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Ireland beat South Africa by 69 runs, coach JP Duminy came on the field

Ireland won by 69 runs against South Africa in an exciting ODI match in Abu Dhabi. Ireland batted first and scored 284/9 in 50 overs. Paul Stirling was the top scorer with 88 runs from 92 balls, hitting 9 fours and 3 sixes. Andy Balbirnie also added 45 runs, while Curtis Campher scored 34. Despite losing some wickets, other players helped Ireland reach a good total. South Africa’s bowlers tried to slow Ireland down, with Lungi Ngidi taking 3 wickets for 42 runs. Bjorn Fortuin and Andile Phehlukwayo also took 2 wickets each, but Ireland still managed to score well. Chasing 285, South Africa couldn’t keep up with Ireland’s strong bowling. Rassie van der Dussen made 38 runs, and Quinton de Kock scored 91 runs from 93 balls, but the rest of the team struggled. South Africa was bowled out for 215 runs in 46.1 overs. Ireland’s bowlers, led by Graham Hume (3/29) and Mark Adair (2/54), bowled very well. Craig Young and Matthew Humphreys also took important wickets, helping Ireland win. In an unusual moment, South Africa’s coach and former player JP Duminy had to step in and field. Many South African players had to leave the field because of the heat. With Temba Bavuma missing the game due to injury and Wiaan Mulder also out, South Africa was short of players. Duminy came on the field and made a great diving save, impressing the commentators. The video of his save went viral, and many praised him for staying in good shape and helping his team, even after retirement. Paul Stirling was named Player of the Match for his brilliant batting, leading Ireland to a memorable victory against South Africa.

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Sharjah Pitch Set to Offer Balanced Play in AUS-W vs NZ-W T20 World Cup match

The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium for the Australia Women vs New Zealand Women match in the Women's T20 World Cup is expected to be neutral. This means it will be fair for both batting and bowling. Batting: The ball should bounce well, making it easier for players to score runs. But later in the match, spinners (who spin the ball) might do better. Bowling: Fast bowlers should be able to bowl quickly with good bounce, while spinners might have a harder time staying consistent. Overall, the pitch is expected to be good for batting, but bowlers will need to be smart and mix up their speed to do well. Probable Teams for England Women vs South Africa Women: England Women:Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (captain), Amy Jones (wicketkeeper), Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Linsey Smith South Africa Women:Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wicketkeeper), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

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Hardik Pandya Breaks Kohli's Record, Leads India to Victory with Stunning Six

In the match against Bangladesh, Hardik Pandya scored 39* runs from 16 balls. He hit 5 fours and 2 sixes. He hit a six to win the game for the team. Because of this, he passed Virat Kohli's record. Hardik is now the player who has won a match for India by hitting a six the most times in T20 Internationals. Hardik has done this 5 times, while Virat Kohli has done it 4 times. Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant have done this 3 times each. In the first T20 match played in Gwalior, India won the toss and chose to bowl. Bangladesh batted first and were all out for 127 runs. India chased the target in just 12 overs and won with 7 wickets left. In this match, Indian bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakraborty took 3 wickets each. Hardik Pandya, Mayank Yadav, and Washington Sundar took 1 wicket each. Arshdeep Singh gave 14 runs in 3.5 overs and took 3 wickets, and he was named Player of the Match for his great bowling.

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Sanath Jayasuriya Appointed as Head Coach of Sri Lanka National Cricket Team

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that Sanath Jayasuriya is now the head coach of the national cricket team. The decision was made because the team did well in recent matches against India, England, and New Zealand, when Jayasuriya was the temporary coach. The appointment takes effect from October 1, 2024 and Jayasuriya will serve as head coach until March 31, 2026. Jayasuriya's return to Sri Lankan cricket in this capacity is viewed as a significant step forward, with his leadership expected to improve the team's performance and provide strategic advice in the coming years. Sri Lanka Cricket said, "The Legend Returns!" recalling the former great's continued involvement in shaping the future of Sri Lankan cricket

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India Women Beat Pakistan Women by 6 Wickets: Great Performances by Shreyanka Patil and Arundhati Reddy

India Women won against Pakistan Women by 6 wickets in an exciting match. Shreyanka Patil and Arundhati Reddy played very well and helped India win. Shreyanka Patil bowled very well. She bowled 4 overs, giving away only 12 runs and taking 2 important wickets. Her bowling was very accurate, making it hard for Pakistan to score runs. This helped India keep Pakistan’s score down to 105/8 in 20 overs. Arundhati Reddy was named the Player of the Match because of her all-round performance. She bowled 4 overs and gave away just 19 runs, also taking 1 wicket. She was very accurate and made it hard for the Pakistan batters to score runs. Her bowling helped India control the game. India Women chased the target of 106 runs in 18.5 overs with 6 wickets left. Shafali Verma scored 32 runs off 35 balls to give a good start. Jemimah Rodrigues also added 23 runs. Even though a few wickets fell, India reached the target without much trouble. The great performances by Shreyanka Patil and Arundhati Reddy were very important for India’s win, showing the team’s talent and strength for the upcoming matches

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath Plays Cricket at All India Advocate Tournament

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath started the 36th All India Advocate Cricket Tournament in Lucknow on Thursday. During the event, CM Yogi Adityanath played cricket, trying to bat, which made everyone excited. The tournament had teams of advocates from all over India. The Chief Minister praised the advocates for organizing the event and said that sports are important for staying healthy and building friendships. He also talked about how sports have grown in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, mentioning programs like "Khelo India," "Fit India Movement," and other sports events. Yogi Adityanath also gave awards and spoke with the players, telling them to keep staying fit along with their work.

