ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC T20 World Cup continues to captivate cricket enthusiasts around the globe, with Day 10 showcasing a blend of spectacular performances, nail-biting finishes, and memorable moments.

Match 1: India vs. Australia

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

In a high-stakes clash, India faced Australia in a match that lived up to its billing. India won the toss and opted to bat first. Opening batsman Rohit Sharma was in sublime form, scoring a blistering 75 off 48 balls. Virat Kohli provided strong support with a steady 54 off 40 balls, guiding India to a competitive total of 180/6.

Australia’s chase started on a shaky note, losing early wickets. However, a brilliant innings from Steve Smith, who scored 68 off 50 balls, kept their hopes alive. The match went down to the final over, with Australia needing 15 runs to win. Jasprit Bumrah’s precise bowling in the death overs ensured India clinched victory by 5 runs, a thrilling end to a captivating match.

Key Performers:

Rohit Sharma (India) – 75 runs
Virat Kohli (India) – 54 runs
Steve Smith (Australia) – 68 runs
Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 3/27

Match 2: England vs. South Africa

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

England squared off against South Africa in another exciting encounter. England, batting first, posted a formidable total of 195/5, thanks to a spectacular century by Jos Buttler, who smashed 105 off just 58 balls. His explosive innings included 10 boundaries and 6 sixes, giving England the upper hand.

South Africa’s response was led by Quinton de Kock, who scored a quickfire 60 off 35 balls. Despite his efforts, South Africa fell short by 20 runs, finishing their innings at 175/7. England’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Jofra Archer, who took 4 wickets for 29 runs, played a crucial role in securing their victory.

Key Performers:

Jos Buttler (England) – 105 runs
Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 60 runs
Jofra Archer (England) – 4/29

Match 3: Pakistan vs. New Zealand

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

In the final match of the day, Pakistan took on New Zealand. Pakistan elected to bat first and posted a challenging total of 170/8, with Babar Azam top-scoring with 55 off 42 balls. New Zealand’s bowling was led by Trent Boult, who claimed 3 wickets for 34 runs.

New Zealand’s chase was anchored by Kane Williamson, who scored a composed 67 off 49 balls. However, Shaheen Afridi’s exceptional spell of 4/25 turned the game in Pakistan’s favor, as New Zealand fell short by 10 runs, ending at 160/9.

Key Performers:

Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 55 runs
Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – 67 runs
Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan) – 4/25
Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 3/34

Upcoming Matches

The excitement continues tomorrow with crucial matches that could determine the semifinal spots. Stay tuned for more updates, expert analyses, and in-depth coverage of the ICC T20 World Cup.

Fixtures for Tomorrow: