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Men’s ODI WC: Virat Kohli century, Jadeja fifer power India to 243-run victory against South Africa
Set an imposing target of 327 after Kohli’s 121-ball 101 not out, Shreyas Iyer’s fluent 87-ball 77 and some fireworks towards the end by Suryakumar Yadav and Jadeja, the Proteas crumbled like a pack of cards.
Birthday Boy Virat Kohli Slams 49th ODI Century as India Set 327-run Target for South Africa
The match was set against the backdrop of South Africa's resurgence and Kohli's pursuit of equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries, which he had missed out on twice in his previous three innings.
Men’s ODI WC: As long as Fakhar was there, we could have even chased 450, says Babar Azam
"In the back of my mind, the view was as long as Fakhar was there, we could even have chased 450. When he plays innings like these, we win 90% of those matches. After he told me that the pitch was good to play on, we decided on building a partnership and taking the game deep, at least till the 20 overs," said Babar in a video posted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Men’s ODI WC: Rohit equals AB de Villiers record of most ODI sixes in a calendar year
Rohit surpassed West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who now ranks second on the list with 56 sixes in 2019. The 36-year-old Indian skipper achieved this milestone in 23 innings, taking five more innings than de Villiers.
Men’s ODI WC: India win toss, choose to bat first against South Africa
India's starting lineup remained unaltered, while South Africa made a strategic shift by bringing in spinner Tabraiz Shamsi in place of Gerald Coetzee.
‘Incredible batter. Elite chaser. Born leader’: Virat Kohli turns 35, wishes pour in from all corners
The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared an inspiring video on Instagram, featuring prominent Indian cricketers like Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, and head coach Rahul Dravid.
Men's ODI World Cup: Fakhar Zaman creates history, scores fastest ODI World Cup century for Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, the talented left-hander, showcased his prowess by reaching his century in just 63 balls during the 20th over of Pakistan's pursuit against the Kiwis. This remarkable feat shattered the previous record set by Imran Nazir back in the 2007 Kingston World Cup, where he achieved a century in 95 balls against Zimbabwe. Fakhar's century now stands as the swiftest by a Pakistani batsman in World Cup history.
World Cup: Pakistan's 21-Run Win Over NZ Keeps Its Semifinal Dreams Alive
Fakhar Zaman led Pakistan's charge with an extraordinary innings, notching up a sensational 126 runs from just 81 deliveries. His remarkable century made him the fastest Pakistani batter to reach the three-figure mark.
Men’s ODI WC: Sri Lankan Cricket Team Cancels New Delhi Practice Session Amid Air Quality Concerns
Sri Lanka, had originally planned to conduct their practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from 2 pm to 5 pm on Saturday, as part of their preparations for the upcoming Men's ODI World Cup clash against Bangladesh on Monday.
Rachin Ravindra Sets a Milestone, Becomes First Kiwi Batsman with Three World Cup Hundreds
Ravindra, who made a dazzling World Cup debut with a century against England, continued his blazing form with a third century in the tournament. The moment of glory arrived in the 34th over when he calmly nudged a single off the relentless pace of Mohammad Wasim Jr. His 108-run knock off 94 deliveries featured a spectacular 15 boundaries and a mighty six, commanding a striking strike rate of 114.89.
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