MI Cape Town defeated Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 97 runs in the SA20 Season 3 opener. Dewald Brevis scored 57 off 29 balls to lead MICT to a total of 174/7, while Trent Boult's impressive bowling restricted SEC to 77 runs. Richard Gleeson acknowledged SEC's batting struggles and expressed optimism for their upcoming match against Paarl Royals.
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During an IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, a fan invaded the pitch to touch RR's stand-in captain Riyan Parag's feet. This was Parag's debut as IPL captain in Assam. Though Parag performed modestly, the incident highlighted his growing popularity. RR remains winless and will face Chennai Super Kings next.
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Mohammed Siraj caused a scare for India when he pulled up with a hamstring niggle during the second day of the Brisbane Test against Australia. He left the field but returned before lunch, although he didn't bowl. Earlier, Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne engaged in some playful banter, continuing their rivalry from the Adelaide Test.
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