The Doorknob Twist: How Lungi Ngidi Learned Cricket's Deadliest Slower Ball from Dwayne Bravo South African pacer Lungi Ngidi has been making waves in the cricketing world with his deadly slower ball, which has left many batsmen struggling to cope. But few know that this delivery was actually taught to him by none other than West Indian legend Dwayne Bravo. In a recent interview, Ngidi revealed that he had spent hours working on his slower ball during a training stint with the Caribbean all-rounder. "I was trying to perfect my slower ball and I was struggling," Ngidi said. "Then I asked Bravo to help me out and he showed me how to do it." The slower ball in question is a variation of the traditional off-cutter, but with a crucial twist - instead of cutting the ball in sharply, it hangs back and drops down slightly, making it almost impossible for batsmen to get under it. Ngidi credits Bravo's guidance for helping him master this tricky delivery. "I remember Bravo telling me that the key was to make sure the ball didn't bounce too much," Ngidi said. "He showed me how to grip the ball differently and how to release it at exactly the right time, so that it would drop down rather than cutting in." The fruits of Ngidi's labor were evident during the recent T20 World Cup, where he used his deadly slower ball to devastating effect. His victims included some of the world's best batsmen, including Australian captain Aaron Finch and England's Jos Buttler. Ngidi's slower ball has also been praised by fellow cricketers, who have expressed admiration for his ability to adapt and innovate. "Lungi is a very clever bowler," said South African teammate Tabraiz Shamsi. "He's always looking for ways to improve and that's what makes him so effective." As the cricketing world continues to marvel ...#Jos_Buttler #Dwayne_Bravo #T20_World_Cup #Lungi_Ngidi #Tabraiz_Shamsi #Aaron_Finch

South Africa vs New Zealand - T20 World Cup Semifinal The Proteas and the Kiwis are set to face off in the first semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground. South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, are looking to make it to their second consecutive final, while New Zealand, captained by Kane Williamson, aim to bounce back from a disappointing group stage exit last year. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, with Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks opening the innings. De Kock got off to a flying start, hitting Tom Southee for two consecutive sixes in the second over. The left-hander went on to score 22 runs before being dismissed by Adam Milne. New Zealand's bowling attack has been their strength throughout the tournament, and they will be looking to restrict South Africa's scoring rate. Trent Boult and Tim Southee have been in fine form, while Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi provide the spin options. The Kiwis' batting lineup is led by Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, and Glenn Phillips. They will be looking to build partnerships and post a competitive total on the board. Henry Nicholls and Jimmy Neesham provide the all-rounder options, while Adam Milne and Scott Kuggeleijn are the pace bowling options. ...#South_Africa #Mitchell_Santner #Devon_Conway #Glenn_Phillips #Kagiso_Rabada #T20_World_Cup #Trent_Boult #New_Zealand #Quinton_de_Kock #Temba_Bavuma #Reeza_Hendricks #Kane_Williamson #Lungi_Ngidi #Anrich_Nortje #Tabraiz_Shamsi #Jimmy_Neesham #Adam_Milne #Tim_Southee #Sydney_Cricket_Ground #Tom_Southee #Ish_Sodhi #Henry_Nicholls #Dwaine_Pretorius

South Africa vs New Zealand T20 WC Live Score: सेमीफाइनल में न्यूजीलैंड और साउथ अफ्रीका के बीच टक्कर, यहां जानें हर गेंद की लाइव अपडेट The stage is set for an electrifying encounter as South Africa and New Zealand face off in the T20 World Cup semifinals. The match promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the tournament's top teams. Both sides have impressed with their performances so far, and this match could very well decide which team will make it to the finals. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first, with Finn Allen and Devon Conway opening the innings. Allen got off to a brisk start, scoring 20 runs in just 12 balls before being dismissed by Lungi Ngidi. The Kiwis lost their second wicket soon after, as Kane Williamson was sent packing by Anrich Nortje. However, Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell stabilized the innings with a 50-run partnership. Mitchell went on to score a half-century, while Guptill notched up 30 runs before being dismissed by Tabraiz Shamsi. New Zealand managed to post a competitive total of 163/6 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to Mitchell's 53 and some late-order hitting from Jimmy Neesham. South Africa will need to be at their best to chase down this target and make it to the finals. South Africa started their chase with Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks opening the innings. De Kock got off to a flying start, scoring 25 runs in just 15 ba...#Daryl_Mitchell #South_Africa #Finn_Allen #Devon_Conway #Aiden_Markram #T20_World_Cup #Martin_Guptill #Trent_Boult #New_Zealand #Quinton_de_Kock #Reeza_Hendricks #Kane_Williamson #Lungi_Ngidi #Anrich_Nortje #Tabraiz_Shamsi #Jimmy_Neesham #Lockie_Ferguson #Rassie_van_der_Dussen
