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south africa women's captain Laura Wolvaardt commended her team's resilience and determination despite their comprehensive 10-wicket loss to India in the one-off Test in Chennai. south africa faced a tough challenge from the outset, with India amassing a record-breaking 525/4 on Day One, the highest score in a single day of women's Tests. India eventually declared at 603/6, setting a new high for their total score.

After south africa women finally tasted victory in their all-format tour of India, the second match of the three-game T20I series could be a hotly-contested affair at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

Spinner Radha Yadav admitted that the bowling unit made some errors in their close 12-run loss to south africa in the opening T20I match on Friday. She particularly pointed out that the pace bowlers could have employed more yorkers.

Commanding fifties by Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp was well complemented by a fine effort by the bowlers as south africa registered their first win in the ongoing tour with a 12-run victory over India in the opening women's T20I in Chennai on Friday.

India skipper Rohit Sharma finally revealed the most nerve-wracking moment of the T20 World Cup final that ultimately sealed the fate of the championship. India found themselves in a challenging situation as south africa closed in on victory, needing a mere 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries with six wickets remaining. Heinrich Klaasen was in sublime form, unleashing a flurry of shots against the Indian spinners and sending the ball to various parts of the stadium. His blistering knock saw him reach a half-century off just 23 balls.

Laura Wolvaardt has been appointed as the captain of the south african women's cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against India. The series, consisting of three matches, is scheduled to commence on July 5 in Chennai. The 15-member squad sees the return of Chloe Tryon, who was absent from the ODIs and the one-off Test due to a back injury. She is the sole addition to the team.

Earlier, the actor and politician was admitted to a private hospital here after he developed a "strong fever", said his son Luv Sinha on Sunday. The 77-year-old -- popular for '70s and '80s films such as "Mere Apne", "Kalicharan", "Vishwanath", "Kaala Patthar" and "Dostana" -- is also undergoing an annual check-up at the medical facility, he added.

With her brilliant figures of 8/77, off-spinner Sneh became the second Indian to pick up eight wickets in an innings after Neetu David who achieved the feat against England in Jamshedpur in 1995.

When India posted a mammoth first innings total of 603-6, SA defied the odds and frustrated the Indian bowling attack on Day Two and Three of the Test match with their solid defensive batting.

After south africa were bowled out for 266, courtesy offspinner Sneh’s masterclass, the hosts enforced a follow-on. The visitors then staged a comeback as Sune Luus (109, 203b; 18x4) was once again in the thick of things. On Saturday, she scored a composed half-century and paired with Marizanne Kapp to keep India at bay.

On Sunday, a bushfire in KwaZulu-Natal claimed six firefighters' lives. Roland Robertson stated three died near Boston and three in hospital. The fires, possibly started by poachers, killed seven more recently. Concurrently, Cape Town faces 10 days of Atlantic storms, impacting 15,000 people with gale-force winds and flooding, destroying homes and structures.

south africa displayed remarkable composure during the crucial moments of their do-or-die encounter against West Indies on Monday (IST), and their victory not only secured a spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup from Group 2 of 'Super 8s' but also established a new record for the most consecutive wins within a single edition of the tournament.

To finish this T20 World Cup ahead of spearhead and 'Player of the Tournament' Jasprit Bumrah in the wickets column speaks volumes about the evolution of Arshdeep as India's premier left-arm pacer in the white-ball format. And he couldn't have celebrated that success in a better way than by playing a key role in India winning the T20 World Cup.

Irfan Pathan broke down on live broadcast after India's T20 World Cup triumph, saying that the team's win has brought him joy in times of distress in his personal life over the past few days. The former India allrounder was perhaps indicating towards the death of his make-up artist, Fayaz Ansari, by drowning in a swimming pool in the West Indies, where he was accompanying Irfan, who is part of Star Sports commentary team.

Virat Kohli was overwhelmed with emotion and burst into tears when he called his family after India's thrilling victory over south africa in the T20 World Cup final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. His unbeaten 76 off 59 deliveries, which was his finest performance in the tournament and the sole half-century, was crucial in India's triumph, making the occasion even more memorable. After scoring 176/7, India limited SA to 169/8 to win by 7 runs.

A video circulating on social media has revealed that India spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the mastermind behind Rohit Sharma's distinctive walk to the stage during the T20 World Cup trophy presentation ceremony. While many fans drew comparisons between Rohit's approach and Argentina legend Lionel Messi's iconic reception of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, it was Kuldeep who orchestrated the moment and even demonstrated the walk to Rohit shortly before he was called upon on stage.

Ravichandran Ashwin has praised head coach Rahul Dravid for his significant role in the team's success in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Ashwin cited Dravid's transformation of the team's approach and his resignation from ODI captaincy after India's early exit from the 2007 ODI World Cup. Ashwin emphasized the importance of Dravid's leadership in India's success.

India and south africa, who have both gone undefeated in nearly a month of cricket played in the USA and the Caribbean, will square off in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday at the Kensington Oval, both hoping to break through their protracted quest for triumph.

south africa, led by Aiden Markram, aims to defy critics and win their first T20 World Cup against India. Despite a challenging journey with narrow wins over lower-ranked teams, Markram believes their recent form and resilience under pressure can lead to victory. He acknowledges India's strength but sees the final as an opportunity for south africa to rewrite their cricketing narrative. Markram emphasizes the team's hunger for success, despite logistical setbacks, setting the stage for a compelling showdown against the tournament favourites.

The T20 World Cup final between India and south africa is set to take place on Saturday, but persistent rain may play spoilsports. To ensure the match's completion, organizers have set up a reserve day, and if rain occurs, it will resume on Sunday. The International Cricket Council mandates the match to be completed on time.