Watch: Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul breaks down revealing retirement reason he didn't even tell his wife about | Cricket News

Watch: Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul breaks down revealing retirement reason he didn’t even tell his wife about | Cricket News

Pakistan‘s former fast bowler Umar Gul broke down while appearing on a TV show when the anchor asked him if there was any such instance in his life that tore him apart.“Yes, it has happened,” said the 41-year-old who played 47 Tests, 130 ODIs and 60 T20Is for Pakistan. He retired from all forms of cricket in October 2020. However, he said that besides being overlooked by the national selectors, there was another reason behind his decision to retire, which he never told even his wife about.WATCH VIDEO “First reason was that I did not get any contract and the second, (which) honestly I haven’t even told my wife about, was one of my friends,” said Gul as his eyes started welling up and voice choked. “We became friends in 2004. (Then) Covid first year (wave), two days before Eid, he was coming from Karachi and had an accident…When he was longer there, I felt I should take retirement,” said Gul, breaking into tears.Gul was a member of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 T20 World Cup. Gul, along with former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal, serves as the bowling coach of the Pakistan men’s team.

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Rohit Sharma

‘Selfless’ Rohit Sharma did not raise bat after hundred: Brett Lee

MI lost to CSK by 20 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, 14 April. Former MI captain hit his first hundred of the Indian Premier League 2024 season but was not able to help his team to a victory in the 207 chase. Sharma reached his hundred in 61 balls, in the final over of the game, when the match had already slipped out of the hands. The opener did not celebrate his milestone, his 2nd in the IPL. Former Australia pacer Brett Lee spotted the same and hailed Rohit Sharma for his selfless nature. Speaking on Jio Cinema after the match, Lee spoke highly of the batter’s innings and said that Rohit not celebrating his century shows how much the team’s win means to him. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule “Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant hundred. The fact that he went out there, scored at a good clip too. I liked it when he scored his hundred, he didn’t even raise his bat. For me, it shows that the win means more than his personal milestone. You know, he played with real intent right from ball one. He played shots all around the ground, but then the power and the finesse came into play. 105 not out of 63 balls with 11 fours and 5 sixes, just unfortunately, you can’t do everything on your own,” Brett Lee said on Jio Cinema. MI vs CSK: Highlights Apart from Sharma, no other Mumbai batter scored even a half-century on the day, as the MI chase crumbled in the final 7 overs of the match. Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Tim David failed to help Rohit and the opener was left with too much to do on his own. Credit must be given to CSK, who executed their slower balls well in the final 7 overs of the match, picking wickets and stopping boundaries in regular intervals. With the loss, MI lost the chance to get to the top half of the table and remained at the 8th position with 2 wins and 4 losses from 6 games. Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: Apr 15, 2024

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KKR's charter flight to Kolkata from Lucknow diverted twice due to bad weather, team stays in VaranasiΒ overnight – India TV

KKR’s charter flight to Kolkata from Lucknow diverted twice due to bad weather, team stays in VaranasiΒ overnight

Image Source : KKRIDERS X Kolkata Knight Riders players at Guwahati Airport after the first diversion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may be braving teams on the field in the 2024 edition of the IPL for fun, however, they didn’t have much say in front of inclement weather as a five-day break came to their rescue. KKR team’s Kolkata-bound flight from Lucknow was diverted to Guwahati late Monday night due to bad weather in Kolkata. However, an hour later when it was ready to take off from Guwahati, it was diverted yet again and the table-toppers find themselves in Varanasi currently. KKR, who played their last game on Sunday in Lucknow, will be in action on Saturday, May 11 against the Mumbai Indians at home, so they do have a few days before their next game and weather decided to take them on a ride. The Knight Riders as per the latest update will attempt another flight in afternoon after staying in Varanasi overnight. “Travel update: KKR’s charter flight from Lucknow to Kolkata diverted to Guwahati due to bad weather. Flight currently standing at the Guwahati Airport tarmac. More updates soon,” the first update at 9:34 PM IST from KKR on Twitter (now X) read. At 10:11 PM, they were ready to take off for Kolkata from Guwahati. “Update at 1:20 AM: Flight diverted to Varanasi after another failed attempt at landing in Kolkata due to bad weather. Current status: At the Lal Bahadur Shastri International airport tarmac,” read the next update. “Update at 3:00 AM: KKR team would be checking into Varanasi hotel for overnight stay. Return flight to Kolkata TBD on Tuesday (7 May) afternoon. Stay safe, Kolkata,” the final update read. KKR are due to play in Guwahati against the Rajasthan Royals on May 19, which will be their final league stage match but they didn’t know they would land in the city 12 days before. KKR are currently at the top of the table with eight wins in 11 matches. The weather in Kolkata brought some respite to the locals from the excessive heat and is set to remain cloudy with showers in the next few days with the forecast for Saturday, the match day also not being dry.

