Author: Gulf Times

Pallekele The rain has played spoilsport in Lanka T10 Super League that is being played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium but the spectators finally got to witness some action on Saturday. Jaffna Titans continued their stunning show in the competition and defeated Galle Marvels by 7 wickets. Chasing 106, Jaffna went over the line in the 9th over. It was once again the openers Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Kusal Mendis who thoroughly dominated the opponents’ bowling unit and stitched a stand of 53 runs for the first wicket in just 4.1 overs before Mendis departed for 31 off 16. Cadmore…

Pallekele Hambantota Bangla Tigers defeated Nuwara Eliya Kings by 7 wickets in a low-scoring contest. The Kings had handed Bangla Tigers a target of 83 which they chased down in 7.1 overs. Hambantota lost an early wicket after opener Mohammad Shahzad was out on the very first ball of the innings but Kusal Perera anchored the chase and ended up scoring 33 off 15. Apart from him, Dasun Shanaka scored 20 off 10 while Shevon Daniel remained not out at 17 off 12 and Sabbir Rahman struck an unbeaten 5-ball 11. Nuwara Eliya Kings were earlier rattled by Richard…

Dubai The Big Cricket League continued to provide nail-biting action as the Mumbai Marines showcased resilience to secure a low-scoring victory against the Northern Challengers in the first game of the day. The Challengers, batting first, got off to a blazing start courtesy of Shikhar Dhawan, who smashed a quick-fire 30 off just 15 balls. However, the team crumbled under relentless pressure from the Marines’ bowlers, led by the Sri Lankan spinner M. Pushpakumara, who delivered a sensational spell, claiming 4 wickets while conceding just 3 runs per over. Manpreet Gony also chipped in with three crucial wickets, as…

Dubai The second match of the day witnessed a stunning performance by the MP Tigers as they decimated the Rajasthan Regals to secure a comprehensive 100-run victory. Batting first, the Tigers’ Saket Sharma provided fireworks in the powerplay, hammering 84 off 44 balls. Captain Yusuf Pathan then took center stage, playing a breathtaking knock of 86 runs at a strike rate exceeding 150. With Stuart Binny and Pawan Negi adding a thrilling finish, the Tigers set a mammoth target of 237 despite a valiant bowling effort by Shahbaz Nadeem, who bowled a maiden over and maintained an economy rate…

Dubai The Big Cricket League continued to thrill cricket fans as the Southern Spartans showcased their dominance against the Rajasthan Regals in the first game of the day. Winning the toss and electing to field, the Spartans’ bowlers, led by Abhimanyu Mithun, restricted the Regals to a below-par score. The Regals had a shaky start, losing opener S Srinivas early for a struggling 3 off 8 balls. Sri Lankan legend T Dilshan played a steady hand, scoring 33 off 32 balls, but found little support from the other end. Mehul Patel contributed with a fighting 30 off 25 balls, but…

Mumbai Marines Edge Out UP Brij Stars by 4 Wickets in BCL The second game of the day saw the Mumbai Marines, led by Irfan Pathan, take on the UP Brij Stars. The Brij Stars won the toss and opted to bat first but struggled to capitalize on the decision. Despite a decent start, their innings crumbled under pressure, losing 7 wickets in the final 4 overs to be bowled out for just 95 runs. Praveen top-scored with a modest 30, while Jesal Karia wreaked havoc with the ball, taking 4/7 in a sensational spell. The chase was far from…

Dubai, The Real Kabaddi League (RKL), known for redefining grassroots sports in India, is set to captivate the Gulf region with an exhilarating Kabaddi exhibition match at Al Ahli Sports Club, Dubai. This highly anticipated event will feature two specially created dummy teams—Indian Warriors and Gulf Gladiators, showcasing raw and emerging talent on an international platform. Supported by the Dubai Sports Council, the event symbolizes a monumental step in introducing the traditional Indian sport to a global audience, particularly the Gulf region. With a blend of sportsmanship, entertainment, and education, this evening is poised to leave an indelible mark on…

Dubai: The inaugural match of the Big Cricket League lit up the city of Surat with a spectacular contest, as the Northern Challengers, led by Shikhar Dhawan, triumphed over Suresh Raina’s Southern Spartans by six wickets in a high-scoring thriller. Winning the toss, the Challengers opted to field first, setting the stage for a star-studded clash. The Spartans had a steady start, with Solomon Mire anchoring the innings with an impressive 47 off 28 balls. Despite losing Faiz Fazal early for just 9, the Spartans recovered brilliantly, thanks to their captain Suresh Raina. The veteran delivered a scintillating knock…

Kandy, Six teams played thrilling matches to start the 2024 Lanka T10 Super League season at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Exciting matches were played on the first day with the Galle Marvels playing the Kandy Bolts, the Colombo Jaguars playing the Nuwara Eliya Kings, and the Jaffna Titans playing the Hambantota Bangla Tigers. While the Hambantota Bangla Tigers, captained by Dasun Shanaka, suffered an 8-wicket defeat to the Jaffna Titans, it was Shanaka who truly captured the hearts of 7000 Sri Lankan attendees who were present despite the stadium receiving the heaviest showers. Despite Mohammad Amir’s early…

Dubai: Tickets for all 34 matches of the DP World International League T20 Season 3 are now available on the league’s official website. The tickets will also be available at all 15 Virgin Megastores across the UAE – list of the stores is available here Season 3 will get underway with a blockbuster clash between the defending champions MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium (DIS). The first ball will be delivered at 6:00pm local time on Saturday, 11 January 2025. Fans can now secure their seats as ticket sales officially open from today. Fifteen tournament matches…