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Groudstaff removing the covers as rain washed out the match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Bristol County Ground in Bristol, southwest England on Friday — AFP

Bangladesh supporters cheering during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between England and Bangladesh

Bangladesh supporters cheering during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between England and Bangladesh at Sophia Gardens stadium in Cardiff, south Wales on Saturday — AFP

World Cup 2019 likely to give £435.5m economic boost to England: IBISWorld

FE Sports DeskIn its 12th edition, the 2019 Cricket World Cup is taking place in England and Wales for the fifth time. A total of 48 matches will be played in 11 venues across 10 cities, including London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester and Cardiff. According to a representative of the International...

What happens if a match is tied?

The first four days in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 have been rather uneventful, except June 5, where Bangladesh amassed their highest score in an ICC tournament. So far, South Africa have had a terrible outing, having lost three matches. Pakistan's batting line-up, meanwhile, was ripped apart as West Indies...

Four matches that ended in tie in WC history

The ICC Cricket World Cup has produced some nail-biting thriller contest in the past. Also, there have been instances where the match played resulted in a tie where both the teams' scores have been levelled. This accounts for more drama and tension both on and off the field as the...

Struggling South Africa face West Indies in must-win clash today

South Africa, minus the services of their premier fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Lungi Ngidi, will face a powerful West Indies side in a must-win World Cup 2019 clash for the former at The Rose Bowl in Southampton today (Monday).South Africa, who have made the worst possible start at the...

Tigers want to roar against Lions today

BRISTOL, June 10 (Agencies): After two consecutive defeats, Bangladesh will look to return to winning ways when they face Sri Lanka in their fourth World Cup game at the Bristol Cricket Ground on Tuesday.With both teams have now just one win under belt, the match is important for both of...

WC 2019 opener records highest ever reach on Star

The first match of the 2019 World Cup recorded the highest ever reach on Star network.The match between hosts England and South Africa recorded a reach of 114 million, the highest ever for a cricket World Cup game, a statement said.The average reach for a World Cup game has been...

Curious case of the immovable bails

There is one easy way for the bowler to get the batsman out in a cricket match: hit the stumps.However, that has not always been the case in this World Cup.Five times in 13 games since the tournament started a bowler has hit the stumps and the electronic 'zing' bails...

Pakistan look to carry winning momentum against Australia today

TAUNTON, (England), June 11 (Agencies): Pakistan, after beating England by 14 runs, will look to carry the winning momentum as they take on Australia at Taunton on Wednesday.Pakistan looked like a team stuck in a different era in their 10-wicket loss to the West Indies but they bounced back in...

Rains may force England Cricket Board to suffer losses

Heavy overnight and early morning rain washed out the World Cup group match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Bristol on Tuesday. Sri Lanka have already suffered one no result washout in Bristol, against Pakistan on Friday.Meanwhile, tournament organisers were, for the second day in a row, faced with the...

ICC won't change bails after wicket problems

LONDON, June 11 (AFP): The International Cricket Council ignored pleas from World Cup stars to resolve the bail controversy that threatens to spoil the tournament.India captain Virat Kohli and Australia skipper Aaron Finch joined forces to condemn the "unfair" problem on Sunday.It was the fifth incident in the tournament of...

Thumb injury leaves Shikhar Dhawan's WC in doubt

NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom, June 11, 2019 (AFP) India's Shikhar Dhawan is set to discover on Tuesday the extent of a thumb injury that threatens the opening batsman's ongoing participation at the World Cup.Dhawan led India to their second straight win of the 50-over tournament with a 109-ball 117 against reigning...

WC 2019 sees butterfingers, DRS domination, sub-par 1st innings scores

The 2019 edition of the World Cup has witnessed many highs and lows - from teams consistently putting up 300-plus totals to getting bowled out in 30 overs.With one-third of the league phase done and dusted, Cricbuzz looks into a few trends and patterns that have emerged so far from...

Unbeaten teams clash as India take on table leaders NZ today

NOTTINGHAM, June 12 (Agencies): India and New Zealand, the only two unbeaten sides in the ongoing World Cup so far, will look to dominate each other and prove a point when they meet on Thursday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.The Black Caps have been absolutely ruthless in the three games...