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The defending champions, England finally ended their five-match losing streak in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday and played like the champions to move up to the seventh spot in the points table. The top seven teams apart from Pakistan in the CWC 2023 standings will qualify for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In the WBBL 2023, both Melbourne teams faced a disappointing loss as the Renegades lost their sixth match on the trot while the Stars lost via the DLS method.
Today’s match preview:
ICC ODI World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
In the 41st match of the ODI World Cup 2023, the CWC 2019 runners-up, New Zealand will look to solidify their semi-final qualification with a win against Sri Lanka, who are placed ninth in the points table with just two wins in eight matches. The match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will take place at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday at 02:00 p.m. IST.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023
- Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes: The 30th match of the WBBL 2023 was scheduled to be played between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes on Thursday at 09:30 a.m. IST, however, the match was delayed due to rain. Before the delay at Cricket Central in Sydney, the Hurricanes won the toss and chose to field first. In the WBBL 2023 standings, Heather Knight's Thunder are placed second with just one loss in six matches while Elyse Villani's Hurricanes have managed the sixth spot with three wins and losses each.
- Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers: Jess Jonassen's Brisbane Heat are scheduled to host Sophie Devine-led Perth Scorchers at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane in the WBBL 2023 on Thursday at 01:40 p.m. IST. While the Heat are placed third with five wins in seven matches, the Scorchers have managed the fourth spot with four wins in seven matches so far.
Major cricket events that happened on November 8
Ben Stokes’ maiden CWC ton guides ENG to stellar 160-run win over NED
Reigning champions England defeated the Netherlands by a whopping margin of 160 runs in the 40th clash of ODI World Cup 2023. The Jos Buttler side clashed against Scott Edwards’ side on November 8, Wednesday, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The English skipper won the toss and invited his rivals to bowl. The Three Lions posted a total of 339 runs with the loss of nine wickets as Ben Stokes smashed 108 runs off 84 with six fours and sixes each.
ICC declares Virat Kohli’s six against Haris Rauf as 'Shot of the Century'
The International Cricket Council (ICC) declared Virat Kohli’s shot to Haris Rauf as the ‘Shot of the Century’. The former Indian skipper has played some of the most crucial knocks for his side, guiding the Men in Blue to eight consecutive wins in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Meanwhile, Kohli’s six to Haris Rauf in the last T20 World Cup has earned him the title of ‘Shot of the Century’ by the ICC.
Mohammad Shami lashes out at Pakistan media after ‘cheating’ remarks
The Men in Blue are unbeaten so far in the CWC 2023, having won all their eight games of the league stage, firming the top spot in the standings at the CWC 2023. Former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza claimed that India is cheating by using different balls for more swing and seam. Indian pacer Mohammad Shami took some time to hit back at the former cricketer and stated, "Sharm karo yaar game par focus karo na ki faltu bakwas par kabi to dusre ki success ko enjoy kia karo."
Angelo Mathews' brother gives stern warning to Shakib Al Hasan post timed out row
The Angelo Mathews timed-out controversy against Bangladesh at the ODI World Cup 2023 hasn’t been over yet as fans and even the cricketing fraternity continue to speak of it. While Mathews gave video evidence of his dismissal, proving the umpire’s decision as wrong, his brother Trevin Mathews has also put a statement on the same.
Women's Premier League 2024 to be played in Bangalore and Mumbai: Reports
The 2024 season of the Women's Premier League will be reportedly played in Bangalore and Mumbai. The first season of the WPL was an enormous success with the Mumbai Indians, led by India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, winning the title in a near-perfect campaign. But the entire tournament was played across two venues in Mumbai- DY Patil Stadium and Brabourne Stadium. Although there hasn't been any official announcement, a report by Women's CricZone states that the tournament will be played in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Prasidh Krishna joins Team India’s net session in Bengaluru ahead of Netherlands clash
Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna who made it to the Indian ODI World Cup 2023 squad by replacing Hardik Pandya joined the team's practice session in Bengaluru. The Indian team engaged in a net session ahead of their last league clash against the Netherlands on November 12, Sunday. Ahead of the match, the Men in Blue sweated it out in nets, leaving no stone unturned for their final league game.
Islamabad United appoint former RCB director of cricket Mike Hesson as head coach
Former New Zealand coach and Royal Challengers Bangalore director of cricket, Mike Hesson, has been appointed the head coach of Islamabad United. The Pakistan Super League franchise has won two titles in 2016 and 2018 under the tutelage of the late Dean Jones, former Australian batter.
IND vs AUS T20I series: Fifth T20I between India and Australia likely to be shifted to Bengaluru
After a brilliant performance at the ongoing Cricket World Cup, the Men in Blue will take on Australia in a five-match T20I series in India. However, according to recent reports, the fifth match of the series, which was scheduled to be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, has now been shifted to Hyderabad. Sources have confirmed that the decision comes after the police department cited pressure to provide security to the visiting teams with the elections also in line.
