K L Rahul struck an unbeaten 75 to anchor their nervy chase against Australia in a low-scoring contest and secure a five-wicket win in the opening one-day international.
South Africa seamer Anrich Nortje and Australia opener David Warner will be available for Delhi Capitals' next match in the Indian Premier League, coach Ricky Ponting said after the team lost to Gujarat Titans on Saturday.
Australian team will be aiming to put up a much better batting performance with a rejigged playing eleven against an upbeat South Africa
England coach hopes Josh Hazlewood's comments were tongue in cheek
Shamar Joseph took 7 wickets to lead the Windies to a big win
Images from the T20 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, in Dubai, on Sunday.
New opener Steve Smith, thrust into the role after David Warner's retirement, fell to Roach for six in the first over of Australia's innings when a seaming delivery was adjudged lbw on review.
Images from the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and South Africa.
David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne led Australia to a crushing 123-run win over South Africa
Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.
Pat Cummins and Co. stormed into the semi-finals on the back of one of the greatest ODI innings played by Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder battled cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls to lift Australia from a precarious 91 for seven to the victory target of 292 against Afghanistan.
Captain Rohit Sharma's return will certainly give solidity to the top order in the second ODI against Australia.
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Travis Head, D' Arcy Short and Chris Lynn have been dropped, while the pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been rested.
Neither DC nor LSG look like outfits that give you the vibe of a champion side
Johnson sidelined for Aus tour of UK
Those early wickets from Shami and Joseph, and some tight bowling and wickets by Rashid in the middle, didn't allow DC to go big or build worthwhile partnerships, leading to their undoing.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington on Friday.
Phil Salt played an exceptional knock of 87 off just 45 balls.
Warner described local fans as "derogatory and pretty vulgar" after the Australians were targeted for abuse during a test and ODI tour of New Zealand in 2016.
Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs
All-rounder James Faulkner has been named captain of Australia's 'A' team for the four-day series against India 'A' and South Africa 'A' in July and August, Cricket Australia said on Friday.
Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.
Australia captain Steve Smith said it has been 'an enjoyable tour' for the visitors after they outclassed India by 21 runs in the third ODI in Chennai on Wednesday.
Delhi Capitals will expect a more purposeful approach from its Indian batting unit as it plays for pride against Punjab Kings.
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Factbox on Saturday's World Cup match between Australia and Bangladesh.
David Warner is set to lead the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season and assistant coach Shane Watson said the opener will have a point to prove in the tournament.
Steve Smith continued his build up for the fourth Ashes Test by heading straight to the practice nets after being dismissed in Australia's tour match against Derbyshire on Thursday.
Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?
IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test played between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Saturday.
Images from Day 1 of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.
Following their 11-match winning streak, Kolkata Knight Riders will be aiming to keep their juggernaut rolling as they meet Perth Scorchers in their third Group A league match of the Champions League T20 in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Singapore-born all-rounder Tim David has been named in Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad, while leg spinner Mitchell Swepson was omitted, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'
Moeen cautioned that the team cannot solely rely on him, especially when there are other talented players in the squad.
Doubting David Warner "is an absolute no-no," says Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell who is confident that the out-of-form opener will turn things around in the T20 World Cup.
Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been called in as additional cover.
His third life came astonishingly when the ball hit the stumps, the bail lit up and fell back into place!
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