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T20I WC, 2024: Andries Gous, Aaron Jones guide USA to victory in World Cup opener
In an exciting opener of the T20I World Cup 2024 on Sunday at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, oldest rivals in international cricket USA and Canada locked horns in which USA made it to the top with a seven-wicket win on the back of a spellbinding innings from Aaron Jones, who starred with his unbeaten 94-run knock to help the side kick off their campaign with a victory.
Chasing a total of 194, USA batters Andries Gous (65) and Aaron Jones (94*) made the light work of the chase, stitching a 131-run partnership to lead the side to the victory with 14 balls to spare. Jones remained the standout performer, clearing the ropes 14 times, involving 10 sixes and 4 boundaries. This victory for USA has set the tone for a marvellous campaign ahead in the tournament.
Canada, asked to bat, started off in a positive mode with openers Aaron Johnson and Navneet Dhaliwal scoring (23) and (61) respectively. Navneet’s half-century was the first for Canada in a T20 World Cup. Nicholas Kirton (51) slammed his half-century down the order to power Canada to a relatively fighting score of 194/5 in (20) overs.
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IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
With India-Pakistan tensions escalating, the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) has been suspended indefinitely. The decision follows Thursday’s clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, which was called off midway. The match was abandoned after 10.1 overs due to “a significant technical failure”. Over t...
“IPL is on as of now”: Chairman Arun Dhumal
Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has said that the IPL is awaiting governments’ directives to determine whether the IPL will continue or not in the wake of ongoing unrest between India and Pakistan. However, Dhumal maintained that the tournament is on as of now.
"We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving si...
Spotlight on Pooran and Pant as LSG face high-flying RCB
On Friday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants are set to face off in a must-win IPL encounter that could determine their chances for the playoffs. RCB are aiming for a seventh consecutive away win, while LSG are hoping for a resurgence in form from their star players, hard-hitter Nicholas Pooran and skipper Rishabh Pan...
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match moved to Ahmedabad
In a massive development, the scheduled match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on May 11 has been relocated from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad. The change in venue was prompted due to logistical issues.
"TATA IPL Match No. 61 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, originally scheduled to be played in Dharamshala on Sunday, May 11, has been rel...
PSL relocated to UAE amid India-Pakistan unrest
The ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been relocated to the UAE due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The decision comes after a series of disruptive events, leading to the relocation of the tournament. In light of the relocation, an emergency meeting was convened between the franchise and the PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
As a result, the originally planned ...
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