04/25/09 ~ Sports News

Sri Lanka take series with 26-run win

Sri Lanka displayed their bowling strength ahead of the 2011 World Cup when they rested three key bowlers and yet ended up beating West Indies by 26 runs.

Japan crowned Kings of Asia

Substitute Tadanari Lee was the hero as his goal led Japan to a 1-0 win over Australia at the Asian Cup Final.Lee volleyed home Yuto Nagatomo's left-wing cross after 108 minutes at Khalifa Stadium to clinch the title and deny Australia a maiden triumph.

Hafeez, Afridi star in series-levelling win

A solid maiden ODI century from Mohammad Hafeez, a monstrous assault in the death overs led by Shahid Afridi and a spirited performance in the field were features of a roaring comeback by Pakistan in the ODI series, which they leveled 1-1 with a 43-run win at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch.

Trott heroics keep England alive

Jonathan Trott's calculating century ensured England stayed in the series with a 21-run victory that upset Australia's national holiday in Adelaide. The tourists began the game needing to win and the scenario won't change when they head to Brisbane for Sunday's fifth ODI, but they have been boosted by an end to four consecutive limited-overs losses.

Rain wipes out second one-dayer

Abandoned Queenstown is the place for adrenaline-junkies but there was little excitement on Wednesday as persistent rain allowed only 4.2 overs of play in the second one-dayer between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Yusuf shines as India win thriller

Yusuf Pathan swung the game India's way with three brutal shots and Harbhajan Singh sealed the win with two violent game-breaking hits.

Misbah, Younis set up drawn match and series win

Pakistan weathered a hostile opening spell that reduced them to 42 for 3 in the first hour, worked their way to safety in the second session, and made a half-hearted attempt to win the Test before settling for a draw that gave them the series 1-0.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Chargers win to make it three in a row

Posted by Unknown on 9:35 PM

The Chargers are looking unstoppable in South Africa. What a turnaround from last time. They have now won three in three games. They held their nerves against Mumbai Indians to win by 12 runs. Gilchrist, Gibbs and Smith set up the game, posting 168. Mumbai chase was well on course with Tendulkar and Duminy striking it with uncanny ease. But after the 10-over break, wickets fell and the Deccan spinners pushed back Mumbai. In the end, the Mumbai chase fell short by 12 runs.

Bopara scripts easy win for Punjab

Posted by Unknown on 12:26 AM

It's all over folks! Kings XI Punjab have beaten Bangalore Royal Challengers by seven wickets and posted their first win in this year's IPL. Punjab did it easily in the end; they were not even threatened by the Bangalore bowlers at any stage, even though they chased a decent target. But Ravi Bopara played the perfect anchor, and he stayed there for enough number of overs to see his side through. Bangalore lose their third game on the trot, and need to get their act together.

Over 19: It could be over in this over! Bopara has 84 already but only 11 are needed, so he won't reach a century here! But he could be out here, and is! OUT! He hit it straight up and Ryder takes a smart catch! Jayawardene is there with Yuvraj as the batsmen take two. Mahela off the mark. And Yuvraj blocks out a yorker for FOUR! And SIX! It's all over! Yuvraj seals it with a straight six with an over to spare.

Bopara c Ryder b Kallis 84 (59b)

Runs: W,2,1,1,4,1wd,6