Led by the dynamic duo of Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones, England successfully chased down a revised target of 153 in just four overs to defeat South Africa and claim the series victory. South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt put up a valiant effort with 61 runs but the English bowlers, including Katherine Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone who both took two wickets, proved to be too much for the visitors. Unfortunately, England's Captain, Heather Knight, suffered a back spasm early in the match, but her team's exceptional performance was enough to secure the win. The teams will now turn their attention to the upcoming four-day test starting on Sunday.
Keep up with all the action from the opening T20 cricket match between two international teams in Durban, South Africa. Get the latest updates on team news, live score, and commentary on this highly anticipated game. Don't miss out on any exciting moments as both teams battle it out to kick off the series.
Nat Sciver-Brunt's half-century propelled England to a thrilling four-wicket victory over South Africa in the first T20 of the three-match series. After a shaky start, Sciver-Brunt (59 off 54 balls) and Amy Jones (31 off 19) steadied the innings with a vital 50-run partnership. The final over proved to be a game changer as Jones smashed two fours and a six to take 22 runs, reducing the required target to 35 off 30 balls. The two teams will meet again on Wednesday for the second T20, with England looking to extend their lead.
In a thrilling match at the Women's T20 World Cup, England's cricket team claimed a well-deserved win over South Africa. The game was filled with highlights and exciting moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With this victory, England has solidified their position as a top contender for the title.
England came out victorious in their first T20 match against South Africa, securing a tight four-wicket win in East London. Top scorer Natalie Sciver and Katherine Brunt's partnership helped England chase a target of 143 with only four balls to spare. South Africa put up a strong fight, rallying from being 64-4 to posting a competitive total of 142-5. England's Mark Wood was the pick of the bowlers with 2-21. Catch the second game of the series on Wednesday at 16:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live's online-only commentary.
AB de Villiers, considered one of the greatest batters in cricket, has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. De Villiers, who retired from international cricket in 2018, expressed his gratitude for the game and the memories it has given him. His impressive career spanned 14 years, during which he scored over 20,000 runs and was named ICC's ODI Player of the Year three times. De Villiers was also included in multiple ICC Teams of the Decade.
The International Cricket Council has announced that the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates instead of Bangladesh. Due to ongoing protests and violence in the country, the ICC made the decision to shift the tournament location. South Africa, who were runners-up in last year's tournament, will be looking to go one step further and claim the title in UAE. They are slotted in Group B, alongside England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland. Their first match is against the West Indies on October 4 in Dubai.
As the countdown begins for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, let's take a look at Pakistan's preparation for the tournament. The defending champions have a challenging schedule ahead with tours to Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa as well as a triangular series at home against New Zealand and South Africa. With only 11 or 12 ODIs to prepare, Pakistan will have to make the most of their limited opportunities to retain their title.
India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reaches a career milestone with his 500th Test wicket, as he helps India dominate in the third Test against England. The 37-year-old spinner has chosen to pull out of the game due to a family emergency, showing the importance he places on loved ones. England, meanwhile, struggle to keep up with the home team's strong performance on the pitch.
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.