Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

The Super 8s are in full swing, with all eight teams battling for a place in the semi-finals. The co-hosts’ fate hangs in the balance as the West Indies and the USA face off in Barbados in a virtual knockout game. Both teams suffered defeats in their first Super 8 matches, making this a must-win encounter for both. Although the USA have impressed everyone, West Indies are still favoured to come out on top. Having remained unbeaten in the group stage of this World Cup, West Indies received a reality check from the England batters in St Lucia. This loss…

Coming into this game, Phil Salt and Jonny Bairstow were under some pressure to perform with the bat. After losing Jos Buttler in the seventh over during the run-chase of 181, Phil Salt took responsibility, played the role of sheet anchor, and, together with Jonny Bairstow, put on a match-winning stand to help England win their first Super Eight game of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, handing West Indies their first loss of the tournament at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. The co-hosts got off to a strong start with the bat, but…

The 2016 T20 World Cup final between England and the West Indies was a spectacle to behold. Carlos Brathwaite was the hero as he smashed four sixes off Ben Stokes’ bowling to win the game for the Men in Maroon. Fast forward to 2024, and while Brathwaite and Stokes are no longer part of their respective teams, there will be no shortage of excitement as the two long-standing rivals lock horns at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia to write a new chapter in this rivalry. Last year, England and the West Indies squared off in a five-match…

After a low-scoring group stage in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the final Group C game turned into a run-fest. West Indies set the highest score of the tournament, thanks to a scintillating innings from Nicholas Pooran, against Afghanistan at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia, on an excellent batting wicket. To chase down a record total of 219, the onus was on Afghanistan’s openers to do the bulk of the scoring, but unfortunately for the Afghans, they couldn’t do it. They lost by 104 runs. Afghanistan’s troubles began early when Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed for a…

Heading into this game, all eyes were on the Netherlands, with the pressure on Sri Lanka to prevent another major upset in the tournament. The Dutch team came with determination, but when it mattered most, they crumbled under pressure. Their bowlers failed to execute their plans, allowing Sri Lanka to set a massive target, which proved insurmountable against Sri Lanka’s formidable bowling attack. The 2014 champions secured a comprehensive victory, winning by 83 runs in the 38th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, played at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia in April. Sri…

Scotland were up against a formidable Australian team that had dominated opponents in each of their first three games. Scotland needed a win to advance at England’s expense, and they played excellent cricket for the first 20 overs, but Australia leveraged their experience to turn the game around, winning their final Group B match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by five wickets. This defeat eliminated Scotland from the tournament, while England advanced to the Super 8s. Scotland’s innings got off to a shaky start. Michael Jones was dismissed by Ashton Agar in the first over, and it took…

It was a lopsided affair, with New Zealand completely outplaying Uganda to secure their first win in the ICC T20 World Cup. While these victories won’t influence the final standings in the Super 8s, a team of New Zealand’s calibre undoubtedly seeks to leave a significant mark as their participation in the tournament draws to a close. The bowlers laid a solid foundation by dismissing Uganda for a meagre total of 40, which the Black Caps then chased down with minimal effort. This comprehensive nine-wicket win underscores New Zealand’s prowess and determination to finish on a high note. After choosing…

Afghanistan delivered a clinical and ruthless performance against Papua New Guinea in a crucial Group C match at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. Fazalhaq Farooqi was the star with the ball, claiming 3 for 16 as PNG crumbled to a meagre total of 72. Despite their modest target, PNG managed to make Afghanistan work hard, but the latter eventually chased down the score within 16 overs, securing their third consecutive win of the tournament. This victory ensures Afghanistan and West Indies advance to the Super 8s, officially knocking New Zealand, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea out of this year’s…

In a one-sided affair, Australia outclassed Namibia to win their third successive game in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The Australian bowlers set the stage, dismissing Namibia for a meagre 72 runs. The 2021 champions then chased down the target in just 5.4 overs. With this win, Australia became the second team, after South Africa, to advance to the next round, while Namibia’s defeat led to their elimination. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first without hesitation. His bowlers proved it was the right decision. Michael van Lingen started positively for Namibia…

It was a must-win for Pakistan. The pressure was on them to secure a victory and keep themselves alive in the T20 World Cup. They did that by defeating Canada by seven wickets in their third Group A fixture. Pakistan might feel they could have wrapped up the game quicker to boost their net run rate, which could become crucial in the later stages of the tournament. Canada’s batting was essentially a one-man show. Aaron Johnson strode onto the pitch with the clear intention of taking on Pakistan’s seamers from the beginning. His aggressive mindset was evident from the outset…