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A runout in time goes in favour of South Africa

Arijit Bose
South Africa

New York: In the 31st match of the T20 World Cup, South Africa defeated Nepal by 1 run in a thrilling match. Although Nepal had a golden opportunity to make a big upset against Africa in this match, it could not do so. Nepal needed two runs on the last ball to stay in the tournament, but Heinrich Klaasen ran out Nepal’s Gulsan Jha at the non-striker’s end, ending the possibility of a super over. Nepal’s dream shattered With Nepal’s defeat in the match, its hopes for the Super-8 were…

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South Africa gears up for T20 WC action

Arijit Bose
South Africa

Johannesburg: South Africa has also announced its team for the T20 World Cup. Aiden Markram has been given the captaincy of the team for the tournament. South Africa will be eyeing to end the title drought. South Africa has surprisingly included Ryan Rickelton and fast bowler Otniel Bartman, both of whom are uncapped. These players showed their performance in SA20, after which they were selected. South Africa has not given place to four veteran players, which include former captain Temba Bavuma, Riley Rousseau, Wayne Parnell and Rassie van der Dussen.…

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