Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes to help the West Indies sealed a thrilling victory by four wicket against England in the World T20 Final. Marlon Samuels was the best player of the tournament with a 66-ball 85 *.

West Indies won the world title for the second time T20 after beating England by four wickets.

Kolkata: Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes in the last over the West Indies stunned England to lift the Twenty20 world title in Kolkata on Sunday. Marlon Samuels was the top scorer for West Indies with 66-ball 85 *.

The Windies went into the last over 19 need to win and the expert bowler death of Ben Stokes gave the ball seemed that England would see victory.

But Brathwaite kept his cool to fire the Windies to an unlikely victory four wicket with two balls to spare, leaving devastated Stokes in the field.

Samuels anchored the West Indies' run chase of 156 with an unbeaten 85, including nine boundaries and two sixes, after England had posted 155-9 in their 20 overs.

Windies recover after early crash

After being reduced to 11 for three, Samuels alone kept the Caribbean team in the game with his 66-ball blitz.

Brathwaite ended on 34 not out of 10 balls just as the champions of 2012 completed a hat-trick of titles after women secured their maiden trophy early Sunday.

The Under-19 team had already raised the youth World Cup in February.

The Windies also became the first team to lift the World T20 twice.

England batting hero Joe Root had hit hard Windies with a brace when he shared the new ball with David Willey for the West Indies openers walking back to the dug.

Root hit his first ball as Charles Johnson skied a catch to mid-stop but the big wicket came in the third installment when Chris Gayle departed.

Gayle tried an ambitious hard work after reaching a limit first ball, but could only find the gardener in long to shoot wild celebrations in the English countryside.

Willey star then Lendl Simmons semifinal was out leg before wicket for naught to leave the Windies tottering at 11 for three.

Samuels’ Unbeaten 85

Samuels counterattacked by Chris Jordan hit for three boundaries in the sixth and final power play over that cost 16 runs England.

Samuels, who was given a life shortly after wicketkeeper Jos Buttler grassed one caught behind, sews a partnership of 75 runs with Dwayne Bravo (25) to help Windies reconstruction.

Willey presented for its second stage with a double to hurt the hope of reviving their pursuit as selling rate grew Windies', but the new man Brathwaite had other ideas.

Bowlers restrict England to 155/9

Earlier the West Indies bowlers' justified the decision of captain Darren Sammy field for the first time as Samuel Badree and Andre Russell put England on the backfoot to just 23 for three in 4.4 overs.

Opening the Windies attack, leg-spinner Jason Roy Badree got clean for a second ball duck and also represented struggling English pattern Eoin Morgan (5) in his third over.

Root (54), which marked his third half century of the tournament, and Buttler (36) and then came up with a fine act re-construction of administering a fourth wicket partnership 61 runs.

Middle-pacemaker Brathwaite got Buttler against the run of play when Bravo had a good game in the deep mid-window before celebrating with his usual dance Champions League.

Sammy soon took advantage of catching Bravo to bring him bowling and medium-pacemaker bound with two wickets in his second time.

England batting collapsed soon after Brathwaite got dangerman Root walking backwards as a shot proved to be the ruin scoop the batter into shape.

Braithwaite and Bravo shared three wickets each to swat England.

David Willey late cameo of 21 was studded with two sixes and a boundary and to give full England some respect.

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CRICKET - West Indies Won The World Title T20 After Beating England By Four Wickets.

Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes to help the West Indies sealed a thrilling victory by four wicket against England in the World T20 Final. Marlon Samuels was the best player of the tournament with a 66-ball 85 *.

West Indies won the world title for the second time T20 after beating England by four wickets.

Kolkata: Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes in the last over the West Indies stunned England to lift the Twenty20 world title in Kolkata on Sunday. Marlon Samuels was the top scorer for West Indies with 66-ball 85 *.

The Windies went into the last over 19 need to win and the expert bowler death of Ben Stokes gave the ball seemed that England would see victory.

But Brathwaite kept his cool to fire the Windies to an unlikely victory four wicket with two balls to spare, leaving devastated Stokes in the field.

Samuels anchored the West Indies' run chase of 156 with an unbeaten 85, including nine boundaries and two sixes, after England had posted 155-9 in their 20 overs.

Windies recover after early crash

After being reduced to 11 for three, Samuels alone kept the Caribbean team in the game with his 66-ball blitz.

Brathwaite ended on 34 not out of 10 balls just as the champions of 2012 completed a hat-trick of titles after women secured their maiden trophy early Sunday.

The Under-19 team had already raised the youth World Cup in February.

The Windies also became the first team to lift the World T20 twice.

England batting hero Joe Root had hit hard Windies with a brace when he shared the new ball with David Willey for the West Indies openers walking back to the dug.

Root hit his first ball as Charles Johnson skied a catch to mid-stop but the big wicket came in the third installment when Chris Gayle departed.

Gayle tried an ambitious hard work after reaching a limit first ball, but could only find the gardener in long to shoot wild celebrations in the English countryside.

Willey star then Lendl Simmons semifinal was out leg before wicket for naught to leave the Windies tottering at 11 for three.

Samuels’ Unbeaten 85

Samuels counterattacked by Chris Jordan hit for three boundaries in the sixth and final power play over that cost 16 runs England.

Samuels, who was given a life shortly after wicketkeeper Jos Buttler grassed one caught behind, sews a partnership of 75 runs with Dwayne Bravo (25) to help Windies reconstruction.

Willey presented for its second stage with a double to hurt the hope of reviving their pursuit as selling rate grew Windies', but the new man Brathwaite had other ideas.

Bowlers restrict England to 155/9

Earlier the West Indies bowlers' justified the decision of captain Darren Sammy field for the first time as Samuel Badree and Andre Russell put England on the backfoot to just 23 for three in 4.4 overs.

Opening the Windies attack, leg-spinner Jason Roy Badree got clean for a second ball duck and also represented struggling English pattern Eoin Morgan (5) in his third over.

Root (54), which marked his third half century of the tournament, and Buttler (36) and then came up with a fine act re-construction of administering a fourth wicket partnership 61 runs.

Middle-pacemaker Brathwaite got Buttler against the run of play when Bravo had a good game in the deep mid-window before celebrating with his usual dance Champions League.

Sammy soon took advantage of catching Bravo to bring him bowling and medium-pacemaker bound with two wickets in his second time.

England batting collapsed soon after Brathwaite got dangerman Root walking backwards as a shot proved to be the ruin scoop the batter into shape.

Braithwaite and Bravo shared three wickets each to swat England.

David Willey late cameo of 21 was studded with two sixes and a boundary and to give full England some respect.

World T20 Final : England vs West Indies 

Both teams have sought fresh with a strong mentality.

Kolkata: A new look England and a resurgence of the West Indies will battle to become the first two-time winner of the World Twenty20 cricket`s in a clash of big-hitting showdown on Sunday that promises to rain-sixes.

A year after leaving the World Cup 50-over with egg on his face, Eoin Morgan`s England hopes to complete his redemption by outmuscling a team of the West Indies, which are in turn a team reborn.

Inspired by the last change of play Chris Gayle, Caribbean men are hoping to return home with shorter format`s jackpot on the same day that their wives are also gunning for glory in Kolkata`s iconic stadium Eden gardens against Australia in a final before.

Gayle is seeking to become the first player to break a century of sixes in international T20, which already broke a record 98 - 11 of them in the current tournament.

England meanwhile hopes to add to your account 34 sixes in the tournament, more than any other team, underscoring its transformation into the great entertainers' s game.

Jason Roy, one of the protagonists of the new image England, promised that his opponents would come "with all guns blazing" and continue in the same aggressive line that has confused its former conservative reputation.

"The` s going to be an amazing experience, but we will play our brand naturally and have been playing cricket for the last year or so," Roy said after smacking 78 in just 44 balls in the first semi -end against New Zealand.

England won the World T20 2010, but could not build on that success and were widely ridiculed for his disappearance in 2015, when they lost to each long side in the World Cup.

Shame came a year after his departure from the last World T20 in Bangladesh meek, including a defeat to the Netherlands.

However, experts have been showered praise on the team Morgan`s in India, with captain Nasser Hussain former among those won by "an that`s team t fear anyone" .The heaped criticism in England would have sounded familiar to a team of the West Indies, which has had to put up with stones of the stars of its heyday in the 1980s when the likes of Viv Richards and Malcolm Marshall ruled the world.

But while the test team is a shadow of its former self, limited the west side off Indies` has been a formidable unit for some time and won the 2012 World T20 in Sri Lanka.

Gayle, derided by a clumsy attempt to link with a television reporter in Australia in January, the most dangerous man has been for a long time.

But the 36-year-old, who could be playing in his last major tournament, has failed to score a decent score in their last two innings after establishing principles lighted competition without losing a century against England.

Not recognized as Lendl Simmons, Jonathan Charles and Andre Russell once sluggers have come to the party with spin bowlers India `s the last to be carried by the park in jueves` second semifinal.

"England will certainly be aware that it is certainly not a demonstration of a person in this team," Simmons said later.

After their defeat against the Windies principles, England gave themselves an injection of confidence by pursuing an important goal record 230 against South Africa in their next match.

And after sometimes nervy victories against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka holders, England stopped the previously unbeaten New Zealand giant in its tracks in New Delhi.

Joe Root, who has scored 195 runs in five matches, has been the choice of their hitters.

But England have also relied heavily on road Ben Stokes whose bowling almost perfect death, have passed the line of ties of contraction.

The West Indies have also proven their metal in death, with Russell Simmons and complete their persecution in Mumbai with two balls to spare, reaching their total with a maximum of six.

Teams:

England (probable) : Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler (wkt), Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, David Willey

West Indies (probable) : Darren Sammy (captain), Samuel Badree, Suleiman Benn, Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo, Johnson Charles, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Denesh Ramdin, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels

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CRICKET - ICC World Twenty20, Final: England vs West Indies In Eden Gardens, Kolkata

World T20 Final : England vs West Indies 

Both teams have sought fresh with a strong mentality.

Kolkata: A new look England and a resurgence of the West Indies will battle to become the first two-time winner of the World Twenty20 cricket`s in a clash of big-hitting showdown on Sunday that promises to rain-sixes.

A year after leaving the World Cup 50-over with egg on his face, Eoin Morgan`s England hopes to complete his redemption by outmuscling a team of the West Indies, which are in turn a team reborn.

Inspired by the last change of play Chris Gayle, Caribbean men are hoping to return home with shorter format`s jackpot on the same day that their wives are also gunning for glory in Kolkata`s iconic stadium Eden gardens against Australia in a final before.