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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, NZ vs SL 2025, Today Match Prediction

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, NZ vs SL 2025, Today Match Prediction

πŒπ€π“π‚π‡ :Β New Zealand vs Sri Lanka​𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Β January 11 ,Saturdayβ€‹β€‹π“πˆπŒπ„ :​ 06:30 AM IST​​​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealandπ“πŽπ”π‘ππ€πŒπ„ππ“ : ​​3rd ODI 2025 New Zealand looking to make it 3-0 against Sri Lanka New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 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 SL Match Prediction & Analysis New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in the 3rd ODI of the 3-match ODI leg of Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland on 11th January 2025 at 6:30 am IST. Sri Lanka are on a tour to New Zealand to play three T20Is and three ODIs. New Zealand won the T20I series 2-1, and now they have a series-winning lead of 2-0 against Sri Lanka with one match to go. TEAMS PREVIEW New Zealand Preview New Zealand are proving to be a great ODI team especially in home conditions. They have played 16 ODIs in last five years at home and have lost only one. They have a particularly good record against Sri Lanka in the last two years where the stats are in favor of New Zealand 5-2 with one no-result. After winning the T20I series 2-1, New Zealand have won both the ODIs in the 3-match ODI series to get an unassailable lead of 2-0 against Sri Lanka. In the first ODI, New Zealand registered a huge win by 9 wickets against Sri Lanka. Winning the toss and bowling first, they restricted Sri Lanka to 178 runs in the 44th over. Matt Henry took 4 wickets for just 19 runs. Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy shined with 2 wickets each. New Zealand completed the chase for the loss of just one wicket. Rachin Ravindra scored 4-5 while Will Young top-scored with 90 runs. Sri Lanka Preview Sri Lanka have had a disastrous tour of New Zealand so far. They were here to play three T20 internationals and three ODIs. Having lost the three-match T20I series 1-2 to New Zealand, they have lost the ODI series as well with a match to go after losing the second ODI as well at Hamilton. In the first ODI, they managed just 178 all-out against New Zealand’s balling attack. Avishka Fernando and Janith Liyange scored valuable runs as the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under the pressure. It was an easy win for New Zealand by 9 wickets.  In the second ODI, Sri Lanka elected to field first in a range-shortened game – 37 overs aside. By the time New Zealand’s second wicket fell at 143, they had scored at 7 runs and over against Sri Lankan attack. Mahesh Theekshana did pull things back with some lower order wickets. He ended up getting 4 wickets for 44 runs in 8 overs. Wanindu Hasaranga took 2 wickets for 39 runs in 8 overs.  Weather Conditions The weather on the match day at Eden Park, Auckland is expected to be pleasant and sunny. The temperature would range between 22 Β°C and 17 Β°C. There may be some rain in the day, but that should not abandon the game. NZ vs SL Pitch Report It is one of the most iconic cricket venues in New Zealand. Established in 1900, this venue hosted a Test Match in 1930. Since then, it has hosted many Tests, ODIs, and T20 International. Hidden Park is popular for its unique dimensions where it has very short straight boundaries. It has hosted 2015 ODI World Cup matches as well. The venue has a seating capacity of 50,000 spectators, making it one of the biggest stadiums in New Zealand. Toss: To Bowl In the 74 ODIs at this venue that ended in outright result, about 60% have been won by the team’s bowling first, whereas the rest have been won by the team’s batting first. This is typically a New Zealand venue where there is early assistance for the bowlers. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.

