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Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan reach final with 1-wicket win over Afghanistan, knock India out
After this win, Pakistan will now face Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup. On the other hand, it was curtains for Afghanistan and India - as both teams lost their two consecutive Super Four matches and will now face each other in a dead rubber on Thursday. After winning toss and opting to bowl first, the likes of Haris Rauf (2/26) while Naseem Shah (1/19), Mohammad Nawaz (1/23), Shadab Khan (1/27), Mohammad Hasnain (1/34) produced a terrific bowling performance and helped Pakistan restrict Afghanistan to 129-6 in 20 overs.
Asia Cup 2022: We didn't hold our nerves, says Nabi after close loss to Pakistan
Pakistan survived a scare and held their nerves to beat Afghanistan by one wicket in a thrilling Super Four match to reach the final of the Asia Cup 2022 and knock India out of the tournament at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. After this win, Pakistan will now face Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup. On the other hand, it was curtains for Afghanistan and India - as both teams lost their two consecutive Super Four matches and will now face each other in a dead rubber on Thursday. As per Afghan skipper, he knew that chasing 130 wasn't going to be easy on that pitch.
Asia Cup 2022: Unchanged Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl against Afghanistan
Pakistan, who won their last game against India, didn't make any change in their team for this clash. "We are going to bowl first. The pitch looks like nice and the second thing is dew factor, that's why we are bowling first. Hopefully we pick early wickets and restrict them. The mood is cool and calm, and we will try to continue that momentum. A win always gives you confidence. We have the same team," said Babar at the toss.
Chelsea sack coach Thomas Tuchel after Champions League defeat
Tuesday's defeat follows a disappointing start to the season, which had also seen the Chelsa club lose to Leeds and Southampton in the Premier League. Furthermore, Tuchel was also involved in an ugly touchline incident with Tottenham coach Antonio Conte after their sides drew 1-1 earlier in the season.
Asia Cup 2022: Erring Team India in absolute must-win situation against Afghanistan for chance in final
A week ago, all was well with the Indian camp after topping Group A in Asia Cup and cruising to Super Four stage. Cut to now, and all that jubilation seems to be a thing of the past. Two tosses lost and two defeats with a ball to spare. Suddenly, more questions than answers have come up for India with the Men's T20 World Cup in Australia now just less than 45 days away.
Dortmund beat Copenhagen in UEFA Champions League group stage
The visitors from Denmark started brightly and almost shocked Dortmund as Zeca's long-range effort flew just wide seconds into the encounter. Dortmund quickly assumed control but lacked accuracy in front of goal, as Anthony Modeste pulled wide from ten meters before Salih Ozcan's hammer fell short at the half-hour mark, reports Xinhua.
Karen Khachanov eliminates Nick Kyrgios; to meet Casper Ruud in US Open semifinal
The 27th seed Khachanov withstood 31 aces and a vociferous crowd supporting Kyrgios to eke out victory in three hours and 39 minutes after earlier coming within two points of win in the fourth set. Khachanov himself fired 30 aces and will play Norway's Casper Ruud in the last-four. Ruud has the opportunity to finish the tournament at No. 1 in the ATP Rankings.
Legends League Cricket: Sehwag's Gujarat Giants to clash with Gambhir's India Capitals in season opener
The action will shift to Lucknow next, where in Harbhajan Singh's Manipal Tigers will take on Irfan Pathan's Bhilwara Kings on September 18. Legends League Cricket will feature these four teams who will be playing twice against each other during the 12-match league stage. There will be 4 rest days in between the matches.
Call needs to be taken on Jadeja playing all three formats of the game in terms of fitness: Saba Karim
On Tuesday, Jadeja, who was ruled out of India's campaign at the 2022 Asia Cup after participating in Group A matches against Pakistan and Hong Kong due to a right knee injury, informed that he had undergone surgery for the issue and was expecting to start his rehab soon, thereby ruling him out of upcoming Men's T20 World Cup in Australia.
Frenchwoman Garcia ousts Gauff; enters US Open semifinal
The 28-year-old will take on No.5 Ons Jabeur in Thursday's last-four clash. Playing in her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since 2017, Garcia became the third Frenchwoman in the Open Era to make the US Open semifinals, joining Amelie Mauresmo (2002 and 2006) and Mary Pierce (2005). She will be bidding to become the first Frenchwoman since 2005 to make the final at Flushing Meadows and the first since 2013 to win a major singles title.
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