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IPL 2024: Chasing mounting total, LSG succumb to KKR bowling attack, concede 98-run defeat

Lucknow [India], : Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers shined to beat Lucknow Super Giants by 98 runs in the 54th match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday. IPL 2024: Chasing mounting total, LSG succumb to KKR bowling attack, concede 98-run defeat With the massive against the Lucknow-based franchise, KKR moved to the top of the table with 16 points and a net run rate of 1.453. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! KL Rahul and Arshin Kulkarni came to the crease to chase down the 236-run target, however, they failed to perform in front of the KKR bowling attack. Kulkarni hit few boundaries in the first few overs but succumbed infront of Mitchell Starc in the second over. The 19-year-old LSG batter smashed 2 fours during his time on the crease. The second wicket came in the 8th over after Harshit Rana removed Rahul. The LSG skipper hit just 3 fours while batting. KKR was successful in picking quick wickets as in the 9th over, Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Deepak Hooda to keep the visitors’ dominance intact over LSG. Marcus Stoinis was the only standout for the hosts as he scored the highest runs in the game among his teammates. However, his time on the crease had to come to an end as Andre Russell dismissed him in the 10th over. The Aussie batter hit 4 fours and 2 sixes after playing 21 balls. Soon after the fourth wicket, LSG saw their wickets falling quickly as LSG stood at 130/8 after the end of the 15th over. Nicholas Pooran , Ayush Badoni , Ashton Turner , and Krunal Pandya failed to play a crucial knock while chasing the huge total. The ninth wicket of the game came after Chakaravarthy removed Yudhvir Singh Charak in the 16th over. Rana picked up the last wicket of the second inning and ended the game in the 17th over after he removed Ravi Bishnoi to end LSG’s inning at 137. Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy led the KKR bowling attack as they picked up three wickets in their respective spells. Andre Russell bagged two wickets in his 2-over spell and gave just 17 runs. While Mitchell Starc and Sunil Narine took one wicket each in their respective spell. Recapping the first inning of the match, after being put to bat first by Lucknow Super Giants , Kolkata was off to a fine start. Phil Salt started the assault by smashing Marcus Stoinis for two boundaries on the first two balls of the innings. In the third over, Naveen-ul-Haq was punished, with Narine and Salt hitting him for two fours each. In the next over bowled by Mohsin Khan, Narine joined the party and pummeled him for three fours and a six, looting 20 runs from the over. KKR reached the 50-run mark in just 3.4 overs. The 61-run stand between Salt and Narine was ended by Naveen, who got Salt caught by KL Rahul for 32 in 14 balls, with five fours and a six. KKR was 61/1 in 4.2 overs. At the end of six overs, KKR was 70/1 after the powerplay, with Narine and Angkrish Raghuvnanshi unbeaten. KKR brought up their 100-run mark in nine overs. Halfway through their innings, KKR was 110/1, with Narine and Raghuvanshi unbeaten. Narine reached his third fifty of the season with 27 balls, with six fours and three sixes. The 79-run partnership between Raghuvanshi and Narine was ended by Ravi Bishnoi, who got Narine caught near the boundary by Devdutt Padikkal while attempting a straight six. Narine was back in the hut for 81 in 39 balls, with six fours and seven sixes. KKR was 140/2 in 12 overs. Andre Russell was next up on the crease. KKR reached their 150-run mark in 12.4 overs. Naveen got his second wicket as Krishnappa Gowtham came running from the cover region to catch Russell for 12 in eight balls. KKR was 167/3 in 14.2 overs. The next batter to be dismissed was Raghuvanshi, who was caught behind by KL Rahul for 32 in 26 balls, with three fours and a six. KKR was 171/4 in 15.1 overs. Yudhvir Singh got his first wicket. Rinku Singh was the next batter at the crease, aiming to get his first big score of the season. With a four from Rinku, KKR reached the 200-run mark in 17.5 overs. Rinku however could not get the score he was looking for as he was caught for just 16 in 10 balls by Stoinis at deep backward square leg on a delivery by Naveen. KKR was 200/5 in 18 overs. The 19th over bowled by Yudhvir was expensive as Ramandeep hit him for two sixes over deep midwicket and long-on. The over gave away 17 runs. Iyer was dismissed by Yash Thakur, with a brilliant diving catch by Rahul behind the stumps. KKR skipper walked back for 23 in 15 balls, with three fours. KKR was 224/6 in 19.3 overs. KKR ended their innings at 235/6, with Ramandeep unbeaten along with Venkatesh Iyer at 1*. Naveen-ul-Haq was the pick of the bowlers for LSG. Yash, Ravi and Yudhvir also got a wicket. Brief score: Kolkata Knight Riders 235/6 beat Lucknow Super Giants 137 . This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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Watch: In New York, Rohit Sharma mobbed by fans for autograph | Cricket News

