Sports Roundup – 24th March 2018

CRICKET 

Dinesh Karthik Clinchrd Tri-Series For India

Wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik’s eight ball 29 which included two fours and three sixes helped the men in blue grab a win by four wickets against Bangladesh during the tri-series final in Colombo. Batting first, Bangladesh notched up 166-8 in their allotted 20 overs courtesy Sabbir Rahman’s 77. For India, Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the bowlers snapping up 3-18 in his four overs. In reply, India finished off with 168-6 in 20 overs as Dinesh smacked the last delivery for a six and brought home the Nidahas Trophy.

 

T20 Mumbai 2018: Yadav Shines In Triumph Night’s Victory

Outstanding batting with an unbeaten 90 off 42 deliveries from skipper Suryakumar Yadav helped Triumph Knights beat Shivaji Park Lions by three runs in a thrilling final of T20 Mumbai League at the Wankhede Stadium. Parikshit Valsangkar scored 59 off 49 balls, finishing with 182-5 in 20 overs. In reply, the Lions managed 179-8 in their 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav was ‘Man of the Match’, Alam Badre grabbed the ‘Best Bowler of the Series’, Shreyas Iyer won two awards, the ‘Best Batsman’ and ‘Most Sixes’; Yashasvi Jaiswal took home ‘Best Emerging Talent’ of the Series while Alpesh Ramjani won ‘Best Developmental Player’ and Shivam Dubey received ‘Player of the Tournament’.

 

FOOTBALL

Chennai Crowned ISL Champs Of 2018

Mailson Alves brace (17th and 45th minute) helped Chennaiyin FC beat Bengaluru FC 3-2 and thus clinched the Indian Super League title of champions. This is Chennaiyin FC’s second title triumph in ISL.

 

TENNIS

Juan Martin Del Potro Wins Indian Wells Final

Juan Martin del Potro beat Roger Federer 6-4, 6-7 (8/10), 7-6 (7/2) to win his First Indian ‘Wells’ Title and second consecutive ATP crown.

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