India will play South Africa at 7.30 p.m. at Colombo and Australia meets Pakistan at the same venue at 3.30 p.m. All India Radio Delhi will brodcast a running commentary on the matches on the National Hook up from 3.00 p.m. onwards alternately in Hindi and English. It will also be relayed by FM Gold network.Yesterday, Sri Lanka beat defending champions England by 19 runs at Pallekele last night to enter the semifinals of the tournament. Lasith Malinga blew away the England top-order by dismissing three batsmen in a single over with his overall performance of five for 31. Sri Lanka scored 169 for the loss of 6 wickets in stipulated 20 overs. England ended up 150 for nine through a fighting 67-run knock from Samit Patel.The West Indies edged past New Zealand in a thrilling match at Pallekele in Srilanka earlier. Both teams were tied at 139 runs and the match was decided through a Super Over. With this the West Indies has also entered the semifinals.
News On AIR | October 2, 2012 9:15 AM
T20 World Cup: India to meet South Africa today