ICC cricket world cup 2019
Cricket philosopher’s triumph
Kane Williamson stood with hands outstretched as an accurate throw from Martin Guptill ricocheted off a diving Ben Stokes’s bat and went for four in the 100th over of a sublime World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday. If the ball had just found the keeper’s glove, or even
What they said
I am lost for words. I can’t believe what has happened. I can’t get my head around it. I thought it was gone needing 30 off 16. It has probably been the best day for cricket in this country. I feel like everything that has happened today is destiny.
England’s cup of joy at last
Martin Guptill played a full ball on leg stump from Jofra Archer to deep midwicket. Two runs were needed off the last ball of the Super Over and he put in a desperate dive -- the second fateful one in less than half an hour -- to complete the second, but there was too
England lift World Cup after tied Super Over
England ended their 44-year wait for a maiden 50-overs World Cup title by beating a gutsy New Zealand side on boundaries after a tied Super Over amidst heart-stopping drama.
Kiwi resilience versus English aggression
Cricket’s global crown will find a new resting place today when perennial bridesmaids England and New Zealand square off in the 2019 World Cup final at Lord’s. By the end of the final, cricket will have first-time world champions for the first time since 1996, when Sri Lanka etched its name into cricketing folklore.
‘England must block out the noise’
England head coach Trevor Bayliss knows his side must shut out the noise of an expectant nation as they prepare for a first World Cup final in 27 years.
England ensure new champions
In front of a raucously partisan crowd in Edgbaston, England ensured that the 2019 World Cup will see first-time champions crowned with a dominant eight-wicket defeat of five-time winners Australia in the second semifinal yesterday.
Brave Kiwis overcome mighty India
A magnificent rearguard effort from India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja could not offset the early damage done by seamers Trent Boult and Matt Henry as New Zealand secured a second successive World Cup final berth with an 18-run win in a pulsating semifinal at Old Trafford yesterday.
New Zealand through to final after clinching thriller against India
New Zealand win by 18 runs in the semifinal against India at Old Trafford in Manchester today. New Zealand become the first team to make it to final in this edition of the World Cup.
Hetmyer flips the script
With the teams playing each other nine times over the past year, there were no surprises in the opposition camp for either West Indies
Liton’s perfect second fiddle
In the end it was an easy seven-wicket victory for the Tigers against the West Indies that keeps them in contention for something significant at this World Cup after an amalgamation of improvement in every cricketing department.
Shakib opens door to another ‘new level’
The focus for Bangladesh has been on playing their brand of cricket and that served them well during the 21-run win in their first World Cup match against South Africa and also -- barring a misreading of conditions -- in the second match against New Zealand, which they lost by two wickets.
Shakib, Liton star in Tigers' highest ever ODI run-chase
Bangladesh register a comfortable seven-wicket victory with 51 balls to spare against West Indies in Taunton today.
Even contest on the cards as Tigers take on WI
There will be very few secrets between the sides when Bangladesh take on West Indies in their World Cup game today in Taunton. They have played each other home and away over the last year and both sides have a fair idea of the players they will come up against today at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton, where the match will start at 10:30 am (3:30 pm Bangladesh time).
India win comfortably over arch rivals Pakistan
India beat Pakistan by 89 runs (D/L method) on a rainy day. Rain stopped play twice.
‘May have to rethink our strategy’
By the time Bangladesh started their practice at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton, West Indies’ batting had been dismantled by England in Southampton. Bangladesh are set to face West Indies in their fifth World Cup match on June 17 in Taunton, but unlike their opponents, will have had six days’ gap between matches since their last World Cup game against Sri Lanka in Bristol was abandoned due to rain.
IND vs NZ: Match abandoned without a ball bowled
Persistent drizzle at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham forces the game between India and New Zealand being called off.
Tigers seek to reboot in Taunton
A precariously placed Bangladesh team reached Taunton yesterday, where they will attempt to get their World Cup campaign back on track by winning their next match against the West Indies on June 17.
Tigers' match against Sri Lanka abandoned due to rain
The toss did not take place today at Bristol in the match against Bangladesh and Srilanka. The match has been abandoned following incessant rain.