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Short’s Injury Puts Australia in a Tough Spot Before CT Semifinals
Australia may need to make changes to their lineup for the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, following an injury to opener Matt Short during the match against Afghanistan on Friday.
Short sustained a calf injury while fielding and seemed to struggle while scoring a brisk 20 runs at the start of Australia’s innings before rain led to the abandonment of the match in Lahore.
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The no result was sufficient for Australia to secure a place in the semi-finals next week, with their opponent still to be determined following the final two group matches of the tournament.
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Australia is set to face either India or New Zealand in their semi-final match and will have to travel to Dubai if drawn against Rohit Sharma’s team.
With Short’s fitness in question, captain Steve Smith indicated that he may not recover in time for the crucial match.
“I think he’ll be struggling,” Smith commented on Short’s injury. “It was evident tonight that he wasn’t moving well, and the turnaround between games might be too soon for him.”
If Australia decides to make a change, inexperienced top-order player Jake Fraser-McGurk is the leading candidate to replace Short. Alternatively, Smith may opt to bat at the top alongside Travis Head, allowing for an additional bowling option in the lineup.
All-rounders Sean Abbott and Aaron Hardie are also part of Australia’s 15-player squad for the Champions Trophy, while spinner Tanveer Sangha could also be considered for the semi-finals.
“We have a few players ready to step in, and we’re looking forward to that,” Smith said.
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Mumbai: Pakistan have been knocked out of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup despite securing a narrow win over Sri Lanka. With this result, New Zealand advanced to the semifinals from the Super Eight group.
In the Super Eight match held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan batted first and posted a strong total of 212 for 8 in 20 overs.
Openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman gave Pakistan a flying start. They added 176 runs for the opening wicket. This became the highest opening partnership in the tournament’s history.
Farhan scored a brilliant 100 off 60 balls. He became the first player to score two centuries in a single edition of the tournament. Fakhar Zaman supported him well with 84 runs off 42 balls.
Chasing a target of 213 runs, Sri Lanka fought hard but fell short by 5 runs.
Sri Lanka had a poor start. Pathum Nissanka was dismissed for just 3 runs. Kamil Mishara scored 26 runs, while Charith Asalanka added 25 runs to steady the innings.
Later, Pawan Rathnayake and Dasun Shanaka played attacking knocks. Rathnayake scored 58 runs off 37 balls with four fours and three sixes. Shanaka smashed 76 runs off 31 balls, including eight sixes and two fours. Their partnership raised hopes of a Sri Lankan victory.
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However, Pakistan bowlers held their nerve in the final overs. Tight bowling at the death ensured a narrow five-run win for Pakistan.
Despite the victory, Pakistan were eliminated from the tournament due to net run rate. As a result, New Zealand secured the second semifinal spot from the group.
Sports: India cricketer Rinku Singh’s father Khanchandra Singh has passed away in Lucknow. He died at a hospital in Greater Noida, leaving the family in deep grief.
Khanchandra Singh was suffering from fourth-stage liver cancer. He was receiving treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida. His condition became critical this week, and he was placed on a ventilator. Rinku returned home before India’s Super 8 match against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup to be with his family.
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Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressed his condolences on X. He said he was saddened by the news and praised Rinku for his commitment to the team during such a difficult time.
Sports : West Indies cricket team defeated Zimbabwe national cricket team by 107 runs in a Super 8 Group 1 match.
Batting first, West Indies scored 254 for 6. Shimron Hetmyer led the charge with 85 runs off 34 balls. Rovman Powell added 59 runs. Their 122-run partnership helped the team post a big total.
Chasing 255, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 runs. Brad Evans scored 43 runs, but it was not enough.
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West Indies dominated the match with powerful hitting and sealed a comfortable victory.
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