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WPL 2023: Familiarity with conditions helped, says Sophie Devine after hitting 36-ball 99
Devine put up a brilliant display of power-hitting as she blasted a 36-ball 99, hitting some of the biggest sixes and became the top scorer in WPL with 266 runs. She muscled her way to her half-century off just 20 balls, hitting six boundaries and four maximums as she gave RCB a big start along with skipper Smriti Mandhana (37 off 31).
WPL 2023: Sophie Devine blitzkrieg helps RCB thrash Gujarat Giants; Delhi Capitals seal playoffs spot
Devine produced one of the best innings in T20 cricket in the maiden edition of WPL as Royal Challengers Bangalore blazed to 189/2 in 15.3 overs, after restricting Gujarat Giants to 188/4 in 20 overs. The win maintained RCB's chances of making it to the playoffs as they moved to the fourth spot, ahead of the Giants.
ISL 2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan lift trophy after thrilling win over Bengaluru FC
In a game that ended 2-2 in regulation time, ATKMB's Dimitri Petratos scored all three penalties he took on the night before Vishal Kaith's save from Bruno Ramires' penalty in the shootout brought them one step closer. Bengaluru FC's Pablo Perez then sent his spot-kick over the bar as the Mariners sealed the result in a game.
1st ODI: Shakib achieves milestone in Bangladesh's record-breaking win over Ireland
Shakib 89-ball 93, hitting nine fours in the process and with Towhid Hridoy smashing an identical 85-ball 92, Bangladesh raced to 338/8 in 50 overs, their biggest total in this format. Spinner Ebadot Hossain claimed 4-42 off 6.5 overs while Nasum Ahmed claimed 3-43 as Bangladesh bundled out Ireland for 144 in 30.5 overs as the hosts recorded their biggest win in ODIs in terms of runs.
WPL 2023: Wolvaardt 68, Gardner 41 help Gujarat Giants post 188/4 against RCB
Wolvaardt blasted nine fours and two sixes and with help from the promoted Meghana and the experienced Gardner helped Gujarat Giants to a good score in this crucial match after skipper Sneha Rana won the toss and elected to bat first at the Brabourne Stadium here.
All England Open: India's challenge ends as Gayatri-Treesa lose in semis
Playing at Axiata Arena, the Indian duo lost to the South Korean pair of Ha Na Baek and So Hee Lee 10-21, 10-21. The Indians caused a stir last year by making the semifinals after being promoted from the reserves list, where they went down in two sets to China's Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu. In the semifinal played on Saturday, Gayatri and Treesa pair got off to a poor start and was trailing the Koreans after the opening exchanges.
Asian Billiards: Advani, Damani, Shrikrishna storm into semis of 100-up format
Advani defeated Praput Chaithanasukan of Thailand in a quarterfinal clash in the 100-up format. Advani, the multiple-times winner of the World, Asian and National billiards and snooker titles in various formats, got the better of Praput Chaithanasukan 5-1 in their last-eight stage clash in the Qatar capital on Saturday.
Women's World Boxing C'ships: Preeti records sensational win against Perijoc; Nitu, Manju also prevail
The tenacious Preeti (54kg) who won bronze at the 2022 Asian Championships registered her second win of the ongoing tournament being held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here, as she conquered the Romanian Perijoc with a 4-3 win on points after the bout was reviewed. The Haryana-born pugilist's energetic approach helped her get off to a strong start with her solid punches and quick feet catching her opponent by surprise in the first round.
WPL 2023: Mcgrath, Harris and bowlers star in UP Warriorz's thrilling 5-wicket win over Mumbai Indians
After the brilliant show with the ball that helped them bundle out Mumbai Indians for 127 in 20 overs, UP Warriorz chased down the target with three balls remaining, courtesy of a 38 off 25 by McGrath and 39 off 28 balls by Harris. Chasing 128, the Warriorz had a slow start with just one run off the first over. Hayley Matthews drew the first blood in the second over, trapping Devika Vaidya for one.
Women's World Boxing C'ship: Nitu, Preeti, and Manju win to reach pre-quarters
In the 48kg weight category, Nitu Ganghas defeated Doyeon Kang of Korea by RSC in a Round of 32 bout. In comparison, in the 54 kg, Preeti emerged victorious by a narrow 4-3 margin against Lacramioara Perijoc of Romania in another Round of 32 bout on Saturday.
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