England’s second-wicket partnership of 233 in just 102 balls ripped India’s bowling to shreds. India fought back for a while in the chase but after the massive batting blitz by England, the target was never going to be within reach. Jos Buttler and Harry Brook celebrate after combining for a destructive 233-run stand that helped […]
Arshdeep Singh provided an early breakthrough for India, dismissing Jos Buttler, but England soon grabbed the initiative and held onto it. India were outplayed in all the three phases of the match with wides and no balls and fielding errors piling up. England’s Harry Brook and Phil Salt celebrate during a dominant chase against India
Spain took the lead in the 30th minute through Fabian Ruiz, but Belgium equalised through Charles De Ketelaere before the break and Merino sealed the victory just two minutes after coming off the bench. It was a stunning knockout win that showed once again Spain’s ability to land a late blow when it counts. Spain
France advanced to a third straight World Cup semifinal with a 2-0 victory over Morocco. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored in the second half and Morocco couldn’t rekindle the magic that had defined much of its earlier run. France celebrates a 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco in Boston as Mbappe and Dembele once again
Gregor Kobel was decisive in the shootout with a key save from Cucho Hernandez while Ruben Vargas coolly converted the winning penalty. Colombia will regret missed chances, including Davinson Sanchez hitting the bar. Switzerland fans celebrate after winning a tense penalty shootout against Colombia to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Image Credit: The Hindu FIFA
Egypt took the lead through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico and looked set for a famous win, but Argentina came roaring back with three late goals in the final 14 minutes. A stoppage-time goal by Enzo Fernandez capped off one of the tournament’s most thrilling comebacks. Argentina players celebrate after Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage-time winner completed
