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RAIN HAD THE LAST LAUGH IN THE MUCH-AWAITED AUSTRALIA VS SOUTH AFRICA CLASH
Australia’s frustrating run with rain in the Champions Trophy continued as their clash in Rawalpindi was abandoned without a ball being bowled—their fourth no-result in the last eight games in the tournament. Persistent showers since morning left the ground unplayable, with the cut-off time for a shortened 20-over match passing without a chance for action. Both teams shared a point each, making England vs. Afghanistan a virtual knockout, with the loser set for elimination. While Group A’s fate is sealed, this washout complicates Group B’s standings. The rain threat looms over Lahore as well, leaving fans hoping for better weather and some cricket tomorrow.
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International games
Australia vs South Africa
Match abandoned due to rain (No toss)
DELHI CAPITALS SECURE IMPORTANT WIN TO HELP UP THEIR NRR
Delhi Capitals 131 for 4 (Jonassen 61*, Shafali 44, Gautam 2-26) beat Gujarat Giants 127 for 9 (Fulmali 40*, Dottin 26, Kapp 2-17, Pandey 2-18, Sutherland 2-20) by six wickets.
Delhi Capitals delivered a clinical performance, first with the ball and then with the bat, to secure a dominant six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants. Opting to field first, DC’s pace duo of Marizanne Kapp and Shikha Pandey tore through GG’s batting lineup, leaving them reeling at 20/4. A spirited unbeaten 40 off 29 balls from Bharti Fulmali at No. 8 helped GG crawl to 127/9.
In response, DC suffered an early setback with the loss of skipper Meg Lanning, but Jess Jonassen, promoted to No. 3, turned the chase into a breeze. She hammered an unbeaten 61 off just 32 balls, combining with Shafali Verma for a rapid 74-run stand in just over six overs. Kapp sealed the win with a boundary, with nearly five overs to spare. The victory propelled DC to the top of the table, while GG remained stuck at the bottom with just one win from four games.
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Domestic cricket + T20 leagues
Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women
GGTW 127/9 (20)
DCW 131/4 (15.1)
Delhi Capitals Women won by 6 wkts
CHAMPIONS TROPHY MATCH PREVIEW
Afghanistan vs England
With both teams already facing a defeat, England and Afghanistan meet in a high-stakes battle at Gaddafi Stadium, where the loser will be on the brink of elimination. Their last encounter saw Afghanistan stun England in the ODI World Cup, and similar subcontinental conditions could make this a close contest.
England’s bowling struggles cost them dearly against Australia, while Afghanistan faltered against South Africa. With Lahore offering good batting conditions, England hold a slight edge with their extra pace, but Afghanistan’s chances hinge on posting a strong first-innings total. With so much at stake, this promises to be a thrilling showdown.
On This Day
2001
On this day, 92-year-old Don Bradman succumbed to pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy unmatched in cricket history. While his iconic Test average of 99.94 is well-known; his other records remain staggering—an astonishing Sheffield Shield average of 110, a Test average of 201 against South Africa, six first-class triple-centuries, and a Test double-century every 6.66 innings. His passing was a seismic moment in the cricketing world, akin to JFK’s for global history, triggering an outpouring of tributes and widespread media coverage.
Coming tomorrow
Afghanistan vs England
South Africa Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters
Vidarbha vs Kerala, Final