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PKL 8: Pawan Sehrawat shines as Bengaluru Bulls decimate Haryana Steelers
The "high flyer" scored 20 points (which included 7 tackle points) with a dominant second-half performance that took the match completely away from the Steelers. Haryana missed out on an opportunity to secure a playoff berth with the loss and will now have to beat table-toppers Patna Pirates in their final league match. Bengaluru completed all of their 22 games and now they will wait for other results to learn their fate.
PVL: Pankaj Sharma's magnificent spikes help Bengaluru Torpedoes beat Ahmedabad Defenders
Pankaj Sharma and Noah Taitano got the Bengaluru Torpedoes off to a strong start as the side took the lead at 8-5 in the first set. Sarang Santhilal pulled off a brilliant smash as the Torpedoes extended their lead further. However, Angamuthu stood tall as the Defenders leveled the scores at 12-12. Thereafter, Pankaj effected two superb spikes to help the Torpedoes close out the first set at 15-14.
PVL: Bruno Da Silva powers Chennai Blitz to their first victory
Fernando Gonzalez stood tall for the Chennai Blitz as the team took the lead at 7-5 in the first set. Thereafter, spikes from Jerome Vinith and Ajithlal C helped the Calicut Heroes level the scores at 9-9. David Lee produced a fantastic spike to help the Heroes win a Super Point and take the lead at 13-12. However, the Blitz fought hard and closed out the first set at 15-14 through a fantastic serve by Bruno Da Silva.
We were clear with Shreyas...want all-round option going into T20 WC: Rohit Sharma
The 27-year-old Shreyas, who was picked by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 12.25 crore in the mega auction, on Wednesday was named the captain of the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022. However, it was a mixed bag day for him as he couldn't find a place in India's playing XI in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens.
Dhull, Rahane, Sarfaraz centuries highlight the return of Ranji Trophy on day one
On the day India's premier domestic cricket competition returned, hundreds coming out of the bat of Dhull, Rahane and Sarfaraz apart from Karnataka duo Manish Pandey and KV Siddharth stood out the most. In Delhi's Elite Group H contest against Tamil Nadu at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Dhull scored 113 off 150 balls, including 18 boundaries, to continue his cricketing fairy tale.
With series on the line, India seek to win third match against New Zealand
The visitors' will be encouraged by the fact that Smriti Mandhana, Renuka Singh and Meghna Singh are out of extended MIQ (Mandatory Isolation and Quarantine) stay and will be available for the do-or-die match. India will be hoping that Jhulan Goswami, who missed out on the second ODI due to a neck issue, will be available for Friday's match.
Ind vs WI: Used to feel bad for not finishing matches in past, says Suryakumar Yadav
During the run-chase in the first T20I, India were in a spot of bother after losing few quick wickets during the middle overs. However, in-form Suryakumar (34 off 18) then took control of the chase and his crucial 48 runs partnership with Venkatesh Iyer (24 off 13) down the order helped India cross the victory line.
ISL 2021-22: Semi-final dates announced; Final to be held in Fatorda on March 20
The first-leg semi-finals will be held on March 11, and March 12. The return legs are scheduled for March 15, and March 16. In one of the most closely-contested seasons of ISL, nine teams still remain in contention to advance into the Semi-finals. Season 2021-22 has been the most competitive ISL so far with only 19 points gap between the current top-placed team, Hyderabad FC (29) and NorthEast United FC (10), in 11th.
Ranji Trophy: U19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull slams century on debut
Yash Dhull opened the batting for Delhi after Tamil Nadu skipper Vijay Shankar elected to bowl first. Dhull watched his opening partner Dhruv Shorey get out for one followed by one-drop Himmat Singh was dismissed for a duck as pacer Sandeep Warrier bagged both wickets. Dhull was firm in his first innings at the senior level, leading Delhi's recovery from 7/2 with a 60-run partnership with Nitish Rana (25).
Champions League: Late goals help Liverpool quell Inter 2-0
Firmino came off the bench in the first leg encounter at San Siro on Wednesday night and opened the scoring with a clinical header from a corner in the 75th minute. And eight minutes later, Salah netted to give the Reds a two-goal advantage when they welcome the Serie A champions to Anfield in next month's return fixture.
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