Sunrisers Eastern Cape secure a playoff spot with a dominant win over Durban's Super Giants. Captain Aiden Markram attributes success to disciplined execution and strong starts. He praises the team's resilience and the exceptional home crowd support, fostering newfound confidence for a strong championship push in the SA20 League.
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Hardik Pandya is set to join Baroda for the Vijay Hazare Trophy and will play against Bengal on December 28. This marks his return to the 50-over format after over an year. His participation is crucial for India with the Champions Trophy nearing. Recently, he showed impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Ashleigh Gardner's brilliant 58 off 31 balls and economical bowling of 1/22 led Gujarat Giants to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League. The Giants restricted RCB to 125/7, with key bowling performances from Deandra Dottin and Tanuja Kanwar. Gardner's aggressive batting ensured an easy chase in 16.3 overs.
The Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai will feature Australia's Paul Reiffel and England's Richard Illingworth as on-field umpires. Sri Lanka's Ranjan Madugalle will serve as the match referee. India and New Zealand reached the final after defeating Australia and South Africa respectively.
Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking century in the fifth T20I against England helped India secure a 150-run victory, taking the series 4-1. Mentor Yuvraj Singh's advice and support from coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav played pivotal roles. Shivam Dube's all-round performance and Varun Chakravarthy's fielding efforts were also instrumental in the win. England skipper Buttler acknowledged India's dominance.
Mumbai's lower order rescued the team from a perilous 101 for six to 278 for eight on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana. Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian's crucial 165-run partnership played a pivotal role. Haryana bowlers Anshul Kamboj and Sumit Kumar initially dominated, but Mumbai found stability thanks to Mulani and Kotian's resilience.
Steve Smith achieved his 33rd Test century, his first in 18 months, despite the difficulties posed by the changed Kookaburra ball introduced in 2020. He considers the last three years the toughest of his career due to increased seam movement and harder wickets.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged their inability to dismiss England's lower order as a key factor in their defeat, while also praising Adil Rashid’s exceptional spin bowling. Despite having England at 127 for 8, India couldn't capitalize, allowing England to reach 171 for 9. India’s chase fell short at 145/9.
Rohit Sharma returns to Nagpur, not as a debutant but as the Indian captain for the ODI against England, aiming for resurgence. With a strong lineup featuring Shubman Gill and Kohli, and bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav and Mohd Shami, India looks set for a run-fest. England faces challenges with injuries and inconsistent bowling.
India's vice-captain Shubman Gill suggested that a score of 300-325 would be ideal for the upcoming Champions Trophy match against Pakistan, noting the absence of dew influences. He emphasized that the team batting second will face more pressure, accentuating the need for strong performances in the middle overs.