Australia’s record-breaking victory over England in Lahore has boosted team morale, with Alex Carey highlighting the team’s belief after chasing down England’s 8-351 with five wickets to spare. The team’s confidence is high going into the match against South Africa, despite an inexperienced bowling attack, with Carey praising the team’s calmness during the run chase and the contributions of key players like Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell. A win against South Africa would secure Australia a spot in the semi-finals, while a loss would require a victory against Afghanistan to advance further in the tournament.
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Lacklustre Ancelotti debut as Brazil held to draw
Carlo Ancelotti's debut as Brazil coach ended in disappointment with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in the South American World Cup qualifiers. Brazil struggled to penetrate Ecuador's defense, with their best chance coming from Vinicius Jr, while Ecuador's Nilson Angulo was caught offside in a second-half threat. The result leaves Brazil in fourth place with 22 points, just behind third-placed Paraguay, while Ecuador remains second with 24 points, as both teams prepare for upcoming matches...
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