BBL 2014/15 2nd semi-final: Carberry and Tye help Scorchers reach fourth consecutive final

Tye was named Man of the Match for his brilliant bowling figures of 4-18 off four overs

Tye was named Man of the Match for his brilliant bowling figures of 4-18 off four overs

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Perth Scorchers batsman Michael Carberry smashed 50 runs and pace bowler Andrew Tye took four wickets to not only beat the Melbourne Stars by 18 runs, but also help their side reach the finals for the fourth consecutive time.

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Our chances of winning the 2015 World Cup are ‘a bit far-fetched’, says Alastair Cook

"If we can improve at the rate we need to improve we've got a chance"

“If we can improve at the rate we need to improve we’ve got a chance”

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After giving up an unassailable 3-0 lead in their ongoing ODI series against India, England captain Alastair Cook has announced that the national team’s chances of winning the 2015 World Cup are “a bit far-fetched”.

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Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd ODI: De Kock and de Villiers lead South Africa to first ODI series win in Sri Lanka

De Kock celebrates after scoring his fifth ODI century

De Kock celebrates after scoring his fifth ODI century

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South Africa opener Quinton de Kock and captain AB de Villiers both hammered spectacular centuries to not only lead their side to an 82-run victory over Sri Lanka in Hambantota, but also to hand the Proteas their first ODI series win in the subcontinent nation.

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Sri Lanka vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Dilshan and Malinga help Sri Lanka even series

Dilshan excelled with both the bat and ball

Dilshan excelled with both the bat and ball

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Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan smashed an entertaining 86 and took three wickets, and pace bowler Lasith Malinga claimed four wickets to help Sri Lanka not only register an 87-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI in Pallekele, but also even the series at 1-1.

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