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WPL 2023: Harmanpreet, Saika power Mumbai Indians to dominant win over Gujarat Giants in opener
Kaur's historic fifty powered Mumbai Indians to an imposing 207 for five in 20 overs. Apart from Harmanpreet, Amelia Kerr (45 not out off 24) and Hayley Matthews (47 off 31) also played valuable knocks for MI. Chasing a huge total, Gujarat batters had immense pressure on Gujarat and they crumbled under that. With Mooney getting injured in the first over, they were already staring down the barrel.
Santosh Trophy: Karnataka quell Meghalaya 3-2, end 54-year title drought with historic triumph
Karnataka had last won their fourth title as Mysore way back in 1968-69 at Banglore and had since then reached the final only in 1974-75. They have finished runners-up on five occasions. However, the team coached by Ravi Babu Raju exceeded all expectations and quelled a strong challenge by Meghalaya to claim a memorable victory and a historic title.
Santosh Trophy: Clinical Services outplay Punjab 2-0 to finish third
Services played a high-press game, took an early lead and kept Punjab under pressure throughout the 90-minute encounter. They established early midfield ascendancy and maintained their shape throughout the match. Punjab, on the other hand, looked totally unmotivated after their semi final defeat and could not produce their usual game of attacking with the aerial balls.
'Incredibly rewarding', Smith lauds teammates after Australia qualify for WTC final
Australia's convincing nine-wicket triumph over India in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Indore on Friday helped them book a place at this year's ICC World Test Championship Final. They have been a dominant side in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, having won 11 out of 18 contests.
WPL 2023: Very good changes and improvements will come, so as more of respect, says Anjum Chopra
Yesterday, when I reached the hotel from airport, I saw big boards with 'Aali Re' written alongside photographs of Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, and Yastika Bhatia (of Mumbai Indians). This is the first change as I had never seen hoardings of women cricketers in India. I have seen outside, Hoardings are there in Mumbai and advertising looks beautiful in the whole stretch.
Tommy Paul reaches Mexican Open final
Paul hit seven aces but also committed five double faults as he prevailed in three hours and 25 minutes at the Fairmont Acapulco Princess resort, reports Xinhua news agency. The 25-year-old will meet either Australian eighth seed Alex de Minaur or fourth seeded Holger Rune in Saturday's final. This year's edition of the Mexican Open played on outdoor hard courts.
China's He Xianghong breaks men's 35km race walk Asian record
The 24-year-old He, who finished fifth at the Oregon World Athletics Championships in Eugene, built up a comfortable sole lead soon after the start. He maintained a fast and steady pace throughout the race and kept extending the gap to the chasers, wrapping up the overwhelming victory in two hours, 22 minutes and 55 seconds, reports Xinhua news agency.
Delhi Capitals captain Lanning, Marizanne share thoughts ahead of their first WPL match
Speaking ahead of the crucial encounter, Delhi Capitals Captain Meg Lanning said, "The WPL is massive for the women's game. This tournament will be a great platform for young girls coming up the ranks. The opportunity for young girls to watch their favourite players in action on TV is very crucial for the development of the game. Lanning, who is one of the legends of the game.
Gavaskar calls three demerit points for Indore Test wicket "little harsh", ponders over pitch for Ahmedabad
On Friday, just after Australia won by nine wickets to make four-game scoreline 2-1, the International Cricket Council (ICC), post a report submitted by match referee Chris Broad, rated the pitch as "poor" under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process and also gave Holkar Stadium three demerit points. One thing I would like to know, there was this Test match in Brisbane.
WPL 2023: Hurley Gala aims for shining in a 'very good opportunity' after overcoming World Cup setback
But less than two months ago, there was another very good opportunity that had been taken away from Hurley's hands. In January 2023, a laceration on her thumb ruled her out of India's victorious U19 Women's T20 World Cup campaign, a development which she admitted was very difficult for her to process. I am very excited to be a part of first-ever Women's Premier League.
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