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‘Lot of cricket left to play’: Virat Kohli ‘optimistic’ despite 2nd straight defeat at T20 World Cup

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‘Lot of cricket left to play’: Virat Kohli ‘optimistic’ despite 2nd straight defeat at T20 World Cup

After the Indian team lost to New Zealand by 8 wickets on Sunday, their chances of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals were severely hit. New Zealand achieved a modest goal of 111 games in 14.3 games, which also reduced India’s net running rate to -1.609. This means that India is now fifth in Group 2, only one step above Scotland. India not only wants to win the remaining three games by a big score, but also wants Afghanistan to beat New Zealand.

It is safe to say that India’s semifinal hopes are currently hanging in the balance, but captain Virat Kohli surprisingly managed to remain optimistic about his team’s chances of reaching the semifinals. “When you play for India, there are a lot of expectations. We are watched, people come to the stadium, and everyone who plays for India needs to accept and deal with it.

We did not do this in these two games, this That’s why we didn’t win,” Corley said in the post-Sunday’s game awards ceremony. “We must be optimistic and take planned risks. We must get rid of the pressure, continue our process, and play a positive cricket brand. There are many cricket balls that can play a role in the game. The game.”

After losing to Pakistan, New Zealand achieved the result they wanted with an all-out victory. The all-around performance was praised by captain Kane Williamson because BlackCaps ranked third in the group, second only to Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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