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IPL 2022, Day 6 Highlights: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat Chennai Super King (CSK) by 6 wickets
In a nail-biting thriller, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday trounced Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 6 wickets. Both teams dominated with the bat from the start of their respective innings. They converted almost every bowl into the boundary. The 200+ target was chased for the second time in this IPL season.
Swiatek sets up Miami Open summit clash against Osaka
Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek held off Jessica Pegula of the United States 6-2, 7-5 to win her 16th straight match and make the Miami Open final -- a WTA 1000 event -- on Friday (IST). Swiatek, who will be the new world No. 1 on Monday when the rankings are released, is into her maiden Miami Open final, and her third consecutive WTA 1000 final overall.
Alcaraz sets up semifinal clash against Hurkacz; Medvedev exits Miami Open
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz reached back-to-back ATP Masters 1000 semifinals, as the 18-year-old defeated Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(5) to enter the last-four at the Miami Open on Friday (IST). Alacraz will take on Poland's Hubert Hurkacz for a place in the final. The 25-year-old Pole defeated Russia's world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev 7-6(7), 6-3. "I think that I'm playing in Spain," Alcaraz said of the crowd's support.
CLOSE-IN: T20 cricket will change the style of batting forever
The Indian Premier league (IPL) got off to a rousing start. The tournament brings to life a cricket entertainment that has become an annual feature to relish and enjoy. It draws people from all walks of life and covers both the young and the old. The interesting aspect of it all is that viewers see the IPL matches in very many ways. The youngsters see it as one that is fast and exciting with plenty of boundaries and big hits, while the elderly look for classic shots and subtle placements.
2nd ODI: Babar, Imam star in Pakistan's series levelling win over Australia
Centuries from Imam-ul-Haq (106) and Babar Azam (114) helped Pakistan beat Australia by six wickets in the second ODI and level the three-match series 1-1, here on Thursday. It was Pakistan's first win against Australia since 2017 also their highest successful run chase in ODIs. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl. It took just three deliveries for new-ball sensation Afridi to strike, pinning Aussie captain Finch in-front of his stumps for a golden duck.
DJ Bravo goes past Malinga, becomes highest wicket-taker in IPL
Adding another feather to his cap, Chennai Super Kings' all-rounder Dwayne Bravo on Thursday became the all-time highest wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League. The 38-year-old achieved the historic feat during the IPL 2022 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Bravo, who was tied with Malinga at the top spot with 170 wickets, dismissed Deepak Hooda in the 18th over of Lucknow's chase to break the former Mumbai Indians' bowler's record.
IPL 2022: De Kock, Lewis shine as Super Giants beat Super Kings
Lucknow Super Giants rode on blazing half-centuries by Evin Lewis (55 off 23 deliveries) and Quinton de Kock (61 off 45) to beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets and register their first victory in the IPL 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium, here on Thursday. Earlier, opener Robin Uthappa blasted a 25-ball 50 while local lad Shivam Dube struck a 30-ball 49 to prop up CSK to 210/7
IPL 2022: Knight Riders to clash with Punjab Kings on Friday
The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is just five days into its over two-month schedule and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are getting ready to play the third match of their campaign. Having started with a stunning victory against defending champions Chennai Super Kings on the opening day, KKR slumped to a three-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the D.Y Patil Stadium on Wednesday.
IPL media rights: Final bidding likely to decide unfettered winner of TV, OTT properties
In order to increase BCCI's windfall from the Indian Premier League media rights, there could be a final bidding after selling the TV and OTT properties separately, to get one unfettered winner. The BCCI on Tuesday released the tender for the IPL media rights for the 2023-27 cycle. It will be the first time since the IPL's inception that an e-auction will be held to determine the next holder of the tournament's media rights.
IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings post 210/7 against Lucknow Super Giants
Chennai Super Kings posted 210/7, riding on some breezy knocks by their top order batters against Lucknow Super Giants in their second match of the IPL 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium, here on Thursday. Opener Robin Uthappa blasted a 25-ball 50 while local lad Shivam Dube struck a 30-ball 49 to prop up CSK, who had lost their first match in the event to Kolkata Knight Riders.
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