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South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje feels that the criticism of the New York pitch is unwarranted and 20 sixes don't need to be hit to make it an entertaining game.

Anrich Nortje during the post-match presentation ceremony (Getty Images)

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Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

In Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign opener, the batters failed to put up a fight and got bowled out for 77 by South Africa in New York.

Wanindu Hasaranga with Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis (Getty Images)

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'Our batters tried for 160-170': Wanindu Hasaranga questions his teammates' approach after Sri Lanka get bowled out for record-breaking 77

T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje put pressure in middle overs with one strike in each over as Sri Lanka registered their lowest T20I total of 77.

Anrich Nortje celebrates a wicket against Sri Lanka with Aiden Markram (Getty Images)

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18 dots, 7 runs, 4 wickets: Anrich Nortje breaks his own T20 World Cup record to decimate Sri Lankan batting lineup

T20 World Cup 2024: Anrich Nortje shrugged off poor form by bagging a four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka which helped them bowl out for 77.

Anrich Nortje celebrates a wicket against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2024 (Getty Images)

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Sri Lanka hit a new low, register their lowest total in T20 World Cups breaking 14-year-old record

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will lead Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2024 with Charith Asalanka has his deputy in the West Indies and the USA.

Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates a wicket with his teammates (Getty Images)

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Sri Lanka announce Wanindu Hasaranga-led squad for T20 World Cup 2024, captain's replacement in SRH picked as travelling reserve

South Africa have announced a strong 15-member squad under the captaincy of Aiden Markram while the two players have been named in traveling reserves.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram. (PC: Getty).

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BIG BREAKING: South Africa announce 15-member T20 World Cup squad under Aiden Markram's captaincy; 2 players receive maiden T20I call-up

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The match officials including umpires for the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy have been announced

ICC has revealed the match officials for the Champions Trophy final between India vs New Zealand

Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth will officiate as the on-field umpires in the final

India captain Rohit Sharma (L) and New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner in frame

ICC announces match officials for Champions Trophy final, umpire who was part of India's heartbreaking loss in ODI WC 2023 final to officiate in the match

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The Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse has announced his retirement on Thursday after 10 seasons and nearly 100 wins, mostly that came with his former teams the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills.

The Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse has announced his retirement on Thursday.

The Kansas City Chiefs had drafted Morse back in 2015 in the second round.

He spent four seasons at Chiefs and then five seasons at the Bills before making his way to Jaguars.

Mitch Morse in the frame

Jacksonville Jaguars star who effected nearly 100 wins announces sudden retirement after 10 seasons, says 'things I’ll cherish most....'

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The WWE superstars in the form of the Rock and John Cena might reunite for a mega match at the upcoming WrestleMania 41.

The Rock and John Cena might reunite for a mega match at the upcoming WrestleMania 41.

John Cena and Rock faced off against the Miz and R-Truth who were at the peak of their career. 

The Rock and John Cena might go up against CM Punk and Cody Rhodes in the WrestleMania 41.

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India's football icon Sunil Chhetri has taken back his international retirement for the crucial third-round qualifiers of the AFC Asian Cup 2027

India's football great Sunil Chhetri has reversed his International retirement

Sunil Chhetri will play the third-round qualifiers of the AFC Asian Cup 2027

India's football superstar Sunil Chhetri comes out of international retirement

Big News: India's superstar player comes out of international retirement, to feature in clash against Bangladesh

Kane Williamson strongly reacted to talks around India's venue advantage in Dubai ahead of Champions Trophy final

Kane Williamson downplayed India's venue advantage in Dubai in Champions Trophy

Williamson is gearing up for the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in frame

Kane Williamson's big statement on fuss around India's venue advantage ahead of IND vs NZ Champions Trophy final, says 'location of the match...'

Navjot Singh Sidhu while giving his two cents on KL Rahul's batting order in Champions Trophy said that even a spare tyre isn't used as much as the star batter.

