OTD: Due to Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI century, India made it to the World Cup final last year, breaking Sachin’s record.
Kohli broke Sachin’s record of 49 ODI centuries Virat Kohli (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former captain of the Indian cricket team and famous as Run Machine, Virat Kohli had created history on this day, in the Cricket World Cup 2023 held last year. Let us tell you that in this match, Kohli played a century in the semi-final match against New Zealand and helped Team India reach the final of the World Cup. So this was Kohli’s record 50th century in his ODI career. With this century, Kohli became the first cricketer to break the historical record of 49 centuries scored in ODIs by former great cricketer and God of the game Sachin Tendulkar. In the match, Kohli played a brilliant inning of 117 runs in 113 balls with the help of 9 fours and 2 sixes. India won the match by 70 runs If we talk about this first semi-final match played at the historic Wankhede in Mumbai, India had won the toss and decided to bat first. Batting first, Team India scored 397 runs at the loss of 4 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Apart from Kohli’s century, Shubman Gill played a brilliant inning of 80 runs and Shreyas Iyer played a brilliant inning of 105 runs. In bowling, Tim Southee got 3 successes and Trent Boult got 1 success for New Zealand. So when New Zealand came out to chase the strong target of 398 runs given by India, it was all out on the total score of 327 runs in 48.5 overs. While batting for the Kiwi team, Daryl Mitchell played an excellent inning of 134 runs, while captain Kane Williamson contributed 69 runs. New Zealand had to face defeat by 70 runs due to other batsmen not scoring runs. On the other hand, excellent bowling was seen from Team India. Especially from fast bowler Mohammed Shami, he took 7 wickets while conceding 57 runs in 9.5 overs. Apart from Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav got 1 success each. One year of a record-breaking innings in Mumbai#OnThisDay in 2023, Virat Kohli became the first batsman to register 5⃣0⃣ ODI centuries 👏👏#TeamIndia , @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/uwGcxcVbHr — BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2024
How will India reach the WTC final?? Now only this miracle can get the ticket
Team India will have to do this work to reach the finals of WTC. Team India (Photo Source: Team India WTC Final Scenario- After suffering a 0-3 clean sweep against New Zealand, Team India, captained by Rohit Sharma, is almost out of the race for the WTC final. After facing white-wash against New Zealand, Team India has lost the number one position in the WTC points table. Rohit Sharma’s team has now slipped to second position with 58.33 percent marks. At the same time, Australia has benefited from India’s defeat while sitting at home. Pat Cummins’ team has now reached the first position in the points table with 62.5 percent marks. At the same time, after winning against India, New Zealand has gained one place and the team has moved from fifth to fourth position. What does India need to do to reach the WTC final? (WTC 2023-25 Final: India’s Qualification Scenarios Explained) Team India now has to tour Australia at the end of this month, where India has to win the 5-match Border Gavaskar series against the Kangaroos. If India has to get the ticket for the WTC final, then they will not have to lose even a single match out of 5. Yes, if they lose even a single match on the Australia tour, they will be out of the race for the finals. Now the only way out for Team India is that they will have to defeat Australia at least four Tests on their soil, apart from this, even if one match is drawn, India can get the ticket for the final. If India wins four Test matches against Australia and loses one, they will have a maximum of 64.03 percent points in their account. On the other hand, if Team India is successful in winning four matches and drawing one match, then they will have 65.78 percent points in their account. Now it will be interesting to see whether Team India succeeds in qualifying for the WTC final from here or not.
