New Zealand defeated West Indies
New Zealand cricket team won the first T20 against West Indies by 13 runs. Batting first, New Zealand scored 185 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Daven Conway scored 43 and Kane Williamson scored 47 runs. Chasing a target of 186 runs, the West Indies managed to score only 172 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.
Aussie Players Donate Rs 25 Lakhs:
Australian cricket stars have donated prize money from their recent tour to Sri Lanka to help children in crisis-hit Sri Lanka. Australian players have given Rs. 25.36 lakhs, UNICEF will help children and families affected by the crisis in Sri Lanka.
Du Plessis Signed as Star Player:
In January 2023, the South African Cricket Board will organize a professional T20 league with 6 teams in association with Super Sport. Chennai Super Kings, which has bought the Johannesburg team, has reportedly signed du Plessis, a former player of the South African team, as a star player. Du Plessis played for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL from 2011 to 2021.
India clash with Singapore in football:
The Indian men’s football team will play international friendlies against Singapore and Vietnam in September. India will face Singapore on September 24 and Vietnam on September 27.