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Mayank Yadav's Dream Debut: India Beats Bangladesh by 7 Wickets

Mayank Yadav had a brilliant first match for India. He bowled 4 overs, conceded only 21 runs, took 1 wicket and bowled 1 maiden over. After the match, which India won by 7 wickets, Mayank shared an emotional post on Instagram with a picture of himself playing. In the match, Bangladesh scored 127 runs in 19.5 overs, and India chased the target of 128 runs quickly, reaching 132 for 3 in 11.5 overs. Mayank wrote in caption "He best feeling for a cricketer is to play for his country and wearing the blue jersey for me it’s like a dream come true …… this will remain the best moment of my life ❤️ I’m very grateful for god that he gave me strength and to all the people who helped me in my hard time and supported throughout." His post shows how happy and grateful he is to be living his dream, his hard work and how much this moment means to him.

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India to Play First T20 Match Against Bangladesh: Aiming to Win the Series

India is ready to play the first T20 match against Bangladesh. India has a strong record against Bangladesh, winning 9 out of the last 10 matches. With this good record, India will try to win the rest of the series too. Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches): India: 9 Wins Bangladesh: 1 Win India Team: Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Tilak Varma. Bangladesh Team: Litton Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Parvez Hossain Emon, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Sakib, Rakibul Hasan. India wants to continue winning, while Bangladesh hopes to surprise with a victory.

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India Women Face Pakistan Women in Crucial T20 World Cup Match in Dubai

The India women's cricket team is playing against the Pakistan women's cricket team in a T20 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This match is part of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup group stage. The match started at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday, October 6, 2024. India Women Predicted Playing 11: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh. Pakistan Women Predicted Playing 11: Aliya Riaz, Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Sidra Ameen, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana (c), Tuba Hassan, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal.

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Tabraiz Shamsi Exits Central Contract

South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has decided to leave his main contract with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to play in T20 tournaments around the world. This decision lets Shamsi play in T20 leagues without any limits. Even though he gave up his contract, Shamsi will still be an important player for South Africa's white-ball cricket team. Shamsi said he will always be ready to play for South Africa whenever they need him. Shamsi last played for South Africa in the T20 World Cup in 2024. Right now, South Africa is in the UAE for matches against Afghanistan and Ireland, but Shamsi is not traveling with the team.

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Indian women's team will face New Zealand today in T20 World Cup 2024

The Indian Women's Cricket Team is ready to play in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Their first match is against New Zealand Women on October 4, 2024. India Team: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan. New Zealand Team: Sophie Devine (captain), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is confident and talented. The match against New Zealand will be important for both teams to start their campaign well.

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Mehidy Hasan Honors Indian Legends with Bat Gifts

Mehidy Hasan, a cricket player from Bangladesh, gave bats from his company, MKS Sports, to Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He did this to show his appreciation for their contributions to cricket and their part in the recent India-Bangladesh Test series. Hasan said he admires Kohli and Sharma for their skills, leadership, and sportsmanship. Kohli and Sharma are known for their strong batting and consistent performances, which has led India to success in international cricket. Hopefully, Hasan's batting will be a special memory for these Indian cricket legends.

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Usman Qadir Retires from International Cricket After 10-Year Career

Usman Qadir, a famous leg-spin bowler from Pakistan, has stopped playing international cricket. He said today that he is retiring after playing for Pakistan for ten years in all types of cricket. Qadir was known for his tricky leg-spin bowling, which was hard for batsmen to play against. He started playing for Pakistan in 2013 and quickly became well-known, especially in T20 matches. He helped Pakistan win many games with his good bowling and taking wickets. During his career, Qadir helped Pakistan win big tournaments. He was part of the team that won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2021. Qadir's retirement is the end of an important time in Pakistan cricket. People will remember what he did for the team for a long time.

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Women's T20 World Cup Kicks Off in Dubai

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be a big cricket event with the best women's teams from around the world. The tournament will happen in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 3rd October to 20th October. Teams Playing: Australia England India New Zealand South Africa Pakistan West Indies Bangladesh Sri Lanka Scotland The tournament will be in Dubai, and the ten teams will be in two groups of five. The top two teams from each group will move on to the semifinals.

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Bangladesh Women vs Scotland Women Match Starts Today at 3:30 PM

The match between Bangladesh Women and Scotland Women will start today at 3:30 PM. Bangladesh Women have experienced players like Nigar Sultana, Fahima Khatun, and Jahanara Alam. They also have young players like Dilara Akter and Taj Nehar, who are eager to do well. Scotland Women also have strong players like Sarah Bryce and Kathryn Bryce. They have other talented players like Megan McColl and Katherine Fraser, who will help the team perform well. Bangladesh Women Team: Dilara Akter, Nigar Sultana, Murshida Khatun,Sathi Rani, Sobhana Mostary,Taj Nehar, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Disha Biswas, Jahanara Alam, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter and Sultana Khatun. Scotland Women Team: Lorna Jack, Sarah Bryce, Abbi Aitken, Megan McColl, Saskia Horley, Ailsa Lister, Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce, Priyanaz Chatterji, Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey and Rachel Slater.