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This was Gujarat Giants’ second win on the trot, while DC slipped to their second loss

Delhi, riding on its pace trio, starts favourite against Vidarbha while Punjab locks horns with Madhya Pradesh in Tuesday’s quarterfinal encounters

Nandini Sharma’s maiden hat-trick went in vain as Sophie Devine starred with a breathtaking 95 and a superb final over under pressure to steer Gujarat Giants to a thrilling four-run win off the last ball over Delhi Capitals in a Women’s Premier League match on Sunday.

Nandani Sharma created WPL history with a sensational spell for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Giants in Navi Mumbai. The Chandigarh pacer became the first player to take a five-wicket haul and a hat-trick in a single WPL match. Her pace and accuracy turned the game, marking her arrival as a rising star in Indian women’s cricket.

India were well placed for most of the chase and appeared in control until Kohli’s dismissal in the 40th over. At that stage, India needed 67 runs from 66 balls with seven wickets in hand. However, New Zealand struck back quickly, picking up wickets to put pressure on the hosts.

Gujarat Giants opener Sophie Devine unleashed a devastating 32-run over against Delhi Capitals' Sneh Rana, propelling her to a rapid half-century. Devine's explosive innings of 95 runs off 42 balls, including six sixes in one over, was the highlight of the match. She narrowly missed a century as Gujarat Giants posted a strong total.

Rohit Sharma created history in the first ODI against New Zealand by becoming the leading six-hitter among openers in ODI cricket, surpassing Chris Gayle. He also became the first player to hit 650 international sixes. Rohit scored 26 runs, while New Zealand posted 300/8 after a strong start led by their openers.

Team India stalwart Virat Kohli missed his well-deserved century by just seven runs. Facing 91 deliveries, the right-handed batsman garnered 93 runs, which was laced with eight boundaries and a maximum

The ODI World Cup 2027 is all set to be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Till the time the tournament arrives, Rohit will already be in his 40s, whereas Virat will be in his late 30s

Mark Boucher said that there is nothing wrong with Kohli`s fitness and the Indian team will need his services for the global tournament. The ODI World Cup 2027 will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa is placed in Group D of the tournament along with teams such as Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates

Team India`s second-choice wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the entire three-match ODI series, as he has sustained a side strain (oblique muscle tear). Dhruv Jurel has been named as his replacement for series. The fans will be excited to witness elegant strokes from the bigwigs of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma