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NZ overpower SA to make Champions Trophy final

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Lahore, ICC Champions Trophy semi-final

New Zealand 362-6 (50 overs): Ravindra 108 (101), Williamson 102 (94), Ngidi 3-72

South Africa 312-9 (50 overs): Miller 100* (67), Van der Dussen 69 (66), Santner 3-43

By a score of 50 runs, New Zealand won.

After centuries from Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand dominated the Champions Trophy final with a thumping 50-run victory over South Africa.

In a superbly timed one-day innings, the Black Caps chose to bat first in Lahore and set a tournament-record 362-6.

It was bolstered by Ravindra and Williamson’s 164-run partnership for the second wicket, which recorded their fifth and fifteenth ODI centuries, respectively.

Despite both falling short of three figures shortly after, New Zealand persevered and plucked 110 runs from the final 10 overs thanks to Glenn Phillips’ unbeaten 49 from 27 and Daryl Mitchell’s big hitting.

South Africa attempted to resemble the Kiwis’ pitch despite having a daunting total, which couldn’t possibly have been friendlier to the batters.

Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen, Proteas’ skipper, put on 105 for the second wicket in a strong start to the chase.

They were unable to carry on, with Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand, dismissing them both, along with the dangerous Heinrich Klaasen, in a brilliant move during the middle overs.

South Africa had to keep attacking despite the wickets stumbling and, despite David Miller scoring a 67-ball century from the final ball of the match, they came in far short on 312-9.

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Kiwis get a mix of the stars of the present and the future.

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The 50-over innings approach that New Zealand employs is essentially the same.

Build a base after the first 35 or 40 overs, leaving enough wickets for an incredible assault in the final innings.

A straightforward strategy that, if properly used, is difficult to stop. New Zealand’s Lahore performance was so close to perfect.

Of course, it requires players to play with both technique and temperament in order to determine when to move up and which bowlers to target.

Williamson has excelled in this position for more than ten years, and while Ravindra, a 34-year-old man, is showing no signs of slowing down, New Zealand look to have a natural successor.

New Zealand controlled the proceedings throughout the 26 overs when the pair were at their best.

When they wanted to quietly tick over with one and twos, they did it while remaining prepared to put away the bad ball, and after acknowledging the high surface, they upped the ante and seamlessly converted five or six-an-over into sevens and eights.

Ravindra, a stylish left-hander, was in charge throughout his innings, but he was fairly consistent in his scoring, with his first fifty balls coming in 47 and his second in 46.

With Ravindra’s quick scoring, Williamson was confident that he would be able to catch up and start slowly for the Black Caps.

Klaasen put down a catch behind the stumps, diving to his right, and Williamson made it pay for it by giving him a life on 56.

After Ravindra’s dismissal, he needed just 30 more to complete his half-century, combining his customary classical strokes with some creative scoops and ramps.

Santner turns favor Black Caps.

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South Africa demonstrated that getting it right, especially in a chase, is much easier said than done, even if New Zealand highlighted the benefits of building an innings towards a big finish.

All the way through the chase, the Proteas stayed right where New Zealand was at the same stage, ensuring a thrilling conclusion.

However, Bavuma and Van der Dussen faced Santner just as the run-rate was starting to rise.

With his left-arm spin, the New Zealand captain found a questioning line and length and subtly varied his pace. He was as disciplined as ever.

A flighted delivery that dipped late and turned enough to create a leading edge that looped backwards, and Van der Dussen was bowled by a flatter ball that darted in at leg stump to strike middle and leg, which was undone.

Klaasen was caught at long-on in Santner’s next over, and the game was over in the 29th when Santner made the 23rd over.

The Black Caps continued to use spin, with Ravindra receiving Aiden Markram bowled and caught before Phillips and Bracewell both collecting wickets off-spin.

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Our “platform was crucial” was the response.

Mitchell Santner, captain of New Zealand, said: “The platform we were able to set was crucial. We were pleased with 360, but we were aware that it would be difficult given South Africa’s strength.

The group’s “discussions are about applying pressure, being aggressive with the ball, and attempting to take wickets,” they say. If you don’t get them out during a chase like that, they’ll eventually catch up.

Rachin Ravindra, the player of the match, said: “It’s always a great feeling to make a team contribution. I couldn’t be happier to see how emphatically we won in the semi-finals.

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Meghan Markle complains about husband Prince Harry’s unhealthy habit with food

Following the release of Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, there has been a lot of discussion.

