Tag: Series opener
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Markram and Linde steer South Africa to series-opening win over West Indies in T20I
SA cruise to a nine-wicket win as Markram shines South Africa opened their three-match Twenty20 International series with a comfortable nine-wicket victory over the West Indies, led by an emphatic innings from captain Aiden Markram. Markram powered to an unbeaten 86 off 47 balls, hitting nine boundaries as the Proteas chased down the target with…
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Afghanistan Defeats West Indies by 38 Runs in Opening T20I Thriller
Afghanistan Take Early Lead in T20I Series Afghanistan opened their three-match Twenty20 international series against West Indies with a commanding 38-run victory in Dubai. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Afghan side posted 181 for three in their 20 overs, setting the tone for the encounter. The win puts Afghanistan ahead…
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Boxing Day Ashes Talking Points: Australians Blamed, Poms Break Drought
Introduction: A Boxing Day Test to Remember The Boxing Day Ashes Test delivered fireworks on and off the field, with a four-wicket win sealing the series-opener for England in Australia. The match, which stretched 852 balls, offered a wealth of talking points for fans, pundits, and players as both teams confronted the evolving dynamics of…
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New Zealand Edge England in Copper Box Thriller to Open Netball Series
New Zealand edge past England in Copper Box thriller England’s Roses suffered a narrow 61-58 defeat at the Copper Box Arena as New Zealand’s Silver Ferns took the opening game of their three-match netball Series. Ranked fourth in the world, England pushed the second-ranked Ferns all the way, but a late surge from the visitors…
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Silver Ferns edge Roses in tight London opener
Silver Ferns edge Roses in a tense London opener The Silver Ferns held their nerve to scrape a 61-58 victory over the England Roses in a tightly fought London opener, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The win was built on calm execution under pressure and a standout defensive shift from Midcourter Kate…
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Silver Ferns Rally to Beat Roses in London Thriller to Take Series Lead
London Opener Sees Silver Ferns Edge Roses in a Pendulum Battle The Silver Ferns edged the England Roses 61-58 in a tightly contested opener of their three-match series in London, feeding off composure under pressure and a late defensive surge. The win puts New Zealand 1-0 ahead in the series as both teams prepare for…
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Pakistan upstages Sri Lanka in ODI opener as Agha and Rauf shine
Overview: Pakistan take the opening advantage in a tense ODI Pakistan moved ahead in the three-match ODI series after a commanding performance against Sri Lanka, posting 299-5 on the board before restricting the visitors to 293-9 in 50 overs. Agha Salman’s undefeated 105 off 87 balls and a disciplined bowling display from Haris Rauf set…