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Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - BPL 2024

Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – BPL 2024

Get to Know Who will win CCH vs RAN, Bangladesh Premier League 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur RidersDATE: Feb 16, 2024TIME: 18:30 IST / 13:00 GMTVENUE: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium – Chittagong, BangladeshΒ TOURNAMENT: BPL 2024 Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Betting Tips Josh Brown has been making consistent scores at the top of the order for Chattogram Challengers and the Australian is well worth backing as their highest run scorer against Rangpur Riders. Shohidul Islam has taken 2+ wickets in two of his last three games and he is our tip for Chattogram Challengers’ top wicket taker in this game.Shakib Al Hasan has hit 130 runs from his last three innings combined and the all-rounder is our pick for Rangpur Riders’ highest run scorer against Chattogram Challengers. Imran Tahir took 5/26 in the last match and the South African is a strong choice for Rangpur Riders’ top wicket taker in this format.At 44 years of age, Imran Tahir is showing no signs of stopping and we recommend backing him to take over 1.5 wickets in this clash. Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders 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. CCH vs RAN T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, BPL 2024 Match 34 of the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League brings Chattogram Challengers and Rangpur Riders together on Friday evening. The Challengers have 10 points from nine games with the Riders taking 14 points from their nine fixtures. Read on as we preview this game. The fixture begins at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on February 16th at 19:00 local time. Chattogram Challengers come into this fixture after successive defeats against Comilla Victorians and Rangpur Riders. Both games have been lost by large margins and it will take a huge improvement with both bat and ball to win this clash. Rangpur Riders are not just winning games but thrashing the opposition on a regular basis. They would be confident irrespective of who they were playing in this match but against the Challengers, who have struggled recently, they should have no issues. CCH vs RAN Match Toss PredictionThe first three games in Chattogram have seen the team batting first go on to win the match. As a result, we predict that both captains will choose to bat first if they win the toss. CCH vs RAN Pitch ReportTeams have enjoyed batting on this surface across this phase so far in Chattogram. There is good pace in the wicket and a par score will be around 175-180 although there will be plenty of turn. Chattogram Weather ReportThe humidity levels will increase as the game progresses but should not rise above 65%. The temperature will drop from the mid-high twenties to mid-low twenties across the match. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders, BPL 2024

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Kuwait vs Hong Kong, MALTNC, Today Match Prediction

Kuwait vs Hong Kong, MALTNC, Today Match Prediction

πŒπ€π“π‚π‡ :Β Kuwait vs Hong Kong𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 27, 2024π“πˆπŒπ„ : 08:00 AM IST​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiaπ“πŽπ”π‘ππ€πŒπ„ππ“ : T20 International Tri Nations Cup 2024 Kuwait have already defeated Hong Kong in both their previous encounters in the Malaysia T20I Tri Nations Cup. Netherlands vs Canada 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. KUW vs HKG Match Prediction & Analysis It’s time for the finals of the Malaysia T20I Tri-Nations Cup! The hosts have been knocked out and Kuwait and Hong Kong have made their way into the finals. This all-important clash will take place at the Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. Kuwait won both their clashes against Hong Kong in this series and will definitely have the edge in this clash. TEAMS PREVIEW Kuwait Preview Kuwait have had a terrific run in the Malaysia T20I Tri-Nations Cup. They won three of their four matches and topped the table with 6 points in their kitty. Hong Kong Preview Hong Kong won two matches in this series but lost both their remaining games to Kuwait. They will clearly have a score to settle. Weather Conditions The Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur is a small ground with a slow pitch. Seam bowlers have been effective with their cutters, while spinners can exploit the slowness of the pitch, especially in the middle overs. The shorter boundaries make scoring runs easier for batters once they get settled.  KUW vs HKG Pitch Report The average first innings score at the Selangor Turf Club is typically between 140 and 150 runs. In this series, the highest total posted here was 169-6 by Kuwait while chasing against Hong Kong.

