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IPL 2023: Rana, Rinku fifties in vain as SRH beat KKR by 23 runs

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IPL 2023: Rana, Rinku fifties in vain as SRH beat KKR by 23 runs

IPL 2023: Nitish Rana’s fighting captain’s knock (75 off 41) and Rinku Singh’s unbeaten fifty (58 not out) went in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 23 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at Eden Gardens, here on Friday.

After losing three early wickets, Rana held the fort for KKR with his vital innings, which had six maximums and five boundaries while runs also flowed from Rinku’s bat but it wasn’t enough to take KKR over the line.

Chasing a mammoth 228-run target, KKR had a slow start as Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck in the very first over, sending Rahmanullah Gurbaz back for a third ball duck and giving away just one run off the over. After 3 runs coming off the next over, Venkatesh Iyer and N Jagadeesan went for a few hits against Bhuvneshwar in his second over.

Soon, Marco Jansen picked two in two balls to reduce KKR to 23/3. He first sent Iyer packing for 10 and removed Sunil Narine for a first ball duck.

After a dismal start, KKR skipper staged a stunning counter attack, hitting Umran Malik for four boundaries and two maximums and collecting 28 runs off the sixth over, to take the powerplay score to 62/3.

Rana and Jagadeesan continued with the onslaught as the duo established a 62-run partnership off just 29 deliveries for the fourth wicket. But Mayank Markande broke the deadly partnership in the 9th over as he got Jagadeesan (36 off 21), who went for the slog sweep but ended up hitting straight to the fielder.

With 12 runs coming off the 10th over, KKR were reeling 96-4 halfway through. In the next over, Markande struck again to dismiss Andre Russell, piling further miseries on KKR innings.

However, the last match’s hero Rinku Singh came to join the skippe Rana, who completed his 16th IPL fifty off 25 balls. With the asking run-rate kept increasing, Rana and Rinku tried to release pressure with their hits.

In the 15th over, Bhuvneshwar almost got Rinku caught behind, but the KKR batter was quick to review the decision, which was reversed as UltraEdge confirmed that the ball touched the bottom of the bat and hit the ground.

Soon, Nitish was dropped by Washington Sunder and a dot ball later Rinku hit Jansen for a six on the no-ball and followed that up with an amazing maximum to deep extra cover on a free hit, taking 16 runs off the over.

With 70 needed in 24 balls, Rana hit Natarajan for six on full toss before falling in the next delivery while smashing for another maximum but didn’t get the distance and the ball straight to Washington.

Bhuvneshwar conceded just 10 runs in the 18th over and KKR were needing 48 off 12 balls. In the penultimate over, Rinku Singh survived a run-out while coming back for a second. He then hammered four boundaries off the next five balls to bring the equation to 31 off the final over.

After being expensive in his first over, Umran successfully defended 31 runs for his side. He started off the final over with Shardul Thakur’s wicket on the first ball. A single and a couple of dot balls later, Rinku hit a massive six but it was not enough to save the game for his side as 24 was needed off the final delivery.

Brief scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 228/4 in 20 overs (Harry Brooks 100 not out off 55, Aiden Markram 50 off 26; Andre Russell 3/22) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 205-7 in 20 overs (Nitish Rana 75 off 41, Rinku Singh 58 off 31; Marco Jansen 2/37, Mayank Markande 2/27) by 23 runs.

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Global Chess League: Sara Khadem joins Triveni Continental Kings as replacement player

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Triveni Continental Kings, a franchise in Global Chess League (GCL) which is currently underway, announced on Tuesday that Sara Khadem will be joining the team as their new Superstar player, replacing Nana Dzagnidzewhi.

Triveni Sports Private Ltd, which owns the franchise, said Triveni Continental Kings have decided to replace her as Nana Dzagnidzewhi has been granted a season exception on medical/personal grounds.

Sara Khadem is known for her outstanding talent and proven track record; she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Kings. Her exceptional abilities and strategic approach to the game make her a perfect fit for the team’s aspirations, the franchise informed in a release on Tuesday.

