Starc takes hat-trick in World Cup warm-up
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc claimed a hat-trick against the Netherlands in a rain-shortened World Cup warm-up on Saturday.
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc claimed a hat-trick against the Netherlands in a rain-shortened World Cup warm-up on Saturday.
Wales became the first team to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after recording a 40-6 victory over Australia at Parc OL on Sunday evening.
Fiji recorded their first victory over Australia in 69 years following their 22-15 win in Saint Etienne on Sunday.
Marco Jansen played a starring role to help South Africa secure a series-winning victory by 122 runs in the fifth and final one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the series-deciding fifth and final one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Heinrich Klaasen bludgeoned the ball to all corners in a blistering innings of 174 to ensure a comprehensive 164-run victory for South Africa over Australia in their One Day International at Centurion on Friday, levelling the five-match series at 2-2.
Aiden Markram scored 102 not out as South Africa beat Australia by 111 runs in the third One Day International at the JB Marks Oval on Tuesday.
England overcame a stubborn Argentina side while Australia cruised to a comfortable victory over Georgia in their opening matches of the Rugby World Cup.
Marnus Labuschagne admitted he deserved to be dropped from Australia’s one-day squad for next month’s World Cup in India but could yet work his way back in after a match-winning performance against South Africa on Thursday.
South Africa are looking to balance giving returning players a chance to find their form with trying to gain some team momentum as they begin a five-match One Day International series at home against Australia on Thursday.