IPL 2021

Afghanistan's cricket team, now in sixth place on the points table, has a chance to reach the semifinals if they win their match against the Netherlands. Under the coaching of Jonathan Trott and mentorship of Ajay Jadeja, Afghanistan has shown improvement in their approach to the game, understanding the importance of patience and building partnerships. The team's bowlers, including pacers Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq, as well as spinners Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, have been performing well. The Netherlands, currently in eighth place, will aim to spoil Afghanistan's chances of reaching the semis. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/news/world-cup-afghanistan-vs-netherlands-battle-of-the-giant-killers/articleshow/104931337.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Team India has entered the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup with a dominant performance, including a 302-run victory against Sri Lanka. While England, the defending champions, are staring at an exit after just one win in six games. India became the first team to enter the semis, but Bangladesh were the first to be ejected. South Africa are a clear favorite for the remaining three semi-final spots, while Australia and New Zealand are still being challenged by teams in the middle of the table. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/news/india-through-bangladesh-out-where-do-other-teams-stand-in-the-race-to-world-cup-semis/articleshow/104929403.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Five star Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc on a hapless Sri Lanka as hosts India powered to their seventh straight win at the ODI World Cup and became the first team to qualify for the semis on Thursday. Shami led the bowlers' rampage with an incredible burst of 5-1-18-5 as India shot down a clueless Lanka for a lowly 55 in 19.4 overs in their chase of an improbable 358. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/news/he-was-just-toying-around-with-lankans-legendary-wasim-akram-hails-exceptional-mohammed-shami/articleshow/104924791.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

India and Sri Lanka will face off at the Wankhede stadium in Match 33 of the 2023 World Cup. India, with six wins out of six, is in a strong position and a victory in this match will secure them a semifinal berth. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has struggled with injuries and has only managed two wins so far. India has dominated their recent clashes, winning 10 out of their last 11 encounters. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/news/world-cup-india-vs-sri-lanka-memories-of-2011-scars-of-2023/articleshow/104902215.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

India's all-win record in six matches of this World Cup has made them the sole unbeaten team among the ten participating nations. On the contrary, Sri Lanka's chances of making it to the semifinals are on thin ice, having suffered defeat in four out of their six matches thus far. In the points table, India hold the second position, while Sri Lanka stand at the seventh spot. It's worth noting that India have traditionally asserted their dominance over the island nation in ODIs. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/news/virat-kohlis-10-centuries-are-the-most-by-any-batter-against-sri-lanka-in-odis-interesting-stats-and-trivia-for-india-vs-sri-lanka-in-odis/articleshow/104902493.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

India will still be without injured vice-captain Hardik Pandya for Thursday's World Cup match against Sri Lanka, captain Rohit Sharma said, adding that the all-rounder's recovery from an ankle injury was going well. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/news/hardik-pandya-is-not-available-for-sri-lanka-match-rohit-sharma/articleshow/104896830.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT

Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson believes that the current Indian cricket team has a similar aura to the invincible Australian sides of the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. He praised the team's balance and the form of the players, stating that they have no weaknesses and have a great chance of going undefeated in the tournament. Watson predicted that Australia could be the biggest challenge for India in the World Cup. Watson also mentioned that Virat Kohli is the greatest white-ball chaser of all time. from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-world-cup/news/virat-kohli-is-the-greatest-white-ball-chaser-of-all-time-shane-watson/articleshow/104875876.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/54829575.cmsbr> via IFTTT