The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is set to kick off today, with India facing tough competition in the "group of death" against formidable teams such as Australia, New Zealand, and Pakistan. The tournament will take place in Dubai and Sharjah, with afternoon matches starting at 3:30 PM IST and evening games at 7:30 PM IST. Indian fans can catch all the action on Star Sports channels and Disney+Hotstar. Here's a look at the full schedule for Group A, where India will face its biggest challenges.
In a heartwarming and emotional moment, Afghanistan's qualification to the T20 World Cup semi-finals sparked tears in opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Despite leaving the field due to an injury, Gurbaz's contribution with the bat and the crucial wickets taken by player of the match Naveen-ul-Haq led Afghanistan to a thrilling victory over Bangladesh. With a never-give-up attitude and belief in their abilities, Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the semi-finals.
Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan made history by becoming the first player to take 50 wickets in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Despite facing defeat against India, Shakib's achievement shined through as he surpassed former hard-hitter Shahid Afridi's 39 wickets. Sri Lanka's iconic bowler Lasith Malinga and current captain Wanindu Hasaranga are also close contenders for the record, with Hasaranga needing just one more wicket to equal Malinga's tally. Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal completes the top five with 36 scalps in the marquee event.
In a highly anticipated clash, India secures a convincing victory against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match. Jasprit Bumrah puts on a stellar performance, taking two wickets for just 13 runs, while Arshdeep Singh's economical bowling restricts Bangladesh's total to 146/8. Despite Bangladesh's impressive run in the first round, their hopes for advancing in the tournament are dampened as India remains unbeaten and makes a strong case for early semifinal qualification.
Hardik Pandya's superb all-round performance helped India secure a convincing 50-run win against Bangladesh in their Super Eight match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Fans and media alike praised Pandya's display, with social media buzzing with reactions of his late attack. The Quint, a leading news outlet, also highlighted Pandya's crucial role in Team India's win and emphasized the importance of unbiased and impactful journalism.
During the Super Eight Group 1 match between Bangladesh and India, star player Shakib Al Hasan made history by becoming the first bowler to take 50 wickets in T20 World Cups. The left-arm spinner achieved this feat by dismissing India captain Rohit Sharma in the fourth over. With this, Hasan solidified his position as the leading wicket-taker in the history of the tournament.
India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant returns to the field after recovering from a near-fatal road accident in 2022, hitting an electrifying half-century in a warm-up match against Bangladesh. The New York crowd was in awe as Pant effortlessly hit three sixes in a single over, showing his prowess against both spinners and pacers. His strong performance in this match may lead to a higher batting position for Pant in the upcoming T20 World Cup, giving India a strong advantage in their first match against Ireland.
Category: Sports Title: T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh pulls off a stunning comeback win over Netherlands to boost Super 8 chances On Thursday, Bangladesh faced off against Netherlands in a crucial T20 World Cup 2024 match. After defending a target of 159, thanks to a brilliant all-round performance by veteran Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh secured a 25-run victory. This win also ended Sri Lanka's chances of qualifying for the Super 8 round, as Bangladesh moved up to second place in Group D. In their Playing XI, Bangladesh had a strong team including names such as Litton Das and Mustafizur Rahman, while Netherlands' squad featured Scott Edwards and Paul van Meekeren. This was a thrilling match that kept viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
In a crucial Group D T20 World Cup match, Netherlands captain Scott Edwards has won the toss and elected to field first against Bangladesh. Both teams have had mixed performances in the tournament so far, with Bangladesh winning their first game against Sri Lanka and narrowly losing to South Africa, while the Netherlands comfortably beat Nepal but lost to South Africa in a close game. With both teams looking to secure a spot in the next round, this promises to be an exciting match to follow.
Defending champions England will compete with 19 other teams in the expanded 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, set to take place in the West Indies and the USA. The tournament, which will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports, will conclude with the final in Barbados on June 29. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8s stage, with the top two from the Super 8s pools moving on to the semi-finals. In the opening matches, USA defeated Canada, West Indies beat Papua New Guinea, and Namibia secured a win over Oman in a thrilling Super Over.