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T20 World Cup: Phillips, Boult lead New Zealand to commanding 65-run victory over Sri Lanka
Saturday's victory now sees New Zealand at the top of the table in Group 1 with five points in three matches and edge one step closer to sealing a place in the semifinals. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, stay on two points from three matches. The 65-run victory is also New Zealand's biggest winning margin against Sri Lanka in terms of runs in T20Is.
Swiss Indoors: Alcaraz soars into semifinals with win over Busta
The 19-year-old Spaniard looked in control throughout the one-hour, 38-minute clash at the ATP 500 event, opening his shoulders to hit through his countryman on the indoor courts. Alcaraz overpowered Carreno Busta during the backhand exchanges and showed good touch around the net to efficiently win points and triumph.
T20 World Cup: Glenn Phillips' brilliant century helps New Zealand post 167/7
New Zealand were in trouble in the powerplay, losing three quick wickets. Finn Allen, Devon Conway and Kane Williamson all departed early, leaving New Zealand at 15/3. A partnership of 84 was then built by Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell, getting New Zealand out of trouble. After steadying the ship, Phillips then upped the strike rate, smashing some brilliant shots.
Suryakumar Yadav relives last-ball six, half-century celebration with Virat Kohli against the Netherlands
The duo, Kohli and Suryakumar, walked back the field unbeaten on 62 and 51 respectively while holding their arms aloft, having a chuckle and reminding people of the warm bond between the two best friends. On Friday, Suryakumar Yadav posted a video on his Instagram reliving his last-ball six and half-century celebration with Kohli against the Netherlands.
T20 World Cup: Perth set to witness intense India-South Africa clash in race for top spot in Group 2
Moreover, with the Men's T20 World Cup being rain-hit this week, the unpredictability of the weather has to be countered too, with light rain and dark clouds hovering around in Perth. In this backdrop, the Perth Stadium is all set to witness an intense clash between India and South Africa for the race to be toppers of Group 2 in Super 12s on Sunday.
T20 World Cup: Try to be calm in situations when adrenaline is flowing, says Anrich Nortje
Sunday will see Perth Stadium hosting an important Group 2 clash between table-toppers India and second-placed South Africa where previous matches have been low-scoring and pitches providing pace and bounce which makes many remember the famous WACA Stadium.
Smith should be considered for T20 World Cup captaincy, feels Simon O'Donnell
Finch entered the ICC T20 World Cup at home struggling with form and his poor run has continued in the showpiece tournament as well, with the 35-year-old scoring 13 off 11 balls and 31 off 42 in the two matches Australia have played. The third game, against England, was abandoned. O'Donnell, who played six Tests and 87 ODIs, said Australia need someone like Smith to guide them.
WTA Finals: World No.1 Iga Swiatek to lead Tracy Austin Group
Each singles player or doubles team will face off against all of the other participants in their respective group during the first six days of the tournament. At the end of the round-robin matches, the top two players or teams from each group will advance to the single-elimination semifinals.
T20 World Cup: Wasim Akram criticises Babar Azam for not taking Shoaib Malik in Pakistan's squad
Pakistan's chances of reaching the semifinals of the T20 World Cup are now hanging by a thread after losing to Zimbabwe by one run in their second Super 12 match at Perth on Thursday. They had lost to India in their opening match. Their prolific opening pair of Azam and Mohammad Rizwan 'idn't fire and with 43 needed off 37 balls with seven wickets in hand.
T20 World Cup: Australia, England vulnerable after washout in Group 1
As things stand now, New Zealand, England, Ireland and Australia are all level with three points though the Black Caps have played two matches while the others have played three. Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are placed fifth and sixth respectively with two points each. New Zealand are the only unbeaten team in Group 1 after two matches.
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