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Namibia Secure Berth In T20 World Cup 2026 With Dominant Win Over Tanzania
T20 World Cup: Namibia became the first team from the Africa qualifiers to book their place at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after brushing aside Tanzania in the semifinal in Harare on Thursday. The victory sealed Namibia’s fourth appearance at the global tournament, having featured in the 2021 (Super 12s), 2022 (group stage), and 2024 (group stage) editions.
Asked to bat first by Tanzania captain Kassim Nassoro, Namibia posted a competitive 174 for 6 in 20 overs, thanks to crucial half-centuries by skipper Gerhard Erasmus and allrounder JJ Smit. However, their innings was far from smooth sailing early on. The top order faltered as Jan Frylinck, Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp, and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton all fell inside the Power-play, leaving Namibia under pressure.
Erasmus and Smit then came together to wrestle back control of the innings. The pair played with authority, scoring quickly to shift the momentum away from Tanzania. Erasmus anchored the innings with 55 off 41 balls, striking six boundaries, while Smit counterattacked with a powerful, unbeaten 61 from 43 deliveries, decorated with one four and four sixes. Their partnership ensured Namibia had the platform to reach a strong total.
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Women’s World Cup: Bowlers Shine As Bangladesh Bundle Out Pakistan For Paltry 129
ODI World Cup: Bangladesh bowlers put on a brilliant show as they ran through the batting lineup to restrict Pakistan to a paltry total of 129 in the third match of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup in Colombo on Thursday.
Women’s World Cup: Rubya Haider Debuts As Pakistan Elect To Bat Against Bangladesh
World Cup Qualifier: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the third match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Thursday. While Bangladesh are led by wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana, young Fatima Sana is in charge of the Pakistani side.
Very Special Country; I've Good Memories From 14 Years Ago: Messi Expressed Excitement For Three-day India Tour
As Lionel Messi: As Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India as part of the "GOAT Tour of India 2025 is confirmed, with the three-city tour set to kick off on December 13, the Argentine star recalled his last visit to the country 14 years ago and said he has "good memories of a very special country".
Women’s WC: Sometimes To Be A Champion, You've Got To Think Like One, Says SA Women Head Coach Mashimbyi
As South Africa: As South Africa gear up for their opening fixture against England in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has called for his team to think like champions if they are to be winners of the eight-team competition.
Women’s World Cup: Wanted To Score Off As Many Balls As Possible, Says Gardner
ODI World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner’s match-winning 115 off 83 balls and Australia’s all-round depth powered the defending champions to a commanding 89-run win over New Zealand in their Women’s ODI World Cup opener at Holkar Stadium. After the game was over, Ashleigh said her mindset was to score runs off as many balls as possible.
Women’s World Cup: Gardner Outshines Devine As Australia Launch Title Defence With Emphatic Win (ld)
ODI World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner stole the spotlight with a match-winning 115 as Australia launched their title defence in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup with a commanding 89-run victory over New Zealand in the first women’s international game at the Holkar Stadium here on Wednesday.
Women’s World Cup: Gardner's 77-ball Century Helps Australia Post 326 Against NZ
ODI World Cup: All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner smashed a scintillating 115 off 83 balls to help Australia post a daunting 326 all out in 49.3 overs against New Zealand in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.
Women's World Cup: How Pakistan Perform With Clarity On A Given Day Will Decide Their Fate, Says Marina Iqbal
ODI World Cup: Pakistan enters the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup on the back of winning the qualifying tournament in April, including sweeping past West Indies and Bangladesh. With Pakistan set to play all of its games in Colombo, their spin-heavy attack, Fatima Sana’s influence, and Sidra Amin’s consistency at the top offer glimpses of a team eager to go past being a group stage finisher.
Sri Lanka To Co-host Inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket For The Blind 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Association: Sri Lanka will co-host the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind, scheduled from November 11 to 23. The tournament will begin with the inauguration and first five matches in New Delhi (Nov 11 to 13), continuing with four matches in Bengaluru (Nov 14 to 16), and concluding with 15 matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Nov 14 to 23), including the final and closing ceremony on November 23.
If England Get Early Momentum And Field Well, They Can Be A Very Dangerous Side: Robinson
ODI World Cup: England’s white-ball journey has been anything but steady. A group-stage exit at the T20 World Cup, a fleeting high in South Africa, and then a brutal 16-0 Ashes drubbing in Australia left the team staring at a hard reset. The shake-up was swift: Jon Lewis and Heather Knight made way for Charlotte Edwards and Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Women’s WC: Molineux Returns, No Schutt As Australia Opt To Bat First Against NZ
ODI World Cup: Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux returns to Australia’s playing eleven for the first time after knee surgery and recovery, as skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup opener at the Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.
Kapil Dev Faces Intense Backlash Over Asia Cup Trophy Row Remarks, Branded ‘loose Cannon’ By Netizens And Leaders
Lieutenant General Kanwal Jeet Singh: Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev has landed himself in the centre of a massive controversy, facing blistering criticism from all quarters after his remarks on the Asia Cup trophy row, where he urged Team India to put aside their issues with Pakistan and prioritise the spirit of the sport.
Can't Say India Was In Trouble; I Was Yet To Bat: Amanjot’s Confident Take On India’s Batting Vs SL
ODI World Cup: India all-rounder Amanjot Kaur gave some confident and hilarious replies to the reporters in the press conference after the Women in Blue beat Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup campaign opener.
Women's WC: Amanjot Kaur Absorbed Pressure Remarkably Well, Says Anjum Chopra
Former Sri Lanka: Former India captain Anjum Chopra praised Amanjot Kaur’s clutch knock in India’s remarkable victory against Sri Lanka in the Women’s World Cup opener, saying that she made her presence felt and it never seemed like she was playing her first-ever World Cup game.
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