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IPL 2024: Gaikwad, Simarjeet shine as CSK secure a vital win
In a captivating showdown, Chennai Super Kings emerged triumphant against Rajasthan Royals, securing a thrilling five-wicket victory in a low-scoring encounter on Sunday at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The encounter, which saw CSK successfully chase down the RR’s total of (145) runs in just (18.2) overs, also witnessed a disciplined bowling attack from men in yellow.
Rajasthan Royals, deciding to bat first, faced a formidable challenge from CSK’s bowling attack, which consistently applied pressure and restricted their scoring opportunities. Despite recurring setbacks, Rajasthan managed to post a competitive total of (145) runs, thanks to a valuable contribution from Riyan Parag, top-scoring with 47-run knock unbeaten.
Chasing the total, CSK’s response was nothing short of exceptional, with Ruturaj Gaikwad being on the task from the very start. Gaikwad played a composed knock of (42), while fellow opener Rachin Ravindra chipped in with (27) runs. In the middle-order, Daryl Mitchell’s rapid knock of (22) off (13) involving four boundaries, propelled the side a lot. Down the order, Sameer Rizvi remained unbeaten on (15) off (8) to power the side to victory.
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Meghalaya star Akash Kumar Choudhary creates first-class history, smashes eight sixes in a row
Demonstrating a sensational display of power-hitting, Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary etched his name into first-class cricket history on Sunday, becoming only the third player in first-class cricket to smash six sixes in a single over and recording the fastest fifty in first-class history, reaching the mark in just 11 balls.
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"I'm very lucky to have all these boys": Suryakymar Yadav lauds Indian contingent
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AUS vs IND: Fifth T20I abandoned, India walk away 2-1 winners
The fifth and final T20I between India and Australia at The Gabba on Saturday was abandoned after just 4.5 overs of play, handing India the series victory by 2-1. India, having already secured a 2-1 lead heading into the final game, were asked to bat. They got off to a promising start, cruising to 52/0 in 4.5 overs.
Opener Shubman Gill was unbeaten on 29 ...
India’s batting firebrand Abhishek Sharma breaks new ground, creates history in T20Is
India's young left-handed dynamo, Abhishek Sharma, accomplished the 1,000-run milestone in T20Is, becoming the fastest batter in the world in terms of balls faced to reach 1,000 T20I runs.
Sharma reached the 1,000-run landmark in just 528 deliveries, breaking the previous record of 573 balls held by Suryakumar Yadav. By innings, he reached 1,000 runs in just 28 innings, m...
WBBL|11 : Brisbane Heat face Melbourne Renegades in the opener
Brisbane Heat are set to open their 2025-26 campaign in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL|11) with a blockbuster rematch of last season’s final, facing Melbourne Renegades on Sunday (9 November) at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Last season, the Renegades claimed their maiden WBBL title by defeating the Heat in the final.
Heading into the opener, Heat face a massive chal...
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