Gayle is seeking to become the first player to break a century of sixes in international T20, which already broke a record 98 - 11 of them in the current tournament.

England meanwhile hopes to add to your account 34 sixes in the tournament, more than any other team, underscoring its transformation into the great entertainers' s game.

Jason Roy, one of the protagonists of the new image England, promised that his opponents would come "with all guns blazing" and continue in the same aggressive line that has confused its former conservative reputation.

"The` s going to be an amazing experience, but we will play our brand naturally and have been playing cricket for the last year or so," Roy said after smacking 78 in just 44 balls in the first semi -end against New Zealand.

England won the World T20 2010, but could not build on that success and were widely ridiculed for his disappearance in 2015, when they lost to each long side in the World Cup.

Shame came a year after his departure from the last World T20 in Bangladesh meek, including a defeat to the Netherlands.

However, experts have been showered praise on the team Morgan`s in India, with captain Nasser Hussain former among those won by "an that`s team t fear anyone" .The heaped criticism in England would have sounded familiar to a team of the West Indies, which has had to put up with stones of the stars of its heyday in the 1980s when the likes of Viv Richards and Malcolm Marshall ruled the world.

But while the test team is a shadow of its former self, limited the west side off Indies` has been a formidable unit for some time and won the 2012 World T20 in Sri Lanka.

Gayle, derided by a clumsy attempt to link with a television reporter in Australia in January, the most dangerous man has been for a long time.

But the 36-year-old, who could be playing in his last major tournament, has failed to score a decent score in their last two innings after establishing principles lighted competition without losing a century against England.

Not recognized as Lendl Simmons, Jonathan Charles and Andre Russell once sluggers have come to the party with spin bowlers India `s the last to be carried by the park in jueves` second semifinal.

"England will certainly be aware that it is certainly not a demonstration of a person in this team," Simmons said later.

After their defeat against the Windies principles, England gave themselves an injection of confidence by pursuing an important goal record 230 against South Africa in their next match.

And after sometimes nervy victories against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka holders, England stopped the previously unbeaten New Zealand giant in its tracks in New Delhi.

Joe Root, who has scored 195 runs in five matches, has been the choice of their hitters.

But England have also relied heavily on road Ben Stokes whose bowling almost perfect death, have passed the line of ties of contraction.

The West Indies have also proven their metal in death, with Russell Simmons and complete their persecution in Mumbai with two balls to spare, reaching their total with a maximum of six.

Teams:

England (probable) : Eoin Morgan (captain), Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler (wkt), Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, David Willey

West Indies (probable) : Darren Sammy (captain), Samuel Badree, Suleiman Benn, Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo, Johnson Charles, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Denesh Ramdin, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels

Title defending champion Saina Nehwal was on after suffered a narrow loss to the Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the Semifinals

In a nail-biting contest, Saina matched up to Li in the fast-paced, but was not consistent in the finish of the rally.

Title defending champion Saina Nehwal was on after suffered a narrow loss to the Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the semifinals of Indonesian Open Super Series badminton on Saturday soils.

The 26-year-old lost 20-22 21-17 19-21 to Li in the women's singles competition to draw curtains in defiance of India in the Siri Fort Complex.

In a nail-biting contest, Saina matched  up to Li in demonstrations fast-paced, but was not consistent in the finish of the rally.

Saina opened up a 8-5 lead from the start and managed to avoid the challenge of Li to 11-9. But the Chinese soon managed to draw parity with two quick points and then turned the tables, reaching 16-13.

Saina roared back to level with excellent fall from the back row before Li found the net. Chinese hit wide again and the two were tied at 18-18. Another smash and Saina was leading miscued 19-18.

What followed was a demonstration that depletes energy that ended with a return that Saina did not even try. But the Indian said he has to seize the foreground while the starting point is achieved by a shot that I could send to the network..

Li then produced a deceptive and Saina hitting wide and after leaving another shot Li to the right, it was over slice.

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BADMINTON - Saina Nehwal Loses In The Semifinals Of The India Open

Title defending champion Saina Nehwal was on after suffered a narrow loss to the Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the Semifinals

In a nail-biting contest, Saina matched up to Li in the fast-paced, but was not consistent in the finish of the rally.

Title defending champion Saina Nehwal was on after suffered a narrow loss to the Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the semifinals of Indonesian Open Super Series badminton on Saturday soils.

The 26-year-old lost 20-22 21-17 19-21 to Li in the women's singles competition to draw curtains in defiance of India in the Siri Fort Complex.

In a nail-biting contest, Saina matched  up to Li in demonstrations fast-paced, but was not consistent in the finish of the rally.

Saina opened up a 8-5 lead from the start and managed to avoid the challenge of Li to 11-9. But the Chinese soon managed to draw parity with two quick points and then turned the tables, reaching 16-13.

Saina roared back to level with excellent fall from the back row before Li found the net. Chinese hit wide again and the two were tied at 18-18. Another smash and Saina was leading miscued 19-18.

What followed was a demonstration that depletes energy that ended with a return that Saina did not even try. But the Indian said he has to seize the foreground while the starting point is achieved by a shot that I could send to the network..

Li then produced a deceptive and Saina hitting wide and after leaving another shot Li to the right, it was over slice.

West Indies won by seven wickets

India 192-2 (20 overs): 89 * Kohli (47)
West Indies 196-3 (19.4 off): Simmons 82 (51), Charles 52 (36)

West Indies will meet England in the final of the World Twenty20 on Sunday after stunning hosts India with a seven-wicket victory in the semifinal.

India looked in complete control after Virat Kohli unbeaten 89 took them to 192-2 and Chris Gayle fell by five.

But Lendl Simmons, who was sacked twice no-balls out and stood at Ravindra Jadeja limit only with the passage of the rope, hit 82 of 51 balls.

Then Andre Russell won six with two balls to spare in Mumbai.

West Indies, champions in 2012, follows the team of his wives to the final after they beat New Zealand earlier on Thursday.

The encounter with 2010 winners England in Kolkata will see a twice T20 crowned world champion for the first time, while the output of India extends waiting for a host country to lift the trophy.

Lendl Simmons

Simmons hit seven four five six

Simmons, who had to withdraw from the selection of the West Indies before the tournament began because of injury, only arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday as a replacement for Andre Fletcher.

When he came to the crease at the end of the third over, West Indies and looked out of the chase after opener Gayle was bowled by Marlon Samuels Jasprit Bumrah and was captured meekly on the deck.

Three times he might have been out. Ravichandran Ashwin overstepped when he was captured on 18 and Hardik Pandya did the same at 50, the latter being released six from the resulting free kick.

Then 69, Simmons was held at the limit long on, only to Jadeja over the rope as he was trying to unload the ball to Kohli.

Reprieved, Simmons slapped boundaries through the side was hit five sixes and straight leg, sharing with Carlos Johnson 97 and an unbroken 80 with Russell.

Windies blow through Mumbai

It was an amazing chase for West Indies, their second highest in international T20 and the second largest by either side to defeat India.

While India increased its total running breathlessly between the wickets, West Indies hit the limit in the same Wankhede stadium packed race in which England made 230 to beat South Africa.

As West Indies crashed four legs 20 and November 6, the previously raucous crowd fell Mumbai increasingly silent.

Kohli sample is not enough

India, favorites before the tournament, could have come out in the group stage and when the semi-final wine, his players bowling wilted.

But Kohli, who should have been exhausted by Dwayne Bravo when he was in one, does not deserve to finish on the losing side.

The right-hander's innings was another master class T20, full of orthodox cricket strokes and brilliant execution between the wickets, taking his tournament record with 273 runs at an average of 136.50.

Then, when India is being dismantled in the field, Kohli launched the ball and was caught on Charles long with his first delivery.

He was even given the responsibility of bowling the final over when needed only eight. This time, it was not too much even for Kohli to do what Russell let out a high window mid win.

What They Say

Man of the match Lendl Simmons : "I was under pressure, the team said he had to deliver and I guess we did tonight, we did not get the start we wanted and then got three chances and just charged.".

Captain Darren Sammy West Indies : "He told me they were 10 sprints Even when we lost Gayle, who had Simmons right next to the flight We have two teams of the West Indies in the end and I know that means a lot to the Caribbean ...

"Yes Gayle is our best player, but we have 15 match winners. Today Charles, Simmons and Russell took responsibility."

Indian Captain MS Dhoni : "The only thing I'm disappointed about was the two no-balls [pardon Lendl Simmons] Other than that we did everything we could think 190 was a good score is a demanding format, which was drained because some of our games were very close. "

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CRICKET - World Twenty20 2016: West Indies Reach Final.

West Indies won by seven wickets

India 192-2 (20 overs): 89 * Kohli (47)
West Indies 196-3 (19.4 off): Simmons 82 (51), Charles 52 (36)

West Indies will meet England in the final of the World Twenty20 on Sunday after stunning hosts India with a seven-wicket victory in the semifinal.

India looked in complete control after Virat Kohli unbeaten 89 took them to 192-2 and Chris Gayle fell by five.

But Lendl Simmons, who was sacked twice no-balls out and stood at Ravindra Jadeja limit only with the passage of the rope, hit 82 of 51 balls.

Then Andre Russell won six with two balls to spare in Mumbai.

West Indies, champions in 2012, follows the team of his wives to the final after they beat New Zealand earlier on Thursday.

The encounter with 2010 winners England in Kolkata will see a twice T20 crowned world champion for the first time, while the output of India extends waiting for a host country to lift the trophy.

Lendl Simmons

Simmons hit seven four five six

Simmons, who had to withdraw from the selection of the West Indies before the tournament began because of injury, only arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday as a replacement for Andre Fletcher.

When he came to the crease at the end of the third over, West Indies and looked out of the chase after opener Gayle was bowled by Marlon Samuels Jasprit Bumrah and was captured meekly on the deck.

Three times he might have been out. Ravichandran Ashwin overstepped when he was captured on 18 and Hardik Pandya did the same at 50, the latter being released six from the resulting free kick.

Then 69, Simmons was held at the limit long on, only to Jadeja over the rope as he was trying to unload the ball to Kohli.

Reprieved, Simmons slapped boundaries through the side was hit five sixes and straight leg, sharing with Carlos Johnson 97 and an unbroken 80 with Russell.

Windies blow through Mumbai

It was an amazing chase for West Indies, their second highest in international T20 and the second largest by either side to defeat India.

While India increased its total running breathlessly between the wickets, West Indies hit the limit in the same Wankhede stadium packed race in which England made 230 to beat South Africa.

As West Indies crashed four legs 20 and November 6, the previously raucous crowd fell Mumbai increasingly silent.

