At the ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship on Saturday, Oman triumphed over Qatar by 35 runs, fueled by Jatinder Singh's 69 and Wasim Ali's quick 34. Bahrain edged out Kuwait in a thrilling low-scoring match by four runs, despite Ahmer Bin Nasir's crucial 42 for Bahrain and Imran Anwar's impressive three-wicket haul.
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Vidarbha captain Karun Nair continued his red-hot form with an unbeaten 44-ball 88, leading his team to 380 for 3 against Maharashtra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final. Nair has now amassed 752 runs in the tournament, including four consecutive tons. Openers Dhruv Shorey and Yash Rathod also scored centuries.
Varun Chakaravarthy's exceptional five-wicket haul led Tamil Nadu to bowl out Rajasthan for 267 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy pre-quarterfinals. His crucial spell helped dismantle Rajasthan's strong position, turning the game after a significant second-wicket stand. Chakaravarthy's form continues to bolster his case for a consistent spot in India's T20I squad.
India captain Rohit Sharma assured that his knee injury is fine before the Boxing Day Test against Australia. Despite speculation about his batting position, Rohit emphasized the team's interests and praised KL Rahul's recent performances and young Yashasvi Jaiswal's natural playing style.
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MI Cape Town secured a spot in the SA20 Final by winning their qualifier, while Sunrisers Eastern Cape had to fight through back-to-back matches. The final matchup highlights a contest between MICT's strong batting lineup and SEC's formidable bowling attack, with both teams focusing on their respective strengths and strategies.
MI Cape Town secured a bonus point victory against Durban's Super Giants at Newlands. Ryan Rickelton and George Linde were key performers, with Linde sealing the win by hitting four sixes in one over. Despite efforts from Heinrich Klaasen and Kane Williamson, the Super Giants fell short. The win strengthens Cape Town's position in the SA20 competition.