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‘Badhiyaan effort thaa lekin’ – Fans react as Richa Ghosh agonisingly misses her ODI hundred by four runs, India lose by three runs against Australia

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12 months ago

December 30, 2023

In the second ODI of the three-match series between India and Australia, the Aussies won the toss and elected to bat first. Ahead of the game, the visitors were coming off a 1-0 lead. Meanwhile, in this game, the ODI and T20 World Cup holders had a decent start with skipper Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield putting together 40 runs for the first wicket.

After the fall of Healy (13), Ellyse Perry and Litchfield added 77 runs for the second wicket. After this partnership was broken, the team went from 117/1 to 216/7. For the home side, Deepti Sharma took a five-wicket haul. On the other hand, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, and Sneh Rana took one each. The likes of Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, and Alana King helped the team reach 258/8.

Richa Ghosh’s efforts go in vain as India loses agonizingly

In reply, the Women In Blue had a decent start as Yastika Bhatia and Smriti Mandhana scored 37 runs. After the wicket of the former, Richa Ghosh was promoted up in the batting order against her usual batting position of six or seven. After the wicket of Mandhana at the team score of 71 runs, Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues added 88 runs for the fourth wicket.

The former scored 96 runs before agonizingly missing out on her maiden ODI hundred. Notably, she is yet to hit a hundred across all formats of the game. Not to forget, she bats in the lower-middle order. After Ghosh’s wicket, the middle order and lower order failed to help the team chase the target. They ended up losing the game by three runs and losing the series with one game left.

This is how Twitter reacted

Respect, Richa 🫡

That was a valiant, resilient 96 amidst cramps 👏🏻#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/EoShqK5xmQ

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) December 30, 2023

Richa Resurgence 💪

Just shy of maiden 💯 but she was awe-inspiring while fighting cramps! ❤️‍🔥#PlayBold #INDvAUS #TeamIndia @13richaghosh pic.twitter.com/PhAlsCnhF0

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) December 30, 2023

While festivities ensue for the Aussies, Jemimah Rodrigues is taking a long lonely walk around the periphery of the field, understandably a little down, from what we can see at the press box.

2023 ends with a loss for India. Here’s to a better 2024. #INDvAUS @sportstarweb pic.twitter.com/Oy2x4ZpmnI

— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻‍💻 (@lav_narayanan) December 30, 2023

2023 in one picture 📷#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/AKlnhI1Pa7

— Sanchit Desai (@sanchitd43) December 30, 2023

Deepti Sharma didn’t run double on the 2nd last ball when 9 runs were needed of the last 2 balls. What an amazing game awareness! Incredible player! #DeeptiSharma #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/krIpYj43ev

— Shubham Bhatt (@Shubharcasm) December 30, 2023

Deepti Sharma and the whole women’s team in the final stage of every nail-biting match. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/DzmP0sBnBk

— Gems of Ads (@GemsofAdverts) December 30, 2023

This fraud Deepti Sharma deserves some jail time..!! #DeeptiSharma #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/ntKSIwqLGL

— Anuj (@AnujTweeting) December 30, 2023

Only once India Women have scored more than 235 in the second innings of an ODI. Can they chase down 259 to level the series?#INDvAUS | #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/QM5Nbw9F25

— Hemant Brar (@HemantBrar_) December 30, 2023

48 off 42 balls with six wickets in hand and really good batting depth, still lost the game. You’ve got to wonder at some point.#INDvAUS

— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) December 30, 2023

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Kathmandu Gurkhas Set Modest Target for Janakpur Bolts in NPL

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12 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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Kathmandu Gurkhas, after opting to bat first, set Janakpur Bolts a modest target of 102 runs in their ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) match. Kathmandu’s innings ended at 101/10 in 19.3 overs. They struggled throughout, with only Gerhard Erasmus (20) and Stephen Eskinazi (17) offering resistance. The rest of the batting line-up faltered, with notable contributions from Karan KC (19) and Shahab Alam (8*).

Janakpur’s bowlers dominated, with Lalit Rajbanshi and Sher Malla both taking three wickets each, while Mohammad Mohsin added two. The Bolts are now tasked with chasing a relatively low total to secure the win.

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Pokhara Avengers Secure Thrilling Super Over Win Against Biratnagar Kings

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12 hours ago

December 12, 2024

Maadhav

The Pokhara Avengers emerged victorious in a nail-biting super over against Biratnagar Kings in the Nepal Premier League. Biratnagar posted 140 runs, which Pokhara matched, taking the game into the super over.

In the super over, Pokhara posted 19 runs, thanks to a strong contribution from Raymon Reifer. Biratnagar struggled to chase down the target, managing only five runs, securing a crucial win for Pokhara. This result keeps Pokhara’s playoff hopes alive, while Biratnagar became the second team to be eliminated from the tournament.

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Mohammad Rizwan Faces Backlash for Underwhelming Knock in Pakistan’s Loss to South Africa

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2 days ago

December 11, 2024

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Mohammad Rizwan has come under heavy fire for his performance during Pakistan’s loss to South Africa in a high-stakes match. Critics described his innings as lackluster, accusing him of playing a “shameless” and “criminal” knock that failed to meet the demands of the situation. His inability to accelerate scoring when required drew ire from fans and analysts alike, with many questioning his intent and decision-making under pressure.

While Rizwan’s cautious approach ensured some stability, it proved inadequate against South Africa’s aggressive game plan. His inability to shift gears in critical moments ultimately hurt Pakistan’s chances, and his performance sparked a broader debate about his role and strategy in the team’s batting order. Some commentators were particularly scathing, questioning how Rizwan could reflect on his effort given the circumstances.

The incident has added to the scrutiny of Pakistan’s overall performance in the tournament, with many demanding better strategies and execution from key players. Rizwan, regarded as a pivotal figure in the lineup, now faces the challenge of responding to the criticism and delivering under pressure in future matches.