South Africa Posts 169 for 8 against New Zealand in First Semi-Final of ICC T20 World Cup In a thrilling encounter, South Africa managed to post a respectable total of 169 for 8 against New Zealand in the first semi-final match of the ICC T20 World Cup. The Proteas, led by their skipper Temba Bavuma, put up a strong fight despite losing early wickets. The Kiwis, who were expected to make light work of the target, were left reeling after South Africa's bowlers made the most of the conditions at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. New Zealand, however, refused to give up and kept themselves in the hunt with a spirited display. South Africa's batting lineup was led by Aiden Markram, who scored 27 off 23 balls before being dismissed by Tim Southee. The Proteas then lost wickets at regular intervals, but the lower order managed to put together a decent total. New Zealand, needing 170 runs for victory, got off to a poor start after losing their first two wickets without much fuss. Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell tried to steady the ship, but the pressure was too much to handle as they both fell to consecutive deliveries from Markram. As the game progressed, the Kiwis' chase became increasingly difficult, with South Africa's bowlers continuing to make life hard for them. In the end, it proved to be a challenge too far, and New Zealand succumbed to the Proteas' bowling attack by 8 runs.#Daryl_Mitchell #Aiden_Markram #Sheikh_Zayed_Stadium #Temba_Bavuma #Kane_Williamson #ICC_T20_World_Cup #Tim_Southee
Sri Lanka Stuns New Zealand in T20 World Cup Cricket The 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup has witnessed another thrilling encounter, with Sri Lanka pulling off a stunning upset against the mighty New Zealand. In a match that saw plenty of twists and turns, the Islanders came out on top by five wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first, posting a competitive total of 172 runs for the loss of six wickets. The Kiwi top-order batsmen got off to a flying start, with Martin Guptill (31) and Finn Allen (23) putting on 54 runs for the opening stand. However, Sri Lanka's spin bowling duo of Wanindu Hasaranga (2/24) and Maheesh Theekshana (1/28) kept the Kiwis in check, limiting their scoring to a moderate pace. In response, Sri Lanka's openers, Pathum Nissanka (42) and Kusal Mendis (30), set the tone for their team's chase. The pair put on 73 runs for the opening stand before Nissanka was dismissed by Trent Boult. However, Dasun Shanaka (35 not out) and Thisara Perera (15 not out) took charge towards the end of the innings, guiding Sri Lanka to a thrilling five-wicket victory. The win has given Sri Lanka a much-needed boost in their quest for a quarterfinal spot. With this victory, they have leapfrogged England into second place in Group 1 with four points from three matches. New Zealand, on the other hand, remains at the top of the group with six points from four matches. The match was filled with excitement and drama, with both teams giving their all to emerge v...#Sri_Lanka #Abu_Dhabi #Finn_Allen #Dasun_Shanaka #Pathum_Nissanka #New_Zealand #Martin_Guptill #Wanindu_Hasaranga #Maheesh_Theekshana #Kusal_Mendis #Thisara_Perera #Trent_Boult #ICC_Mens_T20_World_Cup #Sheikh_Zayed_Stadium