Watch: In New York, Rohit Sharma mobbed by fans for autograph | Cricket News

It’s impossible for India’s star cricketers to roam freely on the streets in India without being mobbed. On overseas tours, though, the players do get such opportunities. But in the USA, where a large number of Indian population has settled, there’s every chance of getting surrounded by fans requesting for autographs and selfies. India skipper Rohit Sharma came across exactly that.In a video doing the rounds on social media, Rohit could be seen boarding a car with his family, when a group of fans came running to have a glimpse of their favourite player and possibly get his autograph. T20 WORLD CUP: Points Table | Schedule While the security official was trying to keep the crowd at a distance, Rohit did turn back to oblige his fans. WATCH VIDEO “Yesterday’s game was awesome,” a fan could be heard saying, perhaps referring to India’s thrilling six-run win over Pakistan. “Thank you, guys, thank you,” Rohit responded.India have won both their matches so far in the tournament, against Ireland and Pakistan, and are on top of Group A. They need just one more win to progress to the ‘Super 8s’ stage. Rohit’s ‘Men in Blue’ will next take on co-hosts USA in New York on June 12.

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New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win NZ vs BAN 3rd ODI match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: New Zealand vs Bangladesh DATE: Dec 23, 2023TIME: 03:30 IST / 2:00 GMTVENUE: McLean Park – Napier, New ZealandTOURNAMENT: New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI 2023 New Zealand vs Bangladesh Betting Tips With 194 runs across the series already, there can be no doubting how dominant Will Young has been against the Bangladesh bowlers. He is our pick for New Zealand’s highest run scorer in Napier. William O’Rourke has 4 wickets in the series and he is a strong choice for New Zealand’s top wicket taker on Saturday.Soumya Sarkar took the Player of the Match Award with 169 runs from 151 balls in the second ODI and he will be full of confidence in this match so we are backing him to be Bangladesh’s highest run scorer at McLean Park. Shoriful Islam needs 2 wickets in this game to bring up 50 ODI wickets and we are backing him to be Bangladesh’s top wicket taker in this game.With very consistent performances in this format across 2023, a very strong average against Bangladesh and an average over 90 in ODIs at home, we suggest backing Will Young to hit over 33.5 runs in this game. New Zealand vs Bangladesh TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. NZ vs BAN 3rd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips New Zealand and Bangladesh face off for the final time in this ODI series in Napier on Saturday. The series winner has already been decided after the hosts won the opening two matches and they will now go looking for a clean sweep and a 3-0 overall scoreline. Read on as we preview this match. The third ODI gets underway at 11:00 local time at McLean Park. New Zealand chased down their target of 292 in the second ODI with almost four overs to spare which meant their batters never had to resort to playing unnecessary attacking strokes. The hosts have been a couple of levels above their opponents throughout this series. Bangladesh extended their losing run in this format in New Zealand by another game and there is very little evidence to suggest that they will be able to turn their form around in this match. So far in the series they have been out bowled and out batted in both games. NZ vs BAN Match Toss PredictionWith the team fielding first winning the last four ODIs at McLean Park, we predict that both captains will choose to field first in this match. NZ vs BAN Pitch ReportThere will not be a huge amount of pace in this wicket and any first innings total above 285 will be very hard to chase down in the second innings. Napier Weather ReportOnce again, dry weather is forecast for all of this ODI although there will be humid and cloudy conditions throughout. The temperature will be in the mid-low twenties from start to finish. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI 2023

