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  • West Indies Whitewash South Africa 3-0 In T20 Series, Shai Hope’s Unbeaten 42 Guides WI To 8 Wicket Win In The Last Match | cricket news

    West Indies completed a 3-0 T20I series whitewash of the T20 World Cup 2024 finalists South Africa with an eight-wicket win via the DLS method in the third and final match of the series at the Brian Lara Stadium.

    Their outright dominance over the Proteas stretches back to March 2023. In their last ten encounters, the Caribbean side has tasted victory eight times, including back-to-back 3-0 series win over South Africa.

    South Africa had to wait for an opportunity to put on a “better show” in the final game of an enticing series after rain delayed the game by an hour.

    No overs were lost when the play resumed. However, after a second delay due to rain, which came midway through the fifth over of South Africa’s innings, took more than an hour out of the game. As a result, the game was cut short to 13 overs a side.

    While chasing the adjusted target of 116, the West Indies suffered an early blow after Alick Athanaze was back in the dressing room just four balls into the chase. Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran went on a rampage that completely derailed South Africa’s hopes of avoiding a clean sweep.

    Pooran (35) mistimed his shot straight to Jason Smith off Ottneil Baartman. But the damage was already done. Shimron Hetmyer (31*) applied the finishing touches and sealed an 8-wicket win via the DLS method. Hope cleared the boundary rope for a maximum and ended the chase with an unbeaten 42-run knock.

    After being put to bat, South Africa struggled in the absence of individual contributions. The lack of strong individual contributions was a constant theme for the Proteas throughout the three-match series.

    Captain Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs showed intent to push South Africa’s score, but the entire batting unit was kept quiet by the spin duo of Akeal Hosein and stand-in skipper Roston Chase. The duo combined to concede just 22 runs in five overs between them.

    South Africa’s woes began when the opening duo of Reeza Hendricks and Ryan Rickelton failed to provide a fiery start.

    Hendricks never found the timing he yearned for and returned to the pavilions with 9(20). Rickelton kept on going and managed to pick up a couple of fours and sixes but lost his wicket to Romario Shepherd.

    Stubbs was the only player who stood out with his exceptional stroke play. While relying on his fearless approach, the 24-year-old scored 40 runs at a whopping strike rate of 266.67. His effort powered the Proteas to 108/4.

    Brief Score: West Indies 116/2 (Shai Hope 42*, Nicholas Pooran 35; Bjorn Fortuin 1-8) vs South Africa 108/4 (Tristan Stubbs 40; Romario Shepherd 2-14).

  • T20 World Cup 2024: Nicholas Pooran’s Thunderous Blow Rattles Mark Wood, Video Goes Viral – Watch | Cricket News

    The 2024 T20 World Cup has already witnessed some monumental performances, but Nicholas Pooran’s blistering onslaught against defending champions England on Thursday night will undoubtedly go down as one of the tournament’s most electrifying moments. In a clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, the West Indies’ flamboyant left-hander etched his name into cricketing folklore with a humongous six that left the English bowlers shellshocked.


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    Fireworks at the Perth Stadium

    After a steady start from openers Brandon King and Johnson Charles, the West Indies innings kicked into overdrive when Pooran strode to the crease. The talented Trinidadian didn’t take long to find his rhythm, caressing a couple of delightful boundaries to get his eye in. However, it was his colossal 95-meter maximum off the bowling of Mark Wood that truly set the Perth Stadium alight.

    Wood, renowned for his searing pace, attempted to cramp Pooran for room with a well-directed length delivery. But the left-hander’s incredible hand-eye coordination and brute power came to the fore as he nonchalantly flicked his wrists to dispatch the Englishman’s thunderbolt over the deepest part of the midwicket boundary. The cricket ball seemed to hang in the air for an eternity before eventually crash-landing into the ecstatic West Indian fan club behind the ropes, sparking pandemonium in the stands.

