Friday, November 22
India may consider changes to their playing eleven for the second T20I against South Africa. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi may be replaced. The team might opt for only two spinners in Gqeberha. Ramandeep Singh, an all-rounder, is a potential debutant. India won the first match by 61 runs. The second match is on Sunday.
Nathan McSweeney has been chosen to open the batting for Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The uncapped South Australian will partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order. Wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis was a surprise inclusion in the 13-man squad, while veteran Steve Smith will return to his familiar position at number four.
Indian all-rounder Axar Patel's promising innings was cut short during the second T20I against South Africa due to an unfortunate run-out. His dismissal, at a crucial juncture, further dented India's hopes of posting a competitive total. South Africa's bowlers, particularly Marco Jansen, had put India on the back foot early on.
Uncapped Australian cricketer Nathan McSweeney has been chosen to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against India. McSweeney, who usually bats at number three for Queensland, was selected ahead of Marcus Harris. He received the news from chief selector George Bailey and expressed his excitement for the upcoming series.
Lizelle Lee etched her name in the Women's Big Bash League record books with an unbeaten 150, the highest individual score in the tournament's history. The South African opener's blistering knock, studded with 12 sixes and 12 fours, propelled the Hobart Hurricanes to a commanding 72-run victory over the Perth Scorchers.
South Africa defeated India in the second T20I at St George's Park, leveling the four-match series at 1-1. Tristan Stubbs led the Proteas' chase of 125 with an unbeaten 47, despite Varun Chakravarthy's impressive five-wicket haul for India. The victory sets the stage for an exciting finish to the series.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma might miss the first Test against Australia in Perth due to personal reasons. Expecting his second child soon, Sharma will not travel with the team initially but could join later. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team.