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Yusuf Pathan: Powerhouse all-rounder braces for long innings in politics | Cricket News

Yusuf Pathan: Powerhouse all-rounder braces for long innings in politics | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Yusuf Pathan, who made his international debut during India’s triumphant 2007 T20 World Cup final against Pakistan is known for his exceptional performances in big matches, Now, as a Trinamool Congress candidate, he is leading seasoned Congressman Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury by a significant margin in the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. Yusuf’s entry into politics has been a surprise, but he remains committed to maintaining his image as a sportsperson while serving his constituency.In a region with a substantial Muslim population, Mamata Banerjee‘s decision to field Yusuf against Chowdhury has proven to be a masterstroke. Despite facing challenges from BJP’s Nirmal Chandra Saha and being labeled an outsider, Yusuf has embraced the fight, often repeating TMC’s slogan, “Khela Hobe” (I’m up for a fight).Yusuf’s cricketing journey is a story of perseverance and dedication. Growing up in Vadodara, he and his brother Irfan were exposed to life’s challenges from an early age. Their father, Mehmood Khan Pathan, worked tirelessly as a muezzin, instilling discipline and faith in his children. Under the guidance of local coach Mehendi Sheikh, Yusuf honed his skills, especially his powerful hitting ability.“Uparwale ka rahem, karam bolein (Call this God’s mercy, blessings), I always feel that I am for big matches, moments,” Yusuf had said after accepting TMC’s offer to switch to politics.“I just have to bat for them. I don’t want to become a politician. I want to keep my image of a sportsperson intact. But after winning, I will work for my constituency and will make sure that I spend at least eight days in a month there,” he had promised.Yusuf’s international debut came three years after Irfan’s, but he quickly established himself as a vital player for India in shorter formats. He was a member of the MS Dhoni-led team that won the 2011 ODI World Cup. However, his most memorable moments came in the IPL, where he captivated fans with a scintillating 37-ball century against Mumbai Indians in 2010 and played a key role in Rajasthan Royals’ title-winning campaign in 2008.Featuring in all matches in 2008, he scored 435 runs at a strike rate of 179.01 and took eight wickets.Pathan joined KKR in 2011 and became a permanent member of the team for seven years.Although Yusuf regrets not featuring in any Tests for India, he now has the opportunity to play a long game in the field of politics. With his determination and commitment to serving his constituency, Yusuf Pathan is poised to make a significant impact in his new role as a politician.(With inputs from PTI)

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India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, ICCWWC__T20, Today Match Prediction

