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Bowlers in powerplay have done a fantastic job, says DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep, who grabbed four wickets for 35 runs as Delhi Capitals restricted the two-time IPL champions to 171 in 19.4 overs in the chase of a mammoth 215, said that relentless pressure in powerplay by the quicks was bearing fruit. While Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman returned an economical spell, Khaleel Ahmed devastated the KKR top order with his 3/25 in four overs as DC notched their second win in four games.
Babar Azam, Rachael Haynes emerge ICC players of the month for March
Babar Azam had several thrilling batting displays in Pakistan's multi-format series against Australia recently. He amassed 390 runs in the three-Test series, which the hosts lost 0-1. But Azam's superb contribution was highlighted by his record-breaking innings of 196 in the second Test, which salvaged a draw for his side on the final day in Karachi.
Title race wide open as Man City, Liverpool share 4 goals in Premier League
A thrilling game saw Pep Guardiola's City open the scoring thanks to Kevin de Bruyne's deflected shot in the fifth minute, although Liverpool needed just eight minutes to replay with Diogo Jota's finish after good work from Trent Alexander Arnold and Andy Robertson on Sunday night.
IPL 2022, Day 16 Highlights: Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by runs and Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 3 runs
On a super Sunday, we witnessed both high-scoring and low-scoring thrillers. On sunny day when many of us don't want to go anywhere, IPL made it excited for us at home. In the first match, DC defeated KKR by 44 runs. In the second match, RR defeated LSG by 3 runs. The results proved that winning the toss and choosing to bowl first no longer matters now.
12 teams confirmed to get automatic qualification for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
The top eight teams from the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia along with hosts West Indies and the US, and the next highest-ranked teams on the ICC Men's T20 rankings table as on November 14, 2022 will get automatic qualification for the 2024 men's tournament.
Kuldeep Sen - Rajasthan Royals' new pace sensation!
The fast bowler from Rewa, around 450 kms from the state capital Bhopal near the Uttar Pradesh border, impressed everyone with his good pace. He cleaned up Deepak Hooda for 25 in his second over. The 25-year-old bowler later successfully defended 15 off the last over to help his team register a win in a close contest. He conceded just 11 off the last six balls to finish with figures of 1 for 35.
IPL 2022: Chahal, Boult, Hetmyer shine as Royals humble Super Giants
Hetmyer and Ashwin were going strong having rescued Rajasthan Royals from 4-67 to 135 in the 19th over when Ashwin, after taking a single off Avesh Khan spirited to the dugout, ruling himself retired out. That allowed Riyan Parag, considered a better finisher, to step into the field and he and Hetmyer took Royals to a modest total that they went on to defend thanks to a clinical bowling performance.
Ashwin gets 'retired out', opens debate on the tactical move hitherto unknown in IPL
He became the first batter to get 'retired out' in IPL history. Ashwin, who has been famous for running out the non-striker for backing too far -- a previous mode of dismissal called 'Mankading' -- added the term 'retired out' to the cricket lexicon, using the rules that allow a batter to end his innings on his own without the intervention of the opposition bowlers.
IPL 2022: Talk with Axar was to save our wickets, then go for big hits, says Shardul Thakur
Thakur then started the 20th over by thumping Pat Cummins over mid-off for four and finished off the innings by slogging a six over cow corner as 39 runs came off the last two overs. Thakur finished unbeaten with 29 off 11 balls while Patel was unconquered at 22 off 14. The partnership was worth 49 off just 20 balls as Delhi ended at a gigantic 215/5, also the highest score of the tournament.
Jr Women's Hockey World Cup: Netherlands beat India 3-0 in semi-finals
The Netherlands scored through Tessa Beetsma (12th min), Luna Fokke (53rd min) and Jip Dicke (54th min) to book their berth in the final and set themselves up for a shot at winning their third title. India had made a good start and had early possession but they could not score any goal. For India, Mumtaz Khan's early shot on goal gave a positive start in the last-four encounter.
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