Kohli sample is not enough

India, favorites before the tournament, could have come out in the group stage and when the semi-final wine, his players bowling wilted.

But Kohli, who should have been exhausted by Dwayne Bravo when he was in one, does not deserve to finish on the losing side.

The right-hander's innings was another master class T20, full of orthodox cricket strokes and brilliant execution between the wickets, taking his tournament record with 273 runs at an average of 136.50.

Then, when India is being dismantled in the field, Kohli launched the ball and was caught on Charles long with his first delivery.

He was even given the responsibility of bowling the final over when needed only eight. This time, it was not too much even for Kohli to do what Russell let out a high window mid win.

What They Say

Man of the match Lendl Simmons : "I was under pressure, the team said he had to deliver and I guess we did tonight, we did not get the start we wanted and then got three chances and just charged.".

Captain Darren Sammy West Indies : "He told me they were 10 sprints Even when we lost Gayle, who had Simmons right next to the flight We have two teams of the West Indies in the end and I know that means a lot to the Caribbean ...

"Yes Gayle is our best player, but we have 15 match winners. Today Charles, Simmons and Russell took responsibility."

Indian Captain MS Dhoni : "The only thing I'm disappointed about was the two no-balls [pardon Lendl Simmons] Other than that we did everything we could think 190 was a good score is a demanding format, which was drained because some of our games were very close. "

With the flat wicket in Mumbai`s Wankhede Stadium, it will be a dream for Kohli and Gayle.

Mumbai: Chris Gayle is determined to take the global spotlight back Twenty20 Virat Kohli form when the shock of the West Indies and India in a mouthwatering semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday.

The destructive opener broke an unbeaten century, which included 11 sixes in West Indies` initial victory against England, but has batted only once since, so only four.

Kohli has been the star of the tournament so far, India expert guidance through the group stage with a half century against Pakistan and 82 not out in the victory over Australia contraction

With the flat wicket at the Wankhede Stadium Mumbai`s a dream for hitters, the last-four clash between the hosts and champions 2012 is set to be a battle of the big hitters.

"I'm looking to show what Chris Gayle is," Gayle said ominously on Tuesday.

"I've only it hit twice, but this (semifinal) is a perfect opportunity to really start the tournament and try to continue where I left off, get a great for the team and put them in a winning position," he added.

The 36-year-old Kohli, which is the period leading scorer left in the tournament with 184, as a "world champion", but insisted that neither he nor the West Indies were concerned about individual players described .

"Chris Gayle will always be positive. No matter what bowler bowling against Chris Gayle," he said.

"Chris Gayle attack. Ese` nature of T20 cricket. And that 's the nature of Chris Gayle.

"No names, just cricket ball, beat him as hard as possible," Gayle added.India are looking to take another step in its goal to become the first team to win the World T20 twice, after his triumph in the first edition of 2007, and the first in his homeland.

They are also bidding to give inspirational captain 34 years old, Mahendra Singh Dhoni - that is despite being close to announcing his retirement - the opportunity to leave on a high.

India were shocked by New Zealand in their first match, but took three straight wins to qualify second in Group Two.

By contrast, the Windies won their first three games to top Group One, before being hit by minnows Afghanistan.

Gayle believes that India has the momentum, but warned that "anything was possible".

"India is the favorite. Always going to be hard to beat them here. But the West Indies are prepared for the surprise," he said.

The Windies preparations suffered a blow with the announcement that Andre Fletcher, whose unbeaten 84 fired his team to victory over Sri Lanka, has ruled out the rest of the tournament with a thigh injury.

Fletcher has been replaced by Lendl Simmons, who has a second chance to participate being originally named in the team, but having to withdraw on the eve of the tournament with a back injury.

India meanwhile are sweating on the fitness of left-handed batsman Yuvraj Singh, who injured his ankle against the Australians. Ajinkya Rahane and Manish Pandey are ready to replace it.

"I don`t know if we make changes, but it is possible, depending on the window," Dhoni said earlier this week.

Teams

India (from): Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Pawan Negi, Ashish Nehra, Hardik Pandya, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma , Yuvraj Singh.

West Indies (from): Darren Sammy (captain), Samuel Badree, Suleiman Benn, Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo, Johnson Charles, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder, Ashley Nurse, Denesh Ramdin, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Jerome Taylor , Evin Lewis.

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CRICKET - ICC World Twenty20: 2nd Semifinal, India vs West Indies at Mumbai`s Wankhede Stadium

With the flat wicket in Mumbai`s Wankhede Stadium, it will be a dream for Kohli and Gayle.

Mumbai: Chris Gayle is determined to take the global spotlight back Twenty20 Virat Kohli form when the shock of the West Indies and India in a mouthwatering semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday.

The destructive opener broke an unbeaten century, which included 11 sixes in West Indies` initial victory against England, but has batted only once since, so only four.

Kohli has been the star of the tournament so far, India expert guidance through the group stage with a half century against Pakistan and 82 not out in the victory over Australia contraction

With the flat wicket at the Wankhede Stadium Mumbai`s a dream for hitters, the last-four clash between the hosts and champions 2012 is set to be a battle of the big hitters.

"I'm looking to show what Chris Gayle is," Gayle said ominously on Tuesday.

"I've only it hit twice, but this (semifinal) is a perfect opportunity to really start the tournament and try to continue where I left off, get a great for the team and put them in a winning position," he added.

The 36-year-old Kohli, which is the period leading scorer left in the tournament with 184, as a "world champion", but insisted that neither he nor the West Indies were concerned about individual players described .

"Chris Gayle will always be positive. No matter what bowler bowling against Chris Gayle," he said.

"Chris Gayle attack. Ese` nature of T20 cricket. And that 's the nature of Chris Gayle.

"No names, just cricket ball, beat him as hard as possible," Gayle added.India are looking to take another step in its goal to become the first team to win the World T20 twice, after his triumph in the first edition of 2007, and the first in his homeland.

They are also bidding to give inspirational captain 34 years old, Mahendra Singh Dhoni - that is despite being close to announcing his retirement - the opportunity to leave on a high.

India were shocked by New Zealand in their first match, but took three straight wins to qualify second in Group Two.

By contrast, the Windies won their first three games to top Group One, before being hit by minnows Afghanistan.

Gayle believes that India has the momentum, but warned that "anything was possible".

"India is the favorite. Always going to be hard to beat them here. But the West Indies are prepared for the surprise," he said.

The Windies preparations suffered a blow with the announcement that Andre Fletcher, whose unbeaten 84 fired his team to victory over Sri Lanka, has ruled out the rest of the tournament with a thigh injury.

Fletcher has been replaced by Lendl Simmons, who has a second chance to participate being originally named in the team, but having to withdraw on the eve of the tournament with a back injury.

India meanwhile are sweating on the fitness of left-handed batsman Yuvraj Singh, who injured his ankle against the Australians. Ajinkya Rahane and Manish Pandey are ready to replace it.

"I don`t know if we make changes, but it is possible, depending on the window," Dhoni said earlier this week.

Teams

India (from): Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Pawan Negi, Ashish Nehra, Hardik Pandya, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma , Yuvraj Singh.

West Indies (from): Darren Sammy (captain), Samuel Badree, Suleiman Benn, Carlos Brathwaite, Dwayne Bravo, Johnson Charles, Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder, Ashley Nurse, Denesh Ramdin, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Jerome Taylor , Evin Lewis.

Jason Roy maiden fifty helped England thrash New Zealand by seven wickets to qualify for the final of the World T20. 

NZ 153/8 (20.0 Ovs)
ENG 159/3 (17.1 Ovs)
England won by 7 wkts

New Delhi: England tonight stormed into the final of ICCTwenty20 World Cup with a seven wicket shutout over New Zealand, riding on opener Jason Roy burning 78.

After restricting New Zealand to 153 for 8 with an effort bowling impressive death, which was then turn of Roy dexterous to spray a powerful Black Caps attack into submission with a superlative 78 facing 44 balls as the winners ended party in only 17.1 overs.

JASON ROY

Roy, who had set the tone with a 16-ball-43 against South Africa, produces a series of exciting shots to hit attack stuffing New Zealand, who had looked strong so far.

In total, Jason Roy had 11 boundaries and two sixes. The first hit four boundaries in the first over rolled by Corey Anderson and graphic went up only after that.

The 25-year-old Surrey batsman literally slap fast bowler Adam Milne for a six over long-off. The boundaries kept coming as the 50 26 balls with nine boundaries and six detached. The team of 100 occurred in 10.2 overs and New Zealand to then had been virtually eliminated.

Roy entries was an example of the perfect hand-eye coordination with minimalist feet against fast bowlers. Without lateral movement, it was easy for the batsman to hit South African-born through the line. To make matters worse, he did not let the left arm spinner Mitchell Santner established hitting him for two boundaries in his first time.

Such was the dominance of Roy teammate opening the normally attack Alex Hales (20) looked pale compared during their first 82 box window management.

At the moment, Roy was bowled line is missing a leg-break Ish Sodhi, England had more or less the match with only 44 races adift pocketed goal.

Previously, Martin Guptill (15) began on a positive note get couple of boundaries off David Willey, but his gaudy batting cost him dearly in the left arm seamer plus side when he tried another pull only one of the edges of Buttler behind tree stumps.

Instead lefty entered Munro and hit a flurry of boundaries. With an unusually crouched stance and a lower hand grip, Munro went to pick up his first boundary of Willey, but actually broke in the final game of power over Liam Plunkett hit by.

A straight drive followed by a pair of bounds behind the square closed the New Zealand 50 within the first six overs.

Skipper Williamson played himself at the other end with wristy shots off his hips to get a couple of boundaries. The ball was a covered stand loft reverse drive off Ben Stokes was for the first six party. Munro was not about to be left behind while reverse swept leg-spinner Rashid six, while Williamson played a deft shot cut. The 50-run partnership in 36 balls was completed.

New Zealand ran to 89 in 10 overs before Williamson was out scored a polished 32 off 28 balls that had three fours and a six. It was Moeen Ali off-spinner, who has one of grasping and holding the kiwi pattern could not verify his shot.

But Anderson made the score challenging competitive with some blows of enjoyment. Once he was gone, New Zealand tickets just fell apart.

England will play against winner of (West Indies and India) in the final in Kolkata on Sunday.

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Jason Roy maiden fifty helped England thrash New Zealand by seven wickets to qualify for the final of the World T20. 

NZ 153/8 (20.0 Ovs)
ENG 159/3 (17.1 Ovs)
England won by 7 wkts

New Delhi: England tonight stormed into the final of ICCTwenty20 World Cup with a seven wicket shutout over New Zealand, riding on opener Jason Roy burning 78.

