Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur led Mumbai Indians to a thrilling four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a Women's Premier League match. Notable contributions came from Ellyse Perry for RCB and crucial partnerships during MI's chase ensured their win.
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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.
The IPL's 'Impact Player' rule has sparked controversy, with critics calling it unfair. Meanwhile, Jemimah Rodrigues of the Delhi Capitals supports its exclusion from the Women’s Premier League, citing concerns for bowlers and alignment with international cricket norms. The Capitals are preparing intensely for the WPL final after a week-long break.
Sai Sudharsan played a crucial role in Gujarat Titans' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring 49 runs off 36 balls. He credits his improvement to exposure to difficult conditions and quality practice sessions. Gujarat defeat RCB by eight wickets.
The ICC praised former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne, who retired after his 100th Test. Karunaratne, 36, scored 7222 Test runs at an average of nearly 40 and played 50 ODIs. He captained Sri Lanka in 30 Tests, achieving a historic series win against South Africa in 2019. ICC chairman Jay Shah lauded his commitment and contributions to cricket.
Babar Azam, once Pakistan's premier batter, has seen a steady decline in performances in recent years, particularly in major tournaments. Despite his impressive record, he struggles with technical issues against spinners, leading to severe criticism from former players and fans. Cricket legends suggest technical improvements for a comeback.
Jofra Archer clean bowled Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill with a fiery 147.7 kmph delivery in their IPL 2025 clash, marking his third dismissal of Gill in just 15 balls faced. The video of the wicket went viral as Archer continued his strong comeback after a record-expensive spell earlier this season.
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry acknowledged that India's familiarity with Dubai's conditions enabled them to field an effective spin quartet in their 44-run win. Varun Chakravarthy's impressive 5/42 helped India secure a semifinal spot against Australia.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been dropped from the playing XI for the Sydney Test against Australia due to poor form. Jasprit Bumrah will lead, aiming to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team is expected to sees changes with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal opening, and potential debut for pacer Prasidh Krishna.
Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan surprised the cricket world by dismissing Virat Kohli in a Ranji Trophy match. Kohli, returning to domestic cricket after 12 years, was bowled out by Sangwan's exceptional in-swinger after scoring 6 runs. Sangwan, also a ticket collector at New Delhi Railway Station, celebrated the moment by taking Kohli's autograph on a cricket ball.