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Duminy’s outstanding batting and bowling figures gave South Africa a 1-0 lead
South African all-rounder Jean Paul (JP) Duminy was the star of the show with both the bat and ball as he inspired the Proteas to a 12-run win over Sri Lanka in a thrilling low-scoring affair.
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Sharma and Raina ensured India reached their target with little trouble
With India holding on to an unassailable 3-0 lead heading into the fourth ODI, Zimbabwe were desperate to beat their subcontinent opponents at least once, but thanks to a fine all-round bowling performance and some spectacular batting by Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina, the Zimbabweans’ wait will have to continue.
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Chappell sees no reason why Clarke shouldn’t promote himself up the batting order
Legendary Australia batsman Ian Chappell believes that Test captain Michael Clarke is “crazy” not to “be batting at three”, given his outstanding form with the bat in the past year.
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Pakistan whitewashed the West Indies 2-0
Pakistan batting duo Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad helped their side secure a series whitewash against the West Indies as they both recorded scores in the forties to give Pakistan an 11-run win in St Vincent.
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Babar took three wickets and hit the winning runs on his debut
Debutant Zulfiqar Babar will never forget this day for the rest of his life as not only did he take three wickets against the West Indies, but also smashed a huge six off the last ball of Pakistan’s innings to take his side across the finish line and give them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
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Samuels’ century was spoiled by Pakistan and the rain
The rain Gods must have been smiling down on Pakistan during the fourth ODI as they were able to secure an unassailable 2-1 series win over the West Indies, despite a valiant century by all-rounder Marlon Samuels.
