The Australians were too good for the English in this summer down under, as they won the Sydney Test by 5 wickets and with it, most emphatically, won the Ashes 4-1. England were already struggling when the day began. With just two wickets left in the shed and only 119 runs ahead, a lot dependedContinue reading “Australia Win Sydney, Win Ashes 4-1”
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South Africa Hand Australia Another Pasting, Win Series
South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against Australia in Australia and in the process created a record of sorts by winning 5 consecutive bilateral ODI series against Australia. Winning the match by a comfortable 84 runs was nothing short of embarrassing the Australian side, which once again failed toContinue reading “South Africa Hand Australia Another Pasting, Win Series”
Keshav Maharaj Spins South Africa To An Emphatic Win Over Australia
You may call it brilliant bowling or inept batting, Keshav Maharaj, the wily left arm orthodox, ripped out the heart of the Australian batting to hand over South Africa a terrific victory over Australia in the first ODI of the 3 match bilateral series. The match played out at the Cazaly Stadium in Cairns sawContinue reading “Keshav Maharaj Spins South Africa To An Emphatic Win Over Australia”
Australian Cricket Team : Time For An Overhaul
Australia Humbled Australia were humbled by South Africa in the Finals of the World Test Championship at Lord’s yesterday. The result was a surprise for many as the underdogs who were written off before the final, upstaged the favourites to win the coveted title. However, on closer analysis, it could well be said that anContinue reading “Australian Cricket Team : Time For An Overhaul”
South Africa Bury The Demons, Beat Australia,Win World Test Championship
The Ultimate Test It was an amazing Test Match, phenomenal performances, an incredible fightback, and an exceptional victory for South Africa, their very first World Title. Chasing an extremely stiff target of 282 under the prevailing conditions, the Springboks put up a sensational chase led by the unbelievable Aiden Markram, whose innings will go downContinue reading “South Africa Bury The Demons, Beat Australia,Win World Test Championship”
Courageous Asalanka Leads Lanka To Victory Over Australia In 1st ODI
Australia Knocked Over Charith Asalanka produced one of the finest ODI innings at the Premadasa and then marshalled his bowlers brilliantly to outwit Australia by 49 runs in the first ODI of the two match series. A Brilliant Innings From Asalanka A true Captain’s knock it was from the burly and belligerent Asalanka who stitchedContinue reading “Courageous Asalanka Leads Lanka To Victory Over Australia In 1st ODI”
Australia Take The Honours on Day 1 of 2nd Test Against Sri Lanka
Aussies Make Lanka Struggle A consistent, disciplined and an unrelenting Australian bowling attack on a dry Galle pitch, saw Sri Lanka struggle to 229/9 at the close of play on Day 1 of the 2nd Test. Brilliant Lyon Barring a gritty display from Dinesh Chandimal ( 74 ) and Kusal Mendis ( 59*), the hostsContinue reading “Australia Take The Honours on Day 1 of 2nd Test Against Sri Lanka”
Khawaja & Smith Score Tons As SL Struggle on Day 1 of Galle Test
Travis Head gave Australia a rollicking start with a quickfire 57 of just 40 balls studded with 10 fours and a six. The start laid the foundation for Khawaja and Smith to build on and by the end of the day Australia had amassed a massive 330/2. Sri Lanka were average with their bowling andContinue reading “Khawaja & Smith Score Tons As SL Struggle on Day 1 of Galle Test”
Cummins To Lead Experienced Australia In Champions Trophy
The Cricket Australia Selectors played it safe and stuck to experience as they announced their 15 member squad for the Champions Trophy next month, providing a long rope to a few and resisting the inclusion of the young guns and recent performers in the just concluded Border – Gavaskar Trophy. There was a surprise omission inContinue reading “Cummins To Lead Experienced Australia In Champions Trophy”
Temba Bavuma & South Africa ‘s Test Cricket Uprising
South Africa Qualify For WTC Final When the leader leads from the front the results are telling. South Africa won their last 7 test matches on the trot and 10 of 14 since Temba Bavuma and Shukri Conrad took over as Captain and Coach of the Proteas Team, leading to their qualification for the WorldContinue reading “Temba Bavuma & South Africa ‘s Test Cricket Uprising”