Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) After Tilak Varma carried India home in a nail-biting second T20I against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday, captain Suryakumar Yadav said he was very happy with the way the left-handed batter went about his business and gave some learnings to the team.
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Tilak Varma sealed the deal for India by hitting a brilliant 72 not out, taking the hosts to a thrilling two-wicket win over England in the second T20I at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. The nail-biting win also gives India a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Tilak Varma sealed the deal for India by hitting a brilliant 72 not out and taking the hosts to a thrilling two-wicket win over England in the second T20I at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. The nail-biting win also gave India a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. After restricting England to 165/5 in 20 overs, India were quick off the blocks but were soon reduced to 78/5, thanks to the visitors’ bowlers taking scalps with absolute rockets.
Paarl (South Africa), Jan 25 (IANS) England legend Joe Root struck a masterful 78 not out and claimed two wickets to steer the Paarl Royals into the SA20 playoffs at a fiercely hot Boland Park here on Saturday. Royals became the first team in Season 3 to qualify for the next stage of the competition after their 11-run victory over Pretoria Capitals. The Royals top the standings with 24 points.
Sharjah, Jan 25 (IANS) Alex Hales and Sam Curran powered the Desert Vipers to a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 Season 3, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. Hales and Curran shared a stunning 128-run partnership off just 65 balls, which turned a modest chase of 152 into a one-sided affair. Hales smashed a 36-ball half-century while Curran followed with a blistering 33-ball fifty. The duo ensured the Vipers sealed the win in 14.5 overs to inch closer to the play-offs stage.
Abu Dhabi/Sharjah, Jan 25 (IANS) Placed third in the standings ILT20 Season 3, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will be hoping to improve their position when they take on Dubai Capitals while Sharjah Warriorz meet Gulf Giants in the Sunday doubleheader, which promises to be a blockbuster evening.
Multan, Jan 25 (IANS) It was a topsy-turvy day of cricket in the second Test between West Indies and Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday as the visitors ended the day with a nine-run lead.
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) India and England both made two changes to their respective playing XIs as captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second T20I at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. India are leading the five-match T20I series 1-0.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) Former winner Madhya Pradesh asserted their dominance over Kerala in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C clash at the Greenfield International Stadium, setting the hosts a daunting target of 363 to win the match. Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer were the stars of the day, playing contrasting but equally impactful innings to steer their team to a commanding position.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Shivam Dube has been named as Nitish Kumar Reddy’s replacement for the ongoing T20I series against England, while Ramandeep Singh has been called up for second and third matches as a cover for injured Rinku Singh.
