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Australia Women clinch first ODI in Mohali, defeat India by 8 wickets

Mohali, Sep 14 (UNI) Australia’s women’s cricket team secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over India in the first ODI at the Yadavindra Cricket Stadium in Punjab. Chasing a target of 282, Australia reached the total in just 44.1 overs, powered by standout performances from their top order.
Phoebe Litchfield led the charge with a brisk 88, while Beth Mooney (77) and Annabel Sutherland (54) notched up crucial half-centuries. Captain Alyssa Healy contributed 27, and Ellyse Perry, who retired hurt, added 30. Litchfield’s match-defining knock earned her the Player of the Match award.
India’s bowling effort struggled to contain Australia, with Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana being the only wicket-takers. Gaud dismissed Healy, conceding 55 runs in 8 overs, while Rana claimed Litchfield’s wicket, giving away 51 runs in 10 overs. Radha Yadav proved expensive, leaking 61 runs in 8 overs at an economy rate of 7.60.
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Pat Cummins given green light for IPL return

16 Apr 2026 | 12:32 PM

Sydney, April 16 (UNI) Pat Cummins has been given the all-clear to resume bowling without restrictions following fresh scans on his back in Sydney, paving the way for his return to action
at the IPL.
Cummins' latest set of scans on Wednesday confirmed the back stress issue that limited him to a single match of professional cricket since last August has now resolved.

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Rasikh, Bhuvi, Virat script RCB's clinical win over LSG

15 Apr 2026 | 11:44 PM

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Bengaluru, Apr 15 (UNI) There are evenings in cricket when numbers behave like obedient clerks and quietly record the dominance of one side without protest. Then there are nights at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium when they resemble witnesses to a minor demolition. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2026 encounter belonged to the latter category, a contest where inevitability arrived early and refused to leave.

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RCB bowl out LSG for 146 as Rasikh & Bhuvi strike

15 Apr 2026 | 10:13 PM

Bengaluru, Apr 15 (UNI) A clinical exhibition of new-ball discipline and death-over execution from Rasikh Salam Dar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar headlined Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s commanding bowling effort as they dismissed Lucknow Super Giants for 146 in their IPL 2026 encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here today.

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India U17 men's team to play friendlies against United Arab Emirates in Thailand

15 Apr 2026 | 9:34 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (UNI) The Indian U17 men's team will play two friendly matches against United Arab Emirates on April 17 and 21, 2026, in Samut Prakan, Thailand.

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Baisoya ready for battle with Bhullar and Kochhar in Johannesburg

15 Apr 2026 | 9:30 PM

Johannesburg, April 15 (UNI) One of India's most successful professionals, Gaganjeet Bhullar, an 11-time Asian Tour winner, will take on last week's winner, Sachin Baisoya, as the AM Green IGPL action shifts to South Africa.

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