Sports Top 10: Team India’s South Africa tour is going to start from today. First, a three-match T20 series is to be played between the two teams. The first match of the series will be played at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban. At the same time, West Indies has created history by defeating England by 4 wickets in the last match of the three-match ODI series.
First match of T20 series between India and South Africa
Team India’s South Africa tour is going to start with a three-match T20 series. Suryakumar Yadav will take command of Team India in this series. At the same time, the first match of the series will be played at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban. This match will start at 7.30 pm Indian time
Great figures of Team India in Durban
Team India has so far played 5 T20 matches at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban. The special thing is that Team India has not lost even one of these matches. Out of these 5 matches, Team India has won 4 matches and 1 match has been inconclusive. India had defeated Pakistan 3-0 in the bowl out in 2007, this match was also played on this ground.
Fate of 30 players open in WPL 2024 auction
165 players had registered for the WPL 2024 auction. Teams have bought a total of 30 players in this auction. All the franchises have completed their teams. Annabel Sutherland and Kashvi Gautam have received Rs 2 crore each. This player has become the most expensive player in the auction.
West Indies beat England 2-1
West Indies has defeated England by 4 wickets in the last match of the three-match ODI series. With this victory, West Indies have won this series 2-1. Let us tell you that after a long wait of 25 years, West Indies has defeated England in the ODI series on their soil. Now a 5-match T20 series will be played between the two teams.
West Indies team announced for T20 series
A 5-match T20 series is to be played between West Indies and England from 12th December. West Indies Cricket Board has announced the squad for the first three matches of the T20 series. The West Indies Cricket Board has made the return of star all-rounder Andre Russell to the team for the series to be played against England. Andre Russell played the last T20 match for West Indies during the 2021 T20 World Cup.
India-Pakistan teams face to face today
Teams of India and Pakistan will face each other today in the Under-19 Asia Cup. This match between India and Pakistan will be played at ICC Academy Oval 1 Stadium in Dubai. Let us tell you that this tournament has started from 8th December. Whereas, the final match will be played on 17th December at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Under-19 Asia Cup 2023 is being played between 8 teams. Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Nepal have been placed in Group A while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Japan, UAE and Bangladesh.
ICC banned this captain
Three players have been fined and one banned for Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I between Zimbabwe and Ireland at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe’s captain, Sikandar Raza, and Ireland’s players, Curtis Campher and Josh Little, have been fined after all three were involved in an on-field altercation during the first T20. But ICC has also banned Sikandar Raza for 2 matches.
England women’s team gave a crushing defeat to India in the second T20
England women’s team has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series by winning the second match of the three-match T20 series against India by 4 wickets. In this match, very poor performance was seen from the batsmen of Team India. The Indian women’s team came out to bat first in this match but scored only 80 runs in 16.2 overs. The England team achieved this target in 11.2 overs at the loss of 6 wickets.
Changes in WTC Points Table
New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 4 wickets in the second test match. New Zealand players performed well in this match. New Zealand’s victory has brought about a change in the WTC points table. Pakistan team is at first position in the World Test Championship 2023-2025 cycle. Indian team is at second place. India has played two test matches. The team has won one match and one match has been drawn. With the victory of New Zealand, Team India has moved up one place and has benefited. Earlier she was at number three. New Zealand team is at number three. Bangladesh has suffered a loss due to the defeat. She has come at number four.
Big update on Hardik Pandya’s return
Hardik Pandya, who was ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury in the ODI World Cup 2023, has not been fully fit yet. His return to international cricket could be in the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan to be held in January 2024. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, while giving information about the return of Hardik Pandya in his statement to PTI, said that his fitness is being monitored. He is in NCA and is working hard on his fitness.
