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IML 2025: Ton-up Tharanga propels Sri Lanka Masters to 3-wicket win

IANS | February 28, 2025 11:56 PM

Vadodara, Feb 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka Masters rode on a sensational 51-ball century from Upul Tharanga and an equally aggressive half-century from Lahiru Thirimanne to defeat Australia Masters by three wickets in a league match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 here on Friday. After an electrifying start in Navi Mumbai, the action in the inaugural IML shifted to Vadodara, where a sizeable crowd witnessed the first match.

WPL 2025: Nothing went our way today, says MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur

IANS | February 28, 2025 11:45 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that her team had an off day as they suffered a crushing nine-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. "I think today was one of those days when things didn't go according to plan," Harmanpreet said after the match.

WTT Youth Contender: Varghese, Rajasekaran, Ananya, and Ritvik strike gold in mixed doubles

IANS | February 28, 2025 11:17 PM

Vadodara, Feb 28 (IANS) Jennifer Varghese and Balamurugan Rajasekaran beat the in-form Taneesha Kotecha and Preyesh Suresh in the U-19 mixed doubles event of the WTT Youth Contender Vadodara 2025 here on Friday. Ananya Muralidharan and Ritvik Gupta won the U-15 mixed doubles event. Even though the scoreline reads 3-2 (11/7, 9/11, 11/8, 1/11, 12/10), the pair never really looked like they were in any trouble, with both Jennifer and Balamurugan believing that they could win.

WPL 2025: All-round Delhi Capitals thrash Mumbai Indians by nine wickets

IANS | February 28, 2025 10:57 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals continued their dominant run in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, crushing Mumbai Indians by nine wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Led by a masterclass from Meg Lanning (60 off 49) and a disciplined bowling performance, DC successfully chased down 124 with 35 balls to spare.

Champions Trophy: Australia were after a top-two finish and semis qualification, says Smith

IANS | February 28, 2025 10:44 PM

Lahore, Feb 28 (IANS) Before coming into the 2025 Champions Trophy, Australia were dealt with a humungous blow by the non-availability of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood. But cut to now, and Australia have managed to enter the semifinals, with an assured top-two finish in Group B. After rain forced their game against Afghanistan to be washed out at the Gaddafi Stadium, Australia skipper Steve Smith said their two primary targets were achieved with the advancement to the semifinals.

Champions Trophy: Rotating the strike against spinners or pacers is a challenge, admits KL Rahul

IANS | February 28, 2025 10:33 PM

Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS) Rotating strike through the middle overs against either spinners or pacers on the pitches at the Dubai International Stadium in the 2025 Champions Trophy has been a challenge, India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul admitted on Friday. The pitches in Dubai have been on the slower side and offer turn when batting second, which is when India were on the task of chasing scores of 228 and 249 against Bangladesh and Pakistan, respectively.

ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC’s playoff hopes take a hit in stalemate vs Mohammedan SC

IANS | February 28, 2025 10:18 PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (IANS) Mohammedan SC played out a 0-0 stalemate against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday. With this result, Odisha FC’s hopes of making it to the playoffs took a massive hit. They are in seventh place with 30 points from 23 games now, two behind the sixth-positioned Mumbai City FC (32), who have featured in 21 encounters thus far.

Champions Trophy: Australia enter semis after clash with Afghanistan abandoned due to rain

IANS | February 28, 2025 9:59 PM

Lahore, Feb 28 (IANS) Reigning World Champion Australia are through to the semifinals of the 2025 Champions Trophy after their Group B clash against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Friday. With this, Australia are through to the last-four stage, while Afghanistan are on the brink of elimination from the competition.

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