Navjot Singh Sidhu feels even the spare tyre is not used as much as KL Rahul

KL Rahul played a crucial knock in India's decisive win over Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal

India's star batter KL Rahul in frame

'Even a spare tyre isn't used as much as KL Rahul': Navjot Singh Sidhu's unfiltered statement on India star's batting order ahead of Champions Trophy final

Mohammed Shami's family has come to his defence after a Maulana termed him 'criminal' for skipping roza during India vs Australia Champions Trophy clash

Mohammed Shami's family has hit back at Maulana for calling the star pacer 'criminal' for skipping roza

Shami was spotted sipping an energy drink during India vs Australia Champions Trophy clash

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Mohammed Shami's family burns Muslim cleric for vicious 'criminal' remark on India star amidst roza controversy, says 'he wants to gain TRP...'

Babar Azam's father Azam Siddique has clapped back at his son's critics following his snub in the New Zealand tour. Babar Azam 

Babar Azam's father has reacted to his son's constant criticism

Babar Azam drew a lot of flak for his underwhelming performance in Champions Trophy

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam (L) and his father Azam Siddique in frame

Babar Azam's father Azam Siddique breaks silence on son's constant criticism following NZ tour snub, blasts ex-Pakistan players via long social media post

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Sri Lanka vs South Africa Match Stats

Match 4, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024

Mon 3 June, 20:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Dec 05

SA
358 (103.4 ov) & 317 (86.0 ov)

SL
328 (99.2 ov) & 238 (69.1 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Nov 27

SA
191 (49.4 ov) & 366/5 dec (100.4 ov)

SL
42 (13.5 ov) & 282 (79.4 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 07

SA
428/5 (50.0 ov)

SL
326 (44.5 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Chris Brown (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)

News updates

Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

'Our batters tried for 160-170': Wanindu Hasaranga questions his teammates' approach after Sri Lanka get bowled out for record-breaking 77

18 dots, 7 runs, 4 wickets: Anrich Nortje breaks his own T20 World Cup record to decimate Sri Lankan batting lineup

Sri Lanka hit a new low, register their lowest total in T20 World Cups breaking 14-year-old record

Sri Lanka announce Wanindu Hasaranga-led squad for T20 World Cup 2024, captain's replacement in SRH picked as travelling reserve

BIG BREAKING: South Africa announce 15-member T20 World Cup squad under Aiden Markram's captaincy; 2 players receive maiden T20I call-up

Sri Lanka vs South Africa Match Stats

Match 4, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024

Mon 3 June, 20:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Dec 05

SA358 (103.4 ov) & 317 (86.0 ov)

SL328 (99.2 ov) & 238 (69.1 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Nov 27

SA191 (49.4 ov) & 366/5 dec (100.4 ov)

SL42 (13.5 ov) & 282 (79.4 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 07

SA428/5 (50.0 ov)

SL326 (44.5 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs

Umpires

UmpireChris Brown (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)

RefereeJeff Crowe (NZ)

News updates

Anrich Nortje takes indirect dig at Irfan Pathan over criticism of New York pitch, says 'Don't need 20 sixes to make an entertaining game'

'Our batters tried for 160-170': Wanindu Hasaranga questions his teammates' approach after Sri Lanka get bowled out for record-breaking 77

18 dots, 7 runs, 4 wickets: Anrich Nortje breaks his own T20 World Cup record to decimate Sri Lankan batting lineup

Sri Lanka hit a new low, register their lowest total in T20 World Cups breaking 14-year-old record

Sri Lanka announce Wanindu Hasaranga-led squad for T20 World Cup 2024, captain's replacement in SRH picked as travelling reserve

BIG BREAKING: South Africa announce 15-member T20 World Cup squad under Aiden Markram's captaincy; 2 players receive maiden T20I call-up

SA
358 (103.4 ov) & 317 (86.0 ov)

SL
328 (99.2 ov) & 238 (69.1 ov)

SA
191 (49.4 ov) & 366/5 dec (100.4 ov)

SL
42 (13.5 ov) & 282 (79.4 ov)

SA
428/5 (50.0 ov)

SL
326 (44.5 ov)

Umpire
Chris Brown (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Paul Reiffel (AUS)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)