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IPL 2021: Prithvi Shaw powers Delhi Capitals to seven-wicket win over KKR
Chasing 154/6 put up by KKR, Shaw went after the bowling right from the start, taking 25 runs (including one wide) off Shivam Mavi's first over. He thrashed six fours of the first six legitimate deliveries of the innings. It was the third most expensive over in IPL history.
RCB take on beleaguered Punjab Kings
RCB have won five of the six matches they have played with their only loss coming against Chennai Super Kings. They are coming off a close one-run win against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. The win took them to 10 points. In contrast, PBKS are in poor shape. Their batting has been failing. West Indian superstar Chris Gayle hasn't got runs under his belt while skipper KL Rahul too hasn't been in top form.
De Kock's unbeaten 70 takes MI to 7-wicket win over RR
The left-handed Proteas opener's 63-run stand with Krunal Pandya (39) for the third wicket helped MI chase down a target of 172 with nine balls to spare. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah led the way as the five-time champions put the brakes on RR's innings to restrict them to 171/4. Chris Morris dismissed MI captain Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in the first 10 overs but de Kock and Pandya then closed out any chances that may have opened up for RR.
Rajasthan Royals pledge Rs 7.5 cr for Covid relief
Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals (RR) said on Thursday that it has pledged Rs 7.5 crore towards the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic through its philanthropic arm Royal Rajasthan Foundation (RRF) and the British Asian Trust (BAT).
Didn't mean to say virus would enter IPL bio-bubble: Zampa
In a statement issued through his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Zampa said, "My comments about the vulnerability of the IPL bubble had nothing to do with feeling like the virus would enter the bubble at any stage. "The BCCI and RCB had many precautions to make us feel safe. I believe the tournament is in great hands and will definitely see the finish line," he added in the statement.
Hamilton chases 100th pole in Portuguese GP qualifying
World champion Lewis Hamilton eyes the Formula One milestone of 100 pole positions on the weekend at the Portuguese Grand Prix when he renews his duel with Max Verstappen. But the Mercedes star cannot afford another mistake as two weeks ago in Imola if he wants to keep his fast Red Bull rival at bay, DPA reported.
MCA postpones Mumbai T20 League over Covid-19 pandemic
"In the view of the current situation, President Vijay Patil ji and I, in my capacity as the Chairman, have taken the decision to not conduct the T20 Mumbai League till further notice. This is our way to reduce load on the state machinery and also making sure everyone is safe," said the MCA in a statement.
De Bruyne, Mahrez give City lead over PSG in Champions League semis
Captain Kevin de Bruyne scored in the 64th and Riyad Mahrez's free-kick seven minutes later cancelled out an early lead for last season's finalists PSG from their skipper Marquinhos, DPA reported. PSG's misery was complete when Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 77th for a tackle from behind on Ilkay Gundogan.
IPL 2021: Gaikwad, du Plessis power CSK to big win over SRH
SRH struggled to get wickets, as their pace trio of Sandeep Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed and Siddarth Kaul couldn't get any assistance from the placid pitch. Gaikwad made 75 off 44 balls (12x4) while du Plessis scored 56 off 38 balls (6x4, 1x6) as CSK chased down 171/3 put up by SRH with nine balls to spare.
Neymar says PSG contract renewal 'almost settled'
The Brazil superstar moved to the Parc des Princes for a huge 222 million Euros fee from Barcelona in 2017, a sum that comfortably smashed the world transfer record, reports DPA. However, for long periods Neymar was linked with a move back to La Liga either with Barca or Clasico rivals Real Madrid, amid suggestions he was struggling to settle in the French capital.
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