Despite a strong fightback from England's Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone, South Africa's well-executed plans and nerve-wracking performances from their bowlers led them to a tight seven-run victory in the T20 World Cup. The defending champions' refusal to show intent early on and several errors cost them dearly. Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman played key roles in restricting England's surge, while Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje sealed the win in the final overs.
Cricket fans can gear up for an action-packed year as West Indies announces its schedule for hosting South Africa, England, and Bangladesh for Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is. The T20 World Cup, a series against England, and matches in the Caribbean Premier League are some of the highlights in store for cricket enthusiasts. Despite some venues missing out this year, CEO Johnny Grave assures that they will make a comeback in 2025. Follow Cricadium on various platforms to stay updated on all the cricketing action.