South Africa defeated Pakistan by one wicket in a tense finish to push their Asian rivals to the brink of elimination from the World cup here on Friday.

South Africa bowled out Pakistan for 270 and then returned to overhaul the target, scoring 271 for 9 in 47.2 overs with Aiden Markram top-scoring with a 93-ball 91.

Skipper Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel struck fifties but Pakistan batters frittered away good starts to be bowled out for a below-par 270 by South Africa during their World Cup match here on Friday.

Sri Lanka beat England by eight wickets in World Cup in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (PTI): England needed a return to their aggressive ways but they produced a cagey batting effort to get bowled out for a modest 156 against a confident Sri Lanka in their World Cup match here on Thursday.

Cricket legend Greg Chappell has revealed going through a financial struggle with his friends pitching in to set up an online fundraising platform to "enhance his last few years", according to a report.

England win toss, elect to bat against Sri Lanka

Australia beat the Netherlands by 309 runs in World Cup match

Australian batter Glenn Maxwell on Wednesday was in prime form as he scored the fastest ODI World Cup century in 40 deliveries with the help of 8 fours and 8 sixes in his innings.