South Africa needs 177 runs to win the T20 World Cup final against India, a target that would be the highest successful chase in the history of the tournament. If they succeed, they will surpass Australia’s 2021 chase of 172 runs against New Zealand.
Defending champions Italy faced a familiar challenge in the Euro 2024 round of 16, trailing early to Switzerland. This setback brought back memories of their Euro 2020 final defeat, where they also conceded first. Italy’s ability to recover from behind, previously showcased in group stage matches, will be crucial for their hopes of advancing in the tournament.
Max Verstappen expressed his displeasure with the ongoing feud between his father, Jos, and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, urging for a resolution to the conflict. The dispute arose after Jos was denied participation in a demonstration run at the Austrian Grand Prix, leading to accusations and heated exchanges between the two. Verstappen stressed that the situation is detrimental to everyone involved and could have been avoided.
United States defender Sergino Dest has signed a permanent deal with PSV Eindhoven after a successful loan spell from Barcelona. The 23-year-old contributed to PSV’s Eredivisie title win but is currently recovering from an ACL tear.
After missing Wimbledon last year due to injury, Emma Raducanu is back and feeling confident. She’s eager to compete on Centre Court after spending last year on the other side of the court, attending hospitality events. Despite a challenging year with injuries, Raducanu has shown signs of a return to top form, reaching the quarterfinals at Eastbourne last week. While she faces a tough opponent in Ekaterina Alexandrova, Raducanu is ready to prove herself on the grass.
Virat Kohli matched Mahela Jayawardene’s record for most fours in T20 World Cup history during the 2024 final against South Africa. Kohli’s blistering innings helped India post a record-breaking total, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
Colombian referee Wilmar Roldan will take charge of the Group A clash between Canada and Chile in the Copa America 2024. Roldan brings extensive experience to the match, having refereed in multiple Copa America editions, including the 2015 final.
As Wimbledon begins, we celebrate the unparalleled legacy of Martina Navratilova, the most successful singles player in the Open Era with nine Wimbledon titles. This article highlights her dominant run at the prestigious tournament, showcasing her nine singles victories in just 60 seconds.
Virat Kohli’s 59-ball-76 and Axar Patel’s 47 steered India to a respectable 176/5 in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 against South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India overcame a shaky start thanks to the crucial partnership between Kohli and Axar.
Virat Kohli’s fifty in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa was his slowest in T20I cricket, taking him 48 deliveries. This makes it the second-slowest fifty by an Indian in the tournament, with Suryakumar Yadav’s 49-ball half-century against the USA being the slowest. Mohammad Rizwan holds the record for the slowest T20 World Cup fifty with a 52-ball effort against Canada.
