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Suryakumar becomes highest run-scorer for India in a calendar year in T20Is
During the opening T20I against South Africa at Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, Suryakumar smashed another unbeaten half-century (50 off 33 balls) as India defeated the visitors by eight wickets with 20 balls to spare in a low-scoring game. Chasing 107 for victory, opener KL Rahul's 51 followed by Surya's unbeaten 50 made the task of achieving the win a cakewalk and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
IND v SA, 1st T20I: Wicket was spicy, batting unit failed to adapt, says SA skipper Bavuma
"As a batting unit, we failed to apply ourselves, We weren't able to adjust our plans. We saw what Rahul was able to do. We didn't expect that (the pitch to have so much juice), we practiced here two days, ago. We saw the wicket was spicy, but we didn't expect it like that. You expected to hit through the line coming to India," he said after the match.
All-round Pakistan bowling show helps hosts defeat England in thriller; go 3-2 up in series
Managing just 145 runs in 19 overs, thanks to superb bowling effort from England pace bowler Mark Wood (3/20) and Sam Curran (2/23), the host were counting on luck to win the game, but all six Pakistan bowlers bowled exceptionally well to restrict the visitors to 139/7 to help the hosts take a 3-2 lead in the series.
IOC releases first visual identity to bolster Olympic brand's core values
This new visual system has been created to bolster the Olympic brand's core values, while enhancing consistency, recognition and impact across all IOC platforms, communications and publications, the IOC said via a media release. "The IOC recognised the need to create a comprehensive foundational identity, designed for use across all mediums and channels," the release said.
FIFA honours India football captain Sunil Chhetri, releases three-episode series on his career
One of the most prolific footballers in India, Chhetri is the country's all-time top goal scorer and most-capped player. He has scored 84 goals in 131 official international appearances since his debut on June 12 2005 against Pakistan. Chhetri has bagged 84 goals for India, behind Messi's tally of 90, and Ronaldo's 117 goals.
IND v SA, 1st T20I: Getting five wickets in quick time was the turning point, says Rohit Sharma
On a two-paced pitch with green tinge as international cricket returned to the venue after three years, Arshdeep (3/32) and Chahar (2/24) justified Rohit Sharma's call to bowl first as they scythed through South Africa's top-order by picking five wickets on the first 15 balls of the innings to restrict the visitors to 106/8 in 20 overs.
IND v SA, 1st T20I: Rahul, Suryakumar slam fifties to give India eight-wicket win over South Africa
With the required run rate not much high, KL Rahul hung in and with Suryakumar Yadav in stellar touch, they put on an unbeaten stand of 93 off 63 balls to chase down 107 with 18 balls remaining, giving India 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
IND v SA, 1st T20I: Arshdeep, Chahar cause havoc before Maharaj takes South Africa to 106/8
Arshdeep (3/32) and Chahar (2/24) justified Rohit Sharma's call to bowl first as they scythed through South Africa's top-order in picking five wickets on the first 15 balls of the innings. With movement in the air for the left-right pace bowling duo, South Africa batters were unable to move their feet well and fell like a deck of cards, with their scores resembling a binary code.
IND v SA, 1st T20I: Arshdeep, Pant, Chahar, Ashwin in playing eleven as India win toss, elect to bowl first
After winning the toss, Rohit revealed that in India's three changes from the eleven which won the series against Australia in Hyderabad, left-arm pacer Arshdeep and left-handed batter Pant come in as Hardik Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been rested from the series.
PokerBaazi launches GOAT, daily qualifiers from Oct 1
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