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WPL 2025: Harleen’s Advice to Beth Mooney – “Just Close Your Eyes and Run”

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11 months ago

March 9, 2025

Harleen Deol played a pivotal role in the Gujarat Giants’ five-wicket triumph over the Delhi Capitals, scoring 70 runs off 49 balls and enabling Beth Mooney, Deandra Dottin, and captain Ashleigh Gardner to exhibit their explosive batting skills.

Chasing a target of 178, the Giants found themselves in a precarious position as they approached the final overs following a sluggish start, but a spirited performance by Dottin paved the way for the second-highest successful chase of the season.

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Harleen noted that collaborating with Beth, who scored 44 runs and shared an 85-run partnership for the second wicket, made batting easier. She emphasized the significance of rotating the strike effectively.

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“I aimed to bat until the end, knowing we had several big hitters following me. When you partner with Beth, it’s quite simple; she hits boundaries and takes singles. You just need to stay alert as she’s very quick to run, and you can close your eyes and go. With other power hitters like Dottin, taking a single to get them on strike is key,” Harleen said after earning her first Player of the Match award.

With just 13 runs needed off the last seven balls, 21-year-old Kashvee Gautam hit a six off purple cap holder Shikha Pandey to bring the target within reach. Harleen shared the advice she gave to the young talent.

“I know Kashvee is excellent at hitting sixes, and I told her that Shikha was bowling straight and the ball was keeping a bit low. I advised her to close her eyes and swing down the ground. When your team is winning and you’re scoring runs, it’s simply what you dream of. I couldn’t ask for anything more,” she reflected.

This victory has brought the Gujarat Giants closer to a playoff spot. They need to win their last league match to secure a place in the playoffs for the first time in the tournament’s history, whereas the UP Warriorz have been eliminated from the race.

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Pakistan Sets 3 Conditions to Play against India in T20 World Cup

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3 days ago

February 9, 2026

Namma Kudla

Dubai: Pakistan has placed three conditions before the International Cricket Council (ICC) to agree to play against India in the T20 World Cup.

Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) planned to boycott the match scheduled on February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The ICC warned Pakistan about possible consequences after this decision.

Now, PCB is willing to consider playing the match but has made key demands. It has asked the ICC to increase compensation for Bangladesh, pay participation fees even if Bangladesh is left out of the tournament, and grant Bangladesh hosting rights for a future ICC event.

Some PCB officials support playing against India, but PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has not agreed yet. He is expected to meet Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday before making a final decision.

So far, PCB has not officially confirmed whether Pakistan will play the match.

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T20 World Cup | Pakistan Edge Past Netherlands in a Close Contest

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5 days ago

February 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

Colombo: The T20 World Cup began today with an exciting match between Pakistan and the Netherlands. Pakistan secured a narrow three-wicket victory despite a strong bowling performance. However, the top-order batters failed to deliver. With this win, Pakistan made a positive start to the 10th edition of the tournament.

After losing the toss, the Netherlands batted first at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. The team was bowled out for 147 runs in 19.5 overs. Pakistan chased the modest target and scored 148 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 19.3 overs.

Pakistan started aggressively, but the Netherlands slowed their progress. Pakistan lost four wickets for 98 runs. Soon, they were in trouble at 114 for seven. Faheem Ashraf played a crucial role at the end and guided the team to victory.

For Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan scored 47 runs, while Saim Ayub added 24 runs. Faheem Ashraf contributed an important 29 runs. The rest of the batters failed to score big. Star batter Babar Azam disappointed fans by scoring only 15 runs off 18 balls.

Earlier, Netherlands captain Scott Edwards scored 37 runs. Bas de Leede made 30 runs, Colin Ackermann added 20, and Michael Levitt scored 24 runs. The remaining batters were dismissed for low scores.

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India Clinch Record Sixth Under-19 World Cup Title

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5 days ago

February 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: India defeated England by 100 runs to win the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final at the Harare Sports Club. The victory marked India’s sixth title, making them the most successful team in the tournament’s history.

India batted first and posted a massive total of 411 for 9 in 50 overs. The innings was powered by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed a record-breaking 175 runs off just 80 balls. His knock included 15 fours and 15 sixes and became the highest individual score ever in an Under-19 World Cup final.

Suryavanshi also shared a crucial 142-run partnership with captain Ayush Mhatre, who scored 53 runs. Their strong batting display helped India set a daunting target of 412 for England.

England tried to fight back in the chase, with Caleb Falconer scoring 115 and Ben Dawkins adding 66. However, the team was eventually bowled out for 311, handing India a comfortable victory.

Suryavanshi was named Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament for his historic performance. The triumph once again highlighted India’s dominance in youth cricket on the global stage.