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T20 World Cup 2021 Final: ‘Player of Final’ Mitchell Marsh reveals secret to his success in title clash

In the summit clash, Australia outclassed New Zealand by eight wickets with seven balls to spare while chasing a target of 173. 

Nov 15, 2021, 06:31 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021 Final: Writing off David Warner like poking a bear, says Aaron Finch

In the final, David Warner scored 38-ball-53 and added 92 with ‘Player of the Match’ Mitchell Marsh, who remained unbeaten on 77 to guide Australia to its first ever T20 World Cup title. 

Nov 15, 2021, 06:18 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021 Final: Shaun Pollock believes it ‘will be fairytale for New Zealand to win title’ against Australia

New Zealand have been the losing finalists in the 2015 and 2019 50-over World Cup finals but won the inaugural World Test Championships, defeating India in the final, earlier this year. 

Nov 14, 2021, 12:30 PM IST

New Zealand vs Australia Live Streaming ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Final: When and Where to watch NZ vs AUS Live in India

Australia, who have won a record five World Cup titles in 50-over cricket, have surprisingly not got their hands on the T20 showpiece. New Zealand, on the other hand, have always been consistent in ICC events but now seem to have the self-belief of going all way under Kane Williamson's astute leadership.

Nov 14, 2021, 10:20 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021 Final: All stats and trivia from Australia vs New Zealand ties

Aaron Finch's Australia will take on Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai on Sunday (November 14). Both teams have never won the T20 World Cup title and the winner will clinch their maiden crown. Australia have not lost a single ICC tournament knock-out match to New Zealand in their history, including the 2015 50-over World Cup final in Melbourne. In these collection of pictures we take a look at interesting stats and trivia from Australia vs New Zealand clashes.

Nov 14, 2021, 09:54 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021 Final: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly roots for New Zealand, says Kiwis have ‘lot more guts’

Sourav Ganguly was speaking at a book-signing ceremony on the concluding day of the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair on Saturday. 

Nov 14, 2021, 09:20 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: When Micheal Hussey gave Pakistan similar treatment as Matthew Wade, 11 years back

Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey stunned Pakistan in the 2010 T20 World Cup with a phenomenal knock.

Nov 12, 2021, 11:17 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Gautam Gambhir questions David Warner ‘sportsman spirit’ for hitting Mohammad Hafeez’s ‘double-bounce’ ball

Australia went on to defeat Pakistan by five wickets and one over to spare to book their place in the final to face New Zealand for the T20 World Cup 2021 title on Sunday (November 14). Gautam Gambhir wasn’t pleased with the decision from David Warner which, according to him, was against the spirit of the game.

Nov 12, 2021, 10:42 AM IST

‘Match ka mujrim', why Pakistan is trolling paceman Hasan Ali

Hasan Ali was brutally targeted by trolls on social media for the match-turning drops. Some people on social media hurled vile abuse at the cricketer, who is married to Indian girl Samiya Arzoo.

Nov 12, 2021, 09:50 AM IST

‘Hasan Ali ko koi maafi nahi’: Twitter explodes after Pakistan pacer’s drop costs team semis vs Australia

Matthew Wade’s three sixes in that over got Australia over the line but the turning point of the match was Hasan Ali dropping a not so difficult chance at the mid-wicket boundary in the third ball of the over.  

Nov 12, 2021, 07:42 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Win hasn’t sunk in yet, happy to repay team’s faith in me, says hero Matthew Wade

Matthew Wade smashed three consecutive sixes off Shaheen Shah Afridi in the penultimate over to seal the game for his team. Australia needed 62 runs off the last 30 balls.

Nov 12, 2021, 06:25 AM IST

The Ashes: New opening partner for David Warner REVEALED

Australia chairman of selectors George Bailey has all but confirmed that it would be Marcus Harris who would open alongside David Warner in the upcoming Ashes.

Nov 11, 2021, 16:56 PM IST

Pakistan vs Australia T20 World Cup 2021 semis: Babar Azam can be all-time great if he stays fit, says Sunil Gavaskar

The Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is just behind England’s Jos Buttler in the run-scoring charts in the T20 World Cup 2021, notching up 264 runs in five games at an excellent average of 66 and with four fifties in five innings to his name. 

Nov 11, 2021, 13:59 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021 Australia vs Pakistan: 'Underdogs' Oz can clinch title, says Brett Lee

Former Australian fast-bowler believes Australia can win their maiden T20 World Cup title as the likes of David Warner, Aaron Finch and many more are in their prime.

Nov 11, 2021, 11:58 AM IST

Pakistan vs Australia Live Streaming ICC T20 World Cup 2021 semis: When and Where to watch PAK vs AUS Live in India

The last time these two met in the semifinals of a T20 World Cup, Australia, inspired by Mike Hussey, had beaten Pakistan in a thriller. 

Nov 11, 2021, 07:43 AM IST

Pakistan vs Australia T20 World Cup 2021 semis: Babar Azam’s side have been brilliant in powerplays, says Aaron Finch

While Pakistan are heading into the last four stage having won all of their Super 12 stage, including wins over India and New Zealand, Australia lost comprehensively to England before making the semis. Aaron Finch believes Pakistan’s approach in the ‘powerplay overs’ has been key to their success.

Nov 10, 2021, 11:56 AM IST

Cricket Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until situation becomes ‘clearer’

Afghanistan’s remarkable rise in cricket in recent years has been the sport’s biggest fairytale but the strife-torn nation risks isolation following the country’s Taliban takeover. 

Nov 05, 2021, 09:56 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Australia ready for Sri Lanka clash, says Matthew Wade

Australia Wicketkeeper-Batter Matthew Wade feels his team can win their fixture with Sri Lanka but knows that it will not be easy as in the World Cup it's always the best vs best.

Oct 28, 2021, 14:51 PM IST

Australia vs South Africa Live Streaming ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Group 1: When and Where to watch AUS vs SA Live in India

David Warner’s form is a huge concern but the team is adamant the opener will turn things around. His IPL form was woeful, he was dropped from the team for the second time this year after scores of 0 and 2 last month.

Oct 23, 2021, 08:56 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: David Warner is one of greatest Australian players ever, says skipper Aaron Finch ahead of SA tie

One of the biggest concerns for Australian skipper Aaron Finch is the form of his batting partner David Warner. The Aussie southpaw was completely out of sorts when IPL 2021 resumed in UAE last month and was eventually dropped by the Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Oct 22, 2021, 15:46 PM IST