ICC World Cup: Semi Final match between India and New Zealand underway at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

November 15, 2023 9:38 PM

ICC World Cup: Semi Final match between India and New Zealand underway at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

In the ICC Cricket World Cup, India have set a target of 398 runs before New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India were 397 for 4 in stipulated overs. History was created at the Wankhede Stadium today as Virat Kohli became the first player to claim 50 ODI hundreds. He overtook Sachin Tendulkar in the tally for most centuries in the format. Shreyas Iyer has also scored the fastest-ever century in a World Cup semi finals.   Earlier, India won the toss and elected to bat first.   Akashvani i...

ICC World Cup: England beat Australia by 8 wickets to enter Final

July 12, 2019 7:36 AM

ICC World Cup: England beat Australia by 8 wickets to enter Final

In the ICC Cricket World Cup, England stormed into the final after beating defending champions Australia by eight wickets in the second semifinal at Birmingham last night.  England chased down the victory target of 224 runs in 32.1 overs riding on opener Jason Roy's 85 off 65 balls and Joe Root's 49 not out. Captain Eoin Morgan's also contributed unbeaten 45. Earlier, electing to bat first, five-time world champions Australia were bowled out for 223 in 49 overs. Chris ...

India defeat Sri Lanka in final World Cup 2019 league stage match

July 7, 2019 8:52 PM

India defeat Sri Lanka in final World Cup 2019 league stage match

India defeated Sri Lanka in their final World Cup 2019 league stage match at Headingley in Leeds yesterday.  Riding on their seven-wicket win against Sri Lanka, India took the top spot on the points table with 15 points from nine matches. On the other hand, Australia slipped to second position after  their 10-run defeat against South Africa.  England are placed third with 12 points, while New Zealand occupy the fourth spot with 11 points. With these results, the World Cup semi-final line up is n...

ICC appoints umpires, match officials for World Cup semi-finals

July 7, 2019 5:48 PM

ICC appoints umpires, match officials for World Cup semi-finals

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today appointed umpires and match officials for the two World Cup semi-finals following the conclusion of the group stage. English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will officiate as umpires in the first semi-final between India and New Zealand at Manchester on Tuesday. The second semi-final between defending champions Australia and hosts England at Edgbaston on Thursday will be officiated by Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and Mar...

ICC World Cup: New Zealand becomes fourth semi-finalist

July 6, 2019 9:08 PM

ICC World Cup: New Zealand becomes fourth semi-finalist

In the ICC Cricket World Cup, New Zealand have become the fourth semi-finalist. They join India, Australia and England who have already booked their semi-final berths.  New Zealand edged out Pakistan on the basis of a better Net Run Rate to make it to the semis, despite Pakistan beating Bangladesh by 94 runs at Lord's last night.  Chasing a victory target of 316 runs, Bangladesh innings folded at 221 in the 42nd over. Earlier, electing to bat first, Pakistan made 315 for the loss of nin...

ICC World Cup: Sri Lanka stun hosts England at Leeds

June 22, 2019 12:39 PM

ICC World Cup: Sri Lanka stun hosts England at Leeds

In the ICC Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka beat England by 20 runs at Leeds yesterday. Chasing the victory target of 233 runs, hosts England were all out for 212 runs. Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga, who took 4 wickets for 43 runs, was declared Man of the Match. Earlier, electing to bat first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka made 232 for the loss of nine wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Angelo Mathews remained unbeaten on 85.

Cricket World Cup: Aaron Finch hits century; Sri Lanka needs 335 runs for victory

June 15, 2019 8:50 PM

Cricket World Cup: Aaron Finch hits century; Sri Lanka needs 335 runs for victory

In the ICC Cricket World Cup, chasing a victory target of 335 runs, Sri Lanka were 148 for 1 in 23.2 overs against defending champions Australia in London a short while ago. Put into bat, Australia made 334 for the loss of seven wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Captain Aaron Finch made a fine 153.  Steven Smith scored 73 while Glenn Maxwell contributed 46. For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva and Isuru Udana bagged two wickets each and Lasith Malinga one. In another match at Cardiff, Afghanista...

ICC World Cup: India, New Zealand share points as match washed out due to rain

June 13, 2019 8:16 PM

ICC World Cup: India, New Zealand share points as match washed out due to rain

In the ICC Cricket World Cup, India were forced to split points after their match against New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain at Trent Bridge in Nottingham today.  Umpires inspected the ground after the rain relented, and the toss was delayed but the conditions were not favourable. India now have five points from three matches while New Zealand have seven from four games. Nottingham has been witnessing incessant rain for the last three-four days and toda...

ICC World Cup: England set victory target of 387runs for Bangladesh

June 8, 2019 9:17 PM

ICC World Cup: England set victory target of 387runs for Bangladesh

Chasing a victory target of 387 runs set by hosts England, Bangladesh were 127 for  2 in 23 overs in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in Cardiff a short-while ago.  England made 386 for the loss of six wickets. While Jason Roy scored a brilliant 153 off 121 balls, Jos Buttler made 64 and Jonny Bairstow contributed 51.   Earlier Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field. The match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at Taunton which was interrupted due to rain, has resumed. Put into ba...

ICC announces plans for digital distribution, broadcast of World Cup 2019

May 21, 2019 9:23 PM

ICC announces plans for digital distribution, broadcast of World Cup 2019

The ICC today announced plans for digital distribution and broadcast of upcoming Men's cricket World Cup which will be broadcast live to more than 200 territories. These will provide cricket fans across the globe with the widest range of platforms to tune into the World Cup.  Numerous platforms will be available to access the tournament across television, radio and digital platforms, as well as in news, in cinemas, at Fan Parks and via other media rights partners. The tournament will al...