WTC Standings after India vs Bangladesh & Sri Lanka vs New Zealand First Test 2024

Here is the World Test Championship table- the WTC standings after the India v Bangladesh and Sri Lanka v New Zealand first tests. Both matches were won by the home team.

India and Australia are in the top 2 positions currently and Sri Lanka have risen to third after beating the Black Caps in Galle.

India comfortably beat Bangladesh in the first test in Chennai and will again be strong favourites ahead of the second test in Kanpur.

As it stands, India and Australia remain firm favourites to reach the WTC final, but there’s a chance for some of the other teams with their scheduling- most notably South Africa. Continue reading “WTC Standings after India vs Bangladesh & Sri Lanka vs New Zealand First Test 2024”

England vs Australia Men’s Cricket Team Timeline 2024 Third ODI Scorecard September 24

Here are scorecards and the key moments timeline from England vs Australia which took place in Chester Le Street on September 24. This was the third one day international, and England kept the series alive by beating Australia by 46 runs under DLS method. This also put an end to Australia men’s 14-game-winning streak in ODI’s dating back to the last World Cup.

England vs Australia Third ODI Timeline 2024

England win the toss and choose to field first

Australia include Green and Abbott for Zampa and Head, while England bring in Archer for Stone.

Matthew Short (14) falls to Jofra Archer in the fourth over, while Brydon Carse dismisses skipper Mitchell Marsh for 24.

83 run stand between Steven Smith and Green get the hosts back on track.

Aussies lose Green and Labuschagne in quick succession and are reduced to 132/4.

Alex Carey (77)*, Maxwell (30) and Aaron Hardie (44) all make useful contributions that take them to 304/7.

England lose both Phil Salt and Ben Duckett to Starc early in the chase.

156 run stand between Jacks and skipper Brook sets a ideal platform for ENG.

Brook scores a brilliant unbeaten 110 and Liam Livingstone (33)*, before rain interrupts play Continue reading “England vs Australia Men’s Cricket Team Timeline 2024 Third ODI Scorecard September 24”

3rd T20 Brisbane | New Zealand vs Australia Women’s Cricket Team 2024 Match Timeline & Scorecard September 24

Here is a look at the scorecard and key moments timeline from the New Zealand women’s national cricket team vs Australia match in Brisbane on September 24, 2024. This was the third and final T20 of this series between NZW and AUSW, and Australia won by five wickets to complete a clean sweep (3-0) of the White Ferns.

NZ vs Australia Women’s Cricket Team 3rd T20 Timeline 2024

New Zealand women win the toss and opt to bat first

Suzie Bates 19 (17) falls immediately after the powerplay (bowled by Wareham)

73 run partnership between Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr sets good platform for NZ

White Ferns however lose 5/14 & slump to 132/6 before Maddy Green’s 12* (5) takes them to 146

Australia Women lose Beth Mooney early but always stay ahead of the asking rate

Skipper Healy (27), Wareham (26), Ellyse Perry (36) and Ash Gardner (33) all contribute with bat

Aus comfortably chase down target in 19.1 overs

WOTM: Georgia Wareham (Aus)

WOTS: Ash Gardner (Aus) Continue reading “3rd T20 Brisbane | New Zealand vs Australia Women’s Cricket Team 2024 Match Timeline & Scorecard September 24”

List of CSA T20 Challenge 2024 Squads

Here are the list of players that will be featuring in the upcoming edition of the CSA T20 Challenge scheduled to begin from 27 September to 27 October . The opening match will be played between Lions and Titans on September 27 at Johannesburg.

The 8 teams that are participating in this event are AET Tuskers, Dolphins, DP World Lions, North West Dragons, Rocks, Titans, Western Province & Warriors. Continue reading “List of CSA T20 Challenge 2024 Squads”

1st Test- Sri Lanka vs New Zealand cricket team 2024 match timeline & scorecard

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SL vs Black Caps cricket team match timeline first test September 2024

Day 1 Timeline (SL 302/7)

Sri Lanka win toss and decide to bat first

Kamindu Mendis scores 114 and his century partnership with Kusal Mendis helps Sri Lanka cross 300

Day 2 Timeline SL vs NZ 1st Test (SL 305 all out; NZ 255/4)

Will O’Rourke claims 5fer as SL are bowled out for 305 after being 302/6 at one stage

Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson see Black Caps reach 255/4.

Day 3 Timeline Sri Lanka vs Black Caps test (SL 305 all out & 237/4; NZ 340 all out)

Ramesh Mendis and Prabhat Jayasuriya reduce NZ to 340, giving them a 35-run lead.

Karunaratne and Chandimal half-centuries put SL in strong position at 237/4

Day 4 timeline SL vs NZ 1st test (SL 305 and 309 all out; NZ 340 all out and 207/8)

SL collapse from 286/5 to 309 as Ajaz Patel takes 6 wickets

Sri Lankans take wickets at regular intervals; Ravindra only NZ hope as they finish at 207/8, still needing 68

Day 5 Timeline SL vs Black Caps test match (SL 305 and 309 all out; NZ 340 and 211 out)

Jayasuriya traps Ravindra LBW on 9th ball of day; ending slim Black Caps hopes

Jayasuriya Follows up with O’Rourke wicket as NZ are bowled out for 211 Continue reading “1st Test- Sri Lanka vs New Zealand cricket team 2024 match timeline & scorecard”