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Champions Trophy: Markram Notes the Wicket Was Slower Than Anticipated, but the Team Adapted Effectively
After South Africa secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket triumph over England, captain Aiden Markram remarked that the team adapted remarkably well to the slower-than-anticipated pitch conditions. With their victory at the National Stadium, South Africa topped Group B, spearheaded by pace all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen, who each took three wickets, dismissing England for a meager 179 all out in 38.2 overs.
The chase was anchored by Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen, who scored 72 not out and 64 runs, respectively, forming a solid partnership of 127 runs off 122 balls as South Africa completed the run chase in just 29.1 overs.
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“I thought the boys performed excellently,” Markram said during the post-match presentation. “The wicket was quite slow, slower than we anticipated. The team adapted really well and focused on maintaining a consistent length. We were able to take wickets throughout the innings.” Markram, who exited the field with a precautionary hamstring niggle, added pride in his team’s performance.
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Regarding the performances of Jansen and Klaasen, Markram stated, “He’s been crucial for us. We all recognize that in the power-play, particularly in these conditions, early wickets are vital. He is peaking at just the right moment for us. It’s always a pleasure to see Klaasen out there; he has been in phenomenal form for many months now.”
When asked if there might be a shift in strategy if South Africa faces India in the semifinals in Dubai, Markram replied, “We’ll assess the situation based on conditions if it comes to that. We have a strong squad with numerous options. Whatever role each player is assigned, Temba supports them alongside the coach.”
Jansen, awarded Player of the Match for dismissing Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, and Ben Duckett in the power-play, expressed satisfaction with his performance: “It feels great. The team worked extremely hard. Bowling in these conditions is not easy, but I’m pleased with how it turned out. There was no swing, which was disappointing, but overall I’m happy with my display.”
When asked about his exceptional catches, including one of Harry Brook, Jansen shared, “I simply saw the ball go up and didn’t overthink it. I aimed to get as close to the ball as possible and managed to get there easily. Right now, I just want to get some rest! We’ll take tomorrow as it comes, but for now, we’ll savor this win.”
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Sports: A complaint has been filed against Hardik Pandya for allegedly insulting the Indian national flag during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory celebrations. The complaint was submitted to police in Pune by advocate Wajid Khan.
According to the complaint, Pandya wrapped the tricolour around his body and behaved in an inappropriate manner on the field after India’s win against New Zealand national cricket team in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium. The lawyer requested police to register an FIR and take legal action.
A police officer from Shivaji Nagar Police Station confirmed that the complaint application was received.
Meanwhile, Pandya celebrated India’s T20 World Cup victory and said winning back-to-back titles was a personal promise fulfilled. He also said this victory is only the beginning of the team’s success.
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Pandya had a strong tournament performance with the bat and ball. He scored two half-centuries and took nine wickets during the competition.
Sports: After India’s historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir and ICC chairman Jay Shah visited a Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad and offered special prayers. The trio carried the World Cup trophy and sought the blessings of Lord Hanuman after India’s memorable win.
The visit came a day after India defeated New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this victory, India lifted its record third T20 World Cup title and created history in international cricket.
After losing the toss, India was asked to bat first by New Zealand. India got off to a strong start as Abhishek Sharma played a brilliant innings. He scored 52 runs from just 21 balls, hitting six boundaries and three sixes. His aggressive batting gave India early momentum.
Sanju Samson then continued the strong performance and built an important partnership with Abhishek Sharma. Later, Samson also shared a century partnership with Ishan Kishan, who played a powerful knock. Ishan Kishan scored 54 runs from 25 balls with four boundaries and four sixes. Their partnership helped India cross the 200-run mark by the 16th over.
Although India lost a few quick wickets later, Shivam Dube played a crucial cameo. He scored 26 runs from just 8 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes. His quick runs helped India finish with a massive total of 255 runs for the loss of five wickets. This became the highest total ever recorded in a T20 World Cup final.
Chasing a huge target of 256 runs, New Zealand struggled under pressure. Indian bowlers delivered an outstanding performance to restrict the opposition. Axar Patel took three wickets for 23 runs, while Jasprit Bumrah was the star with four wickets for just 15 runs.
For New Zealand, Tim Seifert fought hard and scored 52 runs from 26 balls with two boundaries and five sixes. Daryl Mitchell scored 17 runs, while captain Mitchell Santner made 43 runs from 35 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to build partnerships.
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As a result, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 runs and suffered a heavy defeat. India won the match by 96 runs and celebrated one of the biggest victories in T20 World Cup history.
Following the victory, captain Suryakumar Yadav, coach Gautam Gambhir and ICC chairman Jay Shah visited the Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad with the trophy. They offered special prayers and thanked the deity for the team’s historic achievement. The visit reflected the team’s gratitude after winning the prestigious global tournament.
Mumbai: Ishan Kishan helped India win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 despite the death of his brother-in-law in a car accident two days before the final.
Because of the tragedy, his father Pranav Pandey could not travel to Ahmedabad for the match. Kishan also wanted to be with his family but stayed with the team due to the responsibility of the final.
In the final, Kishan played a brilliant innings and scored 54 runs off 25 balls. After reaching his half-century, he looked at the sky to pay tribute to his late brother-in-law.
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He also took two important catches to dismiss Rachin Ravindra and Tim Seifert of New Zealand national cricket team.
Kishan finished the tournament with 317 runs in nine innings and became the fourth-highest run scorer.
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