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CCI Classic Billiards: Pankaj Advan rolls past Gilchrist; Gujarat's Shah, Haria join Rob Hall in semis
Advani enjoyed a commanding 576-311 points lead at the end of the first one-and-half hour session in the event being organised at the CCI Sir Wilson Jones billiards hall on Tuesday evening. Advani thus joined Gujarat challengers Rupesh Shah and Dhvaj Haria in the semifinals. Later, they were joined by Englishman Rob Hall, who overcame India's Saurav Kothari in the last quarterfinal.
Super Cup: NorthEast United FC look for full points against Churchill Brothers
But then, a victory alone will not solve NorthEast's problems. They would still need a favour from the other match in the group between Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC to be played simultaneously at the Payyanad Stadium, Manjeri. As per the current position of the points table, a win for Chennaiyin would end NorthEast United's hopes of qualification even if they win their match.
Super Cup: Jamshedpur end group stage campaign with all-win record
Jamshedpur FC thus became the only team to have registered three straight wins in the competition's group stage in this edition. The first half of the game saw Jamshedpur and Gokulam Kerala evenly matched, both holding an equal amount of the ball and attempting shots on goal. It was a battle fought in the middle of the park as the two sides battled to take control of the game.
IPL 2023: Arjun Tendulkar claims maiden scalp as Mumbai Indians beat SRH by 14 runs
Chasing 193, SRH got off to a slow start as they were reduced to 25/2 within four overs. Sunrisers suffered an early blow as Jason Behrendorff got the big fish Harry Brook, the centurion from the last game, in the second over. Brook went for the pull but he hit the splice of the bat and the ball went straight up. Suryakumar Yadav ran in from cover to take a catch.
Stuttgart Open: Even without a coach, Gauff remains confident ahead of clay season
"It wasn't really my decision. He was having some personal things going on, so he had to step down. So, I would say it was something that I think both of us didn't want to happen because we did have such a good time together. But I understand that, and I wish him nothing but the best," Gauff was quoted by the WTA website.
IPL 2023: Green's unbeaten 64, Tilak's cameo power Mumbai to 192/5 against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Put in to bat first, Mumbai Indians had a modest start as they scored 53/1 in the Power-play. After two tight overs, Rohit Sharma hit a hat-trick of fours to Washington Sundar to accelerate the innings. In the process, the MI skipper completed 6000 runs in the IPL before falling in the fifth over off the bowling of Marco Jansen.
Super Cup: Chennaiyin look to secure semifinals berth against Mumbai City
Having secured a win and a draw in their two group games so far, Chennaiyin currently occupy the top spot in the table with four points. NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City are placed second and third respectively with three points each whereas Churchill Brothers (1 point) are in last place in a group, which is currently wide open with three of the four teams having a chance to progress.
IPL 2023: Sunrisers Hyderabad win toss, opt to bowl first against Mumbai Indians
"Wicket looks slightly drier, hopefully, it gets better with the dew. No change in the 16. We'll see how conditions play out and adjust from there. Our fielding needs to improve. We are improving game by game. It's about guys exploring options and trusting them," said SRH skipper Aiden Markram at the toss.
IPL 2023: I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about result, says Dhoni
Devon Conway slammed 83 off 45 deliveries while Shivam Dube blazed away to a 27-ball 52 as CSK posted an imposing 226/6 after being asked to bat first. In reply, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis (62 off 33 balls) and Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36) gave a scare to CSK till they were at the crease, sharing 126 runs for the third wicket to raise hopes of a famous win.
Mark Taylor tips Australia to pick Warner for WTC Final, Ashes despite recent struggles
Taylor feels Australia will put their faith in the fellow left-hander Warner, who found his mojo with a double century against South Africa at the Boxing Day Test, though could manage scores of 1 & 10, 15 & DNB in the first two Tests before returning home with an injury in Australia's away series defeat to India.
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