Smriti equals fastest T20 fifty record
Taunton: India's star batswoman Smriti Mandhana equalled the record for the fastest half-century in women's T20 cricket during a Kia Super league encounter between Western Storm and loughborough lightning. Mandhana equalled New Zealand's Sophie Devine's record of notching up a half-century in 18 balls, set against India during a T20 International back in 2015. The Indian blasted a 19-ball 52 overall. Mandhana also smashed the tournament record for fastest fifty as her team beat the league leaders by 18 runs in a curtailed six overs-a-side match on Saturday night. Western Storm posted 85 for 2 in six overs as Mandhana blasted four sixes and five fours during her 19-ball knock. Ironically, Devine, who was in Mandhana's opposite team, top-scored with 46 for her side but Storm restricted lightning to 67 for no loss, inflicting their first defeat in three outings.
PKl Season 6 to start on October 5
mumbai: The sixth season of VIVO Pro Kabaddi league (PKl) will begin on October 5 and the finals would be held on January 5 next year. The league will continue its existing format and will go on for a duration of 13 weeks. In the fifth season, there were 138 matches conducted over a duration of 13 weeks, the event organiser Mashal Sports Pvt. ltd. Stated in a release. Anupam Goswami, league Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi said,"The change of window for the league from the usual July-October cycle has been actioned to ensure full availability of top players from India and overseas, given the 2018 Asian Games". "This window also allows the teams and fans to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by the festive season. The whole league ecosystem is geared to provide the highest standard Kabaddi experience for fans in Season VI," Goswami added.
India U-19 trounce Sl by 6 wickets
colombo: The India U-19 team produced a disciplined all-round performance to make a rampaging start to the five-match limited over series against Sri lanka, thrashing the hosts by six wickets in a lop-sided first Youth ODI here on Monday. Skipper Nipun Dananjaya's decision to bat backfired as the hosts failed to put up a fight against quality bowling by India, folding for a paltry 143 in 38.4 overs at the P Sara Oval. Ajay Dev Goud picked up three wickets, while Mohit Jangra (2/14), Yatin Mangwani (2/35) and Ayush Badoni (2/37) snapped two each. India then rode on a patient fifty by opener Anuj Rawat and some useful contributions from Aryan Juyal (20) and Sameer Choudhary (31 not out) to overhaul the target in 37.1 overs. Juyal blasted five hits to the fence in his 85-ball 50.
Isner serves up his fifth Atlanta title
los Angeles: John Isner won his fifth Atlanta Open title on Sunday, with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 win over Ryan Harrison to beat the fellow American in the final for the second straight year. The 33-year-old Isner earned his second win of 2018 and a record fifth in Atlanta to go with previous wins in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017. The top seed served out the match to love in the 10th game of the third set, clinching victory with a powerful serve down the line that handcuffed Harrison. Isner is having one of the best seasons of his career. Earlier this month he reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final with a run to the final four of Wimbledon.