UAE's Alishan Sharafu keen to ensure Asia Cup qualification in Oman final
Alishan Sharafu says he and his UAE colleagues aim to finish the job by securing Asia Cup qualification against Oman on Sunday.
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Wolvaardt's record ton in vain as Sri Lanka completes highest-ever run chase to draw ODI series
Chamari Athapaththu won the captain's century battle as she carried her bat to guide Sri Lanka to a historic victory against the Proteas women in Wednesday's third and final ODI in Potchefstroom.
Watch: After Hitting Hat-Trick Of Sixes, MS Dhoni's Gesture For Fan Clean Bowls Internet
Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper and legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni enthralled fans with a hat-trick of massive sixes during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Dhoni came in during the final over, with his team at 186/4 after the fall of Daryl Mitchell's wicket. 'Thala' delivered a perfect finish, with a hat-trick of sixes, one over long-on, the other over long-off and the third over square leg. This helped CSK end their innings with a strong 200-run plus total. Dhoni made 20 runs in just four balls, with three sixes, scoring at a strike rate of 500!
MI vs CSK, IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana Overshadows Rohit Sharma's Century As CSK Beat MI By 20 Runs
Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana came up with his best IPL figures, grabbing four wickets as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 20 runs, despite a heroic unbeaten century by Rohit Sharma at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Pathirana took the wickets of Ishan Kishan (23), Surya Kumar Yadav (0), Tilak Varma (31) and Romario Shepherd (1) to return figures of 4 for 28 as MI lost the steam in the chase of an imposing 206/4, managing to score 186 for six.
IPL 2024 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Chennai Super Kings' Win Over Mumbai Indians Benefits Punjab Kings
Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana's best IPL figures overshadowed Rohit Sharma's fighting century as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 20 runs in the match at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Despite Rohit's heroic unbeaten century, Mumbai remained well short of the target set by Chennai. Pathirana dismissed Ishan Kishan (23), Suryakumar Yadav (0), Tilak Varma (31) and Romario Shepherd (1) to register figures of 4 for 28. MI were restricted to 186 for 6 in response of CSK's 206 for 4.
"Picture Of The Year": MS Dhoni Re-United With World Cup At The Venue Of 2011 Triumph. Internet On Overdrive
MS Dhoni is one iconic cricket captain. Recently, a video of Gautam Gambhir went viral where he said that Dhoni would remain the most successful Indian cricket team captain. The former star had every reason to say so. No other captain has won the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and also taken the team to No. 1 ranking in Tests. From 2007, MS Dhoni's charisma on the field meant that Indian cricket team was an indomitable force.
"People Talk About Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni But...": Harbhajan Singh Picks True 'Superstar' Of IPL
No bowler, except for the retired Lasith Malinga, can match Jasprit Bumrah's ability to single-handedly win games for his team and that's why the Indian pace spearhead is the superstar of the ongoing IPL, feels former spinner Harbhajan Singh. Bumrah lived up to his reputation with a five-wicket haul against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL match here on Thursday night to share the purple cap with Yuzvendra Chahal. In awe of his performance, Harbhajan said the unassuming bowler is peerless. (IPL 2024 Points Table)