    England’s Ashes Revival Hopes Dent

    While Pooran’s stroke of genius was the undeniable highlight, the bigger picture indicates that this result could have far-reaching implications for England’s hopes of retaining their T20 crown. The defending champions came into this marquee event riding the crest of a wave after their remarkable Ashes triumph over Australia. However, this damaging loss to the free-scoring West Indies has severely dented their prospects of progressing from a tricky group that also includes the likes of India and South Africa.

    For the Caribbeans, Pooran’s pyrotechnics were merely a continuation of the form that saw him dismantle Afghanistan in their previous outing. After Brandon King’s unfortunate departure due to a groin injury, the stage was set for the elegant southpaw to take center stage. And take center stage he did – in the most emphatic fashion imaginable.

  • From 36 In An Over To Highest Powerplay Score In T20 World Cup: Records That Were Broken In West Indies Vs Afghanistan Game | Cricket News

    The experts at the start of the T20 World Cup 2024 downplayed the Caribbean team but they quite announced they are a force to reckon with. Having already booked their slot in the Super 8, the co-hosts were very much dominant against Afghanistan. With an impressive display that left historians scratching their heads, the West Indies erased any last doubt regarding their title claims.

    Several records were broken in the victory they secured. Let’s have a look at those.

    Highest Total in the 2024 T20 World Cup

    The first innings total by the two time champions is the highest of this tournament, which has seen a lot of scoring ties. Sri Lanka holds the record of highest score in an innings in the T20 World Cup. With the 218 against Afghanistan the windies became the team to score the fourth highest score alongside India.

    In the second over Nicholas Pooran came into bat after Brandaon King was dismissed and it brought turbulence to the Afghan bowlers. He joined the likes of Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma to hit the most runs in an over in T20is.

    Highest Powerplay total in World Cups

    West Indies recorded the highest ever powerplay total in the world cup scoring 92. Before them, Netherland used to hold the record, scoring 91 against Ireland in 2014. It is also the fourth highest in overall T20s.

    Pooran’s 98 saw him become the first ever west indies batter to cross the 2000-run mark in T20s. He also went on to score the highest individual score in the edition of the World Cup.

    Pooran surpassed Chris Gayle’s record of most sixes(128) by a West Indian batter in T20s. His current tally remains 128 after hitting 8 sixes in the game.

    The game between Afghanistan and West Indies marked the end of the group stage of the T20 World Cup. Now all eyes would be on the Super eight stage where teams are divided into two groups and will play each other within the group. It is scheduled to start from June 19 and the games will be played across four West Indies locations.

  • ‘Nicholas Pooran Scared Him Off,’ Arjun Tendulkar Brutally Trolled After Leaving His Over Incomplete During MI Vs LSG IPL 2024 Match | cricket news

    Son of India’s legendary cricket Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Tendulkar made his first appearance in the IPL 2024 season for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their last league fixture against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium. Interestingly, in his third over, the first two balls were smashed for sixes by Nicholas Pooran and the left-arm pacer was taken off the field with four balls still left in his over.

    Fans on social media did not leave the pacer alone on the internet as he got trolled for getting smashed for back to back sixes. However, Arjun got injured while bowling and that was the reason he left the field but fans on internet suggested he got scared of getting smashed for more sixes. (WATCH: Marcus Stoinis Screams At Arjun Tendulkar For Threatening Him During MI Vs LSG IPL 2024 Match)

    Checkout the reactions here…

    Pooran was in full mood to hit 6 sixes off arjun tendulkar but sachin called him back#MIvsLSG pic.twitter.com/kAKSXnEcjf — Giriraj Dhaker (@cricket24_) May 17, 2024

    Arjun Tendulkar Going Back To Dressing Room After Pooran Hit Him Two Back To Back Sixes He Didn’t Even Complete His Over #MIvsLSG #RCBvCSK #CSKvRCB pic.twitter.com/OlyNj9k1QW Khabri_Prasang (@Prasang_) May 17, 2024

    Arjun Tendulkar after bowling 2 overs#LSGvsMIpic.twitter.com/Wk2snWnhdG Vaibhav Hatwal (@vaibhav_hatwal) May 17, 2024

    Sachin tendulkar was a better bowler than arjun tendulkar ..#MIvsLSGpic.twitter.com/zho6S1T73x Haroon Mustafa (@CRICFOOTHAROON) May 17, 2024

    Arjun Tendulkar after Nicholas Pooran hitting boundary in his over #MIvsLSG pic.twitter.com/ylAWvYbj9f

    — Ashutosh Srivastava (@sri_ashutosh08) May 17, 2024

    Moving on to the season’s most imporant game of the league stages, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Let’s take a look at how the Faf-Du Plessis-led side can qualify for the playoffs of the ongoing 17th edition of the cash-rich league.

