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Suresh Raina Pays Ultimate Tribute As 42-Year-Old MS Dhoni Turns Back The Clock
Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Suresh Raina lauded his former franchise and Indian teammate MS Dhoni following his explosive batting cameo against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Sunday. Delhi Capitals clinched their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season with a 20-run triumph over the defending champions Chennai Super Kings at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Though the home side walked away with the win, the highlight of the match no doubt was Dhoni’s late cameo.
In the match, the vintage ‘Thala’ (master) smashed sixes like only he does. Coming in the end, he scored 37* in 16 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 231. In the last over of the game, Dhoni smashed South African pacer Anrich Nortje, one of the finest pacers in the world, for 20 runs, including two fours and two sixes.
Following his knock, Raina, also known as ‘Chinna Thala’ or Dhoni’s right-hand among CSK fans, was full of praise for Dhoni, saying that inspiration knows no age and the 42-year-old’s batting prowess at this point of his career is a testament to his “unparalleled spirit and dedication”.
“Inspiration knows no age! Witnessing @msdhoni Mahi Bhai’s incredible batting prowess at 42 is a testament to his unparalleled spirit and dedication, @JioCinema #DCvCSK,” Raina said in a post on X.
Inspiration knows no age! Witnessing @msdhoni Mahi Bhai’s incredible batting prowess at 42 is a testament to his unparalleled spirit and dedication ???? @JioCinema #DCvCSK pic.twitter.com/W8WzD76bcF
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) March 31, 2024
Raina represented CSK along with MS for the majority of his IPL career from 2008-21, except for his stint with the Gujarat Lions (GL) from 2016-17. In 205 IPL matches, Raina scored 5,528 runs at an average of 32.51 and a strike rate of 136.73. He scored a century and 39 fifties in 200 innings of his IPL career, with the best score of 100*. He is the fifth-highest run-scorer in the IPL of all time.
Dhoni is the seventh-highest run-getter in IPL history, scoring 5,119 runs at an average of 39.07 and a strike rate of over 136. He has scored 24 half-centuries, with the best score of 84*.
DC won the toss and opted to bat first. David Warner (52 in 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and a returning Prithvi Shaw (43 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) started off well with a 93-run opening partnership. Following their dismissal, DC lost their direction for a while until Rishabh Pant (51 in 32 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes) scored some quick runs in the end to take the side to 191/5 in their 20 overs.
Matheesha Pathirana (3/31) was the pick of the bowlers for CSK.
In the run-chase of 192, Khaleel Ahmed (2/21) and Mukesh Kumar (3/21) troubled the CSK batters with their line and length and at one point, CSK was 75/3 in 10.2 overs. Useful knocks came from Ajinkya Rahane (45 in 30 balls, with five fours and two sixes), Daryl Mitchell (34 in 26 balls, with a four and two sixes) and MS Dhoni (37* in 16 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes), but DC secured a 20-run win, restricting the five-time champions to 171/6.
Khaleel got the ‘Player of the Match’ for his match-winning spell.
CSK is in the second spot with two wins and a loss, giving them four points. DC is in the seventh spot, with a win and two losses, giving them two points.
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India ended their Group A campaign on four points after two wins and two losses.© ICC
India lost to defending champions Australia by nine runs in their last group match to find themselves in a difficult position to qualify for the semifinals of the women’s T20 World Cup, on Sunday. Chasing 152 for a win, India ended at 142 for 9 with captain Harmanpreet Kaur top-scoring with 54 not out off 47 balls. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma chipped in with 29 and 20 respectively. India ended their Group A campaign on four points after two wins and two losses.
Australia, who topped the group with all four wins, qualified for the semifinals while New Zealand (4 points) need a win against Pakistan on Monday to make it to the last-four stage.
Opting to bat, Australia were restricted to 151 for 8 with opener Grace Harris top-scoring with 40 off 41 balls. Stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath and Ellyse Perry chipped in with 32 each.
For India, Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma took two wickets apiece while Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil got one each.
Brief Scores: Australia: 151 for 8 in 20 overs (Grace Harris 40; Renuka Singh 2/24, Deepti Sharma 2/28).
India: 142 for 9 in 20 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 54 not out; Annabel Sutherland 2/22, Sophie Molineux 2/32).
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India Can Still Reach Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinals Despite Loss vs Australia – Here’s How
India lost to Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match© X (formerly Twitter)
India’s hopes of reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals were dealt a massive blow as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side slumped to a 9-run loss against Australia in a crucial Group A encounter in Sharjah on Sunday. India were completely outplayed by Australia as Harmanpreet’s half-century could not clinch the match for her side. As a result, Australia qualified for the semifinals with 8 points from 4 matches but India’s fortunes still hangs in balance. India have 4 points from 4 matches with their losses coming against Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand have 4 while Pakistan have 2.
However, India can still qualify for the semis if Pakistan can beat New Zealand in the final Group A match on Monday. If Pakistan win, they will have 4 points along with India and New Zealand. However, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will qualify for the knockout stage thanks to a better Net Run Rate (NRR).
India lost to defending champions Australia by nine runs in their last group match to find themselves in a difficult position to qualify for the semifinals of the women’s T20 World Cup, on Sunday.
