Wednesday, May 06
Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey made T20 International history by becoming the first bowler to take an eight-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 8 for 7 against Myanmar. This extraordinary spell dismantled Myanmar's chase, securing an 82-run victory for Bhutan and an unassailable series lead. Yeshey's performance surpasses all previous T20 International records.
India women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur broke into a bhangra while lifting the Women’s T20 World Cup trophy, a moment that soon went viral and won hearts across social media. The celebratory act, however, had a light-hearted story behind it.
Venkatesh Iyer’s dismissal came after a costly mix-up with Himanshu Mantri while attempting a quick single, leaving him short of the crease. The early exit once again brought focus on the 30-year-old, who has been under scrutiny following an eventful IPL auction cycle.
Ryan Rickelton's stunning 113 went in vain as MI Cape Town fell short by 15 runs in a high-scoring SA20 opener. Durban's Super Giants posted a record 232/5, powered by Devon Conway's 64, before Ethan Bosch's crucial wickets sealed the win.
MI Emirates sealed a Qualifier 1 berth with a commanding eight-wicket win over Dubai Capitals, powered by Allah Ghazanfar’s three-wicket spell and Kieron Pollard’s unbeaten 44. After restricting Dubai to 122/8, Pollard’s explosive 14th over ensured MI Emirates’ fifth consecutive win and a top-two finish.