    RCB is coming into the match with five wins on the trot after losing seven of the first eight matches this season but have a great chance to make the IPL playoffs for the ninth time.

    On the other hand, defending champions CSK have been more consistent throughout the season and are better placed to make their 13th playoff appearance. The five-time champions beat RCB in the season’s first clash by six wickets.

    Chennai Super Kings are fourth on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches while Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at sixth with 12 points from as many games. CSK also have a better net run rate of 0.528 than RCB’s 0.387.

    To replace the Super Kings in the top four, RCB needs to win the match by at least 18 runs if they score a minimum of 200 runs batting first or win in 18.1 overs if they are chasing 200.

    Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, will qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs if they win the match, regardless of the margin of victory. The RCB vs CSK match will also see this season’s two top run scorers go head-to-head on Saturday. RCB’s Virat Kohli leads the race for Orange Cap with 661 runs while CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad, who took over the team’s captaincy from former Indian T20 captain MS Dhoni this season, is second with a tally of 583. Tushar Deshpande (16 wickets) and Yash Dayal. (13 wickets) have been top wicket-takers for CSK and RCB, respectively. (With ANI inputs)

  • IPL 2024: Why Nicholas Pooran Replaced KL Rahul At Toss For LSG vs PBKS Clash?

    IPL 2024, LSG vs PBKS: Nicholas Pooran led the Lucknow Super Giants in place of KL Rahul against the Punjab Kings.

  • If he desires to hit, let him hit me: Nicholas Pooran responds to Hardik Pandya’s problem

    Megastar West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran posted a video on his social media responding to Indian captain Hardik Pandya’s problem after hitting him for 2 consecutive sixes within the collection decider 5th T20I in Lauderhill, Florida.

    Particularly, Hardik had thrown down the gauntlet to West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran right through the 3rd T20I fit. Pandya’s phrases have been daring and assured, “If Nicky [Nicholas Pooran] desires to hit, let him hit me and that used to be the plan, I revel in such pageant.” He even went directly to are expecting that Pooran would come exhausting at him within the fourth T20I.

    Alternatively, it used to be right through the 5th T20I, the collection decider, that Pooran really spoke back to Pandya’s problem. The fit came about on the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Floor in Lauderhill, Florida. Pooran, now not one to back off from a problem, smashed Pandya for 2 consecutive sixes, successfully successful the contest between the 2 gamers.

    Pandya’s problem used to be now not on the subject of the sport; it used to be a check of talent, technique, and psychological energy. His phrases have been intended to impress Pooran into taking part in a false shot, however the West Indies batter rose to the instance, turning the tables at the Indian skipper.

    Pooran performed a key function in West Indies’s 8-wicket win over India within the series-deciding fifth T20I towards India. Whilst chasing a 166-run goal, the keeper-batter performed some blistering strokes to place his workforce within the lead. In his innings, he scored 47 runs off 35 balls and hit one 4 and 4 sixes.

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  • WI vs IND: We did not bat smartly within the heart overs, says Rovman Powell after shedding 4th T20I in Florida

    West Indies captain Rovman Powell has stated that they didn’t bat smartly within the heart overs towards India in Florida. The Males in Blue beat West Indies via 9 wickets to degree the five-match T20I collection 2-2.

    India’s excursion of West Indies: Complete Protection

    Talking after the event, Powell stated the outside was once excellent for batting however insisted that they fell 10 to fifteen runs brief within the first innings. West Indies posted a goal of 179 runs for India to chase within the fourth T20I of the collection.

