Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has praised Indian captain Rohit Sharma, stating that he is a selfless and smart captain who deserves to win the ongoing T20 World Cup and end his captaincy on a high note. With consecutive fifties against Australia and England, Rohit has proved his worth as a player and a captain. Akhtar also sympathized with Rohit's 2023 ODI World Cup Final heartbreak and advised their final opponents South Africa to bat first if they win the toss.
In a thrilling and tense semifinal match of the T20 World Cup, India's hopes of a high score were halted by rain as they lost their star players Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant early on. Led by captain Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, the team managed to reach a score of 65 in just 8 overs before the downpour. However, the loss of Kohli and Pant has put pressure on India's batting line-up and only time will tell if they can regain their momentum after the break. Catch all the live updates with our ball-by-ball commentary.
In a one-sided match between South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women, the former emerged victorious with a nine-wicket win and 67 balls to spare. South Africa's impressive performance was highlighted by their bowlers, who restricted Sri Lanka to a low score on day three of the match. With a strong lead of 93 runs, South Africa is looking primed for another win in the Women's Academy Series against Sri Lanka.