Dubai, Oct 4 (IANS) Nonkululeko Mlaba took a superb four-wicket haul, while the opening pair of Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits smashed half-centuries to help South Africa cruise to a clinical 10-wicket victory over West Indies in Group B game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday.
Dubai, Oct 4 (IANS) New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat first against India in a Group A match of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium here on Friday. India go in as one of the favourites to win the ten-team competition, while New Zealand come on the back of losing their last 10 T20Is. New Zealand will have Georgia Plimmer opening the batting alongside Suzie Bates, and three seam-bowling specialists, including captain Sophie Devine, while Eden Carson and Amelia Kerr take up spin-bowling duties.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) All-rounder Tashinga Musekiwa and right-arm fast bowler Tinotenda Maposa are the two uncapped players named in Zimbabwe’s 15-member squad for their upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup regional qualifier, to be played in Kenya this month.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Bliss Golfers showcased outstanding teamwork to beat Shiva 5-1 on day two of the fourth edition of the Delhi Golf Club League on Friday.
Lucknow, Oct 4 (IANS) After a record-breaking double hundred in the first innings, middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan remained unbeaten on 9 with Tanush Kotian on 20 as Mumbai ended Day 4 at 153 for 6 in the second inning against the Rest of India at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Abu Dhabi, Oct 4 (IANS) Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, Andy Rublev, and Nick Kyrgios among other tennis superstars will feature in a star-studded lineup of players for the third season of Tennis Super League, scheduled to take place at the iconic Etihad Arena from December 19 to 22, 2024.
Visakhapatnam, Oct 4 (IANS) Angad Cheema of Chandigarh maintained his dominance in the third round to continue as the top contender for the title at the Rs 1 crore Vizag Open 2024 being played at the East Point Golf Club (EPGC) here on Friday. Angad (69-61-70), the overnight leader by four shots, had a rock-solid penultimate round barring a setback on the final hole as he posted a one-under 70 to head into round four with a three-shot advantage at a total of 13-under 200.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes is still a doubtful starter for the side’s first Test against Pakistan, starting on October 7 in Multan. Stokes is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred and missed England’s 2-1 series victory over Sri Lanka, with Ollie Pope leading the team in his absence.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Indian senior men's football team will face Vietnam in a one-off friendly match on October 12 following the withdrawal of Lebanon from the tri-nation friendly tournament, at the Thien Truong Stadium in Nam Định, Vietnam, with points counting towards the FIFA Rankings.
Brussels, Oct 4 (IANS) Belgium’s star captain Kevin De Bruyne will miss his country’s upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and France, as coach Domenico Tedesco announced the squad during a press conference on Friday for the October fixtures. The midfielder has also requested additional time off from the national team to manage his workload.
