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BPL 2024: Fortune Barishal win their maiden title, trounce Comilla Victorians in the final
In a gripping showdown, Fortune Barishal etched their name in the annals of Bangladesh Premier League history, clinching their maiden BBL title on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Fortune Barishal overpowered the formidable Comilla Victorians to secure a memorable 6-wicket victory, rocking to their first-ever title win.
Chasing a modest total of 154, Fortune Barishal got off to a blistering start with Tamim Iqbal and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scoring (39) and (29) respectively, setting the foundation for team’s victory. In the middle, Kyle Mayers played a whirlwind knock of (46), further strengthening the chances for team’s victory. Down the order, Mahmudullah and David miller remained unbeaten on (7) and (8) respectively to take the team over the line.
Fortune Barishal's journey to the title was nothing short of remarkable. Throughout the tournament, they exhibited exceptional teamwork, consistency, and adaptability, which propelled them to the summit clash. The team sported a perfect balance of experienced players and promising young talents, making them a formidable force on the field.
Earlier, put into bat, Comilla Victorians, who have won the four titles in the BPL, including in the last two editions, were restricted to 154 with Barishal’s James Fuller returning with two crucial wickets. Mahidul Islam (38) was the top-scorer for Victorians as it couldn’t be enough for powerhouse Comila Victorians to win the title.
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LPL 2024: Dambulla Sixers eye first win
In the 10th match of the ongoing Lanka Premier League on Sunday at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Colombo Strikers will face Dambulla Sixers in what promises to be a crucial encounter for Dambulla Sixers. Colombo Strikers have had a solid start to their campaign, winning two out of their three matches. Their strong performance has been bolstered by their combined efforts.
On the other hand, Dambulla Sixers are struggling to
ZIM vs IND 2nd T20I: Perplexed India aim to fight back after unforeseen outcome in the 1st T20I
An inspired all-round display from underdog Zimbabwe stunned India in the first T20I to lead the five-match series 1-0. After being restricted to 115/9 in 20 overs, Zimbabwe routed India for 102 in 19.5 overs to seal a 13-run victory in the first match. Skipper Sikandar Raza and Tendai Chatara shared six wickets between them to paralyse India’s chase. Shubman Gill (31) and Washington Sundar (27), being the top-scorer, couldn’t help India get over the line.
Kohli opens up on his struggle at T20I World Cup
For Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli, finding his form at the right moment was essential, and his 76-run knock during India’s T20I World Cup final against South Africa could not have come at a better time. Struggling to find his rhythm throughout the group stage and Super 8s, Kohli’s performance in the final powered India to a formidable total.
Despite his evident talent, his form eluded him, leading to a series
IND-W vs SA-W: South Africa women eye series win, slated for showdown in 2nd T20I
After having a disappointing start to their tour of India, South Africa Women fueled some life to their campaign by winning the first T20I match of the three-match series on Friday in Chennai. This victory marks their first triumph on their ongoing tour of India, offering a much-needed morale boost following a series of setbacks.
Prior to their T20I success, South African team endured a challenging start to their India tour. They faced a series defeat in the three-m
TNPL 2024: Salem Spartans square off against Siechem Madurai Panthers
In the third match of the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League, Salem Spartans and Siechem Madurai Panthers will be facing off against each other on Saturday at SCF Cricket Ground, Salem. This is both teams’ first encounter in the tournament as they look forward to having a huge start.
During the last season, Salem Spartans finished on the seventh position in the points table, winning only two games out of seven. They faced five
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