand has come for the chase in his second innings, New Zealand is needing a 107 runs for victory against India (IND vs NZ). On a chase began, after 4 balls of first over Umpire stop the Play due to bad light and that decision is taken between the over of Jasprit Bumrah so Indian Captain Rohit Sharma and senior player Virat Kohli is argued with Umpire on his decision. But after few minutes as heavy rain began to fall, the umpires decided to call off the day’s play. Argued with Umpire The Umpires decision sparked frustration among the Indian players, particularly Captain Rohit Sharma and Kohli, who were seen arguing with the umpires in an attempt to have the New Zealand batsmen brought back onto the field. The main reason of this argue is when the umpires ignored their appeals and not even talk to Indian Players in that decision and that Umpires rude behaviour was leading to visible anger from the Indian side. Jasprit Bumrah bowled just 4 Balls Jasprit Bumrah bowled just four balls during New Zealand’s second innings. In his first over, India took a review for an LBW decision against Tom Latham, but it was unsuccessful. After those four deliveries, the umpires decided to stop the match, which angered the Indian team. Rohit Sharma tried to talk to the umpires, but his efforts were ignored, and Kohli also expressed his frustration. As the New Zealand batsmen headed to the dressing room, tensions rose. Indian players pressed the umpires to reconsider their decision. Eventually, rain forced both teams off the field, but the heated exchange with the umpires underscored the tension in this crucial match. ALSO READ- Virat Kohli Completed 9000 Test Runs To Join The Elite Club
Spin Twins Nauman Ali and Sajid Seal Memorable Victory for Pakistan
Pakistan Ends Winless Streak on Home Soil, Beats England by 152 Runs In a dominant display of spin bowling, Pakistan’s Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan tore through England’s batting line-up, taking all 20 wickets in a memorable Test match. This milestone has only been achieved seven times in the history of Test cricket, where two bowlers claim all 20 wickets in a match. Nauman Ali Heroics Performance Left-arm spinner Nauman Ali stole the spotlight in the second innings, with impressive figures of 8 for 46. He finished the match with a total of 11 wickets. His partner, off-spinner Sajid Khan, took 7 for 111 in the first innings and added 2 for 93 in the second. For his all-round performance, Sajid was named Player of the Match. Pakistan Triumphs by 152 Runs Nauman and Sajid’s brilliance performance hepls Pakistan to bowled out England for just 144 in the morning session of Day 4. Chasing a target of 297, England’s batsmen struggled on the spinning track, with Nauman taking full advantage to secure 8 wickets in the second innings. This victory was also a personal milestone for captain Shan Masood, who claimed his first win as Pakistan’s Test captain after six consecutive losses. It also ended Pakistan’s 11-match winless streak at home, which included four losses to England. England’s Batting Collapse Resuming on 36 for 2 on Day 4, England’s struggles continued on the spin-friendly pitch. Sajid Khan struck early, dismissing Ollie Pope with his second delivery. Nauman Ali then took charge, claiming seven wickets to seal a famous win for Pakistan. England captain Ben Stokes, returning from a hamstring injury, top-scored with 37 but was dismissed in bizarre fashion. Attempting a big shot off Sajid, he lost his grip on the bat, sending it flying towards square leg and was stumped. Brydon Carse provided some late entertainment with three sixes in his 27, but it was too late. Series Tied, Decider Awaits in Rawalpindi England dominated the first Test, winning by an innings and 47 runs after posting a massive 823 for 7. With the series now tied 1-1, all eyes turn to the decider in Rawalpindi, starting next Thursday.Historic Feats in Test Cricket This match joins the ranks of iconic performances in Test cricket where two bowlers have taken all 20 wickets: Record-Breaking Spinners Nauman Ali’s 8 for 46 now ranks among the best performances by a Pakistani spinner in Test cricket: ALSO READ – England was on high until Sajid came into the party
Richa Ghosh Exits ODI Series Against New Zealand Due to Exams
The Indian women’s cricket team is gearing up for an ODI series against New Zealand while the men’s team faces the same nation in a Test series. Recently, the Indian women’s team announced its squad for the upcoming matches, revealing a surprising update: explosive batsman Richa Ghosh will miss the series due to her 12th-grade exams. Who is Richa Ghosh? 21 years old, Richa Ghosh is one of the promising young talents in the Indian women’s team. She has made a significant impact in international cricket, showcasing her prowess against various opponents. Richa recently participated in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, but unfortunately, her exams will prevent her from joining the squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, as confirmed by the ICC on their official website. The series is set to begin on October 27. Career Highlights of Richa Ghosh Richa made her Test debut in December of last year and debuted in T20s in 2020, followed by her ODI debut in 2021. So far, she has played two Test matches, scoring 151 runs, including two fifties. Known for her explosive batting in ODIs and T20s, Richa has amassed 481 runs in 23 ODIs with three fifties to her name, and in T20s, she has scored 879 runs in 59 matches. Indian Squad for the ODI Series Against New Zealand Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, D Hemlata, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Uma Chhetri (WK), Sayali Satgure, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tejal Hasbunis, Sayma Thakur, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil ALSO READ- BCCI Set to Make Shocking Decision on Harmanpreet Kaur’s Captaincy After World Cup Exit!