After restricting New Zealand to 153 for 8 with an effort bowling impressive death, which was then turn of Roy dexterous to spray a powerful Black Caps attack into submission with a superlative 78 facing 44 balls as the winners ended party in only 17.1 overs.

JASON ROY

Roy, who had set the tone with a 16-ball-43 against South Africa, produces a series of exciting shots to hit attack stuffing New Zealand, who had looked strong so far.

In total, Jason Roy had 11 boundaries and two sixes. The first hit four boundaries in the first over rolled by Corey Anderson and graphic went up only after that.

The 25-year-old Surrey batsman literally slap fast bowler Adam Milne for a six over long-off. The boundaries kept coming as the 50 26 balls with nine boundaries and six detached. The team of 100 occurred in 10.2 overs and New Zealand to then had been virtually eliminated.

Roy entries was an example of the perfect hand-eye coordination with minimalist feet against fast bowlers. Without lateral movement, it was easy for the batsman to hit South African-born through the line. To make matters worse, he did not let the left arm spinner Mitchell Santner established hitting him for two boundaries in his first time.

Such was the dominance of Roy teammate opening the normally attack Alex Hales (20) looked pale compared during their first 82 box window management.

At the moment, Roy was bowled line is missing a leg-break Ish Sodhi, England had more or less the match with only 44 races adift pocketed goal.

Previously, Martin Guptill (15) began on a positive note get couple of boundaries off David Willey, but his gaudy batting cost him dearly in the left arm seamer plus side when he tried another pull only one of the edges of Buttler behind tree stumps.

Instead lefty entered Munro and hit a flurry of boundaries. With an unusually crouched stance and a lower hand grip, Munro went to pick up his first boundary of Willey, but actually broke in the final game of power over Liam Plunkett hit by.

A straight drive followed by a pair of bounds behind the square closed the New Zealand 50 within the first six overs.

Skipper Williamson played himself at the other end with wristy shots off his hips to get a couple of boundaries. The ball was a covered stand loft reverse drive off Ben Stokes was for the first six party. Munro was not about to be left behind while reverse swept leg-spinner Rashid six, while Williamson played a deft shot cut. The 50-run partnership in 36 balls was completed.

New Zealand ran to 89 in 10 overs before Williamson was out scored a polished 32 off 28 balls that had three fours and a six. It was Moeen Ali off-spinner, who has one of grasping and holding the kiwi pattern could not verify his shot.

But Anderson made the score challenging competitive with some blows of enjoyment. Once he was gone, New Zealand tickets just fell apart.

England will play against winner of (West Indies and India) in the final in Kolkata on Sunday.

Yuvraj, who played a crucial role in India's victory against Australia, had injured his ankle in the match.

Indian youngster Manish Pandey has replaced an injured Yuvraj Singh in the India’s squad for the world ICC Twenty20.

This comes as a blow for Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men just ahead of india’s semi-final clash against West Indies on Thursday.

Yuvraj, who played a crucial role in India's victory against Australia, he had injured his ankle in the game.

India will have an option to play Ajinkya Rahane or ManishPandey as appropriate in place of Yuvraj.

Both batsmen, who had intense net session Monday evening, they will be eager to chip in the goods against a Windies team.

Other hand, the sources also claim that Pawan Negi, who is on the bench, could play in the match against West Indies.

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Yuvraj, who played a crucial role in India's victory against Australia, had injured his ankle in the match.

Indian youngster Manish Pandey has replaced an injured Yuvraj Singh in the India’s squad for the world ICC Twenty20.

This comes as a blow for Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men just ahead of india’s semi-final clash against West Indies on Thursday.

Yuvraj, who played a crucial role in India's victory against Australia, he had injured his ankle in the game.

India will have an option to play Ajinkya Rahane or ManishPandey as appropriate in place of Yuvraj.

Both batsmen, who had intense net session Monday evening, they will be eager to chip in the goods against a Windies team.

Other hand, the sources also claim that Pawan Negi, who is on the bench, could play in the match against West Indies.

Virat Kohli’s brilliant unbeaten 82 led India hosts to a six wicket victory over Australia

Virat Kohli hit nine to fours and two sixes from 51 balls he faced

ICC World Twenty20 Group 2, Mohali,

Australia 160-6 (20 overs): 43 Finch (34), Pandya 2-36

India 161-4 (19.1 off): 82 * Kohli (51)

India wins by six wickets

Virat Kohli’s brilliant unbeaten 82 led India hosts to a six wicket victory over Australia and a place in the semifinals of the World Twenty20.

Kohli expertly marshaled a chase of 161, taking 32 runs from the last 11 balls he faced to allow MS Dhoni to win with five balls to spare in Mohali.

Earlier, Australia raced to 50 from just 22 deliveries, but were dragged back to 160-6.

India West Indies will meet in the last four in Mumbai on Thursday.

Australia out, ending the international career of Shane Watson, who announced his retirement on Thursday.

Table 2 Group

Kohli classy does it again

Kohli is a master of the persecution of execution, the right-hander averages 91.80 in the second innings of international T20.

The steady progress of India and the regular fall of wickets left the hosts needed 39 from three credits, the required rate higher than any other point of entry.

Until then, Kohli had settled mainly to maneuver the ball and run hard, but launched his attack on James Faulkner, with a limit of one and another six over square off next size below.

Twenty still needed two, only to Kohli to drive, pull and slap four edges of each other during delivered by Nathan Coulter-Nile.

Everything was left was for captain Dhoni to hit the winning boundary off Faulkner and, in the end, was not around.

Australia pegged back

For a while at the start of their innings, Australia looked set to move out of sight as Usman Khawaja and Aaron Finch punished the wayward bowling and Ravichandran Ashwin, Bumrah Jasprit.

But after Ashish Nehra had Khawaja caught behind, India clawed their way back into the contest through the rotation of the left arm of Ravi Ashwin and Yuvraj Singh, although Australia will be harmed by the decision to give Captain Steve Smith caught behind Yuvraj

Glenn Maxwell was bowled by a slower ball from the Bumrah back just as he was beginning to look dangerous and late acceleration did not materialize.

Peter Nevill took 10 of the last two balls of the innings, the only two he faced, but it was not enough.

India peaking at the right time?

India started the tournament as favorites to become the first host nation to win the World T20, but were surprised in a defeat by New Zealand in their first match.

Then, they need a remarkable victory in the last ball against Bangladesh, who needed only one run of three deliveries to continue in the competition.

However, this was his most impressive display so far and, with Kohli in supreme form, which will be largely imagined that add to his victory in the inaugural 2007 tournament.

Peaking at the right time has been vital in previous T20 World - no team is undefeated - and India can do just that.

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Virat Kohli’s brilliant unbeaten 82 led India hosts to a six wicket victory over Australia

Virat Kohli hit nine to fours and two sixes from 51 balls he faced

ICC World Twenty20 Group 2, Mohali,

Australia 160-6 (20 overs): 43 Finch (34), Pandya 2-36

India 161-4 (19.1 off): 82 * Kohli (51)

India wins by six wickets

Virat Kohli’s brilliant unbeaten 82 led India hosts to a six wicket victory over Australia and a place in the semifinals of the World Twenty20.

Kohli expertly marshaled a chase of 161, taking 32 runs from the last 11 balls he faced to allow MS Dhoni to win with five balls to spare in Mohali.

Earlier, Australia raced to 50 from just 22 deliveries, but were dragged back to 160-6.

India West Indies will meet in the last four in Mumbai on Thursday.

Australia out, ending the international career of Shane Watson, who announced his retirement on Thursday.

Table 2 Group

Kohli classy does it again

Kohli is a master of the persecution of execution, the right-hander averages 91.80 in the second innings of international T20.

The steady progress of India and the regular fall of wickets left the hosts needed 39 from three credits, the required rate higher than any other point of entry.

Until then, Kohli had settled mainly to maneuver the ball and run hard, but launched his attack on James Faulkner, with a limit of one and another six over square off next size below.

Twenty still needed two, only to Kohli to drive, pull and slap four edges of each other during delivered by Nathan Coulter-Nile.

Everything was left was for captain Dhoni to hit the winning boundary off Faulkner and, in the end, was not around.

Australia pegged back

For a while at the start of their innings, Australia looked set to move out of sight as Usman Khawaja and Aaron Finch punished the wayward bowling and Ravichandran Ashwin, Bumrah Jasprit.

But after Ashish Nehra had Khawaja caught behind, India clawed their way back into the contest through the rotation of the left arm of Ravi Ashwin and Yuvraj Singh, although Australia will be harmed by the decision to give Captain Steve Smith caught behind Yuvraj

Glenn Maxwell was bowled by a slower ball from the Bumrah back just as he was beginning to look dangerous and late acceleration did not materialize.

Peter Nevill took 10 of the last two balls of the innings, the only two he faced, but it was not enough.

India peaking at the right time?

India started the tournament as favorites to become the first host nation to win the World T20, but were surprised in a defeat by New Zealand in their first match.

Then, they need a remarkable victory in the last ball against Bangladesh, who needed only one run of three deliveries to continue in the competition.

However, this was his most impressive display so far and, with Kohli in supreme form, which will be largely imagined that add to his victory in the inaugural 2007 tournament.

Peaking at the right time has been vital in previous T20 World - no team is undefeated - and India can do just that.

India looks to take advantage of the recent international whitewash 3-0 T20, while Australia intends to shake unstable host outfit

Mohali: It was 3-0 whitewash against Australia in the T20I series down under earlier this year, which served as a catalyst in the response of the Indian team.

Then they won seven straight games (two against Sri Lanka and five in the Asian Cup) and entered into World T20 as the tournament favorites.

Skipper MS Dhoni on the eve of the obligation to win the tie India vs Australia at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Saturday. 

However, the script has not gone as expected. MS Dhoni's men were beaten integrated in Nagpur in the first match against New Zealand. ViratKohli alone led to the victory of India against Pakistan in Kolkata. He huffed and puffed to snatch a victory against Bangladesh, which entered the Super 10s through a qualifying round.

That leaves India with a situation of having to win against Australia in the Stadium of Punjab Cricket Association here today to qualify for the semifinal and take second place in Group Two.

Although Kohli takes a lot of pride in the battle against Australia in their backyard in January, the No. 3 hitter India is well aware of what kind of approach that the team needs to keep for the big game today.

"If you look at the way we played through this station, which has been the catalyst for our performances this season Twenty20 so far. So obviously, we can focus on the positive things we did there against Australia. But we can not take anything for granted.

