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IND-W vs AUS-W 1st ODI: Australia Women thrash India Women
In a captivating clash between India Women and Australia Women, Australia Women built on their winning streak against India by beating them by six wickets on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium. The battle saw the perfect combination of skill, strategy, and determination in Mumbai, but the final laugh was enjoyed by Australia Women. Deciding to bat after winning the toss, India Women posted a total of 282 in 50 overs after losing 8 wickets. India had the top performers in the form of Jemimah Rodrigues and Pooja Vastrakar scoring 82 and 62* respectively. Opener Yastika Bhatia also scored 49 runs. Chasing the target, Australia lost their opener and skipper Alyssa Healy going for duck.
But, Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry scored 78 and 75 runs to put the side back into the game. Beth Mooney gave support with her 42 runs. Tahlia McGrath scored 68 runs to take the side over the line. The Australian bowlers and batters showcased their skill, breaking crucial partnerships and building pressure to put India under pressure. Australia lead three-match series 1-0 as both teams are scheduled to meet each other in the second game on Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium.
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AUS-W vs ENG-W 2nd T20I: With Ashes title out of reach, England eye fightback
Australia have already retained the Ashes after clinching a 57-run victory in the first T20I match of the ongoing three-match series against England. Australia whitewashed the preceding three-match ODI series 3-0 and overcame England in the first T20I. England would now hope to challenge Australia in order to draw the series and salvage pride.
Both teams will no...
Rishabh Pant reveals captaincy lesson he’s learned from Rohit Sharma
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Monday named the new skipper of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pant had been snapped up by LSG for an eye-popping amount of INR 27 crore at the mega auction. Following his appointment as skipper, Pant shared captaincy lessons he has learnt from all captains an...
“I don't think it affects the cricket too much”: Jos Buttler on BCCI’s new guidelines limiting players’ time with families on overseas tours
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently introduced new guidelines aimed at limiting the time players spend with their families during lengthy overseas tours. Voicing his opinion on the issue, England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, feels that it is really important for players to have their families with them during international tour...
Suryakumar Yadav talks about his relationship with allrounder Hardik Pandya
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya may no longer hold the reins as the captain of the Indian T20 side, but his departure from the leadership role has not altered the camaraderie he shares with current skipper Suryakumar Yadav. Speaking ahead of the first T20I against England, Suryakumar Yadav asserted that Pandya’s presence in the team remains invaluable and their bond as t...
Vaishnavi Sharma becomes first Indian bowler to claim hat-trick at Women's U19 WC
Indian left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma has become the second bowler to clinch a hat-trick at the U19 Women’s T20I World Cup. She reached the landmark achievement on Tuesday during the Group A match between India and Malaysia. She claimed the figures 5-5 from the stipulated four overs she bowled.
One of her four overs als...
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