INDIA VS AFGHANISTAN WORLD CUP

MS Dhoni congrats team India, says 'Thanks for the priceless birthday gift'

MS Dhoni, India's former World Cup-winning captain, celebrated Team India's T20 World Cup victory over South Africa, calling it a priceless birthday gift as his birthday approaches on July 7. Dhoni praised the team for their composure and self-belief, thanking them for bringing the World Cup home. India's recent win marks their second T20 World Cup triumph since 2007 under Dhoni's leadership, ending an 11-year wait for a global trophy.

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final live in USA: Date, start time, how to watch

Watching the T20 World Cup Final live with your friends and family this weekend is the best possible plan you can have at this time. As the game began at the Kensington Oval, India lost two back-to-back wickets, in an attempt to pose a mammoth totals for the South Africans to chase. Here's how you can catch all the live action from the US.

India vs SA ICC T20 World Cup Final: Playing XI, weather forecast, pitch report, where to watch, and other key things

India vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final Barbados: India will face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday, June 29, at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Both teams have shown exceptional performances throughout the tournament. The pitch at Kensington Oval favors pace bowlers, and winning the toss has historically been advantageous. India and South Africa, each with strong squads, will compete for the prestigious title.

India vs. SA Final T20 Final Barbados: Weather forecast and what happens if rain washes out the day; Reserve day rule

Ind Vs SA T20 World Cup Final Barbados Rain Forecast: As India and South Africa prepare for the T20 World Cup final, rain is expected to influence the match. Both teams are unbeaten and eager to end long title droughts. The weather forecast predicts thunderstorms on Saturday, with a reserve day scheduled if rain disrupts the match. Fans hope for clear skies as these cricket giants compete in Barbados.

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup: Young players confident of India’s victory against South Africa in final

T20 World Cup final: Not Bumrah or Rohit, Sanjay Manjrekar names India's 'wildcard' player

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar named Rishabh Pant as the "wildcard" player for India's T20 World Cup final against South Africa, highlighting Pant's inspirational journey back to the field after a life-threatening accident. Pant's impressive performances in the IPL 2024 earned him a spot in the national squad. Manjrekar emphasised Pant's impact as a key player to watch in the final, where India aims to break their World Cup trophy drought against South Africa at Kensington Oval.

T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma has been absolutely phenomenal, says Jasprit Bumrah

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah praised skipper Rohit Sharma, calling him phenomenal in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma ranks third in tournament run-scoring with 248 runs at a strike rate of 155.97 from seven matches. Bumrah, in a video shared on ICC's Instagram, highlighted Rohit's proactive leadership, giving players freedom and sharing his experience at crucial moments. Former England captain Nasser Hussain also lauded Rohit for his batting prowess and leadership style, describing him as an "iron fist in a velvet glove."

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli is always there in big matches, says Nasser Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised Virat Kohli for his performance in big matches despite his struggles in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, highlighting his crucial innings against Pakistan in the 2022 edition. Hussain emphasised Kohli's importance in key games and urged against doubting his abilities, attributing Kohli's recent challenges to pitch conditions. India will face South Africa in the final match at Kensington Oval in Barbados, with both teams having contrasting tournament journeys.

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final: Food Inc eyes quicker commerce on match day

As the national men's cricket team aims to end the drought for an ICC trophy, bars and restaurants that plan to screen the match for fans back home expect to host a full-house and also cater to an increase of 20% to 50% in their online sales.

India vs England T20 World Cup Semi Final: Guyana weather, Pitch Report, and head-to-head stats

India vs England T20 WC Semi Final: India is set to take on England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Regarding the pitch conditions in Guyana, Rohit Sharma, India's captain, remained undecided about the possibility of fielding four spinners.

India vs England T20 Fantasy XI prediction: Will Virat Kohli be demoted? And live-streaming details

India vs England Playing 11: As India faces England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, all eyes are on the battle between the defending champions and the determined Indian team. With Virat Kohli's performance under scrutiny, the match promises high stakes and intense competition as both sides vie for a spot in the final.

Michael Vaughan criticizes 'India-centric' scheduling after Afghanistan's ICC T20 World Cup semifinal loss

Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized what he called "India-centric" scheduling for Afghanistan's disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinals against South Africa. Afghanistan, visibly inexperienced in big matches, collapsed to just 56 runs against South Africa's strong bowling attack. Vaughan pointed out that Afghanistan faced a flight delay which left them no time to practice upon arriving in Trinidad, a situation he deemed disrespectful to the players.

