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T20 World Cup 2022, Match 15: Sri Lanka hammer Ireland by nine
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South Africa sets World Cup batting records in 102-run win over
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Markram stars as record-setting South Africa defeat Sri Lanka at
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South Africa set World Cup batting records in 102-run win over Sri
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T20 World Cup: Credit to all the boys for coming back strong, says
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Five-time champion Australia gets its first win at Cricket World
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Shanaka blazes Sri Lanka to final-over win against Australia in
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Worried' Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka reveals main reason for
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