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Wolvaardt to lead SA in Test, ODIs during India tour

Wolvaardt to lead SA in Test, ODIs during India tour

South African batswoman Laura Wolvaardt is clean bowled by Deepti Sharma in the first women’s one-day international cricket match between India and South Africa at the Reliance Cricket Ground in Vadodara on October 09, 2019. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Top-order batter Laura Wolvaardt was on Friday named as captain of South Africa’s Test and ODI teams for the tour of India, beginning from June 16. The tour will start with three ODIs in Bengaluru before the visitors to move to Chennai for one-off Test and T20Is, for which the squad will be announced later. South Africa will be without the services of experienced Lara Goodall (hamstring injury), Chloe Tryon (back) and Ayanda Hlubi (groin), as they are currently under recuperation. However, they might be included in the T20I side later. Interim coach Dillon du Preez said negating Indian spinners has been an important part of their preparation for the tour. β€œWe had big focus on options against spin and it was good to see the buy-in from the team. We also have new management involved. β€œSo, this would be a great opportunity for them to find their feet before we come back and start our preparation for the (women’s T20) World Cup (in September in Bangladesh,” said Du Preez in a release. The former South African all-rounder urged the team to remain calm under pressure. β€œThe key for us would be to assess the conditions as soon as possible, be calm under pressure and try and play key moments in the game better than the opposition. β€œWe all know a series against India in India will always be tough,” he added. South Africa Test/ODI squad: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker.

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Punjab Kings join Mumbai Indians to register streak of dominance against Chennai Super Kings – India TV

Punjab Kings join Mumbai Indians to register streak of dominance against Chennai Super Kings – India TV

Image Source : AP CSK vs PBKS. Punjab Kings (PBKS) displayed a clinical performance on Wednesday (May 1) to become only the second team in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at their fortress in Chepauk after Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Electing to field first, Punjab were disciplined with the ball in hand and restricted the hosts to just 162 for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Chasing an average total, Punjab lost Prabhsimran Singh early, however, the other batters didn’t lose sight of the target and helped the visitors reach there with 11 balls to spare. The win helped Punjab beat Chennai in five consecutive IPl games and they became only the second team in the history of the tournament to achieve the feat after Mumbai Indians. Punjab’s five-match unbeaten streak against CSK started on October 7, 2021, when they defeated Chennai in the 53rd game of that season by six wickets and seven overs to spare. Their second win of the streak came on April 3, 2022, as they restricted CSK to 126, in pursuit of 181 and won the clash by 54 runs. The third victory also came in the 2022 season when the Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab beat Chennai by 11 runs in Mumbai. PBKS won their fourth consecutive game against CSK on April 30 in the latter’s den as they successfully chased down 201 to win a last-ball thriller. Now, the two teams will meet once again on May 5 (Sunday) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala in a battle of the bragging rights. The fixture in Dharamsala will be the first of the ongoing season at the venue and hence the two teams can expect a fresh wicket for the encounter. Punjab are still in contention for the playoffs whereas Chennai are fourth on the table with five wins and as many losses in 10 games.

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Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, BBLT20, Today Match Prediction

