Renuka Singh Thakur's maiden five-wicket haul (5/29) propelled India to a resounding 211-run victory over the West Indies in the first Women's ODI at Vadodara. Her devastating in-swingers, honed since her youth, decimated the West Indies batting lineup, leaving them all out for a paltry 103.
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shares his insights on the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), reminisces about the impact of tennis ball cricket on his game, and emphasizes the importance of grassroots cricket. Tendulkar discusses the introduction of reverse swing and innovative scoring rules in ISPL, encouraging participants to play passionately while staying true to themselves and their roots.
A floodlight failure halted the second ODI between India and England at the Barabati Stadium when India were 48 for none in their chase of 305 runs. The outage occurred with Rohit Sharma batting solidly on 29 and Shubman Gill on 17. The packed crowd created an electrifying atmosphere despite the disruption.
Dubai Capitals achieved a remarkable eight-wicket victory over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Sunday. They successfully chased a daunting target of 204, led by a 135-run partnership between Shai Hope and Gulbadin Naib, setting a new record in ILT20 history.
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra emphasizes the necessity of adapting to Dubai's unique pitch conditions for the Champions Trophy final against India. Despite New Zealand's limited experience on this pitch, Ravindra remains optimistic about their preparation and aims to deliver a stronger performance than in their previous encounter with India.
Kevin Sinclair led the West Indies spin attack as Pakistan struggled to 76 for 4 after day two in the second Test. The West Indies set a challenging 254-run target, needing 6 more wickets to level the series. Kraigg Brathwaite contributed a crucial 52 for the tourists.
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Delhi Capitals secured a dramatic two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League match at Vadodara. Shafali Verma's explosive start and Niki Prasad's crucial 35-run knock were key. Cricket legend Mithali Raj praised Prasad's performance, noting her composure under pressure. The victory strengthens DC's position in the WPL season.