“The management of the Triveni Continental Kings expresses their utmost gratitude to Nana Dzagnidze for her contributions and wishes her the best in her journey. The team eagerly anticipates Sara Khadem’s arrival and believes that her addition will further strengthen their competitive edge,” the team said in a release.

Sarasadat Khadem al-shariah, popularly known as Sara Khadem, is a chess player from Iran. She holds the titles of International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM). 

Khademalsharieh has achieved remarkable success in various chess tournaments. In 2008, she emerged victorious in the Asian Under-12 Girls Championship, followed by winning the World Under-12 Girls Championship in 2009. In 2012, she clinched the title of Asian Under-16 Girls Blitz Championship, and the following year, she triumphed in the World U16 Girls Blitz Championship. In 2014, Khademalsharieh secured the runner-up position in the World Junior Girls Championship, the release said.

Representing Iran, Khademalsharieh participated in the Women’s Chess Olympiads of 2012, 2014, and 2016. Her exceptional performance earned her a spot in the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2015–16 as the host city nominee. She competed against Atousa Pourkashiyan in a qualifying match held in Tehran and emerged victorious, thus securing her place in the Grand Prix. Despite being the lowest-rated player in the field, Khademalsharieh exceeded expectations by finishing in second place and achieving her first Grandmaster norm in her home city.

Sara Khadem’s accomplishments highlight her exceptional talent and dedication to the game of chess. She continues to make significant contributions to the world of chess, representing Iran on the international stage, the release said.

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Charlie Dean Profile – Cricket Player England | Stats, Records

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Full Name
Charlotte Ellen Dean
Born
December 22, 2000, Burton-on-Trent
Age
22y 138d
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Offbreak
Playing Role
Bowling Allrounder
TEAMS
England Women

Charlie Dean, an offspinning allrounder, was fast-tracked into the England ODI squad at the age of 20 after impressive performances for Southern Vipers and London Spirit. She took 10 wickets at 19.20 apiece in her debut series against New Zealand in September 2021 after beating Sarah Glenn and Mady Villiers to selection, and looked set for a bright international future. Dean was a Southern Vipers squad member in the Kia Super League but her opportunities were limited in that competition. Her breakthrough year arrived in 2020, when she was a part of the Vipers side which won the first season of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. She generally batted at No. 4, and took nine wickets for good measure. She was a regular feature in England academy squads.

Career Averages
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overview1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
vs Team
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vs AUS WMN1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
In Host Country
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in Australia1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
in Continent
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in Oceania1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
Home vs Away
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away1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
By Year
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year 20221219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
By Season
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season 2021/221219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
Captains Involved
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*HC Knight1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
Is Captain / Is Not Captain
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is not captain1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
Is Keeper / Is Not Keeper
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is not keeper1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
Toss
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won the toss1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
Toss and Batting Sequence
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won toss & fielded1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
Batting First vs Fielding First
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matches fielding first1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
In Team Innings
MatInnsOversMdnsRunsWktsBBIBBMAvgEconSR5w10w
1st team innings1112.004502/693.7500
2nd team innings117.012422/242/6912.003.4221.000
In Match Innings
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1st match innings1112.004502/693.7500
3rd match innings117.012422/242/6912.003.4221.000
Match Result
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drawn match1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
Result and Batting Sequence
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drawn fielding first1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000
In Tournament Type
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2 team series1438.0213842/242/6934.503.6357.000
In Match Number per Series
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only match in series1438.0213842/242/6934.503.6357.000
In Bowling Position
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6th position1219.016922/242/6934.503.6357.000

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Hockey India Announces 20-Member Women’s Hockey Team for Australia Tour

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Hockey India on Monday named the 20-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for a three-match Series against Australia to be held in Adelaide from May 18. They will also play two games against Australia ‘A’. The tour will be part of the team’s preparations ahead of the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games 2023.

The Indian Team for Australia Tour will be led by ace goalie Savita who was recently bestowed with the Balbir Singh Sr Hockey India Player of the Year (2022) Award. She will be ably assisted by Deep Grace Ekka as the Vice Captain. Bichu Devi Kharibam is the second goalkeeper named in the squad with defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Udita and Gurjit Kaur. Midfielders include Nisha, Navjot Kaur, Monika, Salima Tete, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sonika, Jyoti, and Baljeet Kaur.

