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Proteas vs India 2nd test Day 1 review

  The second test match between Proteas and India kicked off on a high note with the hosts putting up a horrendous batting performance on day 1. The Proteas team won the toss and elected to bat first, but they failed to make the most of the opportunity as the Indian bowlers wreaked havoc on the home team's batting line-up bowling them out for 55. Mohammed Siraj was the chief destroyer with 6 wickets for 15 runs in 9 overs. He was equally supported by Mukesh and Bumrah both taking 2 wickets each.  The Indian team lost their first wicket early on, with Jaiswal departing for a duck. The rest of the top-order batsmen struggled to get going as well, and the team was bowled out for 153. However, a brilliant counter-attacking innings from Markram helped the home team to 62-3 at stumps to steady the ship.  It was an excellent day for bowlers on both sides as 23 wickets fell for 270 runs.  The Proteas bowlers, led by Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, were impressive after t...

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd test Day 1 review

  The third test match between Australia and Pakistan kicked off today at the SCG Sydney. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. However, their decision did not go well as the Australian bowlers dominated the Pakistani batsmen from the very beginning. Pakistan lost their openers, Abdulla Shafiq and Saim Ayub early in the innings and were struggling to recover from there. Babar Azam and Shan Masood tried to stabilize the innings, but the Australian bowlers kept on taking wickets at regular intervals. Mohammed Rizwan, Agha Salaman and Aamer Jamal played some excellent innings in the lower middle order to rescue Pakistan  At the end of the day, Pakistan were bowled out for 313 runs. Pat Cummins was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, taking 5 wickets for 61 runs.  Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets, while Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh took 1 wicket each. Australia are 6-0 at stumps trailing by 307 runs  Australia will be happy with th...

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd test preview

 The third and final Test match of the series between Australia and Pakistan will be played from 3rd January at the SCG Sydney. Australia won the series 2-0 after beating Pakistan by 360 runs in the first test in Perth and 79 runs in the 2nd test in Melbourn. The third Test will be the traditional Pink test which raise funds and spread awareness about breast cancer. This is also David Warner's last test match as he has announced his retirement from test cricket.  Australia will be going in with the same 11 that won the previous 2 test matches while Pakistan have made 2 changes resting Shaheen Afridi bringing in off-spinner Sajid Khan and dropping out form Imam-ul Haq and handing young Saim Ayub a debut.   Pakistan, on the other hand, will be hoping for a better performance from their batsmen, especially their top-order. Babar Azam has been struggling for form so far and Pakistan will be hoping he finds some form in the final Test. The SCG at Sydney has tr...

Proteas vs India 2nd test preview

The Proteas will face off against India in the second test match of their series. The match will occur at the Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. India lost the first test match to Proteas by innings & 32 runs and will be looking to bounce back in the second test. Both teams have some key players to watch out for. Captain Elgar will be looking to lead from the front and continue where he left off in Centurion and put another big score on the board for Proteas. Kagiso Rabada will also be a key player to watch out for with his pace and ability to take wickets. Proteas have some interesting decisions to make as well as who comes in for the injured Bavuma and Coetzee. The options are Stubbs, Hamza, Mulder, Maharaj and Ngidi.  Conversely, India will be relying on their captain Rohit Sharma to find some form with the bat., India will also hope Jadeja who is fit again for the 2nd test can provide stability to the batting and bowling department. Will India ...

Proteas Vs India 1st test Day 1 review

  The first day of the Proteas vs India 1st Test match was exhilarating as both teams put up a good fight. Proteas won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Proteas bowlers quickly made their presence felt by taking wickets at regular intervals. At the end of the day's play, India scored 208 runs for losing 8 wickets in 59 overs as rain and bad light ended the day early. KL Rahul top-scored with 70 runs. The Proteas bowlers did well to restrict India's score and will be hoping to take quick wickets on Day 2 to gain the upper hand in the match. Overall, it was a closely contested day of cricket. Fans can expect more exciting action in the coming days. Writer: Ebrahim Yusuf Omar

Pakistan vs Australia 2nd test Day 1 review

 Australia and Pakistan faced off in the second Test match at MSG. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. The visitors started well with opening bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza getting the ball to move off the seam. However, the Australian batter struck back with a good opening partnership of 90 runs. Australia finished the day at 187/3 off 66 overs as rain played spoilsport, with Hasan Ali, Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal the pick of the bowlers. It was a tough day for the Pakistani bowlers as they struggled to cause Australian bowlers for long enough periods at a time, but they will look to bounce back on Day 2. The Australian batsman will be aiming to put up a big total for their bowlers to bowl too. Overall, it was an exciting day of Test cricket and fans can look forward to more action in the coming days.  Writer: Ebrahim Yusuf Omar

Proteas vs India 2nd ODI

The first One Day International (ODI) match between India and South Africa was a one-sided affair, with India winning by eight wickets. Arshdeep Singh's fifer played a crucial role in India's victory. The Proteas were never in the game as they were put on the back foot right from the start. South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first. However, they started off poorly, with Reeza Hendricks and Rassie Van der Dussen both being dismissed for a duck. India's bowlers picked up wickets at regular intervals and bundled out South Africa for just 116 runs in 27.3 overs. India, in response, got off to an average start, losing Ruturaj Gaikwad early. However, Sai Sudarshan and Shreyas Iyer steadied the innings and built a partnership of 88 runs. Sudarshan and Iyer both scored half-centuries, leading India to a comfortable victory. Overall, it was a match that showcased the talent of young Indian players. India hopes to maintain their winning momentum in the second ODI, while Sou...