'A quarter-virtual end "

"It's a quarter-virtual end for us. And it's very important to stay in the moment, focus on what we have to do, why we were able to beat them in Australia is very important to note," Kohli said conference prior to the match.

At the same time, Kohli does not want the Indian team to focus too much on the last series with Australia. "It's not so much that we have won them and we can go out and do it again. That's why we did is what we have to focus on. If we play to our potential, we are able to repeat that. But as I said, to play its potential, you need to focus on why it happened and not the feeling we had after, "said Kohli.

Meanwhile, Shane Watson said the Australian team has improved a lot since the home defeat against India. "We have a very different team games we played. We went through a number of players over those three games.

Now we're a little more settled as a unit. That's a great starting point for us compared to India, which have been almost the same team all the way through, which certainly know their role well into the unit batting and bowling unit. For us to be able to click as a batting unit bowling (against Pakistan on Friday) which is a great thing and most importantly enter a knockout game, so I've got no doubt India will be very careful of what we do, "Watson said.

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India looks to take advantage of the recent international whitewash 3-0 T20, while Australia intends to shake unstable host outfit

Mohali: It was 3-0 whitewash against Australia in the T20I series down under earlier this year, which served as a catalyst in the response of the Indian team.

Then they won seven straight games (two against Sri Lanka and five in the Asian Cup) and entered into World T20 as the tournament favorites.

Skipper MS Dhoni on the eve of the obligation to win the tie India vs Australia at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Saturday. 

However, the script has not gone as expected. MS Dhoni's men were beaten integrated in Nagpur in the first match against New Zealand. ViratKohli alone led to the victory of India against Pakistan in Kolkata. He huffed and puffed to snatch a victory against Bangladesh, which entered the Super 10s through a qualifying round.

That leaves India with a situation of having to win against Australia in the Stadium of Punjab Cricket Association here today to qualify for the semifinal and take second place in Group Two.

Although Kohli takes a lot of pride in the battle against Australia in their backyard in January, the No. 3 hitter India is well aware of what kind of approach that the team needs to keep for the big game today.

"If you look at the way we played through this station, which has been the catalyst for our performances this season Twenty20 so far. So obviously, we can focus on the positive things we did there against Australia. But we can not take anything for granted.

'A quarter-virtual end "

"It's a quarter-virtual end for us. And it's very important to stay in the moment, focus on what we have to do, why we were able to beat them in Australia is very important to note," Kohli said conference prior to the match.

At the same time, Kohli does not want the Indian team to focus too much on the last series with Australia. "It's not so much that we have won them and we can go out and do it again. That's why we did is what we have to focus on. If we play to our potential, we are able to repeat that. But as I said, to play its potential, you need to focus on why it happened and not the feeling we had after, "said Kohli.

Meanwhile, Shane Watson said the Australian team has improved a lot since the home defeat against India. "We have a very different team games we played. We went through a number of players over those three games.

Now we're a little more settled as a unit. That's a great starting point for us compared to India, which have been almost the same team all the way through, which certainly know their role well into the unit batting and bowling unit. For us to be able to click as a batting unit bowling (against Pakistan on Friday) which is a great thing and most importantly enter a knockout game, so I've got no doubt India will be very careful of what we do, "Watson said.

Thisara Perera of 20 (11b, 1x4, 2x6) raises some hope, but the bowlers had leaked too many runs for the first time.

Ben Stokes of England (left) hugs his teammate Jose Buttler to leave the field after his innings against Sri Lanka during his party's World T20 at the stadium Feroze Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Saturday

New Delhi: With a semifinal berth at stake, England put their best foot forward, the team as a whole came to the party and Sri Lanka was lost in his game by 1 league Super 10 Group of the ICC World Twenty20 in Kotla here Saturday .

Needing 173, the defending champions were out of the worst possible way, losing Tillakaratne Dilshan, their best hope in a great persecution, early. From there on it was a bumpy downhill ride, but a brave charge, however. Within the first 24 balls, four batters were back on the bench. A brutal fifth wicket position 80 management between the pattern Angelo Mathews (73, 54b, 3x4, 5x6) and Chamara Kapugedera (30), Thisara Perera 20 (11b, 1x4, 2x6) raises some hope, but players boluses had leaked too many runs first. Lanka ended on 161/8.

Previously, he was asked to take the first strike, opener Jason Roy (42, 39b), 61 of wicket management second partnership with Joe Root (25, 24b), and the power of finishing captain Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler led to England to 171/4.

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Thisara Perera of 20 (11b, 1x4, 2x6) raises some hope, but the bowlers had leaked too many runs for the first time.

Ben Stokes of England (left) hugs his teammate Jose Buttler to leave the field after his innings against Sri Lanka during his party's World T20 at the stadium Feroze Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Saturday

New Delhi: With a semifinal berth at stake, England put their best foot forward, the team as a whole came to the party and Sri Lanka was lost in his game by 1 league Super 10 Group of the ICC World Twenty20 in Kotla here Saturday .

Needing 173, the defending champions were out of the worst possible way, losing Tillakaratne Dilshan, their best hope in a great persecution, early. From there on it was a bumpy downhill ride, but a brave charge, however. Within the first 24 balls, four batters were back on the bench. A brutal fifth wicket position 80 management between the pattern Angelo Mathews (73, 54b, 3x4, 5x6) and Chamara Kapugedera (30), Thisara Perera 20 (11b, 1x4, 2x6) raises some hope, but players boluses had leaked too many runs first. Lanka ended on 161/8.

Previously, he was asked to take the first strike, opener Jason Roy (42, 39b), 61 of wicket management second partnership with Joe Root (25, 24b), and the power of finishing captain Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler led to England to 171/4.

The victory meant West Indies a place in the semifinals secured,

They had come to see the fireworks from AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. Together, two of the men who perhaps could put at 300 in a party of 20 on if things went their way, faced a total of 14 balls 14 runs at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. However, Good Friday (March 25) still took a lot filled almost to capacity - certainly the largest number of spectators for a match of non-India in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 - the value of their money with a low-scoring thriller.

Put into bat, the men of Faf du Plessis could not get too tight to put on 122 for 8, it is not able to get bowlers of the West Indies astute away in a tone that had the ball stop and will not turn to bat. Then it became deep batting lineup despite this, the West Indies to fight for every race, and it came down to two young boys face to face in the final nine races with more than necessary. Carlos Brathwaite the first ball of Kagiso Rabada lost, but next length delivery was crushed to mid-built pedestrian stands and West Indies pressed home by three wickets in 19.4 overs.

The victory meant West Indies aplace in the semifinals secured, and only needed to beat Afghanistan in their next match on Sunday to advance undefeated. For South Africa, his destiny is no longer in their hands, and they need a number of things to go his way to reach the final four.

Before the tournament, both fields have been identified this game, the key to including one in Group 1, and it did live up to expectations as a contest, both teams pushing each other to their limits.

South Africa would have been left ruing the screen batting under par. Your tickets was one that sought to fourth gear very often, but could never get out of the second, like a car that travels constantly uphill and is not able to floor the accelerator. That was partly due to poor decision making, but also due largely to the West Indies to find the right rhythm in a variety pitch that provided purchase for bowlers.

Hashim Amla was expelled from the third match point, hesitation to call and run a worthwhile giving West Indies wicket. Quinton de Kock had slapped Samuel Badree about, but a good diving save and quick release of Andre Russell understands Amla was caught little less. Before South Africa could regain its collective breath, they were 20 for 3 at three scales. Du Plessis hit Russell Suleiman Benn, who started the ground inches catches half out. Gayle, delivered the ball for the first time in the tournament, got Rilee Rossouw - one of the two inclusions of South Africa in the team alongside Aaron Phangiso with JP Duminy injured and Kyle Abbott left out - in her first time.

Gayle's goal heralded the entry of Villiers, and as has happened in every field of cricket in India, the South African champion was given a rapturous reception. The first ball he faced speeding up the straight border, but the show ended there Villiers. A hush descended on the floor in the fourth ball of the seventh over, Dwayne Bravo taking one of the many varieties of slower deliveries have. De Villiers whip barely touched the ball, which went on to hit the wood. That struck at the heart of the dreams of a better than average South African total since de Villiers was the man who could have offset the slow surface with skill and momentum given inputs.

After falling, he had been reduced to de Kock to run the show, and did as well as he could. best stage of South Africa was a stand of 50 runs for the sixth wicket in 44 balls between de Kock and David Wiese, both men hustling one and two, while picking out the rare limits. But de Kock (47 of 46) fell to a misguided attempt to paddle Russell on thin leg lose leg stump in the 16th over, and what they expect the South Africans entertained a final-off push over there.

All three of Gayle, Bravo Russell and ended with two wickets each, and the three had made major strikes, too, either with dangerous hitters off or hit just as South Africa wanted to accelerate.

Pursuing a career just over a ball, West Indies would always be favorites, even on a track that does not help the type of strokeplay which are famous for. South Africa rolled well in patches and ranked as tigerishly as the West Indians had, but all that was needed was for them to keep their heads in the chase.

Early Rabada South Africa had given hope by sending stumps Gayle for a walk in the first time, but despite Gayle's contribution in the party was greater with bat ball, not significantly impede persecution. South Africa needed windows - and regularly - to have a hope of defending the goal, and they could not break well in advance.

West Indies had partnerships of 29, 32 and 21 for the second, third and fourth grounds in about a run a ball - not earthshaking, but crucial, when a low target was being pursued not to allow side bowling to reap the momentum of a flurry of wickets.

Imran Tahir, who might have been expected to make key strikes, started by a strange path faster and flatter bowling, but in his last over, I had Russell and Darren Sammy consecutive balls to bring the contest back to life . West Indies went from 24 off 24 balls with six wickets in hand needing 23 from the last three loans with four wickets remaining. Tahir finished with 2-13, with the best figures of all South African bowlers getting among the wickets.

Marlon Samuels, who had held the chase together with 43 of 44, then fell in the penultimate Chris Morris, to make even more intrigue. It had been a fine Samuels tickets until then, it was not always fluid, but endured - even benefit from a fallen through Tahir we could have had three wickets in an envelope capture.

But Brathwaite proved equal to the task after Samuels fell, and sealed for West Indies.

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The victory meant West Indies a place in the semifinals secured,

They had come to see the fireworks from AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. Together, two of the men who perhaps could put at 300 in a party of 20 on if things went their way, faced a total of 14 balls 14 runs at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. However, Good Friday (March 25) still took a lot filled almost to capacity - certainly the largest number of spectators for a match of non-India in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 - the value of their money with a low-scoring thriller.

