India Beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

You don't often know what to expect in big India-Pakistan matches, but Pakistan are on to a disturbing trend of predictability of late. They work themselves up into a frenzy, try too many things, make too many mistakes, and India coolly stand in a corner doing little things right and stroll their way to a win. In the previous World T20 match between these two sides, Pakistan batted in a similarly nervous manner, got...

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Zimbabwe finish in last-ball

  On Monday, Zimbabwe wanted to bat second in Sylhet. On Wednesday, they did. On Monday, Zimbabwe's captain Brendan Taylor asked his batsmen to put more value on their wickets. On Wednesday, they did. On Monday, Zimbabwe's match against Ireland went down to the last ball and they lost. On Wednesday, the margins were just as close but the result was different. Zimbabwe kept themselves in contention for...

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UAE to host 20 IPL games in first phase

  The first phase of the IPL will have 20 matches in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai from April 16-30, the organisers have announced. The opening match of IPL 2014 will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on April 16 between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. It is understood the tournament launch will take place on April 15 in Abu Dhabi. According to the schedule released by the IPL, five...

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