Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's impressive 76 runs and Axar Patel's valuable 47 helped India recover from a rocky start and post a total of 176 for seven against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. Despite early setbacks with the dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav, Kohli and Patel's partnership and Shivam Dube's late contribution helped India achieve a competitive total. SA's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets. Stay updated with the latest news by joining our WhatsApp group.
India's top batsman Virat Kohli put on a stellar performance, scoring 76 runs off 59 balls to rescue the team after a shaky start in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. With contributions from Axar Patel (47 runs) and Shivam Dube (27 runs), India managed to reach 176/7 at the end of their innings. Jasprit Bumrah's early wicket and a fumble by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant added to India's advantage.
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.
Former player and national selector Jatin Paranjape is full of praise for India's performance at the ongoing T20 World Cup, especially with Rohit Sharma's leadership. Paranjape also shares his belief that this could potentially be the last time we see both Rohit and Virat Kohli playing for India in the T20 World Cup. He also discusses the key factors that have contributed to India's winning run, including the strong performance of their fast bowlers and the need for their spinners to step up in the middle overs. Paranjape also talks about the importance of the Powerplay phase against England and predicts that Jasprit Bumrah may bowl two overs during that time.
The highly-anticipated semi-final match between India and England at the 2024 T20 World Cup has fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation. As India enters the match undefeated, fans are suggesting three key changes to ensure a victory and avoid past disappointments. These include replacing Virat Kohli with Yashasvi Jaiswal as opener, improving Shivam Dube's all-round performance, and addressing Rishabh Pant's wicketkeeping lapses. With the stakes high and the pressure mounting, fans are hoping to see a dominant performance from the Men in Blue.
In June 2024, Kuldeep Yadav's stuttering career received a major boost when he moved to Delhi Capitals and worked with Rishabh Pant and Ricky Ponting. Thanks to their guidance, as well as that of Rohit and Dravid, he regained his confidence and belief, leading to a successful revival. Although his style of left-arm wrist spinning is unique and often overlooked, Kuldeep's talent and dedication to his craft deserve more hype and recognition.
In a highly anticipated match, Rohit Sharma dazzled with his 92 off 41 balls as India secured a spot in the T20 World Cup semifinals with a 24-run win over Australia. Though Australia fought back in their run chase through captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, India's trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh proved too much for them to handle. The match also saw a heated moment when Rohit Sharma scolded Rishabh Pant for a missed catch, highlighting the intense competition between the two teams.
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 ongoing T20 World Cup, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma expressed satisfaction with his team's performance and believes that they have found their batting template for the tournament. In the match against Bangladesh, India posted their highest total of 196 for five, with a string of attacking cameos from Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya. The team's adaptability to the conditions, especially the breeze, was highlighted by Rohit as the key factor in their victory. Despite only one player reaching fifty, the batting lineup played smart and used the conditions well. This victory puts India one step closer to a spot in the semi-finals while Bangladesh is facing elimination after their second consecutive loss.
As the T20 World Cup enters the Super 8 stage, the Indian team is confident in its ability to adapt to the conditions ahead of its match against Afghanistan. The pitch at Kensington Oval may favor India's batters, who will look to take advantage after being constrained in earlier games. Players like Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant will aim to showcase their skills against spin bowling, with India possibly making changes to its lineup to best utilize the conditions.