Put into bat, the men of Faf du Plessis could not get too tight to put on 122 for 8, it is not able to get bowlers of the West Indies astute away in a tone that had the ball stop and will not turn to bat. Then it became deep batting lineup despite this, the West Indies to fight for every race, and it came down to two young boys face to face in the final nine races with more than necessary. Carlos Brathwaite the first ball of Kagiso Rabada lost, but next length delivery was crushed to mid-built pedestrian stands and West Indies pressed home by three wickets in 19.4 overs.

The victory meant West Indies aplace in the semifinals secured, and only needed to beat Afghanistan in their next match on Sunday to advance undefeated. For South Africa, his destiny is no longer in their hands, and they need a number of things to go his way to reach the final four.

Before the tournament, both fields have been identified this game, the key to including one in Group 1, and it did live up to expectations as a contest, both teams pushing each other to their limits.

South Africa would have been left ruing the screen batting under par. Your tickets was one that sought to fourth gear very often, but could never get out of the second, like a car that travels constantly uphill and is not able to floor the accelerator. That was partly due to poor decision making, but also due largely to the West Indies to find the right rhythm in a variety pitch that provided purchase for bowlers.

Hashim Amla was expelled from the third match point, hesitation to call and run a worthwhile giving West Indies wicket. Quinton de Kock had slapped Samuel Badree about, but a good diving save and quick release of Andre Russell understands Amla was caught little less. Before South Africa could regain its collective breath, they were 20 for 3 at three scales. Du Plessis hit Russell Suleiman Benn, who started the ground inches catches half out. Gayle, delivered the ball for the first time in the tournament, got Rilee Rossouw - one of the two inclusions of South Africa in the team alongside Aaron Phangiso with JP Duminy injured and Kyle Abbott left out - in her first time.

Gayle's goal heralded the entry of Villiers, and as has happened in every field of cricket in India, the South African champion was given a rapturous reception. The first ball he faced speeding up the straight border, but the show ended there Villiers. A hush descended on the floor in the fourth ball of the seventh over, Dwayne Bravo taking one of the many varieties of slower deliveries have. De Villiers whip barely touched the ball, which went on to hit the wood. That struck at the heart of the dreams of a better than average South African total since de Villiers was the man who could have offset the slow surface with skill and momentum given inputs.

After falling, he had been reduced to de Kock to run the show, and did as well as he could. best stage of South Africa was a stand of 50 runs for the sixth wicket in 44 balls between de Kock and David Wiese, both men hustling one and two, while picking out the rare limits. But de Kock (47 of 46) fell to a misguided attempt to paddle Russell on thin leg lose leg stump in the 16th over, and what they expect the South Africans entertained a final-off push over there.

All three of Gayle, Bravo Russell and ended with two wickets each, and the three had made major strikes, too, either with dangerous hitters off or hit just as South Africa wanted to accelerate.

Pursuing a career just over a ball, West Indies would always be favorites, even on a track that does not help the type of strokeplay which are famous for. South Africa rolled well in patches and ranked as tigerishly as the West Indians had, but all that was needed was for them to keep their heads in the chase.

Early Rabada South Africa had given hope by sending stumps Gayle for a walk in the first time, but despite Gayle's contribution in the party was greater with bat ball, not significantly impede persecution. South Africa needed windows - and regularly - to have a hope of defending the goal, and they could not break well in advance.

West Indies had partnerships of 29, 32 and 21 for the second, third and fourth grounds in about a run a ball - not earthshaking, but crucial, when a low target was being pursued not to allow side bowling to reap the momentum of a flurry of wickets.

Imran Tahir, who might have been expected to make key strikes, started by a strange path faster and flatter bowling, but in his last over, I had Russell and Darren Sammy consecutive balls to bring the contest back to life . West Indies went from 24 off 24 balls with six wickets in hand needing 23 from the last three loans with four wickets remaining. Tahir finished with 2-13, with the best figures of all South African bowlers getting among the wickets.

Marlon Samuels, who had held the chase together with 43 of 44, then fell in the penultimate Chris Morris, to make even more intrigue. It had been a fine Samuels tickets until then, it was not always fluid, but endured - even benefit from a fallen through Tahir we could have had three wickets in an envelope capture.

But Brathwaite proved equal to the task after Samuels fell, and sealed for West Indies.

Australia managed to record a convincing victory over Pakistan 

Australia managed to record a convincing victory over Pakistan and said that the latter were eliminated from the ICC World T20 after a loss of 21 runs. In a high scoring game at the PCA stadium in Mohali, Australia were clearly better in all aspects than a beleaguered Pakistan side, which granted 193 after being asked to bowl first on Friday (March 25). James Faulkner (5 of 27), Steve Smith (61 of 43) and Shane Watson (44 of 21) particularly impressed by the Australians.

The pitch in Mohali was quite flat and a decision to bat Australia first looked the most appropriate from the beginning. They had another pair opened with Aaron Finch Usman Khawaja comes on top. The duo won Australia to a fast start and the time never allowed to fall back on. Australia fifty more came in 6th, while 100 noted in the 13. The momentum continued surge and 150 occurred in the 17th over. The axis of the entries was captain Steve Smith with a fine unbeaten 61.

He had called twice before for their hitters do better in the race between the windows. He had the opportunity to try for yourself today on a stand with Glenn Maxwell saw the duo denying intermediate scales with some good running between the wickets. The strange limit also appeared in through a bad ball, a sweep back the top edge and a good harvest of gaps. Their partnership was worth 62 off 38 balls, of which 30 runs came in 7 of contour-balls. That they still managed to over run the ball through nearly singles and doubles played a key role in Australia reaching the amount they did. After the fall of Maxwell, it was Watson who entered. His role down the order was simple, could significantly favor the run rate and that made it to perfection with a 21-ball 44.

Australia ended the publication of a mammoth 193, 13 more than they did against New Zealand Pakistan (check) on the grounds.

In pursuit, Pakistan began almost the same way as they had done against New Zealand. This time, the steam lasted longer, but it was not enough to go the full course. Sharjeel Khan persecution got going with a 19-ball 30 that had a series of drawn limits. Ahmed Shehzad fell to a pull-top edge docile and Sharjeel was a bit unlucky to get rolled on the inner edge of the 6th on Pakistan, but did not suffer a break in momentum.

This was the key factor that cost them the match against New Zealand. The error was not repeated. 17 leaves the 7th most overwhelmed by Watson, Umar Akmal everyone, who impressed with a series of attacking shots. It was he, along with Shehzad, who was hit by a limit-down stroke in the previous game and berating seemed to have reached Akmal.

It started in a frenzy and did not seem to loosen. After the assault to Watosn, leg-spinner Adam Zampa was his next destination. After hitting a limit and a double, which was bowled going for an encore. Shahid Afridi did what he does best with six and out. Khalid Latif was making a fielding Smith but Australia was definitely much better than Pakistan, the gorund-fielding in particular. While Australia moved their doubles, Pakistan always made to stretch and dive when they were similar for performances.

Persecution is desperately needed someone to make a Watson however. Pakistan entries had progressed very similar to the way Australia 15 overs. Pakistan were looking for someone to replicate what Watson did for her.

A subtle but significant difference was asking-rate and the score board. There were no more premeditated blows that did not work out the average, while a calm Watson was able to play with more freedom. Latif’s innings of 46 from 41 balls was good to keep Pakistan in the hunt, but not enough to take them over. He failed to find another gear when Pakistan needed quick work of both ends.

With that loss, Pakistan dimal tournament comes to an end, while Australia will go into their next match against India, in the grounds - in the quarterfinals virtual end - with the confidence boost of a good win.

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CRICKET - Pakistan crash out of World T20 as Faulkner, Watson spark for Australia

Australia managed to record a convincing victory over Pakistan 

Australia managed to record a convincing victory over Pakistan and said that the latter were eliminated from the ICC World T20 after a loss of 21 runs. In a high scoring game at the PCA stadium in Mohali, Australia were clearly better in all aspects than a beleaguered Pakistan side, which granted 193 after being asked to bowl first on Friday (March 25). James Faulkner (5 of 27), Steve Smith (61 of 43) and Shane Watson (44 of 21) particularly impressed by the Australians.

The pitch in Mohali was quite flat and a decision to bat Australia first looked the most appropriate from the beginning. They had another pair opened with Aaron Finch Usman Khawaja comes on top. The duo won Australia to a fast start and the time never allowed to fall back on. Australia fifty more came in 6th, while 100 noted in the 13. The momentum continued surge and 150 occurred in the 17th over. The axis of the entries was captain Steve Smith with a fine unbeaten 61.

He had called twice before for their hitters do better in the race between the windows. He had the opportunity to try for yourself today on a stand with Glenn Maxwell saw the duo denying intermediate scales with some good running between the wickets. The strange limit also appeared in through a bad ball, a sweep back the top edge and a good harvest of gaps. Their partnership was worth 62 off 38 balls, of which 30 runs came in 7 of contour-balls. That they still managed to over run the ball through nearly singles and doubles played a key role in Australia reaching the amount they did. After the fall of Maxwell, it was Watson who entered. His role down the order was simple, could significantly favor the run rate and that made it to perfection with a 21-ball 44.

Australia ended the publication of a mammoth 193, 13 more than they did against New Zealand Pakistan (check) on the grounds.

In pursuit, Pakistan began almost the same way as they had done against New Zealand. This time, the steam lasted longer, but it was not enough to go the full course. Sharjeel Khan persecution got going with a 19-ball 30 that had a series of drawn limits. Ahmed Shehzad fell to a pull-top edge docile and Sharjeel was a bit unlucky to get rolled on the inner edge of the 6th on Pakistan, but did not suffer a break in momentum.

This was the key factor that cost them the match against New Zealand. The error was not repeated. 17 leaves the 7th most overwhelmed by Watson, Umar Akmal everyone, who impressed with a series of attacking shots. It was he, along with Shehzad, who was hit by a limit-down stroke in the previous game and berating seemed to have reached Akmal.

It started in a frenzy and did not seem to loosen. After the assault to Watosn, leg-spinner Adam Zampa was his next destination. After hitting a limit and a double, which was bowled going for an encore. Shahid Afridi did what he does best with six and out. Khalid Latif was making a fielding Smith but Australia was definitely much better than Pakistan, the gorund-fielding in particular. While Australia moved their doubles, Pakistan always made to stretch and dive when they were similar for performances.

Persecution is desperately needed someone to make a Watson however. Pakistan entries had progressed very similar to the way Australia 15 overs. Pakistan were looking for someone to replicate what Watson did for her.

