Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

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…

India secured a thrilling six-run victory over Pakistan in a high-stakes match in front of a packed New York crowd on Sunday, June 9. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s bowling hero, revealed his strategy, saying that he focused solely on hitting the seam as much as possible while defending an under-par total. India were bowled out for 119, their lowest-ever total in T20Is against Pakistan. Despite this, the bowlers delivered exceptional performances, enabling India to that score and achieve a memorable win at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Bumrah was the standout performer in India’s astonishing defence. With the new ball,…

In the second half of the game, it felt like Akeal Hosein versus Uganda rather than West Indies versus Uganda. After the two-time champions posted a total of 173, Hosein’s career-best figures propelled West Indies to a colossal 134-run victory in Guyana. This performance marked the best bowling figures by any West Indian in T20 World Cup history. It was a night to remember for Hosein, delivering a spell for the ages, while Uganda, unfortunately, matched the lowest total ever in Men’s T20I World Cup history. West Indies essentially won the match at the toss by opting to bat first…

History was made in Guyana as Afghanistan thoroughly dominated New Zealand, handing them a resounding defeat and securing their second consecutive win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Although Afghanistan’s recent rise in cricket means this victory might not be seen as a traditional upset, it remains a significant milestone for the Asian side. They not only defeated New Zealand for the first time in international cricket but did so decisively, winning by 84 runs with 28 balls to spare. Despite putting up a competitive total, Afghanistan needed to be sharp with the ball to defend their total…