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Sri Lankan seamers cut through the Bangladesh top order in the second innings after centuries from Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal gave the visitors a commanding lead in the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday. Bangladesh were a dangerous 34-4 at stumps on the fourth day and still need another 107 runs to ward off an innings defeat. The visitors were all out for 506 runs in the day's final session, with Shakib Al Hasan claiming his 19th Test five-for and pacer Ebadot Hossain finishing 4-148. The hosts fell into trouble in the sixth over as Asitha Fernando delivered opener Tamim Iqbal his second duck of the Test, returning after a catch in second slip from Kusal Mendis . Najmul Hossain (two), Mominul Haque (0) and Mahmudul Hasan (15) followed him in quick succession as Fernando and Kasun Rajitha ripped through the top order to finish with 2-12 and 1-12 respectively. Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das, who shared 272 in the first innings and slammed a century each, … [Read more...] about BAN vs SL, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Bangladesh Top Order Stumbles After Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal Hit Centuries | Cricket News

The KL Rahul -led Lucknow Super Giants' Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign ended on Wednesday as his team lost the Eliminator to Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chasing a target of 208, LSG looked on track in the chase until the time Rahul was at the crease. The LSG skipper scored 79 off 58 balls at a strike-rate of 136.20. He fell in the 19th over and then his team fell short by 14 runs. Sanjay Manjrekar , former Indian cricket team player, was not impressed about the speed with which batter scored. Rahul, who is also the India captain for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, has not had a strike-rate of 140 or more in the last four editions of the IPL. "KL Rahul's innings is something that we've seen before when he was captaining Punjab Kings, for example, [and they] would fall short of a run-chase," Manjrekar told Cricinfo . "The scenario would be the same. You'll have KL Rahul batting right till the very end, they would have lost three or four wickets and … [Read more...] about IPL 2022 – Needs To Bat “Quicker Rather Than Longer”: Sanjay Manjrekar On KL Rahul’s Knock vs RCB In Eliminator | Cricket News

Velocity suffered a 16-run defeat in the Women's T20 Challenge but still qualified for the final on the basis of a better net run-rate, knocking out victors Trailblazers from the tournament in Pune on Thursday. Velocity will face Supernovas in the summit clash on Saturday. Invited to bat, Sabbhineni Meghana and Jemimah Rodrigues smashed scintillating fifties to help the defending champions post a huge 190 for five, the highest total in the history of the tournament. But they needed to restrict Velocity to 159 to become the second team to qualify for the final but it was not to be as Kiran Navgire had other ideas. The 27-year-old all-rounder from Maharashtra lit up the night sky with five fours and as many sixes on way to her 34-ball 69 to take Velocity across the 150-mark and on the doorstep of the final. The Trailblazers bowlers, led by Poonam Yadav (2/33) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/44), eventually managed to restrict Velocity to 174 for nine to also open their account but … [Read more...] about Trailblazers Beat Velocity By 16 Runs But Crash Out Of Women’s T20 Challenge On Net Run-rate | Cricket News

David Warner had a great Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 for Delhi Capitals. The Australian opener scored 432 in 12 games at an average of 48.00. His strike-rate was 150.52 as he ended up being the top-scorer for his franchise. He also scored five half-centuries with his highest score being a 92*. His franchise could not qualify for the playoffs but Warner's performance was lauded by all. However, Warner had a huge weight of expectation from his daughters, who were present in India during this edition of the franchise cricket league. In an interview to Fox Cricket , Warner's wife Candice revealed how their daughters expected the cricketer to score a ton every single game. "It was an experience. The girls take David (Warner) getting out really, really hard. And it's me going afterwards...'No, it's okay. He actually did really well. He contributed to the team'. But they expect him to get 100 every single game," Candice said. David Warner also agreed: "It's not. It's not. It's … [Read more...] about “Why Can’t You Get A 100?” David Warner Reveals Weight Of Expectations From Daughters During IPL 2022 | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants lost the IPL 2022 Eliminator to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 14 runs on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and with that their maiden season in the tournament came to an end. It was a disappointing end for the team as they had several opportunities of driving home the initial advantage given to them by their bowlers. But some clumsy fielding meant the duo of Rajat Patidar and Dinesh Karthik took RCB to a total of 207 runs, which turned out to be a bit too much for KL Rahul 's men to chase. Throughout the match, the broadcast cameras kept going back to LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir , who was a man full of emotions on the sidelines as he witnessed his wards in action. Gambhir is a passionate leader on and off the pitch and that was visible in his reactions. Promoted Listen to the latest songs , only on JioSaavn.com The former KKR captain and India opening batter took to Instagram after the defeat and wrote an emotional post "Hard … [Read more...] about “We’ll Come Back Stronger”: Gautam Gambhir’s Emotional Post After Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL Exit | Cricket News

