New Update: Virat Kohli confirms Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul as openers for Team India in World Cup.
18 matches
1019 Runs
59.94 Average
10.15 Run Rate.
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A sensational performance from Sri Lanka who outmatch Netherlands in Sharjah 
An exceptional bowling performance from Sri Lanka as they bowl out Netherlands for 44.
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The fantastic four 
Bangladesh, 
Sri Lanka, 
Scotland and 
Namibia - the teams which qualify from Round 1 into the Super 12! 
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Super 12 Ultimate Guide:
Everything you need to know about the T20 World Cup group stage
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 goes up a gear on today as the Super 12 stage kicks off with a mouth-watering double-header that sees four Group 1 teams start their campaigns.
KEY DATES
Group 1 commences – 23 October
The Super 12 stage will get underway in Abu Dhabi on 23 October, with the Group 1 contest between Australia and South Africa. This will be followed up with an evening clash between England and West Indies in Dubai.
First Round qualifiers Sri Lanka and Bangladesh then start their Super 12 campaign on 24 October at Sharjah.
Group 2 commences – 24 October
Group 2 will commence with a heavyweight clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai on 24 October at 6pm local time.
Pakistan then take on New Zealand in Sharjah on 26 October, in a tough start for the 2009 champions. Afghanistan begin their campaign on 25 October at Sharjah, taking on First Round Group B winners Scotland.
Group 1 concludes – 6 November
Group 1 will conclude on 6 November with matches between Australia and West Indies in Abu Dhabi, and England and South Africa in Sharjah.
Group 2 concludes – 8 November
The group will conclude on 8 November, with India taking on Namibia.
Semi-finals – 10 November and 11 November
The first semi-final will be held in Abu Dhabi on 10 November at 6pm local time. The second semi-final will be hosted by Dubai on 11 November. Both semi-finals have reserve days.
The Final
The tournament reaches its conclusion on 14 November at Dubai International Stadium.
The points system
As was the case in the First Round, the following points system will apply in the Super 12 stage:
Win - Two points
THE GROUPS
Group 1
England, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Group 2
India, Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Namibia, Scotland
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Scotland and Namibia - the teams which qualify from Round 1 into the Super 12!
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The Super 12 stage is here! 
Super 12 T20 Match 13 of 45
Australia Vs 
South Africa
14:00 Local Time; 15:30 IST
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Super 12 T20 Match 14 of 45
England Vs : West Indies
18:00 Local Time; 19:30 IST
Dubai International Stadium
Who are you backing in the first two games?
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Lowest totals in T20 World Cup :
39 - By Netherlands vs Sri Lanka in 2014
44 - By Netherlands vs Sri Lanka, 2021
60 - By NewZealand vs Sri Lanka in 2014
68 - By Ireland vs West Indies in 2010
69 - By Hong Kong vs Nepal in 2014
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Most T20I wickets in a calendar year:
31 - A Tye in 2018
28 - J Bumrah in 2016
28 - S Khan in 2018
28 - B Glover in 2019
28 - T Shamsi in 2021
27 - D Nannes in 2010
27 - M Adair in 2019
27 - P van meekeren in 2019
26 - W Hasaranga in 2021
26 - Luke Jongwe in 2021
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Australia vs South Africa head-to-head record in T20Is:
21 - Matches
13 - Australia won
8 - South Africa won
4 - AUS won batting first
4 - SA won batting first
9 - AUS won bowling first
4 - SA won bowling first
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Quinton de Kock departs!
A bizarre dismissal. de Kock tries to scoop one over short fine, doesn’t connect and the ball ricochets off this thigh onto the stumps.
SA - 23/3 (5 Overs). What a start for the Aussies!
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WICKET! Heinrich Klaasen OUT Caught by Smith – RSA 46/4 (8)
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QuickByte:
In T20Is since 2019, Australia have picked up a wicket every 16.6 deliveries in the middle overs (7-15), which is the best among the top 10 nations.
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7 down!
Keshav Maharaj comes up short after attempting to run on an overthrow. Only one off the 15th over and the Proteas are 83/7.
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South Africa lose 8th wicket – RSA 103/8 (18.3)
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South Africa’s score of 118-9 today is their lowest batting first in a 20 over game at a T20 World Cup. Their previous lowest was 122/8 against West Indies in Nagpur during the 2016 edition.
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12 runs off the last over and the Proteas finish at 118/9, the second-lowest score for them at the T20 World Cups. Over to the bowlers now. Can they defend this?
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