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World Cup 2023: ‘Only You Could Do This’ – Virat Kohli ; Maxwell’s Incredible World Cup Performance

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‘Only You Could Do This’ – Virat Kohli ; Maxwell’s Incredible World Cup Performance: The cricket world was stunned by Glenn Maxwell’s outstanding performance during Australia’s Cricket World Cup match versus Afghanistan at the storied Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The adaptable Australian star led his team to a thrilling three-wicket victory with an undefeated 201 runs from just 128 deliveries.

Cricket enthusiasts and analysts have praised Maxwell for his outstanding performance, as he produced one of the best innings in the ODI World Cup’s history. Maxwell’s innings really thrilled his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) colleague Virat Kohli, who showered him with praises.

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The ex-Indian captain, who has seen Maxwell’s explosive batting, expressed his admiration for him on social media. He posted on his Instagram story, stating,“Only you could do this. Freak.”

With an unbeaten 201 runs off 128 balls, Maxwell gave his team a three-wicket win. Maxwell’s incredible double century, which included 10 sixes and 21 fours, gave Australia a historic victory over Afghanistan in Mumbai and guaranteed them a berth in the tournament’s semi-finals.

In the match, Afghanistan decided to bat first after winning the toss and set a competitive target of 292 runs. Ibrahim Zadran played a pivotal role for Afghanistan, making an impressive, unbeaten 129 runs from 143 balls.

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It is significant that he achieved a significant feat by being the first batter from Afghanistan to reach a century in an ODI World Cup. Early on, Afghanistan’s bowlers performed admirably, dismissing four Australian hitters.

However, Australia found itself in a difficult situation with just 49 runs for the loss of 4 wickets when Glenn Maxwell entered the batting order.

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When they lost 7 wickets for just 91 runs, the situation appeared considerably worse. But Maxwell rallied magnificently, and with 19 balls remaining, Australia reached the mark. Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Naveen-ul-Haq all claimed two wickets apiece for Afghanistan.

However, Australia found itself in a difficult situation with just 49 runs for the loss of 4 wickets when Glenn Maxwell entered the batting order. When they lost 7 wickets for just 91 runs, the situation appeared considerably worse. But Maxwell rallied magnificently, and with 19 balls remaining, Australia reached the mark. Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Naveen-ul-Haq all claimed two wickets apiece for Afghanistan.

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KL Rahul Trolled After Failure in Duleep Trophy ‘India Ka Babar Azam’

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KL Rahul Trolled After Failure in Duleep Trophy ‘India Ka Babar Azam’: The competition is rapidly higher in sports in the Indian Test cricket. The recent performance of batsmen KL Rahul has got attention.

He is currently playing with India A led by Shubhman Gill in the Duleep Trophy. KL Rahul scored 37 runs off 111 balls before being dismissed by India B standout Washington Sundar on Day 3.

Despite a slow start, he emerged as the top-scorer for his team during their first innings in what proved to be a disappointing performance by the India A batsmen.

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Jurel was out for just two runs off of sixteen deliveries. But Captain Gill scored twenty-five runs off of forty-three balls.

But Riyan Parag could only muster thirty runs, while the belligerent Shivam Dube was out for twenty runs off forty-two balls.

After the Duleep Trophy’s first round of matches, the final team for the Bangladesh Test series is anticipated to be revealed. Regretfully, Rahul’s lackluster performance has not helped him and has drawn criticism from supporters.

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For India B, pacers Navdeep Saini and Mukesh Kumar displayed their prowess with the ball by capturing six wickets between them.

With scores of 3/60, Navdeep made an impression by removing the top order of India A, including Gill and opener Mayank Agarwal, and then trapping Jurel leg before wicket. Mukesh also made his mark by getting rid of Dube. And tail-enders Kuldeep Yadav and Akash Deep, picking up 3 wickets while conceding 62 runs.

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule, Venue, Date & Time

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted by UAE after replacing Bangladesh as the host. Indian team are set to begin their quest for the Covest title with a clash against their New Zealand counterparts in Dubai on the 4th of Oct, before facing off against Pakistan in a highly-charged affair on the 6th at the same venue.

Indian women will remain in the UAE for another game against Sri Lanka on the 9th of the same month.

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India women team will play one game at Sharjaha against Australia on the 13th Oct in their group match outside Dubai.

The six-time champion Australia is grouped in Group A with 2020 runners-up India, Trans-Tasman foe New Zealand, Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the event’s organizers, the same people.

Group B includes Bangladesh, Scotland, and the West Indies, the 2016 champions, South Africa, and England.

Each side will play four group matches at the tournament, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals on 17 and 18 October ahead of the Final in Dubai on 20 October. A reserve day has been fixed for both the semi-finals and the final.

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Groups:

Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Scotland

Prior to the competition, ten practice matches will take place from September 28 to October 1.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full Schedule

3 October, Thursday, Bangladesh v Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM

3 October, Thursday, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM

4 October, Friday, South Africa v West Indies, Dubai, 2 PM

4 October, Friday, India v New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM

5 October, Saturday, Bangladesh v England, Sharjah, 2 PM

5 October, Saturday, Australia v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 6 PM

6 October, Sunday, India v Pakistan, Dubai, 2 PM

6 October, Sunday, West Indies v Scotland, Dubai, 6 PM

7 October, Monday, England v South Africa, Sharjah, 6 PM

8 October, Tuesday, Australia v New Zealand, Sharjah, 6 PM

9 October, Wednesday, South Africa v Scotland, Dubai, 2 PM

9 October, Wednesday, India v Sri Lanka, Dubai, 6 PM

10 October, Thursday, Bangladesh v West Indies, Sharjah, 6 PM

11 October, Friday, Australia v Pakistan, Dubai, 6 PM

12 October, Saturday, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 2 PM

12 October, Saturday, Bangladesh v South Africa, Dubai, 6 PM

13 October, Sunday, England v Scotland, Sharjah, 2 PM

13 October, Sunday, India v Australia, Sharjah, 6 PM

14 October, Monday, Pakistan v New Zealand, Dubai, 6 PM

15 October, Tuesday, England v West Indies, Dubai, 6 PM

17 October, Thursday, Semi-final 1, Dubai, 6 PM

18 October, Friday, Semi-final 2, Sharjah, 6 PM

20 October, Sunday, Final, Dubai, 6 PM

(With input from ICC)

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