New Delhi: Indian women’s cricket has been on a steep rise in the last few years. Players like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues among others have transformed the Indian women’s team into a ruthless unit. The Indian women’s team of today is considered one of the best teams going around. However, despite making it to three World Cup finals (two ODI World Cups and one T20 World Cup), the team is yet to become a world champion. In the recently concluded ODI World Cup, the team failed to make an impact and crashed out of the tournament without making it to the semi-finals. Their next major event will be the Commonwealth Games in England. Despite the below-par performance in World Cup 2022, Indian fans will be pleased with the transformation of the team in recent years. The BCCI has also put a lot of effort into the growth of Women’s cricket and the team has paid dividends to the board with some great performances. However, initially, Women’s … [Read more...] about ‘You Guys Are So Thin! How Can You Hit A Six?’ – When Richard Hadlee Was Left Red Faced After Challenging Indian Players

Birmingham Bears opener Paul Stirling was at his devastating best in the Vitality Blast with his 46-ball hundred including taking Northamptonshire seamer James Sales for 34 runs in an over. The Ireland international (119 off 51 deliveries) struck five successive sixes off Sales in the 13th over of Thursday's North Group game at Edgbaston before slicing a four through third man. Stirling's third career T20 ton, which featured 10 sixes and nine fours, came on his Bears debut and against one of his former clubs. He and Sam Hain (66no off 32) clattered the Steelbacks during a stand of 170 from 70 balls, which fired the Bears to 207-3 in a game reduced to 16 overs a side. Set a DLS-adjusted target of 206 from their 16 overs, Northants capitulated to 81 all out in 14.2 overs and a 125-run defeat as spinners Jake Lintott and Danny Briggs bagged three wickets apiece. Only Sales (11no), Chris Lynn (16) and Saif Zaib (16) reached double figures for the Steelbacks. Twitter … [Read more...] about Vitality Blast: Paul Stirling smashes 34 runs in an over during 46-ball hundred for Birmingham Bears

In IPL 2022, both RR and RCB have showcased great skills and class to bring them into a position where they can end their title drought. An IPL title has eluded RCB all along while RR could not replicate their success ever since lifting the trophy in the inaugural season in 2008. RR vs RCB IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Stats & Records Preview: Sanju, Karthik, Chahal, Buttler eye rare milestones "It's been 14 years for RCB (as they've never owned that elusive silverware) and 13 years since Rajasthan won their last title in the inaugural season. So between the two of them, it's been 27 years (laughs). They both want it badly and it will be a battle of Royals. Let's wait for that one," Shastri said on the Cricket Live show in Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL 2022. RR vs RCB IPL 2022 Qualifier 2 Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Injury Update The IPL caravan moves to Ahmedabad after a couple of high-scoring games in Kolkata. … [Read more...] about IPL 2022: RR vs RCB Qualifier 2: Ravi Shastri expecting a cracker of a contest

RR VS RCB by Bharath Ramaraj • Last updated on Share Tweet Can RCB fly into the final of IPL 2022? © BCCI When Rajat Patidar walked out to bat with a confident gait against Lucknow Super Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore had just lost Faf du Plessis to Mohsin Khan's brilliance. Mohsin also straightaway troubled Patidar by beating him on the edge. In the very next over, Patidar stood tall and punched one past point off Dushmantha Chameera. From there on, Rajat didn't look back. Almost every single time he cracked a shot, there was unbridled celebration among the fans. Patidar remained unbeaten 112 to lay the platform while Harshal Patel held his nerve in the slog overs to power RCB to a defining win in the Eliminator. Perhaps RCB can now dream of winning some silverware? They certainly have some momentum going into the Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals. They also seem to have a bit of rub of the green going their way … [Read more...] about Galloping RCB train eyes on summit clash

Once again, playing their A-Game, Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 1 to become the first finalists of the ongoing IPL edition. Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Raina said, "He's looked very fresh ever since he made his comeback from the injury. He's understood his game after making a comeback on the pitch. He's doing well with the bat and ball. I feel there was a leader hiding in him somewhere but with the support of his family, it is finally coming out and how. "He's a born leader and the way he's marshalled his troops for Gujarat Titans is just commendable. Gujarat has done so well because of Hardik's leadership and the way he's backed the players." Gujarat Titans qualified for the finals in their maiden season Meanwhile, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Pandya's sublime form with the bat and ball in the IPL 2022 bodes well not just for Gujarat Titans' skipper but also for Team India. Kaif believes his good form … [Read more...] about IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans have done so well because of Hardik’s leadership: Suresh Raina