WTC Updated Points Table: India suffered a huge loss after losing to NZ, the path to the final became difficult
New Zealand defeated India by 113 runs in the Pune test match. IND vs NZ (Photo Source: In the second test against New Zealand, the Indian team had to face a crushing defeat by 113 runs. With this defeat, the Indian team also lost the series. This is the second consecutive defeat of the Indian team against New Zealand. With this the problems of the Indian team have increased. With India’s defeat, a big upheaval has also been seen in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. In fact, before the New Zealand series, it seemed that the Indian team would easily make it to the finals of the upcoming World Test Championship. But after two consecutive defeats in the last two Test matches, the Indian team’s hopes of playing the final of WTC 2023-25 may face a setback. The third test of the series between India and New Zealand will be played at Wankhede Stadium. Team India will have to win this test at any cost. India suffered a huge loss in the WTC Points Table after losing the Pune Test match. After the Test series against New Zealand, the Indian team will go to Australia next month. During this period, 5 test matches will be played under Border Gavaskar Trophy. This series is going to be very important for the Indian team in terms of WTC. Meanwhile, let us tell you about the changes that have happened in the WTC points table after the Pune Test match. Even after two consecutive defeats against New Zealand, the Indian team is on top in the WTC points table. The Indian team has played 13 matches so far in the current cycle. During this period, the team has won 8 and lost 4. 1 match has also been a draw. Team India has 98 points. Team India currently has 62.82 percent marks in its account. At the same time, New Zealand has got the advantage of winning the series. The Kiwi team has jumped one place in the points table. Earlier the team was at 5th place in the WTC points table, now it has reached 4th. The Kiwi team has played 10 matches so far and won 5. Ben Stokes’s England are almost out of the WTC final race. They remain at sixth position with a winning percentage of 40.790. They have lost nine of the 19 Tests they have played during the current cycle. Even if they win the Test series against New Zealand, they will not be able to make it to the final. Pakistan, who were ranked eighth, moved up to seventh after their fourth win in 10 Tests. His winning percentage is 33.330.
VIDEO: Despite the defeat in the World Cup final, the South African women’s team received a wonderful welcome in the country.
In the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa had to face defeat by 32 runs against New Zealand. South Africa Women Team (Photo Source: In the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the South African women’s team had to face defeat by 32 runs against New Zealand. After this defeat, once again the team’s dream of becoming world champion remained unfulfilled. The South African women’s team has returned home after the tournament is over. Meanwhile, a video is going viral which will make you emotional after watching it. The South African women’s team has received a wonderful welcome at the airport, the countrymen did not let their players feel disappointed at all. South African women players welcomed like champion team In the video going viral on social media, the fans at the airport welcomed the South African women’s team like a champion. Seeing the players, the fans started clapping in their honour. The players also got emotional after meeting their families. Fans were also seen dancing in front of the players and at some places the players also danced with the fans. Watching this video on social media, fans are seen praising the people of South Africa. Watch the video here- South African people welcoming the South Africa women’s team after a tough loss in the Final.pic.twitter.com/ArS1bum8Rd — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 26, 2024 If we tell you the condition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final match, New Zealand, batting first, had scored 158 runs at the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. Suzie Bates scored 32 runs, Amelia Karr scored 43 runs and Brook Halliday scored 38 runs. In response to this, South Africa made a great start. There was a partnership of 51 runs between Laura Wolvaardt (33) and Tajmin Britts (17). But as soon as these two batsmen were out, the team’s problems increased. The team could score only 126 runs at the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. For New Zealand, Rosemary Mair and Amelia Karr took maximum 3-3 wickets. Apart from this, Aidan Carson, Fran Jonas and Brook Halliday took 1-1 wicket.
ICC Womens T20 World cup 2024: South African women’s team broken after defeat in the final, players cried bitterly
South Africa women’s team reached the final of the T-20 World Cup twice, but lost both times. South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, Final (Image Credit- Twitter South Africa Womens lost in the T20 World cup 2024 Final: In the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand defeated South Africa by 32 runs and captured the title. The South African team, which performed brilliantly throughout the tournament, collapsed like a pack of cards in the final. In this way his dream of becoming world champion once again remained a dream. After this title defeat, the players of South Africa Women’s team looked very disappointed. There were tears in his eyes, which were not stopping. At the same time, Africa fans were also left bearing the sorrow of winning the trophy. However, he cheered for his team. Meanwhile, ICC has shared a video of the reaction of South African players after the defeat on its official social media handle, in which they are seen crying and sympathizing with each other. At the same time, fans are also consoling the African women’s team on this video. On the other hand, some fans have called the South African cricket team unlucky. Let us tell you that the women’s team has reached the finals of the T-20 World Cup twice, but has lost both times. Earlier, in the last World Cup against Australia, South Africa had lost the final by 19 runs. Watch Video here If we talk about the condition of the final match, New Zealand, batting first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, scored 158 runs at the loss of five wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. On behalf of the team, opener Suzie Bates scored 32 runs, Amelia Karr scored 43 runs and Brook Halliday scored 38 runs. In response to this, South Africa made a great start. Laura Wolvaardt (33) and Tajmin Britts (17) made a partnership of 51 runs. But as soon as these two batsmen were out, the entire team collapsed like a house of cards. For New Zealand, Rosemary Mair and Amelia Kar took maximum 3-3 wickets. Apart from this, Aidan Carson, Fran Jonas and Brook Halliday got 1-1 wicket.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: ICC announced match officials for the final match
