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23+ min ago (195+ words) Dharamsala, Dec 14 (PTI) A clinical show by the pacers helped India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 International to take 2-1 lead in the five-match series here on Sunday. After the pacers produced a mesmerizing spell of swing bowling to bundle out South Africa for a below-par 117, the Indian batters chased down the target with 25 balls to spare. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill contributed 35 and 28 respectively, while one down Tilak Varma made 26 not out as India reached 120 for 3 in 15.5 overs. Earlier, Arshdeep Singh (2/13), Harshit Rana (2/34) and Hardik Pandya (1/23) shone with the ball after India chose to bowl. Skipper Aiden Markram offered the lone spark for South Africa with a spirited 46-ball 61. Brief Scores: South Africa: 117 all out in 20 overs (Aiden Markram 61; Arshdeep Singh 2/13, Harshit Rana 2/34, Hardik Pandya 1/23, Varun Chakravarthy 2/11, Shivam Dube 1/21). India: 120 for 3 in 15.5 overs (Abhishek Sharma…...

25+ min ago (238+ words) India registered a seven-wicket win over South Africa in the 3rd T20I on November 14. Chasing 118 runs, the Men in Blue completed the task in 15.5 overs, with Tilak Varma (26) remaining unbeaten. Abhishek Sharma scored 35 runs off 18 balls, laced with 3 fours and 3 sixes. He was dismissed by Corbin Bosch. Shubman Gill (28) and Suryakumar Yadav (12) were below par. Earlier, the Proteas were dismissed for 117 in 20 overs, with captain Aiden Markram scoring a fifty. Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each. India have taken a 2-1 lead, with two matches left in the series. More to follow India secure 7-wicket win over South Africa in 3rd T20I, take 2-1 lead India registered a seven-wicket win over South Africa in the 3rd T20I on November 14. Chasing 118 runs, the Men in Blue completed the task in 15.5 overs, with Tilak Varma (26) remaining unbeaten. Abhishek Sharma scored 35 runs off 18 balls,…...

28+ min ago (647+ words) From Istanbul to the Premier League, Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi all left their mark. Nigeria's Super Eagles stars ensured they arrived at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with momentum, confidence and form, delivering statement performances in their final club outings before reporting for national duty. From Istanbul to the Premier League, Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi all left their mark, reminding Africa that Nigeria are not just contenders in name, but a team peaking at the right time. Osimhen roars as Galatasaray tightens their grip In Turkey, Victor Osimhen once again underlined why he remains Nigeria's most feared export. The striker was on target as Galatasaray swept aside Antalyaspor 4-1, reinforcing their status as Super Lig leaders and sending a clear message to AFCON rivals. Galatasaray wasted no time asserting control. Leroy…...

30+ min ago (187+ words) A clinical show by the pacers helped India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 International to take 2-1 lead in the five-match series here on Sunday. After the pacers produced a mesmerizing spell of swing bowling to bundle out South Africa for a below-par 117, the Indian batters chased down the target with 25 balls to spare. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill contributed 35 and 28 respectively, while one down Tilak Varma made 26 not out as India reached 120 for 3 in 15.5 overs. Earlier, Arshdeep Singh (2/13), Harshit Rana (2/34) and Hardik Pandya (1/23) shone with the ball after India chose to bowl. Skipper Aiden Markram offered the lone spark for South Africa with a spirited 46-ball 61. Brief Scores: South Africa: 117 all out in 20 overs (Aiden Markram 61; Arshdeep Singh 2/13, Harshit Rana 2/34, Hardik Pandya 1/23, Varun Chakravarthy 2/11, Shivam Dube 1/21). India: 120 for 3 in 15.5 overs (Abhishek Sharma 35, Shubman Gill 28, Tilak…...

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36+ min ago (626+ words) Cooper Connolly's personified Perth Scorchers' new blueprint of going big with the bat. Against the Sixers, he played a knock that could now land him a rich new deal to take his talents to India. Was it worth the wait? For Perth Scorchers fans, absolutely After wild weather delayed the start of the game by more than an hour, the BBL season opener gave a hugely exciting glimpse into a new method of winning games for the competition's most successful side The franchised iteration of the Big Bash has now been running for 15 seasons and the Scorchers have ended five holding the trophy largely on the strength of their bowling attack But a chase of 114 inside 11 overs against Sydney Sixers showed off their new blueprint " one built around going big with the bat and doing it often Despite Mitch Marsh…...

50+ min ago (311+ words) Aiden Markram takes a brilliant running catch to dismiss Abhishek Sharma South Africa scored only 117 runs in the first innings The series is levelled at 1-1 Aiden Markram produced one of the standout moments of the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I in Dharamsala with a superb running catch to end Abhishek Sharma's explosive stay at the crease. Just when India's openers were cruising and the chase looked set for a one-sided finish, Markram's sharp work in the field provided South Africa with a much-needed breakthrough and briefly lifted the visitors. Abhishek had attacked from the outset, throwing the bat at anything loose and keeping the Dharamsala crowd fully engaged. South Africa were struggling to contain the left-hander, but the moment they needed arrived in the fifth over when Markram read the situation perfectly and moved quickly to cut short the onslaught. The…...

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58+ min ago (377+ words) India's all-rounder Hardik Pandya has just hit a significant milestone in T20Is, reaching 100 wickets during the third match against South Africa in Dharamsala on Sunday. This achievement came in his 123rd match when he took the wicket of Tristan Stubbs, leaving the Proteas struggling at just 30/4." What's interesting is that Hardik is now only the third Indian player to hit the 100-wicket mark, following in the footsteps of Bumrah and Arshdeep. However, he's also the slowest to reach this milestone. That said, it doesn't take away from how impactful he has been for Team India. For comparison, Rashid Khan holds the record for the fastest, achieving this feat in just 53 matches." Arshdeep Singh is the quickest Indian to reach 100 wickets, doing so in 64 matches, while Bumrah accomplished it in 81. As for Pandya, he boasts an average of 26 in these matches, with a…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (344+ words) Indian Cricket Team spinner Varun Chakravarthy bagged an incredible milestone during the third T20I against South Africa Cricket Team, reaching the mark of 50 wickets in the shortest format. The right-arm spinner hunted two wickets in his four-over spell in the encounter, which is currently underway at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, December 14. Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first in the clash, where India aimed for a comeback after losing the last game by 51 runs. Right from the start, the hosts dominated the visitors with their dominating bowling attack, with Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana picking three wickets in the powerplay overs. Most of the Proteas batters went to the dugout for single digits, with captain Aiden Markram being the only one to cross the 20-run mark with his 61 runs. In the end,…...