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West Indies vs England 42nd Match ICC T20 World Cup 2024

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The second game in Group 2 of the Super Eights has England facing off against the West Indies at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia. In the first stage of the tournament, England finished second in Group B, while West Indies topped Group C. England managed to keep their T20 World Cup hopes alive by winning their last two group games against Oman and Namibia. Before that, they were in a tough spot with a no-result against Scotland and a loss to Australia. This match will be a bigger challenge compared to their recent games. On the other hand, West Indies cruised through their matches against PNG and Uganda, faced a tough battle with New Zealand, but then dominated Afghanistan in Match 40. With strong performances both with the bat and ball, they are confident heading into this game against the reigning champions. West Indies hit 218/5 in the last game at this venue so we can expect another good batting wicket. There will be some turn but overall it w
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Euro 2024 - Scotland vs Switzerland | Match Info, Preview & Lineup

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After suffering their worst-ever opening defeat at the men's European Championships, Scotland aims to regain their pride on Wednesday when they face Switzerland in Euro 2024 Group A in Cologne. Steve Clarke's team was embarrassed 5-1 by hosts Germany, while Switzerland managed to avoid a similar fate by defeating Hungary 3-1. Due to a straight red card in the loss to Germany, Scotland will be without the suspended Porteous for Wednesday's game and their final group match against Hungary. Either Grant Hanley or Scott McKenna will fill in at the back. Porteous's offense initially carried a one-game ban, but UEFA increased his punishment, likely ending his tournament. McKenna's header was deflected into the German net by Rudiger on Friday, but Hanley is expected to get the nod from Clarke, who may also make a few changes further up the field. Billy Gilmour, surprisingly left out against Germany, is a strong candidate for the starting lineup, while Che Adams, who strugg
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Euro 2024 - Germany vs Hungary | Match Info, Preview & Lineup

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An almost perfect evening for Germany against Scotland saw none of Nagelsmann's players pick up any knocks, and both fans and neutrals were pleased to see Gundogan emerge unharmed from Porteous's sickening challenge, having caught the Barcelona man on the ankle with the full force of his studs. Indeed, Nagelsmann confirmed at his pre-game press conference that he has everyone fit and available for matchday two, although he has stressed that in-game alterations could once again be pivotal to his side's hopes of an emphatic success. Gundogan is expected to form a part of an unchanged XI for the tournament hosts, working in tandem with man-of-the-match Musiala and Bayer Leverkusen hotshot Wirtz, now the youngest German man to score a goal at the European Championships. As Robert Andrich and Jonathan Tah were both booked against Scotland, they run the risk of sitting out the final group game versus Switzerland if they pick up a yellow card on Wednesday, although it may be prefe
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Euro 2024 - Croatia vs Albania | Match Info, Preview & Lineup

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With both teams needing a win, Croatia and Albania face off in Hamburg on Wednesday afternoon, determined not to fall further behind in Group B. After losing their Euro 2024 openers last weekend, both teams are eager to keep their tournament hopes alive. Croatia's coach, Zlatko Dalic, might shake things up after their sluggish start against Spain.  Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol could return to central defense, possibly replacing Marin Pongracic, while Borna Sosa might come in at left-back. There’s also talk of dropping Marcelo Brozovic to give Luka Sucic or Mario Pasalic a chance in midfield. Even though Luka Modric only played 65 minutes, he made the most line-breaking passes (13) in Saturday's game, and he'll be crucial again for the Vatreni. The front three is expected to stay the same, despite Bruno Petkovic missing a penalty, especially since veteran winger Ivan Perisic isn’t fully fit after a long injury layoff. Torino forward Nikola Vlasic is out for the res
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Euro 2024 - Turkey vs Georgia | Match Info, Preview & Lineup

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Group F at Euro 2024 kicks off on Tuesday evening in Dortmund with a crucial match between Turkey and Georgia. Portugal and the Czech Republic are also in this group, and while Portugal is the clear favorite to top the table, the other three teams are vying for the second spot.  Turkey has faced some setbacks, losing Enes Unal, Caglar Soyuncu, and Ozan Kabak to injuries. Additionally, Dogan Alemdar, Cenk Ozkacar, Berat Ozdemir, Can Uzun, Abdulkadir Omur, and Oguz Aydin were cut from the preliminary squad. Kerem Akturkoglu, who has scored five goals in 29 appearances for Turkey, will start in the attack. Juventus' Kenan Yildiz is expected to play in the number 10 role, likely behind Baris Alper Yilmaz.  Merih Demiral is set to start in central defense, while Hakan Calhanoglu will captain the team from midfield. Real Madrid's Arda Guler is also expected to start, having impressed at the club level last season. For Georgia, Solomon Kvirkvelia is expected to recover from an in
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Euro 2024 - Portugal vs Czech Republic | Match Info, Preview & Lineup

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One of the top contenders for this summer's European Championship, Portugal, will kick off their Euro 2024 journey on Tuesday evening against the Czech Republic at Leipzig Stadium. Portugal is seen as a strong favorite to win the tournament in Germany, while the Czech Republic aims to advance from a group that also includes Turkey and Georgia. Portugal's head coach, Martinez, has several tough choices to make for his team selection on Tuesday, given the squad's depth. While some key players will start on the bench, 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead the attack, hoping to add to his 130 international goals. Ronaldo is on the brink of making history by appearing in his sixth European Championship and aiming to become the oldest player to score in the competition. Veteran defender Pepe, who will be 41 years and 113 days old when Portugal begins their campaign, is expected to start in defense, making him the oldest player in the tournament's history. Rafael Lea
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West Indies vs Afghanistan 40th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2024

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The West Indies and Afghanistan, both at the top of the standings, are set to face off in the 40th match of the T20 World Cup 2024. This exciting game will take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, on June 17, 2024, starting at 6:00 AM IST on June 18. The West Indies, co-hosts and two-time champions, have been in top form this tournament, winning three consecutive matches. A win against Afghanistan would secure their position at the top of the group stage. Afghanistan has also been impressive, notably defeating a strong New Zealand team by 84 runs. They, too, are on a three-match winning streak and have yet to lose in this T20 World Cup. They’ll be looking to continue their excellent performance and potentially finish at the top of the points table. The pitch at Daren Sammy Stadium offers a good batting track which has a lot of runs in it. Any team with a quality batting line-up will be able to chase high targets here. Both pacers and spinners wi
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