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IPL 2022: Not sad at all, it was one of the best games I have played, says Shreyas Iyer
Rinku Singh's sensational fighting knock (40 off 15) went in vain as an excellent century by Quinton de Kock and impactful bowling of Mohsin Khan (3/20), Marcus Stoinis (3/23) led Lucknow Super Giants to two-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a thrilling 66th match of the IPL 2022 at the Dr DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday.
IPL 2022: De Kock powers Lucknow to playoffs with thrilling win over Kolkata
On the other hand, Kolkata were eliminated from the playoffs race after finishing the league stages with 12 points from 14 matches. They joined defending champions Chennai Super Kings and five-time champions Mumbai Indians, who have already been eliminated from the playoffs hunt.
Russian Grand Prix will not be replaced on 2022 calendar, says Formula 1
Following the decision, the 2022 Formula One calendar will now run to 22 races rather than the originally planned 23. It was announced on February 25 that, following meetings between Formula 1, the FIA and the teams, the championship would not race at the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi, which was set to be held on September 23-25.
IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs
A sensational hundred by Quinton de Kock (140 not out off 70) and a solid fifty by KL Rahul (68 not out off 51) powered Lucknow Super Giants to 210/0 in 20 overs, after winning the toss and opting to bat first. De Kock, who was given a life early in his innings, made KKR pay for it and he even overshadowed his opening partner KL Rahul with his knock.
IPL 2022: De Kock's sensational ton, Rahul's fifty power Lucknow to 210/0 against Kolkata
De Kock, who was given a life early in his innings, made KKR pay for it and he even overshadowed his opening partner KL Rahul with his knock. Both LSG batters remained not out till the last ball of the innings, didn't show any mercy on KKK bowlers and broke many records during the process.
Players who could be in strong contention for India's T20I squad against South Africa
After the end of IPL 2022, India will be back on the international cricket circuit with the five-match home T20I series against South Africa from June 9 to 19. With the men's T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later in the year, the series against the Proteas becomes important for the Indian team to test out combinations and see how the players are faring.
Women's World Boxing: Nikhat storms into final; Manisha, Parveen bag bronze medals
Exhibiting a skilful display, Nizamabad (Telangana)-born boxer Nikhat pulled off a comprehensive 5-0 win against Brazil's Caroline De Almeida in the 52kg semifinal. On the other hand, Manisha (57kg) and Parveen (63kg) gave their all but ended up with 0-5 and 1-4 defeats against the 2020 Olympic Games bronze medallist Italy's Irma Testa and Ireland's Amy Broadhurst respectively.
Thailand Open: Sindhu, Srikanth advance to second round, Saina knocked out
Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, defeated Lauren Lam of US 21-19, 19-21, 21-18 at the Impact Arena. The first game saw an even contest between Sindhu, the world No 7 in current badminton rankings, and Lauren, ranked 55 places below the Indian.
Umran breaks Bumrah's record, becomes youngest Indian bowler to pick 20 wickets in an IPL season
In the match against Mumbai Indians on May 17, Umran achieved a new landmark, became the youngest Indian bowler to pick up 20 or more wickets in an IPL season, breaking Jasprit Bumrah's record from 2017.
IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants win toss, opt to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders
Lucknow made three changes in their playing XI as Manan Vohra, Evin Lewis and Krishnappa Gowtham came in place of Krunal Pandya (injured), Dushmantha Chameera and Ayush Badoni for this important clash.
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