The eight-part series, which features Meghan discussing her children’s eating habits (they eat a lot of vegetable and fruit platters), correcting a friend over her Sussex surname, and a alleged “disgrace” at the royal family, has drawn the attention of fans and critics.

Meghan’s disclosure of Prince Harry’s unhealthy habit and how she fights his routine shocked viewers as well. In front of her friend Mindy Kaling, Meghan prepares breakfast in a moment that has been later dubbed “crazy” on social media.

My kitchen is immediately filled with my husband and three dogs, Meghan says. Not my perfume is what draws them all in, they say.

She then riffs, “My bacon brings all the boys to the yard,” imitating Milkshake, a song by Kelis from the 2000s. Meghan further reveals Prince Harry’s love of salt, which might be harmful. Adults should consume no more than 6 grams of salt per day (roughly one level teaspoon), per NHS recommendations. This includes the salt added while cooking and after cooking, as well as the salt that is already present in our food.

The Duchess responds to Mindy’s question, “How does she season her food so perfectly?” by explaining that Harry’s influence has made her more cautious. Well, my husband, who doesn’t care what food is served in front of him, puts salt on it, she said. So I make an effort to undersalt.

Following a delay in January due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, Meghan withdrew from Netflix on Tuesday morning. The former Suits actress, who hosts the eight-part series, has received bad reviews from critics.

The Telegraph gave it two stars and called it “insane” and an “exercise in narcissism,” while The Guardian described it as a “gormless lifestyle filler” and as “so pointless it might be the Sussexes’ final TV show.”

With Love, Meghan is agitated and exhausting, according to The Independent’s one-star review, so visiting the Sussexes might not be a pleasant experience. Some critics have been a little less reticent in light of the numerous negative reviews.

According to the Radio Times, “Meghan claims to be hoping to turn things around” by “elevating ordinary things.” “But this is ordinary,” he said. Will enough people decide that basic is beautiful enough to entice the hoards to purchase the goods, as planned? Time will tell. Has Meghan’s vision for the genre been realized? I won’t change much, but I’ll keep watching.”

And a Harpers Bazaar reviewer noted that With Love strikes a fine balance between genuinely serviceable voyeurism and gorgeous Montecito views (in the form of both gorgeous Montecito views and glimpses into the duchess’ personality) as a passionate home cook.

The Sussexes’ multimillion-dollar agreement with Netflix, which produced their most popular film, Harry &amp, Meghan, which featured a number of allegations against the royal family, is regarded as their make-or-break moment.

Danny Jones’ wife left a ‘broken woman’ after huge life change he branded a ‘nightmare’

After making a significant life change that coincidentally called a “horror,” Georgia Jones, the wife of Danny Jones, admitted to being a “broken woman.”

On I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Danny, 38, was playing Bushtucker Trails! His wife was at home at the time last year while their son, age 7, was deciding to take on independent parenting. Georgia, 38, was also given the extremely stressful task of moving from their family home to a new home without the support of her husband.

Georgia claimed that the McFly star was feeling well-rested from his trip down under and that Georgia felt like a “broken woman” after Danny was crowned King of the Jungle.

Georgia said that while she was “really pleased” to see him crowned King, she also said: “He’d gone through a real mindful experience. He engaged in a wife, who was beyond that. Because I was so happy for him, the two worlds didn’t quite align, and the result was an exhausted, broken woman. I was completely different from him when we spoke.

Danny Jones and Georgia Horsley
Georgia claimed she felt like a “broken woman” after Danny was crowned King of the Jungle (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock).

Danny made a guest appearance on Rob Beckett and Josh Widdecombe’s Parenting Hell podcast just last week about family. Danny questioned Josh about his house move and said, “Are you renovating?” Same person, mate. Isn’t it a nightmare, is it?

Then Josh joked, “To get away with it, Rob, you went in the jungle to get money for the renovations.” three weeks in the jungle have finished my kitchen. Then Rob questioned, “You’re honest when they go; why are you here? ” She has left me and I have a sizable tax bill. I’m here because of this. Let’s get this done, kangaroos, give them the d***.

Georgia continued to be as open as ever on Instagram, posting a heartfelt confession of how she felt while Danny was on I’m a Celeb. She explained in a moving video that she had been busy using social media and that she had been missing. Georgia admitted that she had moved house while Danny was in the jungle and that she had done it alone, which made her heart melt.

“I have had the assistance of Carly, the most amazing woman,” she continued. She’s your woman if someone is looking for a PA; she’s not mine; she’s Danny’s; I don’t have one. My friends, my mother, and my father have all been incredible lately. I have a fully developed village.

