Rajasthan Royals (RR) opened their account with a hard-fought six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL match on Sunday.(REUTERS)
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Wanindu Hasaranga’s (4/35) brilliance derailed Chennai Super Kings’ chase as Rajasthan Royals sealed a six-run win on Sunday night.(AFP)
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Chasing 183, CSK found themselves at 5/1 in the first three overs, with Jofra Archer starting with a maiden wicket over, dismissing Rachin Ravindra (0). (Surjeet Yadav)
Despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s resistance, CSK continued to lose wickets, he reached his fifty off 37 balls, but soon fell to Wanindu Hasaranga, becoming his fourth victim, as CSK slumped to 129 for 5.(AFP)
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Sandeep Sharma struck the crucial blow by removing MS Dhoni, with Shimron Hetmyer taking a stunning catch to eventually defend 20 runs in the last six balls.(REUTERS)
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India (168/7) produced a clinical bowling display to successfully defend a below-par total, sealing a commanding 48-run victory over Australia (119) in the fourth T20I and taking an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
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India levelled proceedings at 1-1 with a strong all-round showing in Hobart. The bowlers left the Aussies 15-20 runs short of par, before contributions through the order at a quick rate made sure the target was achieved relatively comfortably.
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India might have entered the match with more confidence after their brief showing in Canberra, but Josh Hazlewood dismantled the top order batting with a sensational spell. He took 3 wickets as India lost 4 in the powerplay, and could only limp their way to 125 all-out.
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Jemimah Rodrigues produced the knock of a lifetime, crafting a breathtaking century as India scripted a record-breaking run chase to dethrone defending champions Australia and march into the Women’s World Cup final with a memorable five-wicket victory.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli formed an unbeaten stand of 168 runs as India won the third and final ODI against Australia by nine wickets and 69 balls to spare at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