    “I believe it is a beautiful excellent batting floor. We have been round 10-15 runs brief. For the reason that, Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope batted smartly. You recognize, we do have a top quality bowlers on our facet however it was once top of the range batters whom we have been up towards. We did not persist with our plans and felt the power of bowling to high quality batters,” stated Powell.

    He went on to mention that West Indies didn’t bat smartly within the heart overs, including that they’re going to do smartly if they are able to support their batting towards India’s spinners. Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets whilst Arshdeep Singh claimed 3 wickets towards the West Indies in Florida.

    “All the time it comes all the way down to spin, how we bat towards their spinners. We did not bat smartly within the heart overs. If we will support towards spin, then we will do smartly. Yeah, it is 2-2 as of now and the next day to come it is a ultimate and I will be able to again West Indies within the ultimate,” Powell added.

    Within the first innings, Shimron Hetmyer hit 61 runs off 39 balls and Shai Hope scored a 29-ball 45 to propel the hosts to a complete of 178 for 8 in 20 overs. India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill shaped a 165-run stand for the hole wicket to take the sport clear of the hosts, guiding India to a comfy nine-wicket win.

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  • WI vs IND: Sanju Samson is due some runs and he would possibly not get a greater pitch, says Wasim Jaffer forward of 4th T20I

    Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has mentioned that wicket-keeping batter Sanju Samson is due some runs and he gained’t get a greater pitch to attain forward of India’s fourth T20I of the five-match sequence on the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.

    India’s excursion of West Indies: Complete Protection

    Chatting with ESPNcricinfo, Jaffer mentioned that Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill gained’t get a greater pitch to attain some runs. Samson has scored 19 runs in two innings on this sequence.

    “He (Samson) is due some runs. This can be a high-scoring floor the place the ball will come onto the bat and he’s going to like batting right here. Whether or not it is him or Shubman Gill or Jaiswal, in case you are in deficient shape, you will not get a greater pitch than this. So that they wish to benefit from it,” mentioned Jaffer.

    He went directly to heap reward on West Indies skipper Rovamn Powell, pronouncing captaincy has made a favorable affect on him. Powell has scored 109 runs in 3 suits towards India within the ongoing T20I sequence.

    “It sort of feels just like the accountability of captaincy has had a favorable affect on him. After Nicholas Pooran if there may be any batter who West Indies are depending on, then its Rovmann Powell,” Jaffer added.

    Jaffer named West Indies wicket-keeping batter Nicholas Pooran as their trump card, insisting that he’s going to be an important to their good fortune within the fourth T20I. Pooran has registered ratings of 41, 67 and 20 within the ongoing T20I sequence towards India and has regarded probably the most harmful West Indies batter.

    “Nicholas Pooran is their trump card. He’s an important to their possibilities of scoring large. As a result of different batters except Powell have not been ready to step up and so they wish to do higher,” mentioned Jaffer.

    After dropping the hole two suits and successful the 3rd T20I by way of seven wickets, India shall be taking a look to degree the five-game sequence in Florida.

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  • WI vs IND: We need to get a hold of higher plans, says Rovman Powell after shedding third T20I in Guyana

    West Indies captain Rovman Powell has stated that they wish to get a hold of higher plans after struggling a seven-wicket defeat by the hands of India within the 3rd T20I of the five-match collection on the Windfall Stadium in Guyana.

    India’s excursion of West Indies: Complete Protection

    Talking after the tournament, Powell stated West Indies fell 10 to fifteen runs quick however credited the openers for giving the hosts a fascinating get started. West Indies posted 159 for five at the board within the first innings.

    “We have been 10-15 runs quick. However having stated that, credit score to the batting unit particularly the outlet partnership, that is the type of get started what we requested for. In hindsight you’ll say that (sending Pooran at quantity 3) however we would have liked to present Charles a chance, we all know what Pooran can do and how much shape he’s in,” stated Powell.

    He went on to mention that West Indies bowled with an excessive amount of tempo at the ball, which made it simple for Indian batters, whilst insisting that they wish to get a hold of higher plans for the fourth tournament of the collection. India chased down the 160-run goal with seven wickets and 13 balls final at the again of good knocks from Surykumar Yadav and Tilak Varma.

