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Allen’s historic hundred seals New Zealand’s place in T20 World Cup final

Opening batter Finn Allen delivered a stunning unbeaten 100 from just 33 balls, the fastest century in the history of the men’s T20 World Cup.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history

“Proudly representing Team Australia”: Indo-Fijian powerlifter makes history with four-medal win in South Africa

The 29-year-old, who grew up in Navau, Ba (Fiji), dominated the competition with three world titles and a silver medal. Lal claimed first place in the 140kg Raw Open, 125kg Single Ply, and 125kg Deadlift-only categories, and finished second in the 125kg Bench-only division.

Women in Blue etch their name in history: India lift maiden ICC World Cup Crown

The triumph marked a defining moment for Indian cricket, as the team lifted the coveted trophy for the first time after finishing runners-up in 2005 and 2017.

Young Dewald Brevis blasts South Africa to 53-run T20I victory over Australia in Darwin

This explosive knock also marked the highest T20I score ever recorded on Australian soil by any batter.

‘Proteas’ underdogs to champions: How Rabada, Bavuma & Markram crushed Australia’s title defence

For South Africa, the victory lifted the “chokers tag” that had long haunted their knockout history.

WTC Final, Day 3 at Lord’s: Markram’s maiden final century sets up South Africa’s historic run chase against Australia

With the target now within sight, South Africa stands on the brink of ending a 27-year wait for ICC silverware.

WTC Final, Day 2 at Lord’s: Australia stem South African fight-back on 144/8 and lead by 218

“Both teams bowled disciplined lines and lengths today. We’ll look to add every possible run tomorrow, then trust our bowlers to finish it off.”

WTC Final, Day 1 at Lord’s: Australia Rally to 212 Before Seamers Rout South Africa

Smith, in imperious form at Lord’s, ground out 66 off 112 balls, delighting the gallery with 10 crisply timed boundaries.

White South African farmers fleeing to Australia, Trump tells Ramaphosa in tense Oval Office meeting

In 2018, Australia debated offering special visas to white South African farmers after similar claims were raised by Trump and then-Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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