The final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played between South Africa and New Zealand. Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak (Photo Source: The final match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played on October 20 between South Africa Women and New Zealand Women in Dubai. ICC has announced the match officials for the final. Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak will officiate in the Women’s T20 World Cup final for the first time. Anna Harris will play the role of third umpire and Jacqueline Williams will play the role of fourth umpire. Meanwhile, GS Lakshmi has been selected as the match referee. Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak are very experienced. Nimali Perera had earlier umpired in the semi-final between Australia and South Africa in the tournament, she had also umpired in the semi-final between Australia and India last year. At the same time, Claire Polosak is a very experienced umpire. The final match between South Africa and New Zealand will be the 64th T20 International match of her career, in which she will officiate. Polosak was one of the onfield umpires during the semi-finals of the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. He also umpired in the semi-finals of West Indies and New Zealand this year. Match Officials for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final Onfield Umpires- Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak Third Umpire- Anna Harris Fourth Umpire- Jacqueline Williams Match Referee- GS Lakshmi ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Know all the information related to the final match between South Africa and New Zealand- When and where will the match between South Africa and New Zealand be played? The final match between South Africa and New Zealand will be played on 20 October at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. What time will the match between South Africa and New Zealand start? The final match between South Africa and New Zealand will start at 7:30 pm. On which TV channel will the match between South Africa and New Zealand be telecast? Final match fans between South Africa and New Zealand star sports network You can watch it for free on all channels. How and where can you watch the live stream of the match between South Africa and New Zealand on mobile and desktop? Final match fans between South Africa and New Zealand Disney+ Hotstar But you can see. Probable playing 11 for the final match between South Africa and New Zealand- South African women- Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tajmin Brits, Marijne Kapp, Anneke Bosh, Sune Luus, Chloe Tyrone, Nadine de Klerk, Annery Dirksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba. New Zealand Women- Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gage (wk), Rosemary Mair, Fran Jonas, Lee Tahuhu, Eden Carson.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Final, SA-W vs NZ-W: Who will win the match between South Africa Women and New Zealand Women?
The final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played between South Africa and New Zealand. SA-W vs NZ-W (Photo Source: Getty Images) SA-W vs NZ-W Match Preview: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final match of South Africa Women (SA-W) And New Zealand Women (NZ-W) among 20 October To Dubai International Cricket Stadium Will be played in. South Africa made it to the final by defeating Australia by 8 wickets in the first semi-final match. Batting first, Australia Women scored 134 runs at the loss of 5 wickets. South Africa chased the target with 16 balls remaining. Let us tell you, South Africa had also made it to the finals of the last edition but the team had to face defeat against Australia. At the same time, New Zealand Women defeated West Indies by 8 runs and made it to the finals. Batting first, New Zealand scored 128 runs at the loss of 9 wickets. While chasing the target, West Indies team scored 120 runs losing 8 wickets. Let us tell you, New Zealand women’s team has reached the finals after 14 years. The team reached the finals in the 2009 and 2010 editions, but failed to win the trophy both times. Match Details: Head-to-Head Records (Head to Head Records in T20 World Cup) Pitch Report: The Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced surface in the shortest format of the game, T20. Here both bowler and batsman get equal help. However, the spinners usually get some turn here. Here the captain can bowl first after winning the toss. SA-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing XI: South Africa Women Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tajmin Brits, Marijne Kapp, Anneke Bosh, Sune Luus, Chloe Tyrone, Nadine de Klerk, Annery Dirksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba. New Zealand Womens Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gage (wk), Rosemary Mair, Fran Jonas, Lee Tahuhu, Eden Carson. Probable Best Batter of the Match – Annik Bosh In the last match, Annik Bosh had played an unbeaten inning of 74 runs with the help of 8 fours and one six in 48 balls against Australia. She can maintain her form in the finals also. Probable Best Bowler of the Match – Eden Carson Eden Carson took three wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs against West Indies in the last match. She can bowl brilliantly against South Africa in the final. SA-W vs NZ-W Today’s Match Prediction: Whichever team bowls first will win the match. Scenario 1 South Africa won the toss and chose bowling Powerplay Score- 25-35 Score of first innings- 130-140 South Africa won Scenario 2 New Zealand won the toss and chose bowling Powerplay Score- 35-45 Score of first innings- 135-145 New Zealand won See here- South Africa-W vs New Zealand-W, Final Live Score