EXPLAINED: 20 | Vintage Vibes

Pat Cummins made all the right calls while India’s World Cup dream died

Australia supporters may have considered their captain mad to invite Sharma and Kohli to bat first, but he was vindicated

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Is 240 enough for India to defend in World Cup final against Australia?

NEW DELHI: As Australia bowlers fired in unison, Team India got bundled out for a modest 240 in the World Cup final against Australia at the world's biggest stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2023

World Cup Final, India vs Australia: How India and Australia stack up against each other

It is the second time India and Australia are taking on each other in a World Cup final. In 2003, when Australia steamrolled India to win the title, there was an aura about the Kangaroos that was unmatched, till this edition of the World Cup happened. Tables have well and…

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2023

India vs Australia: World Cup final factoids

India vs Australia is the first-ever World Cup final between multiple Cup winners. A lowdown on all that's interesting about Sunday's big game...

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2023

World Cup Final: India's five-point plan to fox Australia

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the 'final' showdown at the ODI World Cup between India and Australia. Will hosts India lift their third trophy in front of a full-house of 130,000 or will Australia add a sixth title to their decorated cabinet at the Narendra Modi Stadium in…

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2023

World Cup: KL Rahul, the 'keeper' of India's fortunes

Last year, a social media influencer's Instagram reel went viral featuring an interviewee decoding an incomplete footage of a DRS call. Without even glancing at the footage, he confidently declared, "out hai sir." When asked to shift the focus of the photo, Mahendra Singh Dhoni appeared in the background, flawlessly…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

World Cup semifinal, India vs New Zealand: Mohammed Shami wreaks havoc after batters' heroics as India subdue Kiwis, make final

MUMBAI: The campaign by certain section of former players to categorise ODI cricket as a dying format, especially in its 50-over avatar can be junked. When you have brand ambassadors like Virat Kohli acting as its custodians and thrillers like the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup, why fear?

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023

Watch: Team India arrives at Wankhede stadium ahead of the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: As India stride into the World Cup semifinals with an impeccable record of nine consecutive wins, the past glories serve as a testament to their prowess. However, the focus now shifts to the impending clash against familiar rivals New Zealand, where the hosts must bring their A-game to…

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023

IND vs NZ semifinal | The key battle could be in the middle overs bowled by spinners

India vs New Zealand Semi-final: Sunil Gavaksar column on ODI world cup. India and New Zealand face off in the semifinals of a tournament with the top four sides determined by points.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

World Cup semifinal, India vs New Zealand: Time to look 2019 ghosts in the eye

Four years ago, India lost to NZ in the World Cup semis at Old Trafford. Today at the Wankhede, with the team in red-hot form, it may be time to heal those scars...

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023