Chasing 152 for a win, India ended at 142 for 9 with captain Harmanpreet Kaur top-scoring with 54 not out off 47 balls. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma chipped in with 29 and 20 respectively.
India ended their Group A campaign on four points after two wins and two losses.
Australia, who topped the group with all four wins, qualified for the semifinals while New Zealand (4 points) need a win against Pakistan on Monday to make it to the last-four stage.
Opting to bat, Australia were restricted to 151 for 8 with opener Grace Harris top-scoring with 40 off 41 balls. Stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath and Ellyse Perry chipped in with 32 each.
For India, Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma took two wickets apiece while Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil got one each.
(With PTI inputs)
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Harmanpreet Singh Becomes Most Expensive Buy On Day 1 Of Hockey India League, Sold To Soorma Club For Rs 78 Lakh
India captain Harmanpreet Singh became the most expensive player on day one of the Hockey India League auction, with Soorma Hockey Club snapping the star drag-flicker for Rs 78 lakh on Sunday. All eight franchises spent heavily to acquire the services of Indian men’s hockey team core players. Abhishek became the second-most expensive buy, acquired by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 72 lakh, while Hardik Singh went to UP Rudras for Rs 70 lakh. Other notable buys from the first lot included Amit Rohidas, who went to Tamil Nadu Dragons for Rs 48 lakh while Jugraj Singh was also purchased for the same amount by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers.
Hyderbad Toofans roped in Sumit for Rs 46 lakh.
In all, 54 players, including 18 overseas players were sold on Sunday.
All eight franchises spent a total of Rs 16 crore 88 lakh 50 thousand on Day 1.
Germany’s Gonzalo Peillat was the most expensive overseas player as he was bought for Rs 68 lakh by Tamil Nadu Dragons. Netherlands’ Jip Janssen was also acquired by Tamil Nadu Dragons for Rs 54 lakh.
Among the overseas goalkeepers, Ireland’s David Harte was the top buy, with Tamil Nadu Dragons winning the bid for Rs 32 lakh.
Germany’s Jean-Paul Danneberg (for Rs 27 lakh to Hyderabad Toofans), the Netherlands’ Pirmin Blaak (for Rs 25 lakh to Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers), and Belgium’s Vincent Vanasch (for Rs 23 lakh to Soorma Hockey Club) also went under the hammer.
Indian goalkeepers Suraj Karkera and and Pawan were acquired by Team Gonasika and Delhi SG Pipers for Rs 22 lakh and Rs 15 lakh respectively.
List of top five buys on Day 1: 1. Harmanpreet Singh (IND) – Soorma Hockey Club – Rs 78 lakh 2. Abhishek (IND) – Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers – Rs 72 lakh 3. Hardik Singh (IND) – UP Rudras – Rs 70 lakh 4. Gonzalo Peillat (GER) – Hyderabad Toofans – Rs 68 lakh 5. Jip Janssen (NED) – Tamil Nadu Dragons – Rs 54 lakh
Other players sold on Day 1: 1. Gurjant Singh – Soorma Hockey Club – Rs 19 lakh 2. Mandeep Singh – Team Gonasika – Rs 25 lakh 3. Manpreet Singh – Team Gonasika – Rs 42 lakh 4. Sukhjeet Singh – Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers – Rs 42 lakh 5. Amit Rohidas – Tamil Nadu Dragons – Rs 48 lakh 6. Nilakanta Sharma- Hyderabad Toofans – Rs 34 lakh 7. Sanjay – Kalinga Lancers – Rs 38 lakh 8. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay – UP Rudras – Rs 28 lakh 9. Vivek Sagar Prasad – Soorma Hockey Club – Rs 40 lakh 10. Sumit – Hyderabad Toofans – Rs 46 lakh 11. Jugraj Singh – Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers – Rs 48 lakh 12. Krishan B Pathak – Kalinga Lancers – Rs 32 lakh 13. Shamsher Singh – Delhi SG Pipers – Rs 42 lakh 14. Jarmanpreet Singh – Delhi SG Pipers – Rs 40 lakh 15. Rajkumar Pal – Delhi SG Pipers – Rs 40 lakh 16. David Harte (IRL) – Tamil Nadu Dragons – Rs 32 lakh 17. Jean-Paul Danneberg (GER) – Hyderabad Toofans – Rs 27 lakh 18. Oliver Payne (GBR) – Team Gonasika – Rs 15 lakh 19. Pirmin Blaak (NED) – Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers – Rs 25 lakh 20. Tomas Santiago (ARG) – Delhi SG Pipers – Rs 10 lakh 21. Vincent Vanasch (BEL) – Soorma Hockey Club – Rs 23 lakh 22. Suraj Karkera – Team Gonasika – Rs 22 lakh 23. Pawan – Delhi SG Pipers – Rs 15 lakh.
Purse remaining for franchises: 1. Hyderabad Toofans – Rs 204.00 lakh 2. Soorma Hockey Club – Rs 162.00 lakh 3. Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers – Rs 144.50 lakh 4. Delhi SG Pipers – Rs 181.00 lakh 5. Tamil Nadu Dragons – Rs 196.00 lakh 6. UP Rudras – Rs 206.00 lakh 7. Kalinga Lancers – Rs 257.00 lakh 8. Team Gonasika – Rs 161.00 lakh. PTI APA PDS PDS DDV
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