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SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Afghanistan Win Thriller, But Sri Lanka Take Series | Cricket News
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SL vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Afghanistan Win Thriller, But Sri Lanka Take Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Afghanistan salvaged some pride on Wednesday when they secured a nail-biting three-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in the third T20 international, the last game of their multi-format tour. It has been a wretched tour for the Afghans -- losing six matches in a row -- but skipper Ibrahim Zadran said he was "feeling great" after his team held their nerve in a dramatic close with a hard-fought win. "I am happy with the win," Zadran said. "Unfortunately, we lost the series." Sri Lanka had already secured the three-match T20 series after winning the first two games, the first by four runs,...
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India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I: “As Long As…” – Rahul Dravid’s Verdict On ‘Controversial Run’ During Super Over | Cricket News
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India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I: “As Long As…” – Rahul Dravid’s Verdict On ‘Controversial Run’ During Super Over | Cricket News

[ad_1] Playing down the on-field controversy around a moment during the first super over of the pulsating third T20I against Afghanistan at the Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru on Wednesday, India head coach Rahul Dravid called it a "part of the game". India skipper Rohit Sharma was seen remonstrating with an on-field umpire after Afghan all-rounder Mohammed Nabi ran byes off a deflected throw during the first super over of the T20I on Wednesday. That moment was one of many that made the nail-biting contest one for the ages. The hosts, however, survived a mighty scare from the visitors to seal th...
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“Short By 15 Runs, Have To Improve Fielding”: Afghanistan Captain After Loss To India | Cricket News
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“Short By 15 Runs, Have To Improve Fielding”: Afghanistan Captain After Loss To India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Following his side's six-wicket loss to India in the first T20I, Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim Zadran said that his side was at least 15 runs short and that the side has to improve its fielding too. A half-century by Shivam Dube and a cameo by Jitesh Sharma helped India secure a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I of the three-match series at Mohali on Thursday."We were short 13-15 runs. We lost the toss too. But the boys fought well. We were trying to have a good powerplay start but we lost wickets then. One of us should've gone for 14-15 overs but we lost back-to-back wickets. When new batters came, we came under pressure. (Fielding effort) In the second inning, there was dew and gripping the ball was difficult. I can say that the boys tried really well. (Other areas...
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India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free? | Cricket News
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India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free? | Cricket News

[ad_1] India will take on Afghanistan© AFPTeam India will be taking on Afghanistan in the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday in Mohali. The hosts will be led by skipper Rohit Sharma, who is making his comeback in the shortest format. Star batter Virat Kohli is also returning to T20I cricket but will be missing out on the first game, due to personal reasons. Apart from them, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has also been named in the squad while star pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have been rested. Team India will be putting its best foot forward as this series will be preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will kick-start in June.When will the India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I match be played?The India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I match will be played on Thursda...
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South Africa vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023 Updates: Afghanistan Look To Pull Off Another Upset vs South Africa | Cricket News
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South Africa vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023 Updates: Afghanistan Look To Pull Off Another Upset vs South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] SA vs AFG Live Score Updates: South Africa take on giant killers Afghanistan.© AFPSA vs AFG, Cricket World Cup Live: South Africa look to bounce back from the humbling they suffered against India as they take on Afghanistan in their Cricket World Cup match in Ahmedabad. While the Proteas have already qualified for the semi-finals, Afghanistan need a 438-run win against South Africa to push New Zealand out of fourth place on net run rate, which seems highly unlikely. The Proteas will take on Australia in the second semi-final next Thursday, with India most likely to square against either New Zealand or Pakistan on Wednesday. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)World Cup 2023 LIVE Updates: South Africa vs Afghanistan Live Score | SA vs AFG Live Score, Straight from AhmedabadTopics mentio...
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“People Will Say, I Was At Stadium When…”: Pat Cummins On Glenn Maxwell’s Knock | Cricket News
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“People Will Say, I Was At Stadium When…”: Pat Cummins On Glenn Maxwell’s Knock | Cricket News

[ad_1] An exhausted Glenn Maxwell called the Tuesday night "his own" after pulling off a superhuman effort which his skipper Pat Cummins described as the "greatest ever" ODI knock. Cummins watched the mayhem unfold from close as he saw Maxwell brave painful cramps to produce an astonishing 201-run knock that floored Afghanistan. "It would have been nice if it was a chanceless knock, but I had my chances, to make the most of it tonight was something I can be proud of," Maxwell said at the post-match presentation ceremony, referring to a couple of catches that Afghans dropped when Aussies were placed precariously.For his skipper, who had the best seat in the house during a world record stand of 202, it was an "I was there kind of moment." "Ridiculous. Don't know how to describe it. Great w...
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What Afghanistan’s Loss Means For Pakistan And New Zealand In Cricket World Cup 2023 Top 4 Race | Cricket News
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What Afghanistan’s Loss Means For Pakistan And New Zealand In Cricket World Cup 2023 Top 4 Race | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia beat Afghanistan by three wickets in Cricket World Cup 2023© AFPGlenn Maxwell produced a knock to remember as Australia became the third team to qualify for the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals with a sensational win over Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 292, the multiple time world champions looked in a spot of bother after losing seven wickets for just 91 runs. However, Maxwell went on to slam the first double century by an Australian batter in Cricket World Cup history as his partnership with Pat Cummins proved to be the deciding factor. As a result, Australia have 12 points and will finish third in the standings irrespective of what happens in their last match.However, the race for the fourth spot intensified due to this result.The loss means th...
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“Mad Max Show”: Glenn Maxwell’s Explosive Double Ton Sends Internet Into Frenzy | Cricket News
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“Mad Max Show”: Glenn Maxwell’s Explosive Double Ton Sends Internet Into Frenzy | Cricket News

[ad_1] Glenn Maxwell produced a sensational performance to guide Australia to a brilliant comeback win over Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 in Mumbai on Tuesday. The all-rounder braved early setbacks and cramps to remain unbeaten on 201 off 128 deliveries. It was the first double ton for the veteran Australian cricketer and even back spasms could not deter his explosive batting at the Wankhede Stadium. Maxwell looked dominant against the Afghanistan bowling attack as he slammed 21 fours and 10 sixes. With the Aussies losing 7 wickets for 91, it looked like Afghanistan were on course to a huge win but he had other plans. He stitched together a historic 202-run stand with Pat Cummins to clinch the win.MAD MAX SHOW BY MAXWELL pic.twitter.com/MWWhtncdCT— Venkatramanan (@VenkatRaman...
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Midas Touch? The Sachin Tendulkar Factor Driving Afghanistan In Cricket World Cup 2023 Game Against Australia | Cricket News
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Midas Touch? The Sachin Tendulkar Factor Driving Afghanistan In Cricket World Cup 2023 Game Against Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] Among all Afghan players, Ibrahim Zadran spent the longest time with Sachin Tendulkar on the eve of their Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia, taking batting lessons from the all-time great. The one-on-one chat with the master had its effect, for the 21-year-old opener on Tuesday became the first player from Afghanistan to record a hundred in a World Cup match. Needless to say, Zadran thanked the batting great for his invaluable tips moments after reaching the landmark. Thanks to his brilliant knock of 129, Afghanistan posted a challenging 291 for five against an attack comprising Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa.That he turned up in casuals on the match eve, instead of the training kit, didn't matter."I had a good chat with Sachin Tendulkar. H...
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