Manchester semi-final postponed

The India-New Zealand semi-final contest will conclude on the allotted reserve day after play was abandoned due to heavy rain in Manchester on Tuesday.

India, rain check New Zealand’s charge

New Zealand were 211-5 after 46.1 overs when heavy rain stopped play in the World Cup semi-final against India at Old Trafford.

‘The performances of Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana are quite important. They will be key wickets. Also, their bowling attack is quite well-suited to the pitches out here. They seem quite well-drilled in what they’re doing. We’re working hard to counter that.’

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Titans reach Ram Slam final

Watch the Titans claim an eight-wicket victory against the Warriors in the first Ram Slam T20 semi-final. 

Shamsi sets up Markram, AB destruction

Tabraiz Shamsi’s four-for saw the Warriors skittled out for 143, before AB de Villiers and Aiden Markram’s half-centuries sent the Titans into the Ram Slam final.

Preview: Titans vs Warriors

Our essential guide to the semi-final between the Titans and the Warriors at Supersport Park, Centurion on Wednesday.

How it unfolded for the Proteas

Another World Cup, another semi-final exit for the Proteas, who lost to New Zealand by four wickets in Auckland on Tuesday.

Smith: Half-chances cost us

Missing half-chances was the key factor in the Proteas’ agonising loss to New Zealand in the semi-final, says Graeme Smith.