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, ICCWWC__T20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : India vs Sri Lanka Women’s𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 09, Wednesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:00 PM IST​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 :​​ ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2024 India eye a big win against Sri Lanka India Women vs Sri Lanka Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. IND-W vs SLW Match Prediction & Analysis India beat Pakistan in their last outing but it wasn’t a big enough victory to improve their NRR. India will find it difficult to improve their Net Run Rate without a strong batting performance. TEAMS PREVIEW India Preview India will not be happy with their start in this T20 World Cup. They lost to New Zealand in their opening game by a big margin and struggled on their way to victory against Pakistan. The batting has disappointed big time. Sri Lanka Preview Sri Lanka don’t seem to have a chance at reaching the semis with their current batting form. They’ve already been inconsistent with the bat and relied on a few players with the skipper scoring the majority of the runs. And now with back-to-back losses with their batters failing to get going Sri Lanka will be under pressure as they face a strong Indian bowling unit. Hasini Perera was sent much lower down the order in their last outing against Australia. Weather Conditions It will be a clear day with a high of 33 degrees Celsius in Dubai. There has been no dew in the evening matches and batting has been difficult in both innings. IND-W vs SLW Pitch Report It is a slow pitch that hasn’t got a lot of bounce either, making life difficult for the batters. The bowlers, and especially spinners will pose a threat to batters at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In the past, we’ve seen flat decks at this venue and some brilliant performances in the second innings. The average 1st innings score in the last 10 T20s at this venue is 138 runs. Anything around or over 160 runs will be a match-winning total in this match. Toss: To Bat Though 3 of the last 4 matches at this venue were won by the team bowling first, India need to take their NRR up a notch, and batting first is the way to go. They couldn’t chase a small target against Pakistan in quick time. Sri Lanka too struggled in their run chase against Pakistan at this venue. Batting first, putting runs on the board, and winning by a huge margin will help India gain both NRR and momentum.

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 :​​​​​​ Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : April 08, Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :​ Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Lucknow Super Giants in both their matchups in IPL 2024. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. KKR vs LSG Match Prediction & Analysis Tuesday’s IPL 2025 action brings us to Kolkata where the Knight Riders face off against the Lucknow Super Giants in match 21. After stumbling initially, KKR have bounced back impressively with a dominant victory against SRH on their home turf. This momentum should help them against an erratic LSG squad, who’ll need to seriously lift their game if they hope to overcome the title holders in Kolkata. RECENT PERFORMANCE TEAMS PREVIEW Kolkata Knight Riders Preview After a shaky start to their season, Kolkata Knight Riders finally found their rhythm in the fourth game, hammering Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs at home. They posted a strong 200-5 on a slightly sticky pitch, then skittled SRH for just 120 in reply. Things didn’t start great—they lost two early wickets—but Rahane (38 off 27) and Raghuvanshi (50 off 32) steadied the innings with smart batting. Later, Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29) and Rinku Singh (32* off 17) turned the heat up and pushed the total to a winning one. The openers haven’t fired yet, but Rahane brings some calm at one-down. Raghuvanshi may be new, but he’s showing good temperament and looks like someone who can keep contributing solid runs. With Venkatesh and Rinku back among the runs, the batting unit suddenly feels a lot stronger. Lucknow Super Giants Preview Lucknow Super Giants have had a bit of an up-and-down run so far in IPL 2025. They’ve won two games and lost two, most recently sneaking past Mumbai Indians by 12 runs. That result helped them climb to sixth in the table. Batting first, they posted a solid 203-8 and did just enough to keep Mumbai to 191-5. Mitchell Marsh was the difference-maker, blasting a rapid 60 from just 31 balls. Aiden Markram finally got some runs under his belt too, finishing with 53 off 38. Nicholas Pooran has been the most dependable batter for LSG over the last two seasons. He’s had good memories at Eden Gardens too—scoring 45 (32) and 58 (30) in his last two games there. Backing him to clear 30 runs this time wouldn’t be a stretch. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant’s poor form continues to hurt LSG. With only 19 runs in four games, he’s put added pressure on the rest of the batting order. David Miller hasn’t offered much relief either, struggling for timing and form. One bright spot has been the lower middle order. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad have chipped in with a couple of useful cameos. Samad could be handy again, especially against KKR’s spinners. Weather Conditions The pitch we saw in the previous game was a typical Eden pitch – a little on the slower side while being generally good for batting. Given that KKR won that match handsomely, we should expect another similar surface where the ball holds up a bit and batters will need to be patient to score the big hits. Spinners will dominate the proceedings, which makes the powerplay crucial as batters will have to maximize it.  The weather in Kolkata will be slightly cloudy but still humid at night. There is no rain forecast, so we will have a full game. KKR vs LSG Pitch Report Eden Gardens typically sees an average first-innings score of 167. In the two games played at the venue in IPL 2025, we have seen two contrasting pitches with the first innings scores being 174-8 and 200-5. If we get a slower pitch similar to the previous game, both teams will eye a total of around 180-190 to feel confident.  Toss: To Bat Going by what we saw in the previous match, batting first and putting an above-par score is the safest option at the Eden.

