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World Cup 2023: Mahmudullah rescued Bangladesh from 58/5 with his run-a-ball 111-run knock featuring 11 fours and four sixes&nbsp;against South Africa.

Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah shake hands after loss to South Africa (Getty Images)

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'I think there was a little too much rest for me': Mahmudullah lashes out at Bangladesh team management after third World Cup ton

Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh sunk to the bottom of World Cup 2023 points table after a massive 149-run loss to South Africa in their fifth match.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan during clash against South Africa (Getty Images)

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Shakib Al Hasan's faith in his team wavers after 4 losses, wants Bangladesh to target finishing 5-6 if not semi-finalists

Aiden Markram-led South Africa climbed to the second spot in World Cup 2023 points table with a massive 149-run win over Bangladesh at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Quinton de Kock and Mahmudullah celebrate their respective centuries (Getty Images)

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De Kock, Klaasen's carnage-filled knocks dampen Mahmudullah's record ton, South Africa beat Bangladesh by 149 runs to claim 2nd spot

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock went berserk against Bangladesh to make up for the two low scores and break a few World Cup records.

Quinton de Kock celebrates his century against Bangladesh (Getty Images)

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Quinton de Kock breaks AB de Villiers World Cup record with century against Bangladesh, surpasses Virat Kohli too

Bangladesh faces South Africa at Wankhede Stadium, with Shoriful Islam's early wicket and dance celebration making headlines. Both teams reveal their playing XI for this crucial match.

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam celebrate a wicket vs South Africa in the World Cup 2023.

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Watch: Shoriful Islam does the 'ek pal ka jeena' dance after getting Reeza Hendricks' wicket 

Bangladesh are looking to bounce back from three losses and the return of Shakib Al Hasan will surely work in their favour against South Africam who are without star pacer Lungi Ngidi.

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram and Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan at the toss.

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BAN vs SA: Shakib Al Hasan's return boosts Bangladesh as South Africa lose Lungi Ngidi to niggle; Check Playing XIs here

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MS Dhoni has played five matches against Lucknow Super Giants till Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. 


MS Dhoni in IPL 2025

 MS Dhoni's IPL stats against Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2025 clash

In his fitness report, Du Plessis disclosed that he sustained an injury during the previous game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) while fielding. 

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'Boys used me...which I regret now': Faf du Plessis addresses injury due to which he missed out on DC vs MI IPL 2025 clash

Virat Kohli played an unbeaten 62 run match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals (RR) that helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to register a nine-wicket win. 

Virat Kohli scored 62* runs against RR. 

RCB defeated RR by nine wickets. 

Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson

WATCH: Everything good with Virat Kohli? RCB star asks Sanju Samson to check heartbeat after smashing fifty against RR, leaves fans worried

With three fifties, a top score of 67, and 248 runs from six games at an average of 62 and a strike-rate of 143.35 against MI, Kohli has had an outstanding campaign thus far.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli in frame

Virat Kohli creates history during RR vs RCB tie, becomes first Asian and second overall to achieve this legendary feat

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets to register their fourth win of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025.

RCB beat RR by nine wickets. 

RR scored 173 runs against RCB. 

 Krunal Pandya (R) of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates the wicket of Sanju Samson (L) of Rajasthan Royals with teammate during the 2025 IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Krunal Pandya (R) of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates the wicket of Sanju Samson (L) of Rajasthan Royals with teammate during the 2025 IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

'We knew they would come hard at us': Guttted Sanju Samson reacts after RCB's nine-wicket win against RR

ICC joined hands with BCCI, Cricket Australia and the England Cricket Board to help the Afghanistan women's cricketers with a dedicated fund for their growth.


Afghanistan women cricketers left the country after the Taliban takeover in 2021. 

Some of Afghanistan women's cricketers moved to Australia

In frame: Jay Shah and Afghanistan Women Cricketers

ICC Chairman Jay Shah takes big step to support Afghanistan women's cricket ahead of World Cup

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Telemetry data uncovers the troubles Max Verstappen is having with his RB21, which was particularly witnessed at the Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying. Is it just the beginning for Red Bull?

Max Verstappen recently addressed the struggles he is having with his RB21 after a terrible Saturday's qualifying.

Telemetry data has now revealed the issues that cannot be ignored in the RB21.

What led to Max Verstappen's subpar Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying? Telemetry data reveals RB21 flaws

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