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SL-W vs WI-W 2nd T20I: West Indies thrash Sri Lanka to level the series
West Indies Women trounced Sri Lanka Women in the second T20I match by six wickets to level the three-match series 1-1. In the rain-affected match, skipper Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor gave the team an outstanding start in their chase of DLS-adjusted target of 99 in 15 overs. Hayley Matthews lost her wicket for 29, but Stafanie Taylor remained unbeaten on 28 to take the team over the line. West Indies went past the total in 14.1 overs, recording their first victory of the tour.
Earlier, Sri Lanka after being put into bat, found a promising start after Vishmi Gunaratne and skipper Chamari Athapaththu made 24 and 26 respectively, stitching a 49-run partnership. Despite a positive start, Sri Lankan batters didn’t capitalise on a fine start with Imesha Dulani and Harshitha Samarawickrama losing their wickets for 6 and 14 respectively.
Kavisha Dilhari played a late cameo, hitting 14 off 6, including two boundaries. For West Indies, Afy Fletcher claimed four wickets for 23 from her 3.2 overs. Meanwhile, the rain had disrupted the proceedings as Sri Lanka could play till 15.2 overs, scoring 89 for the loss of four wickets.
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TNPL 2024: Lyca Kovai Kings battle it out against Chepauk Super Gillies in the opener
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
Pakistan to play Bangladesh, West Indies and England in a packed home schedule
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
Jasprit Bumrah speaks on retirement plans
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.
But, Bumrah’s spell in the 16th ov
IND vs ZIM T20s: Young Indian guns eye opportunity to stake their claim
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
Kohli highlights Bumrah’s priceless contribution at T20I World Cup
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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