Tag: T20 World Cup 2024

The game was tied when Weise failed to score two runs off the last ball but managed a single off bye to level the scores.

Namibia had a cautious start with a 42-run stand for the second wicket between Nikolaas Davin (24) and Jan Frylinck (45).

Davin got out in the ninth over, while Frylinch kept playing the anchor’s role amidst falling wickets on the other end.

Other than these two, only Erasmus (13) managed to reach double figures as Namibia finished with 109-6 in their allocated 20 overs.

Mehran Khan topped the bowling charts for Oman with figures of 3-7.

Earlier, Namibia opted to bowl first and Trumpelmann proved the decision right as he picked two wickets in the first two balls of the innings.

He dismissed Naseem Khushi in the third over to inflict further damage, reducing Oman to 10-3.

Zeeshan Maqsood played a cautious 22-run knock from 20 balls before falling prey to Bernard Scholtz.

Khalid Kail top-scored for Oman with 34 runs from 39 balls featuring one boundary and one six, while Ayaan Khan scored 15 off 21.

Other than these three, no Oman batter could pose any threat to Namibia at any point as the whole team bundled out for 109 in the final over.

Trumpelmann claimed 4-21, while David Wiese picked three wickets for 28 runs.

The United States of America (USA) captain Monank Patel has sent a stern warning for Pakistan and India after defeating Canada in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 opener.

USA, who are the co-host of the tournament along with West Indies, were set to chase 195 against Canada, which they successfully did with 14 balls to spare, courtesy of Aaron Jones.

The right-handed batter smashed ten sixes, during his entertaining innings of 94 runs from 40 balls. He also hit four boundaries.

After the match, the USA captain expressed his appreciation for Jones as well as satisfaction over the team’s dominant performance.

Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel

“We batted really well. Canada were ahead of us when we lost two wickets in our chase but Jones was unbelievable. We always knew he was talented but he took it to another level in today’s game,” Patel said in the post-match ceremony.

He then warned India and Pakistan, stating that the USA will continue to play fearless cricket irrespective of opposition.

“We played fearless cricket and will continue to do so in the upcoming matches. Whether it is India or Pakistan, our brand of cricket will not change,” Patel said.

USA will face Pakistan on June 6 in Dallas and India on June 12 in New York.

READ: T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador Yuvraj Singh predicts finalist teams

BARBADOS: Namibia have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Oman in the third match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 here on Monday.

PLAYING XIs

Namibia: N Davin, M van Lingen, JN Frylinck, MG Erasmus (capt), MB Kruger, JJ Smit, D Wiese, ZE Green (wk), R Trumpelmann, BM Scholtz, T Lungameni

Oman: KH Prajapati, Naseem Khushi (wk), Aqib Ilyas (capt), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Mehran Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan

READ: West Indies edge PNG to script triumphant start to T20 World Cup 2024

GUYANA: Roston Chase played a blistering 42-run knock under pressure and led West Indies to a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 here on Sunday.

Chasing a modest total of 137, West Indies had to make hard yards to achieve the total. The hosts lost five wickets in the process but eventually chased down with an over to spare.

The hosts had a shaky start to the pursuit as they lost Johnson Charles (0) early with just eight runs on the board.

Following the early hiccup, wicketkeeper batter Nicholas Pooran joined Brandon King and they partnered to launch recovery.

King and Pooran added 53 runs for the second wicket before both perished in quick succession, bringing West Indies down to 63/3 in 9.5 overs.

Pooran scored a run-a-ball 27 while King made a 29-ball 34.

Following the back-to-back dismissals, the hosts, despite batting cautiously in the middle overs, lost two more wickets and subsequently slipped to 97/5 in 16 overs.

West Indies then needed 40 runs off the last four overs and Andre Russell came out to join Roston Chase, who had batted sensibly amid the middle-order collapse.

The duo then turned the tide in West Indies’ favour by clean hitting, the highlight of which was the 18th over which yielded 18 runs.

Chase and Russell’s brilliant partnership led West Indies to a tough victory when Russell dug out a yorker towards long on for a single.

Roston Chase top-scored for West Indies with an unbeaten 42 off 27 deliveries, peppered with four fours and two sixes while Russell played a helping hand with 15 not out.

