Pallekele, Ashley Nurse’s all-round show and disciplined bowling effort helped Rajasthan Kings register a clinical 20-run win over New York Superstar Strikers in the highly anticipated grand finale at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, to be crowned the champions of the first ever 90-ball format – Legends Cricket Trophy 2024. In the 90-ball per side game, Ashley Nurse top-scored 97 for Rajasthan Kings and the West Indies star also picked up a wicket at a crucial juncture and bagged the player of the match award in the final. Chasing a stiff target of 180 set by Rajasthan Kings, New York Superstar…
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Pallekele As the Legends Cricket Trophy introduces its innovative 90-Ball format, Australian cricket icons Aaron Finch of Kandy Samp Army and Cameron White of Punjab Royals have expressed their enthusiasm for the thrilling evolution in retired legend cricket. Sharing his excitement, Aaron Finch, representing Kandy Samp Army, remarked, “I love it. It’s exciting. I think anytime, especially for retired cricketers when you are coming back and not playing regularly, it’s an exciting format to be in.” Reflecting on the unique aspects of the 90-Ball format compared to T20 cricket, Finch added, “The Batting Powerplay is pretty straightforward, also four overs,…
Pallekele, Upon a splendid century by Chadwick Walton and an exceptional bowling display, the New York Superstar Strikers delivered a resounding 143-run victory over the Colombo Lions in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This triumph marks the largest winning margin in the tournament thus far. With this remarkable win, the Superstar Strikers concluded the league stage with five victories out of six matches, securing the top spot in the team standings. Opting to field first, the Colombo Lions, under the leadership of Asghar Afghan, invited the New York Superstar Strikers to bat, with acting…
Pallekele, It’s been a triumphing journey for the debutant New York Superstar Strikers as they conquered the semis in an all-out power display against Colombo Lions. Uniting their strengths, the world’s best legends including Chadwick Walton, Dan Christian, Rahul Sharma, and Alviro Petersen spoke about what went into making sure that they still performed their best and kept the game exciting. Upon a splendid century by Chadwick Walton and an exceptional bowling display, the New York Superstar Strikers delivered a resounding 143-run victory over the Colombo Lions in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy 2024. Talking about everything falling in place…
Pallekele, The ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy witnessed two back-to-back high-scoring games at Pallekele International Cricket. Delhi Devils defeated Colombo Lions by 42 runs while Rajasthan Kings registered a 14-run win over Dubai Giants. In the opening match of the day, Delhi Devils secured their first victory in the tournament, defeating Colombo Lions by a margin of 42 runs after enduring four consecutive losses. Opting to bat first, Delhi Devils posted an imposing total of 189 runs for the loss of merely one wicket within the allocated 90 deliveries. Morne van Wyk spearheaded the innings with a blistering 84 off just…
Chadwick Walton praises NY Superstar Strikers’ Win and hopes to reach the finals Pallekele In a thrilling match against the Rajasthan Kings, the New York Superstar Strikers (NYSS) showcased their collective strength and determination, moving closer to their quest for the Legends Cricket Trophy Title. The New York Superstar Strikers, led by the outstanding performance of Chadwick Walton, clinched victory with an impressive 7-wicket win. Walton, named Player of the Match for his exceptional score of 81 off just 29 balls, spearheaded the team’s charge towards victory. Reflecting on the team’s performance, Walton emphasized the significance of teamwork, stating, “For…
Pallekele The New York Superstar Strikers have been in supreme form, winning three out of four matches in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy tournament. As they continue their journey, their resounding victory stands as a testament to the combined efforts of the team and the unwavering support of their dedicated fanbase, echoing Udana’s sentiment of happiness in playing for the New York Superstar Strikers in his homeland, Sri Lanka. Among the standout performances, Isuru Udana, a pivotal player in the triumph, reflected not only on the match but also on his broader cricketing journey. Udana, whose impactful performance contributed significantly…
Pallekele, Dubai Giants continued their impressive form in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy (LCT) as they defeated Kandy Samp Army by 56 runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. While Punjab Royals hammered Colombo Lions by 8 wickets in the first match on a super Friday. Kandy Samp Army won the toss and invited Dubai Giants to bat first. Despite losing opener Richard Levi for 6 runs, Dubai Giants found support in the form of Shaun Marsh who led the batting attack by example. The former Australian cricketer took the opposition bowling attack to the cleaners by hitting 53…
Colombo Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are on the edge of their seats as the Legends Cricket Trophy unfolds, showcasing exhilarating competitions among cricketing giants. In the midst of this fervour, legendary Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Irfan has emerged as a standout player, orchestrating a remarkable rise from the Colombo Lions to the forefront of the tournament. His stellar performance, propelling the Lions from tenth place to first in just two matches, has cemented his status as a linchpin in the team’s success. Reflecting on his standout performance against the Kandy Samp Army, Irfan remarked, “Facing the Samp Army was a challenging…
Bandra, Mumbai, Ananya Panday Indian actress, has partnered with the Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT) to empower girls from underprivileged backgrounds. Ananya visited CCDT to inspire and support young girls in pursuing their dreams and aspirations. CCDT, a distinguished NGO based in Bandra, Mumbai, is dedicated to advancing the national and state agenda of providing equal opportunities to all children and their families while safeguarding their rights to live with dignity. As part of the initiative, ten girls were supported to participate in the #DreamsTakeFlight activity, where they were encouraged to envision their future goals and aspirations. Each participant…