India’s forward line will be spearheaded by the seasoned striker Vandana Katariya who has more than 250 International Caps. She will be joined by Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari and Sharmila Devi.

India will face Australia on the 18th May, 20th May, and 21st May, and Australia ‘A’ on the 25th May and 27th May. The Mate Stadium in Adelaide will host all five games.

Indian Team:

Goalkeepers:

1. Savita (C)

2. Bichu Devi Kharibam

Defenders:

3. Deep Grace Ekka (VC)

4. Nikki Pradhan

5. Ishika Chaudhary

6. Udita

7. Gurjit Kaur

Midfielders:

8. Nisha

9. Navjot Kaur

10. Monika

11. Salima Tete

12. Neha

13. Navneet Kaur

14. Sonika

15. Jyoti

16. Baljeet Kaur

Forwards:

17. Lalremsiami

18. Vandana Katariya

19. Sangita Kumari

20. Sharmila Devi

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IPL 2023: Fearless Faf du Plessis aims to be more aggressive for Royal Challengers Bangalore

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IPL 2023: Fearless Faf du Plessis aims to be more aggressive for Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf Du Plessis has been one of the most important pillars of the sides batting line-up in the ongoing 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

As of now, du Plessis has scored 511 runs in 10 matches with a strike rate of 157.71, holding the Orange Cap awarded to the highest run-getter in the competition. Ahead of Tuesday’s match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, du Plessis aims to be more aggressive with his bat in the remaining matches to take the team to the play-offs.

“I have really been quite intentional about trying to get hundreds, finding gears I can work through mid-innings period and try and get to innings as we can get 75 plus,” stated Faf Du Plessis in an RCB Bold Diaries video.

The former South Africa captain has gone a notch higher in IPL 2023 in terms of changing gears during the innings and hitting more boundaries which have also contributed to his increased strike rate.

“In the past, I always felt like I had a decent attacking game but I felt like there was another gear in terms of taking your strike rate from 130 to 150 at least and then sometimes 160-170 so, I have worked on that a lot. But it is also important for me to try and play as much cricket as possible just to try and stay on top of my game,” he added.

After a seven-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals, Bangalore are currently at fifth spot in the points table with five wins and as many losses in 10 games. A win against Mumbai will boost the chances of du Plessis & Co making it to the playoffs.

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IPL 2023: Wriddhiman Saha is such a phenomenal guy, says Shubman Gill

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Opener Shubman Gill, who slammed an unbeaten 94 for Gujarat Titans and put on 142 runs off 74 balls for the opening stand with Wriddhiman Saha, praised his ‘phenomenal’ opening partner for scoring 81 off 43 balls and setting the foundation for a 56-run win over Lucknow Super Giants.

“He is such a phenomenal guy. Looking at the way he keeps, he bats; it’s just great to see someone putting in so much effort for the team, day in and day out. This was just the result of the hard work that he has been putting in,” said Gill in a video posted by the franchise on Monday.

While Gill hit seven sixes and two fours, Saha smashed 10 fours and four sixes in taking Lucknow’s bowlers to cleaners. “I think the intent was always there. It was only coming together at the right moment.”

“With the kind of batting line-up that we have and the kind of practices and process that we’ve been going through, this kind of performance was just around the corner,” added Gill on the stunning performance from the opening pair helping Gujarat post 227/2.

Though Lucknow raised to 72/0 in powerplay, they soon ran out of steam in the face of a high required run-rate and ended up at 171/7, with pacer Mohit Sharma taking 4/29 in his four overs.

“Our bowlers were a bit under pressure, with the power-play that they had. Coming back the way we did was just great. It was definitely a great win for us. We’ve been playing our best cricket in the past three or four matches in batting and bowling,” concluded Gill.

Now on top of the points table with 16 points from 11 games, Gujarat’s next match in IPL 2023 will be against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

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