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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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England name squad for 4th Test, bring in Liam Dawson
England have announced their squad for the fourth Test match against India, with spin-bowling all-rounder Liam Dawson making his comeback to the Test after eight years. Dawson has been included in the squad as a replacement for Shoaib Bashir, who has been ruled out of the series due to injury. Dawson has played six Tests and taken seven wi...
Olympics 2028: Schedule for cricket games revealed
Cricket’s much-anticipated return to the Olympics will materialise at the LA 2028 games as the schedule for the matches has been revealed. Matches are set to be played from July 12 to July 29 at Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomona – about 50 km from Los Angeles. Six men’s and women’s teams will be competing in the tournament, with a total of 1...
“It's quite heartbreaking”: West Indies skipper Roston chase after team's heavy loss to Australia
Australia sealed a memorable 176-run win against West Indies in the third Test, folding the hosts for 27 in their chase of 204 to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland took six and three wickets, respectively, to skittle West Indies for the second-lowest score in the history of Test c...
“A lot of rehab, a lot of training”: Jofra Archer on his Test return
England’s returning fast bowler Jofra Archer made his long-awaited return to Test cricket with a bang, playing a greater role in England’s phenomenal 22-run win against India in the third Test at Lord’s on Monday. The victory gave England an upper hand in the series, moving 2-1 up in the series with two Tests to play. Archer, who was away from...
SL vs BAN 3rd T20I: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are once again set to meet in the third and final T20I on Wednesday at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium, with the series currently tied at 1-1. Bangladesh bounced back strongly in the series with a decisive 83-run victory in the second game to level the series 1-1. Litton Das and Shamim Hossain
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