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Australia’s Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc star in rain-hit World Cup warm-up game | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Australian batsman Steve Smith showcased his prowess by scoring a half-century in a rain-affected warm-up match held in Thiruvananthapuram on a Saturday. Nonetheless, it was the fiery pacer Mitchell Starc who stole the highlight, claiming a exceptional hat-trick that dismantled the Netherlands‘ top-order batting lineup forward of the 50-overs World Cup.
The sport was marred by delays as a consequence of a waterlogged outfield and needed to be shortened to 23 overs per facet. Regardless of the unfavorable situations, Australia, a five-time World Cup champion, managed to submit a aggressive complete of 166-7. Opener Steve Smith contributed considerably with a well-earned 55, whereas Cameron Inexperienced chipped in with 34 runs down the order.
Because the Netherlands confronted a difficult chase, rain intervened as soon as once more with their rating at a precarious 84-6 from 14.2 overs. In the end, the match needed to be referred to as off as a result of persistent rain.
The Dutch staff, making their fifth look in a World Cup and their first since 2011, discovered themselves in serious trouble as Mitchell Starc exhibited his bowling prowess. Starc, who had lately returned to the beginning lineup following a groin damage, made a spectacular influence by dismissing Max O’Dowd and Wesley Barresi with the ultimate two deliveries of the opening over.
In his subsequent over, he castled Bas de Leede’s stumps as effectively. It was a rare hat-trick, with all three batsmen being dismissed for first-ball geese, highlighting Starc’s impeccable talent and readiness to carry out on the highest degree.
Earlier, the match between hosts India and defending World Cup champions England in Guwahati was deserted and not using a ball being bowled.
India skipper Rohit Sharma received the toss and opted to bat however rain got here down shortly after and prevented play on the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in northeastern India.
With the cut-off time for play set at 7.30 p.m. native time (1400 GMT), match officers waited till virtually 6 p.m. earlier than pulling the plug on the competition.
England could effectively not thoughts, nevertheless, after spending almost 38 hours travelling from London to Guwahati with prolonged layovers in between.
“We’re just a little bit stiff, it was an extended journey,” England pacer Mark Wooden mentioned on Star Sports activities shortly after the toss. “However that is the beginning of the World Cup, so we’re all excited.”
England will get an opportunity to fine-tune their abilities with a conflict towards Bangladesh on Monday, forward of their event opener on Thursday when Jos Buttler’s facet will meet 2019 runners-up New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
“These video games are nearly constructing as much as the opening recreation, and we have to be prepared for that one,” Wooden mentioned.
India tackle the Netherlands on Tuesday earlier than heading into the showpiece occasion, the place they’re focusing on their third title.
(With Reuters inputs)
The sport was marred by delays as a consequence of a waterlogged outfield and needed to be shortened to 23 overs per facet. Regardless of the unfavorable situations, Australia, a five-time World Cup champion, managed to submit a aggressive complete of 166-7. Opener Steve Smith contributed considerably with a well-earned 55, whereas Cameron Inexperienced chipped in with 34 runs down the order.
Because the Netherlands confronted a difficult chase, rain intervened as soon as once more with their rating at a precarious 84-6 from 14.2 overs. In the end, the match needed to be referred to as off as a result of persistent rain.
The Dutch staff, making their fifth look in a World Cup and their first since 2011, discovered themselves in serious trouble as Mitchell Starc exhibited his bowling prowess. Starc, who had lately returned to the beginning lineup following a groin damage, made a spectacular influence by dismissing Max O’Dowd and Wesley Barresi with the ultimate two deliveries of the opening over.
In his subsequent over, he castled Bas de Leede’s stumps as effectively. It was a rare hat-trick, with all three batsmen being dismissed for first-ball geese, highlighting Starc’s impeccable talent and readiness to carry out on the highest degree.
Earlier, the match between hosts India and defending World Cup champions England in Guwahati was deserted and not using a ball being bowled.
India skipper Rohit Sharma received the toss and opted to bat however rain got here down shortly after and prevented play on the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in northeastern India.
With the cut-off time for play set at 7.30 p.m. native time (1400 GMT), match officers waited till virtually 6 p.m. earlier than pulling the plug on the competition.
England could effectively not thoughts, nevertheless, after spending almost 38 hours travelling from London to Guwahati with prolonged layovers in between.
“We’re just a little bit stiff, it was an extended journey,” England pacer Mark Wooden mentioned on Star Sports activities shortly after the toss. “However that is the beginning of the World Cup, so we’re all excited.”
England will get an opportunity to fine-tune their abilities with a conflict towards Bangladesh on Monday, forward of their event opener on Thursday when Jos Buttler’s facet will meet 2019 runners-up New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
“These video games are nearly constructing as much as the opening recreation, and we have to be prepared for that one,” Wooden mentioned.
India tackle the Netherlands on Tuesday earlier than heading into the showpiece occasion, the place they’re focusing on their third title.
(With Reuters inputs)
