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India vs South Africa: Heinrich Klaasen helps South Africa chase down 149 and clinch 2nd T20I against India on tricky pitch

Quinton de Kock's hand injury on the eve of the match ruled him out of the second T20 International at Barabati Stadium here on Sunday. And the man replacing him in the XI, Heinrich Klaasen, proved to be the class act on a two-paced wicket. The wicketkeeper-batter superbly paced his innings to score 81 off 46 balls that helped South Africa chase the target of 149 with ease and go 2-0 up in the five-match series.

PAK vs WI: Shadab Khan Stars As Pakistan Register 3-0 ODI Series Whitewash Over West Indies

Allrounder Shadab Khan hit a fighting half century before taking four wickets to anchor Pakistan's 53-run win over the West Indies in the third and final day-night international in Multan which was interrupted by a dust storm. Shadab hit 86 to lift Pakistan to 269-9 after unlikely West Indian hero Nicholas Pooran grabbed four wickets to leave the home team struggling at 117-5.

IPL Media Rights: At Rs 104 crore, IPL overtakes EPL in per match value

IPL's media rights for the next five-year cycle (2023-27) concluded on Sunday, it was clear BCCI was in for one of the biggest media rights bonanzas in the world of sports. The day saw the cricket board pocket Rs 43,050 crore (around $5. 5 billion)-a Rs 26,050-crore ($3. 3 billion) hike from the previous rights cycle-taking IPL's per match value at over Rs 104 crore ($13. 4 million) past English Premier League's corresponding figure of $11 million. Thus, IPL is now only the second after the US's NFL ($17 million) in terms of per match value; it is already ahead of other top leagues in the world like NBA and MLB. Day Two of the e-auction is set to throw up bigger numbers. 'Insane bidding' gives IPL more financial muscleThe much-anticipated bidding for the rights began at 11 am on Sunday with four of the seven bidders in the fray - the Viacom-led JV, Disney+Hotstar, Culver Max Entertainment (earlier, Sony Pictures) and the Zee Group - jumping into the process right away for Packages A & B. Package A is for India's television rights alone, with the base price set at Rs 49 crore. Package B is for India's digital rights with the base price set at Rs 33 crore.

Rugby-Tuivasa-Sheck, Perofeta get All Blacks call-ups, TJ left out

(Reuters) - Former rugby league standout Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and his Super Rugby team mate Stephen Perofeta were included in the All Blacks squad for the July series against Ireland on Monday, but there was no room for experienced halfback TJ Perenara.

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Rishabh Pant not happy with spinners' show

Rishabh Pant made no bones about the uninspiring performance of the two leading spinners Axar patel and Yuzvendra Chahal, urging them to come good after another meek surrender at the hands of South Africa in the second T20 international here on Sunday. While Axar could be given only one over in which he conceded 19 runs, Chahal was equally bad as he was smashed for 49 runs in four overs. In the two games, Axar has given away 59 runs in five overs while Chahal has gone for 75 in six overs. "The spinners have (need) to come (perform) better into the game," Pant said at the post-match presentation ceremony without elaborating much.

Berrettini beats Murray to win Stuttgart Open

STUTTGART: Matteo Berrettini showed signs of recapturing the form which took him to the Wimbledon final last year as he beat Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 to win the Stuttgart Open on Sunday in his first tournament for three months.

Bavuma hails Klaasen 'value' as Proteas go 2-0 up against India

Wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen smashed 81 off 46 balls to lead South Africa's tricky chase as they beat India by four wickets in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday.

FIH Pro League: Belgium Thrash India Women 5-0

Indian women's team had a forgettable day in office as it received a sound 0-5 thrashing at the hands of Belgium in a FIH Pro League match in Antwerp on Saturday. Barbara Nelen (2nd minute), Charlotte Englebert (4th), Abi Raye (19th), Stephanie Vanden Borre (23rd) and Ambre Ballenghien (36th) scored a goal each for the hosts, while India drew a blank. Belgium's Barbara gave the hosts an early lead in the second minute as India were caught off guard in the counterattack, leaving the right flank completely open for her to comfortably find the back of the net from the far post.

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India vs South Africa: Heinrich Klaasen helps South Africa chase down 149 and clinch 2nd T20I against India on tricky pitch

PAK vs WI: Shadab Khan Stars As Pakistan Register 3-0 ODI Series Whitewash Over West Indies

IPL Media Rights: At Rs 104 crore, IPL overtakes EPL in per match value

Rugby-Tuivasa-Sheck, Perofeta get All Blacks call-ups, TJ left out

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Rishabh Pant not happy with spinners' show

Berrettini beats Murray to win Stuttgart Open

Bavuma hails Klaasen 'value' as Proteas go 2-0 up against India

FIH Pro League: Belgium Thrash India Women 5-0