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ICC World T20 2021 Super 12 Group 1: South Africa proves too hot for West Indies

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 The South Africa team showed their mettle as they defeated defending Champions West Indies in a one-sided affair played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Tuesday. South African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to field first. It could have been an ideal start for Africa as Markrarm missed a golden run-out chance off the very first ball. Lewis and Simmons played very slowly in the first three overs scoring just 6 runs. After the initial cautious start, Lewis blasted away Markram for 18 runs keeping the momentum going. On other hand, Simmons struggled to time the ball. Lewis showed intent in hitting boundaries and keeping the momentum going for West Indies. At the end of the first six overs, West Indies scored 43 for 0. After the field restrictions, Lewis took the attack to Shamsi keeping pressure on South African bowlers. Simmons looked out of sorts as Klassen missed a catch chance. Lewis upped the ante and completed his fifty off just 32 balls. The left-han...

IPL 2021 Qualifiers 1: CSK enter the finals with a thrilling win

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 Chennai Super Kings proved their worth as they defeated Delhi Capitals in the first qualifier played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Sunday. CSK captain MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to field first. It was a flying start by Prithvi Shaw putting the pressure on CSK opening bowlers right from the word go. Josh Hazlewood got the opening breakthrough dismissing in-form Dhawan that bounced and was caught by Dhoni. Shaw showed aggressive intent against Shardul Thakur making life tough for CSK. Dhoni dropped a chance to get rid of Shaw. Hazlewood got rid of Shreyas Iyer taking the leading edge caught by Gaikwad. At the end of the first six overs, DC scored 51 for 2. Axar Patel was promoted ahead of Pant but did not do any damage caught by substitute Mitchell Santer. Shaw looked in complete control reaching fifty off 27 balls. Delhi Capitals ended the first timeout at 74 for 2. After the timeout, Moeen Ali and Jadeja bought back CSK into the game taking important wicket...