After a delayed release, Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index for the T20 World Cup 2024 is finally out, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran leading the pack. Coming as a surprise, Afghanistan has three players in the top 10 while Pakistan only has one in the top 50. India, on the other hand, boasts of two players in the top 10 with Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya putting up impressive performances. With an average par score of 140 being set, every wicket in this World Cup is valued at 14 runs, creating a thrilling and competitive atmosphere for the players.
In the highly anticipated 11th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Australia and India will face off at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with Australia suffering a loss to Afghanistan and India securing a victory against Bangladesh. With a balanced pitch and expected pace-friendly conditions, the match is expected to be an exciting showdown between the two top teams. Tune in to see which side will come out on top in this must-watch Super Eight match.
The Afghanistan cricket team caused a major upset in Sunday's match against Australia in the ICC T20 World Cup. After a close call in last year's ODI World Cup, where Australia's Glenn Maxwell saved them from a potential defeat, the Afghan team emerged victorious this time with a solid batting performance from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Their deadly bowling led by Gulbadin Naib caused a collapse of the Australian team, securing a historic win for Afghanistan. This win has put them on the map and will be remembered as a landmark moment in Afghan cricket history.
In a virtual knockout game, Scotland's left-arm spinner Mark Watt bowled a sensational delivery that took the outside edge of Australia's Glenn Maxwell and crashed into the off-stump. Maxwell could only manage 11 runs in his 8-ball knock before departing. Although Australia won the match by 5 wickets, this delivery was a highlight of the match and left even Watt impressed with his own skills.
Afghan cricket board CEO reveals that former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja, who served as a mentor for the team during their successful run at the 2023 ODI World Cup, refused to accept any payment for his services. Despite multiple attempts, Jadeja insisted that the team's success was reward enough for him. Jadeja, who played 196 ODI matches for India, helped Afghanistan upset powerhouse teams like England and Pakistan before their hopes were dashed by Glenn Maxwell's record-breaking performance.
In a thrilling match between Oman and Australia, Oman captain Aqib Ilyas lived up to his pre-game talk by taking a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell. This was Ilyas' second consecutive catch as he had taken one off the previous ball as well. The catch was a game changer as Oman won the match, with Ilyas being named the Man of the Match for his outstanding fielding performance.
Australia's star batsman Glenn Maxwell continues to struggle with his form, as he succumbs to a spectacular catch by Oman skipper Aqib Ilyas in the T20 World Cup opener. The first-ball duck adds to Maxwell's rough run in the recently-completed Indian Premier League, where he has only managed 52 runs in 10 innings. Despite his early dismissal, Australian openers David Warner and Marcus Stoinis help lift the team's total to 108 runs after 15 overs.
Despite recovering from his hamstring injury, Australia's Mitchell Marsh will start the T20 World Cup as a pure batter and progress slowly with his bowling over the next 10-12 days. With several players unavailable due to their IPL commitments, substitutes were brought in from the coaching staff for Australia's warm-up matches against Namibia and West Indies. However, with Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell set to join the squad soon, Australia will have all 15 players available for their first game against Oman.
In a thrilling warm-up match for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, West Indies came out on top against Australia, who were missing several key players. Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, and Sherfane Rutherford were the stars for the West Indies as they smashed their way to a massive total of 257 runs. Despite a valiant effort from Australia's Josh Inglis and Nathan Ellis, they fell short by 35 runs. Australia's IPL players, including Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Starc, were absent from the match as they continue to enjoy a break after a hectic IPL schedule.
Former India player Irfan Pathan slams Royal Challengers Bengaluru's management for trusting Glenn Maxwell, who failed to deliver in the 17th season of IPL. Despite being given multiple chances, Maxwell's rash shots and lack of consistency led to his poor performance. Pathan expresses disappointment and urges the management to take action for Maxwell's dismissal against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator match.