Team India is ready to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?
Champions Trophy 2025: Indian Cricket Team is ready to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy The upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan has created a heated debate about whether Team India will travel a Pakistan for Champions Trophy or not . Because the past 17 years, the Indian government has not allowed the Indian team to travel to Pakistan due to terrorism, poor relations and security concerns between both countries. But this ongoing situation complicates the possibility of the Champions Trophy happening smoothly and India team will travel to Pakistan. Today a Pakistani news channel Journalist Faizan Lakhani tweet that Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has engaged in discussions about “Cricket Diplomacy” with his Pakistani counterpart. Currently Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference, so Pakistan is raising hopes of a possible change in the current tense atmosphere between these two countries and they hope that Indian team will travel after S. Jaishankar visit in Pakistan. Tweet of Pakistani Journalist Journalist Faizan Lakhani from Geo News shared on social media that the foreign ministers of both countries have talked about cricket diplomacy and that formal discussions on cricket could begin soon. However, there has been no official confirmation from either the Indian or Pakistan governments regarding these discussions. This visit is particularly significant as it marks the first time in nine years that an Indian foreign minister has been to Pakistan. The timing is crucial, especially with the Champions Trophy scheduled for February-March. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that they cannot send the team to Pakistan without government approval. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board insists the tournament will take place in Pakistan and that a hybrid model is off the table. 16 Years Since Team India Last Visited Pakistan India and Pakistan have not played any bilateral cricket series since 2012-13. The last time the Pakistani team visited India, they played a Test and T20 series. Since then, both teams have participated only in ICC or ACC tournaments. Although the Pakistani team visited India in 2016 and 2023, Team India has not traveled to Pakistan since 2008, with their last appearance being in the Asia Cup.Also fans are eagerly await developments, the future of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan hangs in the balance. But what you guys are thinking about this topic that India will go or not in Pakistan for Champions Trophy, Comment us. Also read : https://sportstrackerr.in/wp-admin/post.php?post=1738&action=edit
Australia clinch thriller to book yet another semi-final; India on the brink
Australia clinch thriller to book yet another semi-final; India on the brink With all the high hopes of making it to the T20 World Cup semifinal got shattered last night at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium when Australia’s Women Team clinched a last over thriller to book their semifinal tickets. This was India vs Australia, considered as the match of the tournament and a must win match for India. We couldn’t have asked for more grander stage than this to becoming World Champions from being contender. We come to terms with yet another World Cup exit, unless Pakistan script a miracle tonight. Every single member of the team is in disbelief about last night. But some tough questions need to be answered regarding the path ahead to the upcoming 50 over World Cup. The difference between India and Australia: The major difference between Australia and India was nothing but the approach – the fear of failure. Team India never looked settled throughout the game, there were dropped catches and missed run outs even full tossed balls went lo Long on for singles and doubles only. There were 31 dot balls last night which gives you the statement about the batting approach in the run chase. Firstly, they allowed Australia to score around 150 where the pitch was about 130 only. So, these 20 extra runs made the difference. All the top order batters failed to score big. However, the captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma made a partnership with six wickets in hand. They kept the hopes alive, anything could have happened but the result was so disheartening for every Team India fan. It was again Australia who made it impossible for us to celebrate. Australians played without any fear and they made their way to the first semifinal at Dubai International Stadium. The roadmap for future: With Yesterday’s loss, Team India is out of the T20 World Cup 2024. Now, we have to critically analyze our performances throughout the tournament as well as the role of head coach Amol Mazumdar. It still seems too far for Team India to become World Champions. Do we need a revamp in T20 Cricket set up as a unit like the Men’s team did? Maybe under a new leader? Can we experiment with a new approach and make a new beginning with someone else? Remember 2007 and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Defeat is history, future is in our hands. ALSO READ- Siraj became DSP of Telangana
Musheer Khan met with a massive Road Accident