Asad Vala bagged two wickets for PNG while John Kariko, Chad Soper and Alei Nao struck out a batter apiece.

Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel

Put into bat first, PNG recovered from a disastrous start, courtesy of a fighting half-century from Sese Bau.

PNG were two down for just seven runs inside three overs as their opener Tony Ura (2) and Lega Siaka (1) perished cheaply.

Following the slump, Bau joined skipper Asad Vala at the crease and the duo batted sensibly in a bid to anchor the innings.

They added 27 runs for the third wicket before Vala perished on the final delivery of the powerplay after scoring 21 off 22 deliveries. He hit two fours and a six.

Bau then put together a brief one-sided partnership with Hiri Hiri (2) before receiving subtle support at the other end in the form of Charles Amini.

Bau and Amini recorded PNG’s most successful partnership which yielded 44 runs in 37 deliveries.

The fifth-wicket stand lasted with Amini’s dismissal on the final delivery of the 15th over, who scored 12 off 14.

Sese Bau, on the other hand, perished an over later, just after amassing his gritty half-century. He remained the top-scorer for PNG against West Indies with a 43-ball 50 which featured six fours and a six.

Following Bau’s dismissal, wicketkeeper batter Kiplin Doriga took the reigns of PNG’s batting charge and added valuable runs at the backend with his unbeaten cameo.

Doriga scored 27 not out off 18 deliveries with the help of three boundaries.

Andre Russell and Alzarri Joseph led the bowling attack for the West Indies with two wickets each while Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd and Gudakesh Motie chipped in a wicket apiece.

READ: T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador Yuvraj Singh predicts finalist teams

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh predicted his finalist teams for the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, being held in the United States of America (USA) and the West Indies.

Singh, who was a part of the Indian side that won the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007, believes that the two of India, Pakistan or West Indies will make their way to the final. He also expressed his hope of not seeing Australia in the final.

“I’m hoping India, probably West Indies. Pakistan 3, and no Australians (laughs),” stated Yuvraj.

The all-rounder also backed India to win the T20 World Cup 2024 but advised the former champions to back themselves in believe in their abilities.

“I believe we have the self belief of winning big tournaments. I think if India believes and backs themselves and plays to their own strengths, I’m sure they’ll go all the way. And that’s what I believe in,” Press Trust of India (PTI) quoted Yuvraj.

“I think that’s the reason why we won. We focused on where, how we are good and the things that we need to do rather than thinking of where the opposition is going to harm us. We have the match winners,” he added.

Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel

For the unversed, Yuvraj Singh was named the ambassador of the T20 World Cup 2024.

He will participate in the World Cup promotional events in the United States before and during the tournament.

He will also attend the much-anticipated match between archrivals India and Pakistan in New York on 9 June.

The former all-rounder expressed his excitement about being the ambassador of the T20 World Cup and shared his best memories from the tournament.

“Some of my fondest cricketing memories have come from playing at the T20 World Cup, including hitting six sixes in an over, so it’s very exciting to be part of this edition, which is set to be the biggest one yet,” Yuvraj said.

“The West Indies is a great place to play cricket with the fans coming to watch creating a vibe that is completely unique to that part of the world, while cricket is also expanding in the USA and I’m excited to be part of that growth through the T20 World Cup.

“India’s clash against Pakistan in New York is going to be one of the biggest sporting fixtures in the world this year, so it’s a privilege to be a part of and to witness the best players in the world playing in a new stadium.”

READ: Babar Azam eyes T20 World Cup glory after coming up short twice

GUYANA: West Indies have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 here on Sunday.

PLAYING XIs

West Indies: Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.

Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel

READ: Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam injured ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Bangladesh pace spearhead Shoriful Islam is a doubt for the team’s first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 after he split the webbing between his index and middle finger while fielding a warm-up in New York on Saturday.

The injury to the left-armer’s bowling hand needed stitches and leaves him racing against time to make Bangladesh’s opening match against Sri Lanka on Friday in Dallas.

“He’s got six stitches,” Bangladesh Cricket Board physician Debashis Chowdhury said in a video message on Sunday.

“Considering his importance, we are trying to give our best so that he can come back quickly,” Chowhdury said.

Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel

The left-armer paceman tried to stop a drive from Hardik Pandya in the final over of India’s innings and was hit on his bowling hand. He was taken from the field for treatment.

Struggling Bangladesh, who lost the match by 60 runs, are also battling to get fellow pace bowler Taskin Ahmed fit for the Sri Lanka clash.

Taskin missed the recent three-match series against the United States, which Bangladesh lost 2-1.

Bangladesh have never qualified for the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and are drawn in a tough Group D against Sri Lanka, South Africa, the Netherlands and Nepal.

READ: Babar Azam eyes T20 World Cup glory after coming up short twice

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has expressed his aim to lift the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 trophy, after coming up short in previous editions.

The Green Shirts under Babar Azam played the semi-final and final of the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cup respectively.

The star batter opened up about his desire during an appearance on PCB Podcast, stating that he wants to spread happiness across the nation with the T20 World Cup victory.

“I want to give happiness to the nation by winning the T20 World Cup. We came very close in the last two World Cups but failed to win,” said Azam.

“As a captain, I regret not winning an ICC event so far. This time we have to win and for that, we have to play as one unit.”

Upon being asked about the preparations for the high-octane clash against arch-rivals India on June 9, Azam stressed that every game is important and the team is preparing accordingly.

“Not only the India match but all the matches are important for us. In order to lift the trophy, we have to overcome every opposition,” said the right-hander.

Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel

The star batter also shed light on his training and preparation for the mega-event as a batter.

“I do not play for my personal record, the first priority is the Pakistan team. I have done a lot of work on improving my strike rate,” he stated.

“I bat according to the team’s situation. Everyone has a different batting style and my game is not to start hitting sixes from the word go.”

The Green Shirts will start their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against the USA on June 6 before taking on arch-rivals India in a blockbuster clash on June 9 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

The 2009 champions will then take on Canada on June 11 before locking horns with Ireland in their last group-stage fixture on June 16.

Pakistan Squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.

READ: USA’s Aaron Jones creates history during T20 World Cup win over Canada

DALLAS: Aaron Jones played a scintillating 94-run knock to power the United States of America (USA) to victory against Canada in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 opener here at Grand Prairie Stadium on Saturday.

Chasing 195, the USA won the match by seven wickets with 14 balls to spare.

The home team lost the first wicket on the second ball of their pursuit as Kaleem Sana dismissed Steven Taylor.

Andries Gous joined skipper Monank Patel (16) and together they added 42 runs for the second wicket before the latter got caught behind off Dilon Heyliger.

With 153 required off 81 balls, Jones came down to the crease and joined a settled Gous.

However, they turned things around with their belligerent hitting, scoring 131 runs for the third wicket in only 58 balls.

The partnership was dominated by Jones, who smashed Canadian bowlers all across the park, while Gous scored a 46-ball 65, featuring seven boundaries and three sixes.

Jones continued the onslaught after Gous’ wicket, ending the game in the 18th over with a massive six over the deep midwicket boundary.

The right-handed batter smashed ten sixes, during his entertaining innings of 94 runs from 40 balls. He also hit four boundaries.

Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel

Canada’s Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger and Nikhil Dutta bagged one wicket each.

Earlier, Canada were invited to bat first by the USA and had a stable start with a 43-run opening stand between Aaron Johnson and Dhaliwal.

Johnson scored 23 off 16 with the help of five boundaries before falling to Harmeet Singh in the last over of the powerplay.

Meanwhile, Pargat Singh got run out with 66 runs on the board. Kirton then joined Dhaliwal and together they constructed a blistering third-wicket partnership of 62 runs in just 37 balls.

Corey Anderson broke the partnership with the wicket of Dhaliwal, who top-scored for Canada with 61 off 44. The opening batter struck six boundaries and three sixes.

Kirton continued his strokeplay, scoring 51 runs from 31 balls with the help of five boundaries, including two sixes before Ali Khan ended his stay at the crease.

Shreyas Movva gave a finishing touch to the innings with an unbeaten 32 off 16, laced with two sixes and two boundaries to push the team’s total to 194-5 in 20 overs.

For the USA, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh and Corey Anderson claimed one wicket each.

READ: Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas