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IPL 2021: Morris, Samson take RR to win over KKR
The win, secured with seven balls to spare, put RR in sixth place in the points table while KKR were pushed to the bottom. Morris's haul, in which he picked power-hitters Andre Russell, Pat Cummins and Dinesh Karthik, helped RR restrict KKR to 133/9 in 20 overs.
Leno error gives Everton first Premier League win vs Arsenal
In a low-key Premier League encounter, the result was settled by a mistake from goalkeeper Leno when he allowed Richarlison's cross through his legs and diverted it into the net, DPA reported. Arsenal had earlier seen a penalty chalked off after a VAR check for offside while Dani Ceballos brought a good save out of Jordan Pickford.
AFC Champions League: Persepolis FC thrash FC Goa 4-0
On a disappointing night at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, a new-look FC Goa took to the pitch with head coach Juan Ferrando making eight changes to help his players recover from the fatigue of playing six games in the space on 20 days.
Williamson key for SRH against DC spinners
While DC are coming into this match on the back of two successive victories, over Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, their opponents SRH managed to get their first win of the season when they defeated Punjab Kings in their last match on Wednesday. SRH are sixth in the IPL points table.
It's Dhoni vs Kohli in clash of table-toppers
Table-toppers Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will take on second-placed Chennai Supers Kings (CSK) in what will be a battle between the current India captain Virat Kohli and former India captain MS Dhoni in an Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Punjab Kings jump two places, move to fifth in IPL table
Punjab Kings were in seventh place prior to the start of Friday's game. While both MI and PBKS have won two out of their five matches in the league so far, Punjab are behind Mumbai on inferior net run rate (NRR) due to their heavy losses earlier in the tournament.
Rahul, Rohit move up in race for Orange Cap
Only 30 runs separate the top three. Delhi Capitals opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan leads the run-getters' list with 231 runs. Dhawan is just 20 runs ahead of Rahul who has a total of 221 runs at an average of 55.25.
Not batting all 20 overs the way we want to: Rohit Sharma
"Not enough runs, exactly. I still feel it is not a bad wicket to bat on. You can see how Kings (PBKS) won with nine wickets in hand. If you get 150-160, you are always in the game and that is something we have failed in the last two games. We need to look at that," said Sharma after the match.
Punjab Kings romp to 9-wicket win over MI
While MI have struggled with the bat in previous games too but they have managed to put up scores with which they could fight. However, in the last two matches they have failed to get to even 140 which has resulted in losses. On Friday, they were restricted to their lowest total of the season -- 131 for six in 20 overs, despite Rohit Sharma getting 63.
Need to make minor adjustments before Olympics: Vinesh
"I'm on the right track but need to make minor adjustments in training to be fully fit when the main event takes place in July," said the 26-year-old wrestler. Since January, Vinesh has participated in three international competitions. She noted that recovery is an issue that needs to be tackled.
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