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Team India continued their winning run in the ongoing ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 with their vast 243-run victory against South Africa on Sunday. New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan are drawn at the same points and are likely to battle for the semifinal berth. On the other hand, Punjab and Baroda will face each other in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 final.
Today’s match preview:
ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
In the 38th match of the ODI World Cup 2023, Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. While Bangladesh were the first team to get knocked out of the World Cup, Sri Lanka will look to win their remaining two matches to stand a qualification chance. In the CWC 2023 standings, Bangladesh are placed ninth with just one win in seven matches while Sri Lanka have managed two wins in seven matches to clinch the seventh spot.
SMAT 2023 Final: Punjab vs Baroda
On Saturday, November 4, Mandeep Singh-led Punjab defeated Yash Dull's Delhi in the semi-final while Krunal Pandya's Baroda defeated Riyan Parag-led Assam in the SMAT 2023 to qualify for the final. Punjab and Baroda will go head-to-head on Monday, November 6 at 04:30 p.m. IST at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali in the SMAT 2023 final.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023
- Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat: Brisbane Heat are scheduled to face Sydney Thunder at the North Sydney Oval on Monday at 12:40 p.m. IST. In the WBBL 2023 standings, Jess Jonassen-led Brisbane Heat are placed second with five wins in six matches followed by Heather Knight's Sydney Thunder at the third spot with four wins in five matches.
Major cricket events that happened on November 4
Kohli and Jadeja run riot as India beat South Africa by 243 runs
The Indian team continued its stellar run in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 after beating South Africa by 243 runs at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With this victory, the Men in Blue registered their eighth straight triumph in the World Cup 2023. Coming back to the game, Team India won the toss and started on the front foot with the bat. Kohli's ton and crucial cameos by Suryakumar Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja helped India post a staggering 326-run total. Jadeja picked up a five-wicket haul while Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with two wickets each to dismantle the Proteas' batting lineup.
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Women’s Big Bash League 2023
- Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers: Ellyse Perry's Sydney Sixers defeated Hayley Matthews-led Melbourne Renegades by seven wickets with 27 balls remaining on Sunday in Perth. After bowling out the Renegades on 104 runs despite Harmanpreet Kaur's 47-off-40, the Sixers achieved the target in 15.3 overs.
- Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers: In match 26 of the WBBL, defending champions Adelaide Strikers defeated Sophie Devine's Perth Scorchers by six wickets at the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth. Nat Sciver-Brunt's 53-off-33 helped Perth to place a 166-run target, however, Katie Mack's 71-off-52 helped her side chase the target at a loss of four wickets.
Sunil Narine announces retirement from international cricket
West Indian spin bowler Sunil Narine announced his retirement from international cricket. Narine took to Instagram as he shared this development and talked about how he is eternally grateful to have such a great career on the international stage. The off-spinner also announced the end of his domestic List-A career.
Yuvraj Singh opens up on his relationship with MS Dhoni
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who played a significant role in India’s 2011 World Cup victory, opened up on the bond he shares with former India skipper MS Dhoni. Singh was on 'The Ranveer Show', where he said that he and Dhoni were friends only because of cricket. Not only this, but he also said that both the former cricketers were never close friends.
Pakistan Cricket Board rewards Fakhar Zaman with PKR 1 million post unbeaten 126-run knock vs NZ
Pakistan kept their ODI World Cup 2023 hopes alive as they went on to beat New Zealand by 21 runs in a rain-interrupted match. Fakhar Zaman stole the limelight with his unbeaten 126-run knock to help the team reach 200 at the loss of one wicket in 25.3 overs to eventually win the match via the DLS method. The PCB Chairman lauded the 33-year-old’s performance in Pakistan’s win against New Zealand in Bengaluru and announced a reward of PKR 1 million.
