Author: Gulf Times

Dubai: The Pro Cricket League witnessed an electrifying contest as the Noida Eagles faced off against the Faridabad Sledgehammers Knights. Winning the toss, the Sledgehammers opted to field first, a decision that would soon be tested by the Eagles’ explosive batting. The Eagles struggled initially, losing both openers during the powerplay. However, Ankit Narwal stepped up brilliantly, scoring a stunning unbeaten 136 runs off 62 balls, peppered with 13 fours and 10 sixes. His captain, Kuldeep Hudda, provided solid support with a quickfire 37 off 21 deliveries. The Eagles ended their innings with a competitive total of 217/6. In response,…

Dubai: Hong Kong Cricket is excited to announce a star-studded lineup of commentators and presenters for the highly anticipated and thrilling Hong Kong Sixes 2024 tournament which is scheduled to take place from November 1 to November 3 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground, featuring 12 teams, competing in six-a-side matches. Fans can watch all the action Live on Star Sports Network and Fancode. The competition that has made a return after seven years promises to be an exhilarating showcase of cricketing talent, and our expert team is ready to deliver all the action live. The starry list…

Dubai: In a compelling contest of the Pro Cricket League, the Sahgal Delhi Demons triumphed over the Noida Eagles by 7 wickets, marking their fourth consecutive victory while leaving the Eagles still searching for their first win of the season. Winning the toss, the Demons opted to field first, a decision that set the stage for an engaging contest. The Noida Eagles responded positively, with openers Ankit Narwal and Alok Ranjan building a solid partnership of 69 runs. Narwal was dismissed for 23 off 20 balls, but Ranjan took charge, smashing a brisk 52 off just 34 deliveries. Captain…

Dubai : In a nail-biting encounter, the Sahgal Delhi Demons triumphed over the Faridabad Sledgehammers Knights in Game 1 of the day, showcasing grit and determination. Winning the toss, Faridabad opted to field, a decision that initially appeared promising. The Demons began confidently, with opener Mohammad Sultan Ansari launching an explosive innings, scoring 70 runs off just 34 balls, including 6 fours and 6 sixes. Despite Sarul Kanwar’s early departure in the second over, Ansari found solid support from captain Phil Mustard, who crafted a steady 77 off 50 balls. Their partnership laid a strong foundation, enabling the Demons…

Abu Dhabi: The third season of the World Tennis League is here and the preparations are in full swing! Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) and Miral, is gearing up to enthral the spectators as one of the biggest events on the world sporting calendar comes back to the Etihad Arena. WTL Season 3 will be held from December 19th to 22nd, 2024, featuring 16 players across 4 teams. With a unique format of sports and live music, this year, the league will feature top tennis players…

Dubai: The first match of the day at the Pro Cricket League saw the Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers take on the Gurugram Patriots. Winning the toss, the Bhawani Tigers elected to field first, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Shahbaz Nadeem wreaked havoc with the new ball, claiming 2 wickets in the very first over, leaving the Patriots in early trouble. The Patriots struggled to recover, losing 3 wickets during the powerplay. Harpreet Singh Sunny and Sami Shinwari attempted to stabilize the innings, scoring 44 and an unbeaten 46 runs respectively. However, their efforts were not enough to propel the…

Dubai, As the DP World ILT20 gears up for its third edition, scheduled to commence from January 11th, 2025, cricketing icons Shoaib Akhtar and Virender Sehwag praised the league for its significant role in developing talent from the region and providing invaluable experience to players. The two legends spoke at the Season 3 launch event held last weekend on a yacht at Dubai Marina. The explosive Indian batter and legend of Indian cricket, Virender Sehwag, reflected on the league’s impact over the past two seasons, stating, “When we look back at the past two seasons of the DP World ILT20,…

Game 1 – Sahgal Delhi Demons Overcome Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers by 4 Wickets Dubai: In a tightly contested match, the Sahgal Delhi Demons edged out the Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers by 4 wickets in a low-scoring affair. Winning the toss, the Tigers elected to bat first but struggled to build momentum. Early on, they lost their captain Hitesh Sharma to a brilliant delivery from Abhishek Sakuja in the 3rd over. Peter Trego top-scored for the Tigers with a valuable 34 runs off 24 balls, while Zeeshan Mewati chipped in with a late flourish, remaining unbeaten on 23 off 12 balls.…

Dubai: In an intense battle at the Pro Cricket League, the Faridabad Sledgehammers Knights edged out the Gurugram Patriots by 5 wickets. Winning the toss, the Knights opted to field, putting early pressure on the Patriots. Sharad Lumba continued his spectacular form, scoring a sensational 140 runs off just 69 balls, including 16 fours and 9 sixes. His innings was the highlight of the match, as he almost single-handedly carried the Patriots to a total of 188/9. However, aside from the openers, no other batsman reached double figures, highlighting Lumba’s isolated brilliance. In reply, the Knights faced a rocky…

Dubai: In an explosive start to Game 2 of the Pro Cricket League, the Gurugram Patriots showcased their batting prowess against the Noida Eagles. Winning the toss and opting to bowl, the Eagles faced a daunting challenge as the Patriots raced to 76 runs in the powerplay, losing just one wicket. Sharad Lumba emerged as the standout performer, smashing the first century of the tournament with a spectacular 121 runs off just 46 balls, featuring 15 fours and 8 sixes. His aggressive innings set the tone, and he departed in the 15th over, leaving the Patriots in a commanding…