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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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Chahal claims four scalps as PBKS decimate KKR
In a nail-biting encounter, Punjab Kings decimated Kolkata Knight Riders, successfully defending a modest total of 111 to clinch a 16-run win on Tuesday at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. PBKS successfully defended the lowest ever total in IPL history and they totally destroyed KKR.
Having won the t...
India to tour Bangladesh for three ODIs, and as many T20Is
India are set to travel to Bangladesh for a six-match white-ball series, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is. The tour will also mark India’s first bilateral T20I series in Bangladesh. The first two ODIs will be held in Mirpur, while the third and final ODI will take place in Chattogram, where the first T20I will also be...
SRH bring in Ravichandran Smaran as replacement for injured Zampa
Sunrisers Hyderabad have brought in Ravichandran Smaran as the replacement for the injured Adam Zampa for the remainder of the tournament, a release from the IPL stated. Zampa has been ruled out of the tournament.
“The left-handed batter, who plays for Karnataka in Domestic Cricket, joins SRH for INR 30 Lakh,” the re...
Lockie Ferguson likely to be out of IPL 2025
In a crushing blow to Punjab Kings, New Zealand all-rounder Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to a significant injury. Ferguson walked off the field during Punjab’s match against Hyderabad as he looked in shattering pain. PBKS's bowling coach confirmed that Ferguson is unlikely to play the remai...
IPL 2025, PBKS vs KKR: All you need to know, head to head, probable XII
Punjab Kings are set to host Kolkata Knight Riders in the 31st match of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Tuesday at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer will be up against the side (KKR) whom he led to the IPL title last year. Ahead of IPL 2025, KKR had ...
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