    “We bowled with an excessive amount of tempo at the ball and that made it simple for the Indian batters. We now have a couple of days hole and we need to get a hold of higher plans,” Powell added.

    Kuldeep Yadav claimed 3 wickets within the first innings to lend a hand limit the hosts to 159 for five. In the second one innings, Suryakumar scored a 44-ball 83 whilst Varma chipped in with an unbeaten 49 to lead India to a at ease win in Guyana.

    After beating the West Indies by way of seven wickets in Guyana, India will face them within the fourth T20I set to be performed on the Broward County Stadium in Florida on August 12.

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  • WI vs IND third T20I preview: India glance to steer clear of uncommon sequence defeat as West Indies eye historical past

    Beneath-fire Indian batters would glance to catch up on their below-par performances within the earlier two T20Is and steer clear of West Indies from securing an extraordinary sequence win once they tackle hosts within the 3rd T20I world in Guyana on Tuesday. Because of their 4-run win in Trinidad and a two-wicket heist in Guyana, West Indies have already secured a 2-0 lead within the five-match sequence and to find themselves getting ready to reaching a historical feat – a sequence win towards their bold combatants.

    India were a powerful opponent for West Indies in recent years and are but to lose a bilateral world sequence towards the West Indies since August 2016, when the latter emerged victorious in a two-match T20I sequence, albeit by means of a 1-0 margin because of one event being deserted. This outstanding streak of 15 successive sequence wins throughout more than a few codecs towards the Caribbeans underscores India’s dominance.

    India’s efficiency within the T20I sequence towards West Indies has been lower than stellar. In spite of having a beneficial successful file towards the West Indies in T20Is, with 17 wins and 7 losses, India has struggled on this sequence. They have got misplaced the primary two fits and are actually getting ready to a sequence defeat.

    WI final defeated India in a bilateral world sequence that lasted greater than two fits in 2006. WI gained that five-match ODI sequence 4-1. They have not executed so in over a decade.

    BATTING WOES FOR INDIA

    An excessive amount of communicate of intent, recent angle and fearlessness, however these kinds of 3 issues have no longer been visual in India’s batting within the first two T20Is. The Hardik Pandya-led facet will want to bat with the fearlessness that it incessantly preaches whether it is to steer clear of a sequence defeat towards the West Indies within the 3rd T20 World on Tuesday.

    The sluggish pitches to be had have no longer been very best for batting, however as skipper Hardik Pandya identified after the loss on Sunday, India must have discovered a technique to rating an additional 10-20 runs. The shortest layout calls for batters to assault from ball one, which India’s best order, which contains Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav, has failed to offer.

    BOWLERS MUST STOP POORAN

    Bowlers should have the ability to comprise a rampaging Nicholas Pooran. The southpaw has been batting with contempt towards Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravi Bishnoi. Axar, the left-arm spinner, was once no longer even used within the earlier recreation. Hardik and Arshdeep Singh had been in a position to swing the brand new ball in the second one recreation, they usually hope to take action once more on Tuesday.

    Chahal has been spectacular within the sequence in spite of returning after a two-month absence. Bishnoi’s common googlies had been useless in hanging power at the opposition, forcing him to rethink his plans. Pacer Mukesh Kumar has leaked probably the most runs for India, and he may well be changed by means of Avesh Khan or Umran Malik.

    HIGH STAKES

    Because the groups get ready for the 3rd T20I, the stakes are prime. India are below power to steer clear of an extraordinary sequence defeat, whilst the West Indies are eyeing a historical sequence win. The approaching event guarantees to be an exhilarating come across, with each groups desperate to end up their mettle at the cricket box.

    West Indies can be drawing inspiration from their previous victories and having a look to capitalize on their present momentum. Then again, India, in spite of being down by means of two fits, will definitely deliver their A-game to the desk, aiming to damage WI’s two-match successful streak.

    Squads

    West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Rovman Powell(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith, Shai Hope, Oshane Thomas, Roston Chase

    India Squad: Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan

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