πŒπ€π“π‚π‡ :Β Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 16 ,​Mondayβ€‹β€‹π“πˆπŒπ„ :​ 13:45 PM IST​​​​​ 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, Australiaπ“πŽπ”π‘ππ€πŒπ„ππ“ :​​ 2nd T20 2024 The seemingly annual challengers for the BBL title, Sydney Sixers, get their campaign underway against serial losers Melbourne Renegades! Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades 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. SYS vs MLR Match Prediction & Analysis Will this be the year when Melbourne Renegades finally start producing the goods in the Big Bash League and get involved at the top of the division instead of playing out their usual fun at the bottom of the pile? If it is to be a season when things are turned on their head, then that may mean Sydney Sixers will have to get used to a few more defeats than usualk after they have been well in the mix at the ‘business end’ of the BBL more often than not of late. The BBL gets underway in Perth as the Scorchers take on Melbourne Stars on Sunday but this match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades will be an excellent marker of what both sides are capable of and what we can expect at the SCG. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Sixers Preview Sydney Sixers’ success over recent seasons has been built on the strength of their top order batting and with a top three of James Vince, Daniel Hughes and Josh Philippe, that could well be an area where they are too hot to handle once again this season. That’s not to say that they don’t have additional batting depth with Moises Henriques, Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk and Hayden Kerr all capable of making match-winning innings. Melbourne Renegades Preview If Jake Fraser-McGurk finds the middle of the bat early in this tournament then Melbourne Renegades could be in for a treat of a season but if he doesn’t then there are serious questions about their batting ability for this year’s competition. With the exception of the Australian international, and with Jacob Bethell on international duty with England, Melbourne Renegades will be looking to the likes of Laurie Evans to turn up and make a match winning innings in this game. Bowling wise, Melbourne Renegades look a lot stronger. Adam Zampa remains one of the best T20 spin bowlers in the world and Tom Rogers has bowled plenty of special spells across his BBL career! Weather Conditions Humidity levels will be high before this game begins but they are forecast to climb across the match as well. No rain is forecast with clear skies expected throughout. SYS vs MLR Pitch Report The SCG remains a true batting surface with plenty of pace and bounce in the pitch at this stage of the tournament. Whoever bats first will be looking to post a total of 170+. Toss: To Bowl The SCG often offers something for the pace bowlers early on before flattening out and allowing the stroke makers to show off their skills. We predict the captains will want to bowl first.

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Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women , IWCWCQ, Today Match Prediction

Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women , IWCWCQ, Today Match Prediction

πŒπ€π“π‚π‡ : ​​​​​​Bangladesh Women vs Ireland Women 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : April 13, Sunday π“πˆπŒπ„ : 14:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :​ Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan π“πŽπ”π‘ππ€πŒπ„ππ“ : ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2025 Bangladesh women aim to continue their winning momentum against Ireland women Bangladesh Women vs Ireland 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. BANW vs IREW Match Prediction & Analysis Bangladesh women will face Ireland women in the seventh match of the ICC Women World Cup Qualifiers 2025 played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. With a massive win in their first outing, Bangladesh women will be keen to continue their winning ways against Ireland women.On the other hand, Ireland women will be looking to make amends and put in an improved performance against Bangladesh women. Bangladesh women will take heart from the fact that they have previous five ODIs played against Ireland women. TEAMS PREVIEW Bangladesh Women Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ishma Tanjim, Sharmin Akhter, captain Nigar Sultana, Sobhana Mostary and Fargana Hoque to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the opening match against Thailand women, captain Nigar Sultana was the standout performer on display for Bangladesh women. She smashed a splendid century with the help of fifteen fours and one six. She was well supported by Sharmin Akhter, who produced unbeaten 94 runs off 126 balls with the help of eleven boundaries. Earlier in the innings, opener Fargana Hoque played well and scored 53 runs off 82 balls with the help of four fours. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Jannatul Ferdus, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter and Fahima Khatun to deliver timely breakthroughs. In the opening match against Ireland women, the spin duo of Fahima Khatun and Jannatul Ferdus bowled well and claimed five wickets each. Ireland Women Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on skipper Gaby Lewis, wicket-keeper Amy Hunter, Laura Delany, Coulter Reilly, and Leah Paul to deliver the bulk of the runs. In the previous match, wicket-keeper Amy Hunter showcased decent form for Ireland women and finished the innings with the top-score of 48 runs off 46 balls with the help of eight boundaries.Besides Hunter, Laura Delany scored 32 runs off 46 balls with the help of two boundaries, whereas Coulter Reilly chipped in with 26 runs off 29 balls with the help of three fours. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, and Orla Prendergast to deliver timely breakthroughs. In the previous match, medium-pacer Jane Maguire was the pick of the bowlers for Ireland women and claimed 3 for 35 in her seven overs. Weather Conditions With clearly weather predicted for Sunday’s match, the wicket will be prepared at Gaddafi Stadium will provide an interesting between bat and ball. BANW vs IREW Pitch Report Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is going to host the seventh match of the ICC Womens World Cup Qualifiers 2025 played between Bangladesh women and Ireland women. Toss: To Bowl Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is a decent venue for chasing sides. The previous two matches played at Gaddafi Stadium have been won by side batting second.

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