I actually opted not to leave the house where we resided. Although I enjoyed it there, we still do it, don’t we? Anyway, I’m extremely emotional. It was a heartfelt evening for me. Just a lot, really. Let’s also talk about the jungle, not just my house moving without my jungle husband. “Georgia continued to discuss Danny’s time in the jungle and praised his performance.

Danny Jones and Georgia Horsley with their son Cooper
While Danny was in the I’m A Celeb jungle (ITV, REX, Shutterstock), Georgia experienced emotional distress.

Georgia was open to sharing her feelings with us during Danny’s time in the jungle, but this wasn’t the first time. She also stated, “I’m a little emotional today,” in one Instagram video. She continued to explain that “I believe it has just been bubbling.” Moving a house alone is stressful, along with working as a solo parent and living with a jungle husband. So it kind of comes to a head today.

She continued, “My Instagram is what I want to be, which is what I want to be.” I show real life, who I am, and my ups and downs and highs and lows so that, you know, you guys don’t feel as alone with anything you might be struggling with. So I’m just having a little sluggish and just a little tired, making sure I’m looking after everyone and keeping everyone happy.

Georgia made a rejuvenating solo retreat out of desperation. She stated to her followers, “So I decided that I needed to go on a solo trip while I was still in Australia to push myself out of my comfort zone while also giving myself the break I needed.” So… I found a little oasis of tranquility in my overwhelmed brain after booking a little cabin in the middle of nowhere, close to Shropshire. It was perfect because I burned firewood, built fires, sat in silence, read a book, slept, enjoyed the views, and watched the sheep in the nearby field.

Gene Hackman’s daughter breaks down in tears on phone call as she’s told key detail

One of Gene Hackman’s daughters was left speechless and struggling to talk during a heartbreaking speakerphone exchange with police.

One of Hackman’s daughters was contacted by Sheriff Adan Mendoza, who also spoke to the dog boarding home’s Santa Fe owner. On the property of Hackman and his wife, they called her to inquire what she should do with the two dogs. However, she was unable to speak because she was upset.

The boarding facility Santa Fe Tails, operated by Joey Padilla, declared: “It was overwhelming for everyone. There was a lot of intake. I finally said, “Listen, I’m just here to help.” Then he escorted them to his boarding house.

The two surviving dogs have been “limbo” after their owners’ deaths, so it’s appropriate to do this. Before the couple’s wills are read, German Shepherd Bear and Akita-shepherd mix Nikita can’t be rehomed.

Gene Hackman
Mystery: Gene Hackman’s death puzzles cops (WireImage)

They will remain there indefinitely until it is revealed what arrangements Hackman, if any, made for the dogs after his passing. If any of Hackman’s family members will adopt the dogs, or if they will be relocated to a new home, it is still to be seen.

The dogs’ condition has been revealed in fresh heartbreaking details. The remains of a third “mummified” dog were discovered in a closet next to Betsy’s body, despite previous claims that the pair of dogs were “healthy.”

Zinna, an Australian Kelpie mixed-breed 12-year-old, was the dog’s that died, according to reports. The dogs were discovered by police, who called animal control after they called in the dogs, who most likely had been unattended for at least ten days.

Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa and their dogs
(Celebrity Pets) Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa, and their dogs

According to USA Today, Nikita was “skittish because of all the commotion,” while Bear, who was easily found close to Betsy’s body, was easily captured. The dog refused to cooperate when they tried to coax Nikita into Betsy’s car by opening and closing the door and also using treats. In the end, they had to put a door trap in the backyard to accommodate her overnight.

Since police are awaiting the results of the couple’s toxicology results, the investigation into their death has stalled. Last Wednesday, Hackman and classical pianist Betsy, 65, were discovered dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. About nine days prior to the actor’s death, according to authorities, his body was likely to have been found. Cops previously confirmed that February 17 was the last event recorded on Hackman’s pacemaker.

Gene Hackman and daughters Elizabeth Hackman and Leslie Hackman in 1978
1978: Ron Galella Collection for the Gene Hackman and his daughters Leslie and Elizabeth Hackman (Getty Images).
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
(Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

Police have so far been unable to determine whether Hackman or his wife died first. Both were discovered to be “mummified.” The actor’s children Christopher, 65, Elizabeth Jean, 63, and Leslie, 58, who he had with his ex-wife Faye Maltese, are among the people they are talking to, according to Cops, who have compile a list of their last encounters.

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