A subtle but significant difference was asking-rate and the score board. There were no more premeditated blows that did not work out the average, while a calm Watson was able to play with more freedom. Latif’s innings of 46 from 41 balls was good to keep Pakistan in the hunt, but not enough to take them over. He failed to find another gear when Pakistan needed quick work of both ends.

With that loss, Pakistan dimal tournament comes to an end, while Australia will go into their next match against India, in the grounds - in the quarterfinals virtual end - with the confidence boost of a good win.

ICC World Twenty20, Bangalore:
India 146-7 (20 overs): Raina 30, Mustafizur 2-34.
Bangladesh 145-9 (20 overs): Tamim 35, R Ashwin 2-20

India won by one run

Bangalore - India scraped to a one-run victory in World Twenty20 over Bangladesh on Wednesday with wicket-keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni out Mustafizur Rahman with the last ball of the game.

The tournament's hosts had been on the verge of suffering their first ever T20 defeat to Bangladesh but they took three wickets in the last three balls of the match in Bangalore.

World Twenty20 India revived their hopes with a thrilling one-run win on Bangladesh in Bangalore.

The hosts second win of the event puts second in Group 2, but third-placed Australia has a game in hand.

Seven of the nine batters India, have reached double figures, with 9 fours  and 6 sixes, but Suresh Raina 30 was the highest score in his modest 146-7.

Needing 11 from the end and on two of three balls, the Tigers lost three wickets in the last three balls.

India’s final group match is against the Australians in Chandigarh on Sunday, while Bangladesh face the already qualified New Zealand in Calcutta a day earlier.

Tigers throw it away

Bangladesh had lost all four previous T20 encounters with India, but seemed destined for a famous victory that would have left all four teams in the group bidding to join the Kiwis in the semifinals level on two points.

Wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim had clubbed the second ball end Hardik Pandya to the border of the cover and some additionally collected four last glove counterpart MS Dhoni diving.

However, a Mushfiqur fueled by adrenaline tried to finish the game in style and holed out to deep mid-stop, Mahmudullah suffered the same fate and Dhoni calmly ran to the stumps to frustrate the search for Mustafizur Rahman for a week break that would have forced a super more.

Group 2 Table

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CRICKET - World T20 - India Thrilling One Run Win On Bangladesh

ICC World Twenty20, Bangalore:
India 146-7 (20 overs): Raina 30, Mustafizur 2-34.
Bangladesh 145-9 (20 overs): Tamim 35, R Ashwin 2-20

India won by one run

Bangalore - India scraped to a one-run victory in World Twenty20 over Bangladesh on Wednesday with wicket-keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni out Mustafizur Rahman with the last ball of the game.

The tournament's hosts had been on the verge of suffering their first ever T20 defeat to Bangladesh but they took three wickets in the last three balls of the match in Bangalore.

World Twenty20 India revived their hopes with a thrilling one-run win on Bangladesh in Bangalore.

The hosts second win of the event puts second in Group 2, but third-placed Australia has a game in hand.

Seven of the nine batters India, have reached double figures, with 9 fours  and 6 sixes, but Suresh Raina 30 was the highest score in his modest 146-7.

Needing 11 from the end and on two of three balls, the Tigers lost three wickets in the last three balls.

India’s final group match is against the Australians in Chandigarh on Sunday, while Bangladesh face the already qualified New Zealand in Calcutta a day earlier.

Tigers throw it away

Bangladesh had lost all four previous T20 encounters with India, but seemed destined for a famous victory that would have left all four teams in the group bidding to join the Kiwis in the semifinals level on two points.

Wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim had clubbed the second ball end Hardik Pandya to the border of the cover and some additionally collected four last glove counterpart MS Dhoni diving.

However, a Mushfiqur fueled by adrenaline tried to finish the game in style and holed out to deep mid-stop, Mahmudullah suffered the same fate and Dhoni calmly ran to the stumps to frustrate the search for Mustafizur Rahman for a week break that would have forced a super more.

Group 2 Table

My biggest dream at the Olympic Games is to win three gold medals again

Usain Bolt Jamaican Sprinter

Kingston: Usain Bolt has confirmed Olympics this year will be the last, turning off the possibility of extending his career at the 2020 games in Tokyo.

But Bolt said the curtain would come down on his Olympic career in games this year in Rio de Janeiro, where he addresses 3 gold medals. "It's definitely going to be my last Olympics," Bolt said. 

"It will be difficult to follow four years for me to stay motivated I want, especially if I can achieve what I want in Rio.

"It will be difficult to maintain the motivation to continue for 4 years so it will definitely be the last." Bolt, who already has six gold medals impressive performances at the Olympic Games in 2008 and 2012, has repeatedly said it plans to hang peaks forever after the 2017 World Championships in London.

He hopes to have taken his tally to 9 golds by competition time in Rio has concluded in August. "My biggest dream at the Olympic Games is to win three gold medals again. That's my goal, that's what I want. And that's what I'm intended for, because this is my goal and that's my dream," said Bolt .

Bolt for his part, reiterated his desire to make more history record before retiring, saying he is determined to become the first man to go under 19 seconds for 200 meters. "I've said the only big thing, big time I want to run is the 200 meters," said Bolt, who holds the world record for the 200 meters of 19.19sec, set in Berlin in 2009 he said.

"I would try to go sub-19. That's the only thing that really, really want, because that's one of my goals." I've always said and always wanted so to me, that's something I expect, " he said.

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Usain Bolt has confirmed Rio Olympics this year will be the last

My biggest dream at the Olympic Games is to win three gold medals again

Usain Bolt Jamaican Sprinter

Kingston: Usain Bolt has confirmed Olympics this year will be the last, turning off the possibility of extending his career at the 2020 games in Tokyo.

But Bolt said the curtain would come down on his Olympic career in games this year in Rio de Janeiro, where he addresses 3 gold medals. "It's definitely going to be my last Olympics," Bolt said. 

"It will be difficult to follow four years for me to stay motivated I want, especially if I can achieve what I want in Rio.

"It will be difficult to maintain the motivation to continue for 4 years so it will definitely be the last." Bolt, who already has six gold medals impressive performances at the Olympic Games in 2008 and 2012, has repeatedly said it plans to hang peaks forever after the 2017 World Championships in London.

He hopes to have taken his tally to 9 golds by competition time in Rio has concluded in August. "My biggest dream at the Olympic Games is to win three gold medals again. That's my goal, that's what I want. And that's what I'm intended for, because this is my goal and that's my dream," said Bolt .

Bolt for his part, reiterated his desire to make more history record before retiring, saying he is determined to become the first man to go under 19 seconds for 200 meters. "I've said the only big thing, big time I want to run is the 200 meters," said Bolt, who holds the world record for the 200 meters of 19.19sec, set in Berlin in 2009 he said.

"I would try to go sub-19. That's the only thing that really, really want, because that's one of my goals." I've always said and always wanted so to me, that's something I expect, " he said.

New Zealand won by 22 runs

ICC World Twenty20, Mohali :
New Zealand 180-5 (20 overs): Guptill 80, Sami 2-23Pakistan 158-5 (20 overs): Sharjeel 47, Santner  2-29

Martin Guptill big sixes on his way to 80, leads from the front

New Zealand sealed their place in the semifinals of the World Twenty20 as bright Martin Guptill 80 helped them to a 22-run victory over Pakistan.

Guptill total, scored off 48 balls, was the driving force behind the Black 'Caps 180-5 on a good wicket Mohali.

Sharjeel Khan fast 47 gave hope Pakistan but were unable to maintain their momentum and ended on 158-5.

New Zealand leads Group B with three wins in three matches, while Pakistan possibilities for progress depend on other results.

Shahid Afridi and his team have two points, the same as his rivals in the final of Australia and India, both of which have played a game less.

Martin Guptill is now third in the all-time scorers list-run in international T20 with 1,791 runs, Tillakaratne Dilshan behind Sri Lanka (1,846) and his compatriot Brendon McCullum (2,140)

New Zealand ‘s highest score of the tournament in so far was built around the brutally brilliant innings of Guptill, who was a mockery of the decision by teams from the Indian Premier League him overlooked by the competition next month.

He signaled his intention Mohammad Irfan hammering for a huge six-cylinder as part of a contribution of 39 runs to an opening 62 management standing with Kane Williamson.

Despite the loss of pattern and Colin Munro, Guptill continued his assault, scoring 15 of his last 31 balls before he plays in the selection of the Pakistan bowlers, Mohammad Sami, who took 2-23 in his four scales.

Another powerful hitter, Corey Anderson, Guptill fell soon after, caught by Shoaib Malik off Shahid Afridi to stop a little black caps entries.

But Ross Taylor intelligent inputs they were directed to a match-winning 180 ultimately - the highest overall tournament so far.

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CRICKET - World Twenty20 2016: Martin Guptill leads New Zealand in the semis.

New Zealand won by 22 runs

ICC World Twenty20, Mohali :
New Zealand 180-5 (20 overs): Guptill 80, Sami 2-23Pakistan 158-5 (20 overs): Sharjeel 47, Santner  2-29

Martin Guptill big sixes on his way to 80, leads from the front

New Zealand sealed their place in the semifinals of the World Twenty20 as bright Martin Guptill 80 helped them to a 22-run victory over Pakistan.

Guptill total, scored off 48 balls, was the driving force behind the Black 'Caps 180-5 on a good wicket Mohali.

Sharjeel Khan fast 47 gave hope Pakistan but were unable to maintain their momentum and ended on 158-5.

New Zealand leads Group B with three wins in three matches, while Pakistan possibilities for progress depend on other results.

Shahid Afridi and his team have two points, the same as his rivals in the final of Australia and India, both of which have played a game less.

Martin Guptill is now third in the all-time scorers list-run in international T20 with 1,791 runs, Tillakaratne Dilshan behind Sri Lanka (1,846) and his compatriot Brendon McCullum (2,140)

New Zealand ‘s highest score of the tournament in so far was built around the brutally brilliant innings of Guptill, who was a mockery of the decision by teams from the Indian Premier League him overlooked by the competition next month.

He signaled his intention Mohammad Irfan hammering for a huge six-cylinder as part of a contribution of 39 runs to an opening 62 management standing with Kane Williamson.

Despite the loss of pattern and Colin Munro, Guptill continued his assault, scoring 15 of his last 31 balls before he plays in the selection of the Pakistan bowlers, Mohammad Sami, who took 2-23 in his four scales.

Another powerful hitter, Corey Anderson, Guptill fell soon after, caught by Shoaib Malik off Shahid Afridi to stop a little black caps entries.

