Smriti's ton propels India to a clinical win over Proteas women
The Proteas top-order crumbled as South Africa slumped to a 143-run loss against India in the opening ODI at Bengaluru on Sunday.
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"You Didn't Deserve To Go Ahead": Ex-India Star's Harsh Criticism Of Pakistan After Elimination
The Pakistan cricket team has been at the receiving end ever since its early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. Notably, the side had also faced a group-stage exit from the Cricket World Cup held last year and now its latest failure has further raised questions on the performance of the team. There has been widespread criticism of the 2009 champions, who were also the runners-up in the last edition of the T20 world event. Former India opener Virender Sehwag also criticised the team heavily after its exit.
Sumit Nagal Loses To Luciano Darderi In Perugia Challenger Final
India's number one Sumit Nagal produced a feeble effort to go down against Luciano Darderi of Italy in a lop-sided final of the Perugia Challenger on Sunday.
T20 World Cup: Pakistan Register 3-Wicket Consolation Win Over Ireland
Former champions Pakistan restored a semblance of pride with a toiling three-wicket win over Ireland in their inconsequential final game of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. The 2009 champions, who were eliminated following their loss to India and the USA in the earlier group matches, restricted Ireland to 106 for 9 after opting to bowl with Shaheen Shah Afridi (3/22) leading the show. Despite chasing a not-so-daunting target, Pakistan's fragile batting was once again exposed as they slumped to 62 for six in 11 overs, raising the vision of another collapse. But skipper Babar Azam (32 not out) and Abbas Afridi (17) shared a 33-run stand to take them home at 111 for 7 in 18.5 overs.
Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Live Streaming T20 World Cup 2024 Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match
Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Live Streaming T20 World Cup 2024 Live Telecast: Wary of the Dutch firepower and current form, the 2014 champions Sri Lanka, who are placed fifth in Group D, will take on the third-placed Netherlands in their T20 World Cup 2024 encounter. Already out of reckoning for the Super Eight round, Sri Lanka's pride will be at stake given they have had a tournament to forget, marred with multiple issues on and off the field. For the Scott Edwards-led Netherlands team, there will be a great deal of motivation to bring out their best and hope for a big win as well as luck to favour them. Netherlands have notched wins in two out of three games in this tournament yet they find themselves nearly eliminated in a tight Group D, from which South Africa have already sailed through.
"Can't Do This Tuk-Tuking": Babar Azam Asked To Quit T20 Cricket In Brutal Rant
Legendary Indian cricket team batter Kris Srikkanth was extremely critical of Babar Azam and even asked him to consider leaving T20 cricket. The Pakistan cricket team captain has enjoyed an extremely poor run of form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 and his slow approach has also put him under a lot of criticism from experts and fans. Following Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 exit, Srikkanth said that Babar's 'tuk-tuking' does not have a place in T20 cricket and he should stop playing the shortest format of the sport. "I don't think Babar should play T20 cricket. I mean you can't do this tuk-tuking all the time in T20 cricket. They say Babar scored 4,000 runs like Virat or Rohit, but his strike rate is only 112-115 what are you talking about?,” said Srikkanth on Star Sports.
Archer Ankita Bhakat Earns Individual Olympic Quota
Ankita Bhakat outplayed Gabrielle Monica Bidaure of Philippines to enter the quarterfinals of the Final Olympic Qualifier here on Sunday, and the effort also helped her seal an individual quota in women's archery for next month's Paris Games. Ninth seed Ankita cruised to a 6-0 (26-23, 28-22, 28-23) win over her 40th seeded rival in the pre-quarterfinals. India thus have secured individual quotas in both men's and women's sections. Dhiraj Bommadevara had secured the men's individual quota from the Asian qualifying leg earlier.
Smriti Mandhana Century Helps India To Massive 143-Run Win Over South Africa In First ODI
Smriti Mandhana's resolute hundred and a disciplined bowling effort, led by spinners Deepti Sharma and Asha Shobana, piloted India to a huge 143-run win over South Africa in the first women's ODI on Sunday. India now lead the three-match series 1-0, and the second game will be played on June 19. Mandhana's sixth ODI century (117, 127 balls , 12x4s, 1x6) formed the fulcrum of India's competitive 265 for eight on a sluggish Chinnaswamy pitch. Then the Indian bowlers worked their magic around the South African batters to bowl out the visitors for 122 as debutante leg-spinner Asha (4/21) led the show with a frugal spell and was well-supported by offie Deepti (2/10).