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PRETORIA: South Africa pulled off the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 international cricket on Sunday (Mar 26) to beat the West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on an afternoon of blistering assault on the ball as well as the record books.
A late flourish from England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt (60 not out) helped Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in a low-scoring summit clash to become champions of the inaugural Women's Premier League in Mumbai on Sunday. In front of a partisan crowd that filled the Brabourne Stadium here to the brim, Mumbai Indians chased down the target of 131 with three balls to spare to lift the trophy. Opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals suffered a collapse to be reduced to 79 for 9 in 16 overs but posted a respectable total of 131 for 9, thanks to a 52-run partnership for the unbroken 10th wicket between Shikha Pandey (27 not out) and Radha Yadav (27 not out).
Star India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has made a big jump to the top category in the latest BCCI contracts list announced on Sunday night. While earlier there were three players in the top category (A+, Rs 7 crore), now there are four. India captain Rohit Sharma, former skipper Virat Kohli and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah have retained their place in the top category announced by the Indian cricket board. Jadeja was a vital cog in India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy win over Australia earlier this month. He picked 22 wickets during the four-match series, and also played a handy role with the bat. According to a BCCI statement, the annual contract is dated from October 2022 to September 2023.
South Africa set a new record for chasing in international T20 cricket when they scored 259 for four to beat West Indies by six wickets at Centurion on Sunday. Johnson Charles smashed a 39-ball century for the visitors as they posted an imposing 258 for five, the joint sixth-highest total in T20 internationals. However, Quinton de Kock responded with 100 from 44 balls, a maiden T20 century, while fellow opener Reeza Hendricks hit 68. Captain Aiden Markram (38) saw his side home with seven balls to spare.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Leading the three-match T20I series 1-0, Afghanistan will face Pakistan in the second T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Rashid Khan-led side will be eyeing a series win, while Shadab Khan and Co. will aim to bounce back. Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi guided Afghanistan to a six-wicket win over a new-look Pakistan in the first match. Nabi took 2 for 12 and was ably assisted by Mujeeb Ur Rahman (2 for 9) and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi (2 for 13) to restrict Pakistan to 92 for 9 in 20 overs after they won the toss and batted at the same venue. Nabi then kept his cool with a cautious run-a-ball 38 not out and added 53 for the unbroken fifth wicket with Najibullah Zadran (17 not out) to help Afghanistan overhaul the target in 17.5 overs. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Rishabh Pant, who suffered a horrific car crash last year, is on his road to recovery. While it is not clear when he will return to the cricket field, the star wicketkeeper batter has started his rehab process, and recently shared videos of him walking again. In the early hours of December 30, 2022, Pant, 25, miraculously survived after his Mercedes car collided with a divider and caught fire on the Delhi-Dehradun highway while he was on the way to his hometown Roorkee.
Jonathan Charles registered the joint third-fastest century in T20I history as West Indies piled up a total of 258/5 against South Africa in the second T20I at the SuperSport Park in Centuiron on Sunday. Charles slammed 118 off just 46 balls, smashing 11 sixes and 10 fours as surpassed Chris Gayle to become the West Indies' fastest centurion in the shortest format of the game. Charles reached triple figures in 39 balls while Gayle had achieved the same feat in 47 deliveries.
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, WPL 2023 Final, Live: Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians in the final of the Women's Premier League at Brabourne Stadium on Sunday. While the Meg Lanning and Co.