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IPL 2024, MI vs CSK | Dhoni and Matheesha Pathirana were the point of difference, says Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya credited MS Dhoni and Matheesha Pathirana for being the point of difference between the 2 teams during the match between MI and CSK at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. CSK halted MI’s winning streak at their home ground as they registered an emphatic win to clinch their 4th match of the season. CSK trumped MI by 20 runs to have their first away win of the season. Hardik, during the post-match presentation, admitted that the total of 207 was definitely chaseable but lauded Pathirana’s efforts with the ball and mentioned Dhoni’s valuable guidance from behind the wickets. “Definitely, gettable. But they bowled pretty well and Pathirana was the difference. They were smart with their plans and used the longer boundary well. They got the hang of it, and they have a man behind the stumps telling them what’s working,” Hardik said in the post-match presentation. MI vs CSK: Match report | Highlights It was a comprehensive defence by CSK bowlers on the belter track of the Wankhede Stadium. Pathirana made a return to CSK after missing a couple of matches due to a niggle. He boosted CSK’s bowling attack by picking up 4 wickets and giving away just 28 runs. BABY MALINGA STUNS MI At one point, MI were racing away with the target as they lost no wickets for 70 runs. However, Pathirana in his very first over went on to dismiss Ishan Kishan. From there, MI kept on losing wickets as Rohit Sharma stood at the other end and went onto score a century. Pathirana registered his best IPL figures and was adjudged as the Player of the Match. Hardik also mentioned the difficulty in hitting against the pacers on this wicket and hoped for the team to come back in their next games. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule “The ball was slightly gripping, and they got ahead of the game. Until Pathirana came, we were on course for the total. It was just about what was best at that point (on whether they could have used a spinner to Dube?). For seamers, it was more difficult to hit on this wicket. We are now on the road for the next four games. If we are smart, we can get the goal we want,” Hardik added. DHONI’S BLITZ AT WANKHEDE The highlight of the El Clasico was Thala Dhoni’s arrival at the crease and yet again finishing off in style at Wankhede, but this time for CSK. Hardik was slammed for 3 consecutive sixes on the trot and his fiery knock of 20 runs from last 4 balls propelled CSK to a winning total. Published By: Diya Kakkar Published On: Apr 15, 2024

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Best fantasy team for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Match 25 – India TV

Best fantasy team for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Match 25 – India TV

Image Source : PTI Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya IND vs USA Dream11 Prediction: India and USA will lock horns for the first time in T20I cricket history today at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Both sides have won two matches so far in as many outings and have a chance to seal their place in the Super 8 round. India defended 119 runs against arch-rivals Pakistan and had breezed past Ireland prior to that. They are looking in excellent touch at the moment with their bowling attack in excellent form. Batting has been tough in New York but the management will be hoping for a better outing for the batters in this encounter. USA, meanwhile, will be eyeing another upset at the T20 World Cup. But to beat India, they will be up to the mark in every aspect for the entire 40 overs. They have talented players in their line-up and will look up to Corey Anderson to deliver this time as he hasn’t been required much so far in two matches. Match Details: Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Group A, Match 25 Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York  Date & Time: Wednesday, June 12 at 08:00 PM IST (10:30 AM Local Time)  Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar Website and App IND vs USA Dream11 Fantasy Team: Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant Batters: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Aaron Jones All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Corey Anderson Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (C), Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh (VC), Saurah Netravalkar IND vs USA Dream11 Captaincy picks: Captain Options: Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya Vice-Captain Options: Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh  IND vs USA predicted playing XIs: India playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj. USA playing XI: Steven Taylor, Monank Patel (c & wk), Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan.

