With a century that went in vain, David Miller still managed to overthrow India's legendary opener Virender Sehwag's 23-year-old record for the fastest century (by balls faced) in the Champions Trophy.
Another clutch century by David Miller and half-centuries by skipper Temba Bavuma and Rassie Van Der Dussen went in vain as South Africa continued to add to the list of heartbreaks, succumbing by 50 runs to New Zealand in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore on Wednesday
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar showered praise on New Zealand's record-breaking duo Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra for their sizzling display against South Africa in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy.
Kane Williamson etched his name in the history books by scripting a sublime record against South Africa en route to becoming New Zealand's leading run-scorer in the Champions Trophy and the first player from his nation to cross the threshold of 19,000 international runs landmark.
Ravindra scored his second century of CT 2025, making 108 in 101 balls, with 13 fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 106.93. With this, he has become the tournament's second-highest run-getter currently, with 226 runs in three matches at an average of 75.33 and a strike rate of
With a sublime knock of 84 in 98 deliveries decorated with five boundaries and plenty of elegant-looking singles and doubles, Virat proved that his run-chasing skills are as good as new and the hunger for runs still remains the same. His knock once again outclassed Australia and took Indi
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy against South Africa on Wednesday.
Virat's masterclass knock of 84 during a run-chase of 265 in tricky conditions pushed India from 43/2 to a memorable four-wicket win, taking India to the final of the Champions Trophy, where they will be playing either New Zealand or South Africa.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner emphasized the importance of players' "recovery", considering the quick turnaround of games in a jam-packed cricket schedule.
Santner's men will take on South Africa at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy. After succumbing to Indian spin during their last league stage match at Dubai, Proteas will be challenged by a solid Proteas spin attack, featuring Keshav Maharaj, Ta