T20 World Cup: Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith laud SA final entry, say it is emotional

South African cricket legends Graeme Smith and Dale Steyn expressed overwhelming emotions as the Proteas broke the jinx to reach maiden T20 World Cup final after defeating Afghanistan by nine wickets in the semifinals. Steyn called the team's performance "destructive poetry in motion." Government of South Africa and Afghanistan Cricket Board congratulated South Africa on historic achievement.

South Africa qualify for maiden T20 World Cup final with 9-wicket win over Afghanistan

The Proteas secured a convincing win in the T20 World Cup semifinal, led by standout performances from key players like Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram. This victory marked their qualification for the tournament final, a historic milestone for the team. The bowlers, including Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi, played crucial roles in dismantling Afghanistan's batting lineup, setting the stage for a dominant win. Overall, South Africa's exceptional teamwork and performance paved the way for their maiden appearance in the T20 World Cup final.

Cheating or injury? Netizens quip Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib deserves Oscar for his 'acting' during Bangladesh match

During a crucial match, Gulbadin Naib's cramp garnered attention during Bangladesh match. The rain interruption led to a revised target. Despite criticism, Afghanistan secured a semi-final spot with an eventual win. Social media buzzed with reactions, including humorous comments from players and commentators about the incident.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan's run to semifinals will inspire youth back home, says Rashid Khan

Afghanistan's skipper Rashid Khan sees their first T20 World Cup semifinal qualification as a historic achievement that will inspire the nation's youth, following victories over New Zealand and Australia. The team's progress in white-ball cricket, led by coach Jonathan Trott, has instilled self-belief. Despite facing unbeaten South Africa in the semifinal, Rashid remains confident in their abilities and draws inspiration from Nepal's spirited performance.

Oscar for Gulbadin, Bye Bye Australia: Memes flood social media after Rashid Khan's Afghanistan beats Bangladesh. Check out hilarious messages

Afghanistan celebrated a historic T20 World Cup victory over Bangladesh on June 25, securing their first-ever ICC tournament semi-final spot with an 8-run win via the DLS method. This defeat also ended Australia's semi-final hopes. Memes mocking Australia's unexpected exit flooded social media, while Gulbadin Naib's dramatic performance during the match sparked further online amusement and commentary.

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to qualify for T20 World Cup Semi-finals, Australia out

AFG vs Ban T20 World Cup: In a crucial Super Eights T20 World Cup match, Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals by beating Bangladesh. Bangladesh, chasing 116, lost the rain-inturrupted match by 8 runs. If the match cannot resume, Afghanistan advances with three points from three games. Earlier, Bangladesh bowlers restricted Afghanistan to 115/5, led by Rishad Hossain's three for 26.

T20 World Cup: Rishad's three-wicket haul restricts Afghanistan to 115/5 against Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain's three-wicket haul helped limit Afghanistan to 115/5 in their Super Eights clash at the T20 World Cup. Despite a solid start, Afghanistan struggled to accelerate their scoring rate, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scoring with 43 runs.

After Afghani stunner, India can hurt Aussies

India aims to disrupt Australia's T20 World Cup campaign in their final Super 8 match in Gros Islet. A win will secure India's spot in the semifinals and jeopardize Australia's progression after their surprising loss to Afghanistan.

T20 World Cup: W, W, W, W, W, W - Watch Pat Cummins' back-to-back hat-tricks vs Afghanistan, Bangladesh

Pat Cummins made T20 World Cup history with consecutive hat-tricks, but Afghanistan's victory over Australia stole the spotlight. Gulbadin Naib's exceptional performance earned him the Man of the Match award. Both teams are competing for coveted semi-final spots.

India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup: Check weather and pitch conditions in Antigua, Dream 11 prediction

India and Bangladesh are set to face each other in their second Super Eight stage match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Saturday. India has secured a 47-run victory over Afghanistan in their first Super Eight game in Barbados and now faces the challenge of excelling in Antigua, where scores of 150 and above have been recorded four times.

India vs Afghanistan Pitch Report: Conditions at Kensington Oval, Dream 11 and all you need to know

India vs Afghanistan Pitch Report: Team India is set to start their Super Eight campaign against Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval, following an unbeaten run in Group A matches in the USA. The match will be crucial for India to maintain their winning streak. The Kensington Oval offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with good bounce and carry for bowlers. The pitch has hosted high-scoring games and bowlers have dominated.