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New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd T20 Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win NZ vs BAN 3rd T20 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: New Zealand vs BangladeshDATE: Dec 31, 2023TIME: 05:30 IST / 0:00 GMTVENUE: Bay Oval – Mount Maunganui, New Zealand TOURNAMENT: New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd T20 2023 New Zealand vs Bangladesh Betting Tips Daryl Mitchell looked ready to go on and make a big score on 18 not out before the rain arrived on Friday and he is our pick for New Zealand’s highest run scorer in this T20I. The swing bowlers enjoyed the conditions at this venue before play was stopped in the second T20I so we have selected Tim Southee to be New Zealand’s top wicket taker.Soumya Sarkar has impressed on this tour and the left-hander is a strong choice for Bangladesh’s highest run scorer on Sunday. Shoriful Islam was again amongst the wickets before the game ended early on Friday. The opening bowler is again our tip for Bangladesh’s top wicket taker in Mount Maunganui.Tim Southee is one of the best swing bowlers in the world and we are backing him to take over 1.5 wickets in this match. New Zealand vs Bangladesh TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. NZ vs BAN 3rd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips The three match T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh concludes on New Year’s Eve at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The visitors come into this game 1-0 up after winning the opening match in Napier before the second T20I ended in a no-result with only 11 overs completed. Read on as we preview this final game of the series. The match gets underway at 13:00 local time. The conditions for Sunday’s game look likely to assist the swing bowlers and New Zealand have a fine group of players ready to take advantage of that. It would be a surprise if the hosts were unable to level the series. In some ways, Bangladesh have the advantage of their bowlers already having a go on this pitch and they will be keen to get going again in this match. This will be a tough end to the tour but there will be confidence in the squad ahead of this game. NZ vs BAN Match Toss PredictionBangladesh won the toss and chose to field first in the second T20I at this venue so we expect both teams to choose to field first if they win the toss ahead of this match. NZ vs BAN Pitch ReportScoring runs is not overly easy on this pitch as was seen by most of the strike-rates on Friday. A par score is likely to be under 150. Mount Maunganui Weather ReportIt looks like being a humid and cloudy afternoon in Mount Maunganui on Sunday but the rain is currently forecast to stay away until after the scheduled finish of the game. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd T20 2023

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Catch of IPL 2024? Cameron Green produces superhuman effort to grab one-handed stunner

Catch of IPL 2024? Cameron Green produces superhuman effort to grab one-handed stunner

Image Source : SCREENGRAB Cameron Green’s spectacular catch. Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Cameron Green pulled off a one-handed stunner to dismiss Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi. The Aussie star produced a superhuman effort at mid-wicket during his side’s clash against KKR at Eden Gardens to send everyone in awe. The catch took place in the 6th over bowled by Yash Dayal when No.3 Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Venkatesh Iyer were looking to carry the momentum of the hosts, who had made a fiery start but lost two quick wickets. Yash removed Sunil Narine on the second ball of the 6th over and then he got Angrish on the back of a stunner from Green. Coming from over the wicket, left-hander Dayal bowled a length ball angling into the right-hander Angrish. The batter looked to flick in over mid-wicket but did not find the best of the timings as it flew to the mid-wicket region where Green was stationed. Green back-tracked himself, stretched himself lept in the air with his right hand in the air to grab a stunning catch.  He fell onto the ground but completed a superhuman effort. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis and star batter Virat Kohli were chuffed to the bits and the team celebrated the fall of the third wicket in the powerplay itself.  Watch the Video here: On seeing this catch, netizens could not keep calm and took to social media to express their emotions. “Cameron Green will not do anything wrong today!” a user posted on X. “What just happened! Cameron Green you beauty. Catch of the season,” the social media account Bharat Army wrote on X. Here are some of the reactions.

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