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Torneo del Centenario: Indian women's hockey team beat host Spain 3-0 to win title
Vandana Katariya (22'), Monika (48'), and Udita (58') scored as the team remained undefeated in the tournament. India had drawn 1-1 with England and 2-2 with Spain in their previous matches. Table toppers India got off to a strong start as they worked a disciplined structure with short, accurate passes that allowed them to create space in the circle. But an Indian goal remained elusive in the first quarter.
We have become used to celebrating mediocrity, says Venkatesh Prasad over India’s recent performances
Batting first in the second ODI, India were bowled out for just 181, after being 90 for no loss at one point, with batting experiments backfiring. West Indies chased down the total comfortably with 80 balls to spare, with skipper Shai Hope remaining unbeaten on 63.
2nd ODI: Bowlers, Hope help West Indies beat India by six wickets, level series 1-1
Opener Ishan Kishan (55) struck his second successive half-century but India failed to capitalise on a good start on a difficult pitch that offered variable bounce to be all out for 181 in 40.5 overs. In reply, West Indies chased down the target in 36.4 overs with six wickets in hand, courtesy of a steady 91 not out stand between Hope and Keacy Carty (48 not out).
2nd ODI: Ishan Kishan blazes to fifty but India bowled out for 181 v West Indies
In a match that was twice interrupted by rain but did not lose any overs, India made a hash of things after the visitors were off to a good start thanks to opener Ishan Kishan, who struck a run-a-ball 55, his second after the 52 in the first match that India won.
2nd ODI: Play resumes after 30-minute rain break as India slump to 113/5 v West Indies
The rain came pouring down at the midway stage of India's innings after the visitors were off to a good start thanks to opener Ishan Kishan, who struck a half-century. But disaster struck India just before the rain interruption when the visitors lost two wickets off successive deliveries, slumping to 113/5 in the 25th over.
Torneo del Centenario: Indian men's hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw, fails to reach final
After losing to the hosts and drawing with the Netherlands in their previous matches, the India team was looking for an elusive win and a spot in the tournament's final. However, the draw against England means India are now out of contention for the final of the four-nation hockey tournament.
T20 cricket "very likely" to be included in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Report
As per a report in The Guardian, men's and women's T20 cricket competitions will be eligible for winning medals at the Olympics. Notably, cricket's first and only appearance in the Olympics was through a one-off gold medal match in the 1900 Games in Paris.
Ashes 2023, 5th Test: Steve Smith helps Australia take first-innings lead of 12 runs over England
After being 185-7 at one stage, Australia were eventually bowled out for 295 in 103.1 overs on the last ball of a riveting day two' play and managed to take a lead. Smith top-scored with 71 off 123 balls, and was supported by Usman Khawaja (47), Cummins (36) and Murphy (34).
2nd ODI: India likely to experiment again, aim to seal series against West Indies (preview)
For India, apart from presenting them a chance to seal the ODI series, it is also another opportunity for them to experiment from the second ODI at the same venue yet again and see where various players stand in the lead-up to the mega event.
WI vs IND: Felt good that somebody took a nice catch on my bowling, says Jadeja on Kohli's stunning grab
In the 18th over of the West Indies innings on Thursday, Jadeja found a good turn to extract the outside edge of Shepherd's bat off an attempted drive. Kohli, who was stationed at the second slip took a brilliant one-handed low catch falling to his right, to dismiss the batter, leaving Jadeja in awe of him.
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