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Smriti Mandhana blasts 7th ODI hundred, creates massive record

Wednesday, 19-Jun-2024
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The stalwarts of Indian Women’s cricket team Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur blitzed their hundred-laden knocks in the ongoing second ODI match of the three-match series against South Africa Women on Wednesday at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Their fabulous knocks took India to a huge total of 325/3 in 50 overs. Smriti Mandhana smacked 136 runs while Harmanpreet Kaur remained unbeaten on 103. Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian Women cricketer to have clouted two hundreds on the bounce in ODIs. Mandhana also equalled the record of legendary batter Mithali Raj of having most number of centuries in ODI cricket. 

In the first ODI, Smriti also reached a century, scoring 117. Her back-to-back centuries highlight her form and ability to perform in any situation and against any formidable opponent. This remarkable achievement shows the batting techniques she possesses. Harmanpreet Kaur's innings was also impactful as India posted a challenging total. 

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TNPL 2024: Lyca Kovai Kings battle it out against Chepauk Super Gillies in the opener

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The eighth season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL 2024) will be kicked off with the opening match between defending champions Lyca Kovai Kings and Chepauk Super Gillies on Friday at SCF Cricket Ground, Salem. Lyca Kovai Kings won the seventh edition of the tournament after recording their victory against Nellai Royal Kings in the final. 

Batting first, Lyca Kovai Kings had posted a total of 205/5 in 20 o


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Pakistan to play Bangladesh, West Indies and England in a packed home schedule

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In a bustling home schedule, Pakistan will be hosting Bangladesh, England and West Indies for Test series between August 2024 and January 2025. Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the complete schedule with respect to Pakistan’s upcoming assignments. In their first assignment of the busy home season, Pakistan will be hosting Bangladesh for a two-match Test series, to be played in Rawalpindi and Karachi between August 2


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Jasprit Bumrah speaks on retirement plans

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Indian pace ace Jasprit Bumrah had a massive impact on India’s victory at the recently concluded T20I World Cup 2024 with his economic and tight spells, helping India challenge oppositions eyeball to eyeball. If it wasn’t for Bumrah’s blazing spell in the final against South Africa, India would have found themselves in a difficult situation after seeing the way South Africa were operating with the bat. 

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IND vs ZIM T20s: Young Indian guns eye opportunity to stake their claim

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India’s young guns are gearing up to play the first T20I match of the five-match series against Zimbabwe, set to take place on Saturday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. This series is being seen as a perfect platform for India’s emerging talent to put their case forward. Indian squad brimming with young talent will be led by young Shubman Gill

The squad features several promising youngsters who have already made waves for India and


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Kohli highlights Bumrah’s priceless contribution at T20I World Cup

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Indian great Virat Kohli lavished praises on India’s one of the destructive fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah for his major contribution in India's victory at the T20I World Cup 2024, spearheading India’s pace bowling attack with his massively destructive spells. Bumrah with his productive spells played a key part in India's victory at the T20I World Cup 2024.

Virat Kohli lauded Bumrah for his noteworthy performances that clawed India

 

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