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ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin Triumphs 3-0 Over East Bengal in Record-Breaking Evening for Coyle and Shields

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On a memorable Saturday night, Chennaiyin FC secured a 3-0 victory over East Bengal FC, highlighted by two first-half goals and a late strike. Head coach Owen Coyle and playmaker Connor Shields both celebrated personal milestones in the Indian Super League (ISL).

The scoring opened in the 13th minute with an own goal from Nishu Kumar, giving Chennaiyin an early lead. Just eight minutes later, Wilmar Jordan Gil extended the lead with his ninth goal of the season, finding the net in the 21st minute. Daniel Chima Chukwu capped the match with a third goal deep into second-half stoppage time, following a red card shown to Lalchungnunga of East Bengal.


Coaching from the sidelines, Coyle marked his 100th ISL match, becoming the first non-Spaniard and the first Chennaiyin FC head coach to achieve this milestone. He made several changes to the starting lineup from the previous match, including the introduction of Jiteshwor Singh in midfield alongside Lalrinliana Hnamte, and welcoming back Vignesh Dakshinamurthy at left-back following injury.

The breakthrough came from one of Chennaiyin’s seasoned players in the 13th minute. Connor Shields, always a threat, received a pass from Jordan Gil and cleverly flicked the ball into the danger area with his heel. Nishu, attempting to clear, inadvertently deflected it into his own net.

With that assist, Shields recorded his 66th chance created this season, breaking the record for the most chances created in a single ISL season.

Minutes after taking the lead, Chennaiyin pressed forward again, with Irfan Yadwad making a powerful run down the right. His precise pass found a well-positioned Jordan Gil, who finished from close range to double the lead.

Goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz made a crucial save just before half-time to maintain the two-goal margin. Chennaiyin’s resilient defense held strong throughout the second half, and East Bengal’s hopes faded further when Lalchungnunga received a red card.

As a substitute, Chima Chukwu rounded off the scoring in the ninth minute of stoppage time, running through on goal and placing a calm finish into the corner.

Riding high from this victory, the Marina Machans will aim to continue their momentum in their upcoming home match against Punjab FC.


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Jatinder Singh Excels in Super Over as Oman Narrowly Defeats USA in Exciting League 2 Showdown

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Oman triumphed over the United States in an electrifying Super Over match on Wednesday at Lauderhill, as reported on the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) official website. Captain Jatinder Singh was instrumental in securing the victory.

Jatinder played a pivotal role by scoring a century, bringing Oman to a total of 266, a score that the USA managed to match. He returned for the extra over to deliver the crucial hit that secured Oman third place in the League 2 rankings.


The experienced right-hander led Oman’s innings after the USA skipper, Monank Patel, elected to bowl first. Jatinder scored 100 runs off 101 balls before being dismissed in the 41st over. Despite Oman appearing to have set a defendable target, Jasdeep Singh’s late effort of 17 runs from the final six balls forced a Super Over.

In the Super Over, Jatinder hit 12 runs off the first three balls, leading Oman to victory, while the USA, represented by Harmeet Singh and Andries Gous, scored only 13 runs.

With this win, the USA remains in second place in the League 2 rankings, while Oman moves ahead of Scotland to secure third place.

Oman will next face Canada on Friday at the same venue in Lauderhill.

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Woakes Returns as Rocky Flintoff Joins 14-Member England Lions Squad to Challenge India A

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The England Lions have unveiled a robust 14-member squad for their two upcoming four-day matches against India A, commencing May 30 in Canterbury. The selection boasts a blend of seasoned players, promising youth, and some intriguing picks.

Leading the announcement is the return of veteran pacer Chris Woakes and the maiden call-up for Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.

Woakes, 36, who missed the one-off Test against Zimbabwe due to an ankle injury, aims to use the Lions fixtures to showcase his fitness and form ahead of the senior team’s Test series against India in June.

Having excelled in last summer’s Ashes series with 19 wickets at an impressive average of 18.15—securing the Compton-Miller Medal—Woakes is a pivotal player under English conditions. However, with younger seamers like Essex’s Sam Cook making a push for selection, these matches could be essential for him to maintain his place in the senior team.

The Lions will be captained by Somerset’s James Rew, who is also part of the senior squad for the Zimbabwe Test starting May 22. Rew will lead a vibrant group, which includes legspinner Rehan Ahmed—available only for the first match before joining the T20I squad for the West Indies—and talented top-order batter Dan Mousley.

One of the standout selections is Rocky Flintoff, the son of Ashes 2005 hero Andrew Flintoff. The squad also features left-arm fast bowler Josh Hull, who made his England debut last summer against Sri Lanka, and opener Ben McKinney, a former England U-19 player looking to climb higher.

Another notable inclusion is Farhan Ahmed, younger brother of Rehan, who has earned his place thanks to impressive performances for Nottinghamshire with his off-spin bowling.

Jordan Cox is expected to return for the second match in Northampton after being sidelined for the Zimbabwe Test due to injury, while Jofra Archer will not be participating. Initially considered for the second match at Wantage Road, Archer is out due to a right-thumb injury sustained during the IPL.

England Lions Squad: James Rew (Captain), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris Woakes.

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Mukesh Kumar of DC Fined for Violating IPL Code of Conduct

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Mukesh Kumar, a pace bowler for the Delhi Capitals, was fined 10% of his match earnings following his team’s loss to the Mumbai Indians, which officially ended their hopes of advancing to the IPL 2025 playoffs, according to ESPNcricinfo.

He was found guilty of a Level 1 breach under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct, relating to the improper handling of cricketing equipment during the match. Kumar accepted the penalty imposed by match referee Daniel Manohar and acknowledged the charge.


In Wednesday’s match, Kumar struggled with his bowling, giving away 48 runs in his four overs, which included three sixes and five boundaries. Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir scored a staggering 27 runs in his 19th over, playing a crucial role in setting Mumbai’s total to a strong 180. Kumar’s figures ended at 2/48, with that over going for 6, 1, 4, 6, 6, and 4.

The Delhi batting lineup faltered, managing just 121 runs after Kumar was substituted for KL Rahul as the impact player during the chase. Only two uncapped players, Vipraj Nigam (20) and Sameer Rizvi (39), managed to cross the 20-run mark. Mumbai’s bowlers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner, were impressive, combining to take three wickets while conceding just 23 runs in 44 deliveries.

Season-wise, Kumar has played in 11 of DC’s 13 matches, claiming 11 wickets. However, his performance has been costly, with an economy rate of 10.11 and an average of 32.63 runs. Following Mumbai’s victory, the playoff spots are locked in for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings, leaving the rankings of these four teams to be determined in their final group stage matches.

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