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T20 World Cup: Will count Melbourne 82 higher than Mohali 82 because of magnitude of the game, says Kohli
Co-incidentally, in both matches, India were chasing 160, with Kohli leading the side to victories on both occasions in nail-biting chases. Kohli and Hardik Pandya (40) shared a match-winning stand of 113 off 77 deliveries, lifting India from 31/4 to chasing 160 on the last ball to get their campaign in the ongoing tournament off to a winning start in front of 90, 293 fans.
Sourav backtracks from contesting CAB President's post, nominates elder brother instead
Sunday was the last day for filing the nomination for contesting for different posts for the CAB. On Sunday afternoon when Sourav Ganguly reached the CAB office, it was perceived he had come to file his nomination. However, later it became clear that his elder brother will be contesting instead. On October 15, Sourav Ganguly himself made an announcement to the media persons that he will be contesting for the CAB President's chair.
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli slams unbeaten 82 in India's incredible four-wicket win over Pakistan
After the right-left fast-bowling duo of Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh picked three wickets to help restrict Pakistan to 159/8 in their 20 overs, Kohli and Hardik Pandya (40) shared a match-winning stand of 113 off 77 deliveries, lifting India from 31/4 to chasing 160 on the last ball to get their campaign off to a winning start.
Late goals gift Real Madrid win over Sevilla, Real Sociedad's winning runs ends in Valladolid
Erik Lamela's 53rd minute goal for Sevilla seemed to cause a surprise in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium which had witnessed Luka Modric's fourth minute opener for the home side. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested Karim Benzema for the game, but his side were quickly ahead after Vinicius Jr set up Modric, reports Xinhua.
T20 World Cup: Kusal Mendis smashes unbeaten 68 in Sri Lanka's clinical nine-wicket win over Ireland
After Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana took two wickets each in a brilliant bowling performance as Sri Lanka restricted Ireland to a paltry 128/8 in 20 overs, Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva (31) shared a 63-run opening stand, before the right-hander and Charith Asalanka (31 not out) finished off the chase with nine wickets in hand and 30 balls remaining.
Pat Cummins should not be playing T20s; where is Kane Richardson, asks Simon Doull
Cummins could hardly make an impact against New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground being clobbered for 46 runs in his quota of four overs as the trans-Tasman rivals smashed 200 and then restricted the defending champions to 111 to complete an 89-run rout. Doull, the former Black Caps right-arm pace bowler who played 32 Tests and 42 ODIs, indicated Cricket Australia (CA).
T20 World Cup: Shami, Ashwin in playing eleven as India win toss, elect to bowl first against Pakistan
In head-to-head encounters in T20Is, India lead Pakistan 8-3, including their bowl-out victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa. Interestingly, the last six T20Is between these two teams have been won by the chasing side, with India winning four times and Pakistan twice. In India's playing eleven, pacer Mohammed Shami and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have been included alongside senior right-arm pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar,
Bayern beat Hoffenheim, Dortmund hammer Stuttgart in Bundesliga
The German record champions took the reins from the starting whistle and turned the dominance into a tangible reward in the 17th minute when Jamal Musiala tapped home a flicked-on Joshua Kimmich cross at the far post. The visitors remained offensively minded but neither Leon Goretzka nor Gnabry was able to double the lead despite promising opportunities.
PKL 9: Rakesh and Sourav lead Gujarat Giants to a comprehensive victory against Haryana Steelers
The Giants, who have now won two matches in a row, triumphed with the score reading 42-38. The Steelers had the better start on the night, with the raiders and the defensive unit working in tandem, especially with Amirhossein Bastami causing some serious problems early on. However, the Giants edged ahead through Rakesh's raids before Jaideep and Mohit brought the Steelers back into the match.
ISL 2022-23: Hyderabad FC register 1-0 victory over Bengaluru FC
Bartholomew Ogbeche ('83) got the only goal of the game to keep Hyderabad FC at the top of the league table. With this win, Hyderabad now sit on seven points, with Bengaluru FC on four. Both clubs went into this match undefeated with four points on board after two matches. The two sides were quite solid at the back in the first half with neither goalkeeper needing to make any saves.
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