But Ross Taylor intelligent inputs they were directed to a match-winning 180 ultimately - the highest overall tournament so far.

Bangalore - Usman Khawaja hit a quick-fire half century to help Australia to a thrilling three wicket victory against of Bangladesh in their ICC World Twenty20 clash in Bangalore on Monday.

As it happened:  Australia v Bangladesh

David Warner

The left-hander opener smashed 58 against 45 balls as Australia chased down the total success with Bangladesh 156 for five.

The win puts Australia's bid for a first World T20 trophy back on track after the side lost the top-ranked Test against New Zealand in their first match.

The 29-year-old Khawaja hit seven to four legs and a six before being bowled over by Al-Amin Hossain in their Super 10 Group Two match.

Khawaja, born in Pakistan and Shane Watson put on a solid 62 runs opening partnership before the veteran off-road ran out for 21.

Bangladesh bowlers mounted a vigorous attack against the Australians, after suffering a devastating blow when Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny were suspended for illegal bowling actions in the weekend.

Skipper Steve Smith was bowled for 14 by Mustafizur Rahman and David Warner was caught and bowled for 17 by Shakib Al Hasan. Glenn Maxwell was perplexed by 26 against 15 balls.

James Faulkner hit the winning runs with nine balls to spare.

Bangladesh, demolished by Pakistan in their first group match, are now unlikely to qualify for the semifinals, which sits at the bottom of their group with two games remaining.

After Australia won the toss and elected to field, Mahmudullah top scored for the Tigers, aggressive hitting an unbeaten 49, which included seven fours and a six.

Seasoned Shakib T20 campaign also contributed 33 off 25 balls of like Bangladesh desperately tried to sign up their first points in the group stage.

Shakib hit three fours and six before being caught by Nathan Coulter-Nile Adam Zampa out for the fifth wicket.

Spinner Zampa, 23, led the Australian bowling attack by taking three wickets in the first T20 international, while Watson said both.

The right-hander Mohammad Mithun reached an ordained 23 of 22 balls before being caught by Watson at midwicket off Zampa depth.

Opener Soumya Sarkar was captured by one trying to reduce delivery Watson, only for Maxwell to take a simple catch at point.

Sabbir Rahman scored 12 off 17 balls before Faulkner had a great catch off a delivery Watson in the sixth Chinnaswamy stadium in.

Shuvagata Hom, rushed into the side of one of the substitutes Taskin and Sunny was LBW to Zampa 13.

Bangladesh now play India on Wednesday also in Bangalore, while Australia take on Pakistan in Mohali on Friday.

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CRICKET - World T20 -Australia beat Bangladesh in Bangalore

Bangalore - Usman Khawaja hit a quick-fire half century to help Australia to a thrilling three wicket victory against of Bangladesh in their ICC World Twenty20 clash in Bangalore on Monday.

As it happened:  Australia v Bangladesh

David Warner

The left-hander opener smashed 58 against 45 balls as Australia chased down the total success with Bangladesh 156 for five.

The win puts Australia's bid for a first World T20 trophy back on track after the side lost the top-ranked Test against New Zealand in their first match.

The 29-year-old Khawaja hit seven to four legs and a six before being bowled over by Al-Amin Hossain in their Super 10 Group Two match.

Khawaja, born in Pakistan and Shane Watson put on a solid 62 runs opening partnership before the veteran off-road ran out for 21.

Bangladesh bowlers mounted a vigorous attack against the Australians, after suffering a devastating blow when Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny were suspended for illegal bowling actions in the weekend.

Skipper Steve Smith was bowled for 14 by Mustafizur Rahman and David Warner was caught and bowled for 17 by Shakib Al Hasan. Glenn Maxwell was perplexed by 26 against 15 balls.

James Faulkner hit the winning runs with nine balls to spare.

Bangladesh, demolished by Pakistan in their first group match, are now unlikely to qualify for the semifinals, which sits at the bottom of their group with two games remaining.

After Australia won the toss and elected to field, Mahmudullah top scored for the Tigers, aggressive hitting an unbeaten 49, which included seven fours and a six.

Seasoned Shakib T20 campaign also contributed 33 off 25 balls of like Bangladesh desperately tried to sign up their first points in the group stage.

Shakib hit three fours and six before being caught by Nathan Coulter-Nile Adam Zampa out for the fifth wicket.

Spinner Zampa, 23, led the Australian bowling attack by taking three wickets in the first T20 international, while Watson said both.

The right-hander Mohammad Mithun reached an ordained 23 of 22 balls before being caught by Watson at midwicket off Zampa depth.

Opener Soumya Sarkar was captured by one trying to reduce delivery Watson, only for Maxwell to take a simple catch at point.

Sabbir Rahman scored 12 off 17 balls before Faulkner had a great catch off a delivery Watson in the sixth Chinnaswamy stadium in.

Shuvagata Hom, rushed into the side of one of the substitutes Taskin and Sunny was LBW to Zampa 13.

Bangladesh now play India on Wednesday also in Bangalore, while Australia take on Pakistan in Mohali on Friday.

India has never lost to Pakistan in a World Cup or World Twenty20

Top Scorer Virat Kohli, Man of the Match

ICC World Twenty20 Group 2, Kolkata:
Pakistan 118-5 (18 overs): Malik 26 (16)
India 119-4 (15.5 off): 55 * Kohli (37)

Welcomes India revived their hopes World Twenty20 after beating fierce rivals Pakistan by six wickets in Kolkata.

In a hard surface in a rain-affected match of 18 overs per side, Virat Kohli of India unbeaten 55 took its target of 119 in 15.5 overs.

Pakistan scraping 28 of his first six scales, but were swept by Shoaib Malik to 118-5 (26) and Umar Akmal (22).

India Pakistan has played in 10 games in T20 World Cups and world without being defeated.

The pre-tournament favorites, who lost their first match of New Zealand, can still reach the semifinals if they beat Australia and Bangladesh.

Pakistan is also still in the search for a last-four place, but face the toughest test against the Aussies and unbeaten Kiwis.

This was the most anticipated match of the competition between two great rivals who rarely meet outside international tournaments due to political tensions.

In fact, the contest was moved from the city of Himalaya Dharamsala to Kolkata for security reasons, only Pakistan agreeing to participate in the tournament on March 11 after receiving assurances from the Indian government.

More than 60,000 fans packed into Eden Gardens, with crowds lining up outside well after the game started, while some estimates put the global television audience of one billion.

However, the contest itself was not particularly memorable, with the window batting making it difficult for all but the bright Kohli.

The match was dominated by the surface on which it was played, with the amount of assistance offered to players of slow bowling, batting sometimes make it impossible.

Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja Ravi in particular, found sharp, spitting in turn, often leaving batters at some distance from making contact with the ball.

For its part, Pakistan mis-read the conditions omitting the left arm spinner Imad Mohammad Wasim for Sami, who at least justify his selection by Shikhar Dhawan both bowling and Suresh Raina in successive deliveries.

It was a pitch that divided opinion, and some believe that T20 cricket should be about scoring runs, while others found it refreshing bowling players that gave them the advantage.

Kohli classy

After fighting Ashwin and Jadeja, Pakistan were only brought to a competitive total and Akmal Malik, who finally found regular boundaries against players of pace bowling in the later innings.

Pakistan's hopes rose even more when Sami found to have extra-rebound Dhawan and Raine play their stumps almost identical.

Kohli remained, however, and took the sting out of the situation in a stand of 61 with Yuvraj Singh.

The right-hander played some refer to converters excellent guides and behind the point, leaning against former batsman Sachin Tendulkar of India, who was in the crowd, when he passed 50.

On the plus side, MS Dhoni hit the winning runs, and Kohli, Man of the Match celebrates more adulation of Tendulkar.

Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Amitah Bhachan felicitated at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

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CRICKET - World Twenty20 2016: India easily defeat rivals Pakistan, India won by six wickets

India has never lost to Pakistan in a World Cup or World Twenty20

Top Scorer Virat Kohli, Man of the Match

ICC World Twenty20 Group 2, Kolkata:
Pakistan 118-5 (18 overs): Malik 26 (16)
India 119-4 (15.5 off): 55 * Kohli (37)

Welcomes India revived their hopes World Twenty20 after beating fierce rivals Pakistan by six wickets in Kolkata.

In a hard surface in a rain-affected match of 18 overs per side, Virat Kohli of India unbeaten 55 took its target of 119 in 15.5 overs.

Pakistan scraping 28 of his first six scales, but were swept by Shoaib Malik to 118-5 (26) and Umar Akmal (22).

India Pakistan has played in 10 games in T20 World Cups and world without being defeated.

The pre-tournament favorites, who lost their first match of New Zealand, can still reach the semifinals if they beat Australia and Bangladesh.

Pakistan is also still in the search for a last-four place, but face the toughest test against the Aussies and unbeaten Kiwis.

This was the most anticipated match of the competition between two great rivals who rarely meet outside international tournaments due to political tensions.

In fact, the contest was moved from the city of Himalaya Dharamsala to Kolkata for security reasons, only Pakistan agreeing to participate in the tournament on March 11 after receiving assurances from the Indian government.

More than 60,000 fans packed into Eden Gardens, with crowds lining up outside well after the game started, while some estimates put the global television audience of one billion.

However, the contest itself was not particularly memorable, with the window batting making it difficult for all but the bright Kohli.

The match was dominated by the surface on which it was played, with the amount of assistance offered to players of slow bowling, batting sometimes make it impossible.

Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja Ravi in particular, found sharp, spitting in turn, often leaving batters at some distance from making contact with the ball.

For its part, Pakistan mis-read the conditions omitting the left arm spinner Imad Mohammad Wasim for Sami, who at least justify his selection by Shikhar Dhawan both bowling and Suresh Raina in successive deliveries.

It was a pitch that divided opinion, and some believe that T20 cricket should be about scoring runs, while others found it refreshing bowling players that gave them the advantage.

Kohli classy

After fighting Ashwin and Jadeja, Pakistan were only brought to a competitive total and Akmal Malik, who finally found regular boundaries against players of pace bowling in the later innings.

Pakistan's hopes rose even more when Sami found to have extra-rebound Dhawan and Raine play their stumps almost identical.

Kohli remained, however, and took the sting out of the situation in a stand of 61 with Yuvraj Singh.

The right-hander played some refer to converters excellent guides and behind the point, leaning against former batsman Sachin Tendulkar of India, who was in the crowd, when he passed 50.

On the plus side, MS Dhoni hit the winning runs, and Kohli, Man of the Match celebrates more adulation of Tendulkar.

Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Amitah Bhachan felicitated at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.