Musheer Khan met with a massive Road Accident A Rising Star of Indian Cricket Musheer Khan is met with a massive road accident, when he was Coming From Azamgarh To Lucknow. Musheer and his father admitted in Hospital. Musheer Khan has suffered a fracture in a accident just days before the Irani Cup. Accident Details While traveling from Azamgarh to Lucknow with his father and coach, Naushad Khan, Musheer was involved in the accident. Currently, there is limited information about the severity of his injuries, and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has not released an official statement. Miss the Irani Cup and Ranji Trophy As a result of his injuries, Musheer will not be participating in the Irani Cup matches scheduled to begin on October 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. A source told the Times of India that he did not travel to Lucknow with the Mumbai team for the tournament but was instead on his way from his ancestral home in Azamgarh. Recent Performance of Musheer Khan Despite his unfortunate accident, Musheer has been in remarkable form in red-ball cricket. During the recently concluded Duleep Trophy, he played a pivotal role in securing victory for India B by scoring 181 runs against India A. However, he has also faced challenges, having been dismissed for a duck twice in his last four innings. The 19-year-old has an impressive batting average of 51.14 in this format, having amassed 716 runs, including three centuries and one half-century, in just 15 innings. Irani Cup Teams Rest of India: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran (Vice-Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)*, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar, Yash Dayal*, Ricky Bhui, Shashwat Rawat, Khaleel Ahmed, Rahul Chahar. Mumbai: Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Mushir Khan, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhesh Lad, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamore (Wicketkeeper), Siddhant Adhattarav, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Awasthi, Mohammad Junaid Khan, Royston Dias. ALSO READ- Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks destroyed Ireland
Hardik Pandya Meets his Son for the First time After Divorce , Video Goes Viral
Hardik Pandya Meets his Son for the First time After Divorce , Video Goes Viral Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya and his wife Natasha Stankovic ended their relationship earlier this year. They announced their divorce on social media. After the split, their son Agastya stayed with his mother, Natasha. Now, for the first time after the divorce, Hardik Pandya has met his son, and the joy on his face is evident. Hardik – Natasha Relationship Hardik Pandya and Natasha revealed their relationship during the COVID pandemic and got married twice last year—first in a Hindu ceremony and then in a Christian one. However, things didn’t work out between them, and they mutually decided to part ways. Hardik meets with his Son After the divorce, Hardik Pandya was away from his son for a while. Recently, he had a joyful meeting with his son Agastya in Airport and then Hardik lifting him in his arms and celebrating. A video of Hardik with his son is currently going viral, everyone can clearly seen the Pandya’s happiness. In the video, he is also holding another child, likely his brother Krunal’s son. Later, Pandya takes Agastya to the car, where they start having fun together, both laughing heartily. This emotional video captures a father’s heartfelt reunion with his son after months apart, and the joy on Pandya’s face speaks volumes about their special bond with his son Agastya. Hardik Facing Tough Times During IPL 2024, the news of Hardik and Natasha’s divorce was spreading, especially since Natasha was not seen during the matches of Mumbai Indians in IPL. This year, Pandya returned to the Mumbai Indians and was named captain in Rohit Sharma’s place. He faced heavy boos from the crowd and Rohit fan’s but he not responded to anyone on that time. Then Pandya silenced critics with his performance in the T20 World Cup, playing a key role in helping India win the tournament. ALSO READ- India defeated Bangladesh in first test by 280 runs
Shubman Gill Roars at Chepauk, hits 5th Test Century and Sets New Records
Shubman Gill Roars at Chepauk, hits 5th Test Century and Sets New Records On the third day of the Chennai Test against Bangladesh (IND vs BAN), Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill created a history by scoring centuries. Their remarkable performances helped Team India set a massive target of 515 runs for Bangladesh. Shubman Gill made history by scoring his fifth Test century. Gill on his impressive innings, he broke several records, finishing with an unbeaten 119 runs. Alongside him, Rishabh Pant also played a brilliant knock, scoring 109 runs. Back-to-Back Hundred for Gill Star batsman Shubman Gill has scored back-to-back centuries in Test cricket. Previously, he made a century in the last Test of the series against England (IND vs ENG). In this innings, Gill hit 10 fours and 4 sixes, and with this, he also crossed the milestone of 100 sixes in international cricket. Shubman Gill’s Dominance in Test Cricket Shubman Gill’s today hits a third Test hundred of this year and he also makes him the highest scorer for India in the longest format (Test Cricket) of cricket this year. With this achievement, Gill has also surpassed Babar Azam on the list of batsmen with the most centuries in international cricket since 2022. This is Gill’s 12th century since 2022, while Babar Azam is in second place with 11 centuries. Shubman Gill’s Remarkable Achievement in WTC Shubman Gill’s fifth century in the WTC and after this innings Gill’s makes him the second-highest century scorer in the World Test Championship. Right now Gill’s is only behind Rohit Sharma, who has 9 centuries in WTC. Shubman Gill scored this century after being dismissed for zero in the first innings of the Test match (IND vs BAN) in Chennai. With this achievement, he has also equaled the records of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. In the past 50 years, Gill is the third player to score a century in the second innings after being out for a duck in the first innings on home soil for India. ALSO READ- Rishab Pant went Ahed of Dhoni
