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3rd T20I: India win series 1-0 against New Zealand after rain forces tie in Napier
After New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first, Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj (4/17) and Arshdeep Singh (4/37) produced the sensational bowling performances and scalped four wickets four wickets each to bowl out Black Caps for 160 despite fighting half-centuries by Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips
3rd T20I: Siraj, Arshdeep take four-wicket hauls as India bowl out New Zealand for 160
Black Caps were in a comfortable position with Conway and Phillips going strong but as soon as that partnership was broken it was a procession as both Siraj and Arshdeep had excellent outings with the ball especially at death overs. After New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first, it was who Arshdeep provided India with an early breakthrough, packing Finn Allen for 3 in the second over of the innings.
3rd T20I: New Zealand win toss, opt to bat against India
New Zealand made one change in the playing XI as Mark Chapman came in place of regular captain Kane Williamson, who is missing this game due to a pre-arranged medical appointment. "We will bat. Looks like a pitch where we can put the runs on the board. We can't really control the weather, but the history of this ground suggests good batting conditions. Our bowling the other night wasn't the best, but credit to SKY. Mark Chapman comes in straightaway. You look back at places where we can improve as a team," said Southee at the toss.
Gareth Bale's late penalty is a game-changer, says coach Page
During the post-match press conference held at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday, Page said it was important not to lose the first game. "The first game is important for us. We kept a draw, and now we just focus on the next game," he said, adding that the Red Dragons showed character and determination to come back and get a point.
Perth Scorchers player Laurie Evans returns positive dope test; cricketer 'shocked'
Evans, who has played 225 T20s scoring over 5,000 runs in the format, has denied any wrongdoing. "I was shocked to be told that an anti-doping sample I provided in August 2022 tested positive for trace amounts of a banned substance," Evans said through the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA), reports sen.com.au.
Alyssa Healy to lead in five-match T20I series against India next mon
The teams will play two matches at the DY Patil Stadium followed up by three at Brabourne Stadium. Young Phoebe Litchfield and former Ireland international Kim Garth have also secured a place on the tour of India, with all-rounder Heather Graham earning another call-up. McGrath stands in as vice-captain after the retirement of Rachael Haynes in the 15-member squad.
Wales draw with US after 64-year World Cup hiatus
While the Americans piled up pressure on the Welsh through the match giving scant ball possession as Timothy Weah scored in the 36th minute, Wales tried to make a comeback into the game in the second half. Six yellow cards were shown by match referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim in a match that saw several fouls and exchanges among players. The star player of Wales, Gareth Bale, struck with a penalty in the 82nd minute to score the equaliser.
Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0 in their World Cup opener
The Dutch managed to emerge victorious in a tightly contested match as their African counterparts showed resilience through 90 minutes. Cody Gakpo scored towards the end of play time while substitute Davy Klaassen netted home the second one in injury time to beat Senegal 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opening match at Al Thumama Stadium. The two sides had struggled to break the impasse until late in the match with the Dutch failing to score with several attempts at the goal.
Qatar World Cup: Saka's brace helps England hammer Iran 6-2 in Group B opener
Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was substituted after suffering a head injury in the eighth minute of the match. He was carried away from the field on a stretcher after unsuccessfully trying to play on after colliding with his teammate Hosseini Majid in the World Cup Group B opener against England at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.
PKL 9: Tamil Thalaivas register comfortable win over Bengal Warriors
Tamil Thalaivas took a big lead at the end of the first half and maintained it despite Bengal Warriors put up a strong fight in the second half and eventually emerged victorious with 35-30 in the end. Narender picked up a few raids as the Tamil Thalaivas took the lead at 5-3 in the 4th minute. However, the Warriors tackled Narender soon after and stayed in the game at 5-7.
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