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‘Third position not enough for semifinals’
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‘Third position not enough for semifinals’
Teen sensation Gongadi Trisha, who became the first player to score a hundred in the ongoing Women's T20 U19 World Cup, has credited her 'idol' and the legendary Mithali Raj for influencing her game, particularly in how she would pace her innings. On Tuesday, the Indian opener struck an unbeaten 110 from just 53 balls that powered India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland. India posted a huge 208/1 before bowling Scotland out for just 58 in their Super Six encounter.
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, known for his dynamic pace bowling and powerful batting, was on Monday named the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 24-year-old built on an impressive 2023 to become one of the world's leading One-Day International performers last year. Omarzai also enjoyed a strong year in T20Is and franchise cricket, but it was in ODIs where he proved most influential. He finished the year as his national team's second-highest run scorer behind Rahmanullah Gurbaz and second-highest wicket-taker behind AM Ghazanfar, with Afghanistan winning four of their five ODI series in 2024.
Riyan Parag has been declared fit to return for Assam in the seventh round of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, starting January 30. The 23-year-old will captain Assam in their final league match against Saurashtra in Rajkot. Parag's last competitive appearance was in the third T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad in October 2024. Since then, he has been sidelined by a shoulder injury that required surgery, which ruled him out of the T20I series in South Africa, the ongoing series against England, and India's Champions Trophy squad. However, his return to action could help him regain match fitness should India need him as a replacement in the near future.
Sri Lankan cricketer Kamindu Mendis has been named the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year, following an exceptional 2024 marked by consistent and impactful performances across formats, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC). The 26-year-old left-handed batter accumulated an impressive 1451 runs in the calendar year at an average exceeding 50, solidifying his status as one of the brightest talents in international cricket. Despite having just one Test match under his belt before 2024, Mendis transformed himself into a reliable all-format player for Sri Lanka and emerged as a key figure in high-pressure situations.
Reigning champions India continued their dominant run in the ICC Women's U19 World Cup with a resounding eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in their Super Six encounter in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. With this comprehensive win, India have now registered their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament, maintaining their unbeaten streak and further establishing themselves as strong title contenders. A disciplined Indian bowling attack, spearheaded by left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma's impressive spell of 3/15, restricted Bangladesh to a paltry 64 runs in their 20 overs -- their lowest total of the tournament.
India vs Bangladesh, U19 Women's T20 World Cup, Live Updates: India will be squaring off against Bangladesh in Group 1 Super Six match of the ongoing U19 Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur. Both the teams will be putting their best foot forward, in order to gain a crucial victory in the tournament. Earlier on Thursday, opener G Trisha's composed 49 and pacers' excellent new ball spell fashioned India's lopsided 60-run win over Sri Lanka and their entry into the Super Six. (Live Scorecard)
India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women's T20 World Cup LIVE Streaming: India to square off against Bangladesh in the Super Six match of the ongoing Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. India had a brilliant run in the group stage, where they won all the three games that they played. On the other hand, Bangladesh, who were in Group D, lost one match out of three. Earlier on Thursday, opener G Trisha's composed 49 and pacers' excellent new ball spell fashioned India's lopsided 60-run win over Sri Lanka and their entry into the Super Six.