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Aaron Johnson shone as Canada’s top batter in Match 22 of the T20 World Cup 2024 against Pakistan on Tuesday, June 11, in New York. He played a pivotal innings, scoring 52 off 44 balls, with four fours and four sixes, to lift the struggling Canadian side to a respectable total of 106/7. Despite his commendable effort, Johnson’s innings was cut short by Naseem Shah, who outsmarted him with a deceptive delivery. However, Johnson, at 33, made history by becoming the first batter in the tournament to notch up a half-century on the challenging New York pitch. Trending Now: Since…
It’s rare to witness a team lose a T20 World Cup match when the win predictor favors them 92% with only a few overs left. However, Pakistan managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, falling to a six-run loss despite needing just 48 runs from 48 balls with eight wickets in hand against India. Playing at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first against India on Sunday. Rishabh Pant’s fearless knock helped India reach 89/3 in the 12th over, but Pakistan’s bowlers fought back, bundling out their arch-rivals for 119…
Hardik Pandya showcased another exceptional bowling performance as India clinched a thrilling six-run victory over Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup on Sunday, June 9, in New York. Despite the Indian batters managing just 119 runs, the bowling unit rose to the challenge, defending the modest total with remarkable style. Before the T20 World Cup, doubts loomed over Pandya’s fitness and form following a lackluster IPL 2024 season, where he scored 216 runs and took 11 wickets in 14 games. Additionally, his appointment as vice-captain sparked debate among fans and critics alike. With five wickets in two games, Pandya…
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade faced a reprimand for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the 2024 T20 World Cup match against England in Barbados on June 8. The incident occurred during the 18th over of Australia’s batting innings. Wade attempted to pull out of a delivery from Adil Rashid but ended up playing the ball with his bat. Expecting the umpire to call a dead ball, Wade was frustrated when the decision did not go in his favor. His subsequent argument with the umpire over the call led to a penalty for showing dissent. An ICC…
Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa commended skipper Rohit Sharma for his exceptional captaincy during the intense Pakistan clash in the 2024 T20 World Cup held in New York on June 9. Uthappa was particularly impressed by Rohit’s strategic decision to resist the temptation of opening the bowling with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Despite defending a modest total of 119, Rohit chose to start with Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj, who bowled the first two overs. Bumrah was then introduced and delivered a match-winning spell of 3/14 in his four overs, leading India to a thrilling six-run victory. Speaking on Ravichandran…
Pakistan’s unexpected loss to the United States has put them in a precarious position, making their upcoming match against India a high-stakes encounter. While India looked dominant in their victory over Ireland, Pakistan struggled. The surface in New York is expected to favor seamers, making the toss crucial. Historically, India has had the upper hand against Pakistan in ICC tournaments, but Pakistan broke this trend with a victory in the 2021 T20 World Cup. India, however, bounced back to defeat Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 50-over World Cup. Here, we take a look at Pakistan’s top…
Former Pakistani wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal did not hold back in his criticism after Pakistan’s shocking Super Over defeat to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup on Thursday. Akmal called the loss the “biggest insult” to Pakistani cricket, emphasizing that the US team, filled with semi-professional players, appeared to be “ranked above” Pakistan. Thanks to a lackluster batting display on a decent pitch, Pakistan managed only 159/7 in their allotted overs after being put in to bat first in Dallas. In response, the US batters displayed remarkable composure and strategic acumen, forming crucial partnerships and ensuring no batter fell…
In a fascinating revelation, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Abhishek Nayar disclosed that spinner Varun Chakravarthy was advised to enhance his batting and fielding to cement his place in the Indian team. While Nayar didn’t specify when Chakravarthy received this feedback, the spinner last played for India during the 2021 T20 World Cup. In that tournament, he bowled 11 wicketless overs at an economy rate of 6.45 across three games. After India’s early exit from the group stage, Chakravarthy was overlooked for subsequent selections, despite consistently being one of the top Indian spinners in the IPL over the next…
2009 T20 World Cup champions Pakistan faced a shocking reality check as they succumbed to an inexperienced USA team on Thursday, June 6, in Dallas. The hosts showcased an all-round brilliance to win an epic Super-Over thriller, marking their second consecutive win in the T20 World Cup 2024. The USA entered the tournament with impressive T20I series victories against Canada (4-0) and Bangladesh (2-1), raising expectations for their performance in the World Cup. They began their campaign with a resounding seven-wicket victory over Canada on June 1. However, few anticipated the USA team would bring the heat against a well-established…
Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in their opening match of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, June 7. The Lankans have already played their first game, suffering a loss to South Africa, and will be eager to move past that setback. Bangladesh, on the other hand, faces concerns over injuries to key players Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed, which could impact their performance. The matches between these two teams have often been filled with drama and excitement, earning the playful moniker ‘El Nagino’ derbies due to the infamous ‘Naagin’ dance celebrations.…
