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Finn Allen and Tim Seifert delivered a strong opening performance for New Zealand against South Africa. New Zealand elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Matt Henry returned to New Zealand’s playing eleven.
Aiden Markram was given out after Daryl Mitchell took a low catch on the boundary off Rachin Ravindra’s bowling. Replays suggested the ball may have touched the ground. The decision by umpire Nitin Menon drew angry reactions.
South Africa’s Marco Jansen has revealed he attempted to replicate Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling technique. Jansen watched replays of Bumrah’s wickets from a Test match in Kolkata. He then tried to emulate Bumrah in the warm-up games of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
The Los Angeles Chargers are planning to release guard Mekhi Becton. This move will reportedly save them $9.7 million against the salary cap. Becton struggled last season after joining the Chargers.
Quinton de Kock was dismissed early in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. The South Africa opener made 10 off 8 balls at Eden Gardens. This innings brings his average at the ground to 9.50.
India have beaten West Indies by five wickets to book their spot in the semi-finals alongside England, New Zealand, and South Africa. Sanju Samson starred to help India chase down West Indies. The semi-final line-up includes South Africa and New Zealand.
Expert picks and analysis are available for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Golfbet experts are sharing their betting picks. Experts from PGATOUR.COM are making their selections in PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf.
Luke Donald will captain the European Ryder Cup team in Ireland in 2027. He aims to become the first captain to win three consecutive Ryder Cups. The USA have not yet named their captain, with Tiger Woods under consideration.
South Africa, with seven wins from seven at this T20 World Cup, are heading into a semi-final against New Zealand. Coach Shukri Conrad is happy to carry the tag of “favourites”. Aiden Markram, who struggled in the previous final, is now the tournament’s third-highest run-scorer.
The ceremony to light the Olympic flame for the Paralympic Winter Games took place in Cortina d‘Ampezzo. China’s President Xi Jinping gives utmost importance to serving the people. The China Media Group (CMG) will broadcast the opening of the Chinese National People’s Congress.