<p>Former India opener Virender Sehwag has slammed Australia for their poor hospitality after the Indian team complained about being served 'cold food' in lunch following their training session at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on Tuesday (October 25). Unhappy with the quality of the food served, some Indian players skipped lunch.</p>

<p>The Indian players were left fuming after they were not served a proper lunch at the SCG following a three-hour training session. The menu had falafel, fruits, and some 'cold' sandwiches. While some of the players did pick up fruits and some falafel, others decided to leave the stadium and order lunch back at the team hotel.</p>

<p>As the news emerged on Wednesday, Sehwag took to Twitter to slam Australia's hospitality and said India is much better than most western countries when it comes to providing good hospitality to their guests.</p>

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<p>"Gone are the days when one used to think that the Western countries offer so good hospitality. India are way ahead of most western countries when it comes to providing hospitality of the highest standards," Sehwag wrote in a tweet.</p>

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<p>As per a report in PTI, the BCCI had registered an unofficial complaint with the ICC following the incident on Tuesday. The International Cricket Council is in charge of the fooding and the lodging of the players in the ongoing T20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A BCCI official revealed some players did pick up fruits and falafel which were provided to them in the lunch menu but most of them avoided having sandwiches which were cold and not grilled properly. The players opted to have a proper meal back at the team hote not satisfied with the quality of the food served at the stadium.</p>

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<p>"It's not like any boycott. Some players did pick up fruits and falafel but everyone wanted to have lunch and hence they had food going back to the hotel. The problem is that the ICC isn't providing any hot food after lunch. In a bilateral series, the host association is in charge of catering, and they always provide hot Indian meals after a training session," a BCCI official told PTI.</p>

<p>But for ICC, the rule is the same for all countries. You can't just have a cold sandwich (not even grilled) with avocado, tomato, and cucumber after two hours of training. That is plain and simple inadequate nourishment," he added.</p>


Former India opener Virender Sehwag has slammed Australia for their poor hospitality after the Indian team complained about being served 'cold food' in lunch following their training session at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on Tuesday (October 25).

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has slammed Australia for their poor hospitality after the Indian team complained about being served 'cold food' in lunch following their training session at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on Tuesday (October 25). Unhappy with the quality of the food served, some Indian players skipped lunch. The Indian players were left fuming after they were not served a proper lunch at the SCG following a three-hour training session. The menu had falafel, fruits, and some 'cold' sandwiches. While some of the players did pick up fruits and some falafel, others decided to leave the stadium and order lunch back at the team hotel. As the news emerged on Wednesday, Sehwag took to Twitter to slam Australia's hospitality and said India is much better than most western countries when it comes to providing good hospitality to their guests. Also Read: Veteran India spinner's 'spirit of cricket' jibe at England after their loss vs Ireland leaves fans in splits "Gone are the days when one used to think that the Western countries offer so good hospitality. India are way ahead of most western countries when it comes to providing hospitality of the highest standards," Sehwag wrote in a tweet. As per a report in PTI, the BCCI had registered an unofficial complaint with the ICC following the incident on Tuesday. The International Cricket Council is in charge of the fooding and the lodging of the players in the ongoing T20 World Cup. A BCCI official revealed some players did pick up fruits and falafel which were provided to them in the lunch menu but most of them avoided having sandwiches which were cold and not grilled properly. The players opted to have a proper meal back at the team hote not satisfied with the quality of the food served at the stadium. Also Read: ICC official reacts as Indian players skip lunch after being served 'cold sandwiches' in Sydney "It's not like any boycott. Some players did pick up fruits and falafel but everyone wanted to have lunch and hence they had food going back to the hotel. The problem is that the ICC isn't providing any hot food after lunch. In a bilateral series, the host association is in charge of catering, and they always provide hot Indian meals after a training session," a BCCI official told PTI. But for ICC, the rule is the same for all countries. You can't just have a cold sandwich (not even grilled) with avocado, tomato, and cucumber after two hours of training. That is plain and simple inadequate nourishment," he added.

T20 World Cup: Virender Sehwag slams Australia for poor hospitality after Indian players served 'cold food'

<p>Ireland pull off one of the biggest upsets in the T20 World Cup 2022 so far as they stunned England in their Super 12 clash on Wednesday. The Andrew Balbirnie-led side defeated the 2012 champions by 5 runs via the DLS method to register their first win in the Super 12 stage.</p>

<p>Balbirine played a captain's knock for Ireland as he slammed 62 off 47 balls and combined with Lorcan Tucker (34) to help his team post a fighting total of 157 runs on the board. England were expected to chase down the target comfortably but rain played spoilsport after a sensational effort from the Irish bowlers in Melbourne.</p>

<p>England were restricted to 105/5 in 14.3 overs before rain halted play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) eventually forcing the result to be decided by the DLS method as no further play was possible. England fell behind and ended up losing the game by 5 runs.</p>

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<p>Veteran India spinner Amit Mishra took a hilarious dig at England following their shock defeat via the DLS method referring to the recent debates around the 'spirit of cricket'.</p>

<p>"Congratulations @cricketireland on a massive victory. Hope England doesn’t say winning through DLS isn’t in the spirit of the game," Mishra wrote in a tweet, leaving cricket fans in splits.</p>

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<p>Mishra's dig at England was based on the recent comments by former and current England players around the spirit of cricket debate following Indian women's team star Deepti Sharma's run-out of England women's team batter Charlotte Dean in an ODI game between the two sides at Lord's last month.</p>

<p>Several former and current England players had criticised Deepti for running Dean out on the non-striker's end despite the dismissal being within the rules of the game.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday,&nbsp;England got off to a shaky start in the 158-run chase against Ireland in the T20 World Cup as captain and opener Jos Buttler was out for a duck before Alex Hales got dismissed cheaply on 7 off 5 balls. Ben Stokes too couldn't trouble the scorers much and was dismissed for 6 off 8 balls.</p>

<p>Moeen Ali was in the middle batting on 21 off just 12 balls with Liam Livingstone when rain halted play with England still 53 runs behind the target and 33 balls left. They ended up falling behind by 5&nbsp;runs in the DLS method to suffer their first defeat of the tournament.</p>


Ireland pull off one of the biggest upsets in the T20 World Cup 2022 so far as they stunned England in their Super 12 clash on Wednesday. The Andrew Balbirnie-led side defeated the 2012 champions by 5 runs via the DLS method to register their first win in the Super 12 stage.

Ireland pull off one of the biggest upsets in the T20 World Cup 2022 so far as they stunned England in their Super 12 clash on Wednesday. The Andrew Balbirnie-led side defeated the 2012 champions by 5 runs via the DLS method to register their first win in the Super 12 stage. Balbirine played a captain's knock for Ireland as he slammed 62 off 47 balls and combined with Lorcan Tucker (34) to help his team post a fighting total of 157 runs on the board. England were expected to chase down the target comfortably but rain played spoilsport after a sensational effort from the Irish bowlers in Melbourne. England were restricted to 105/5 in 14.3 overs before rain halted play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) eventually forcing the result to be decided by the DLS method as no further play was possible. England fell behind and ended up losing the game by 5 runs. Also Read: Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma looked scared against Pakistan pacers: Shoaib Akhtar Veteran India spinner Amit Mishra took a hilarious dig at England following their shock defeat via the DLS method referring to the recent debates around the 'spirit of cricket'. "Congratulations @cricketireland on a massive victory. Hope England doesn’t say winning through DLS isn’t in the spirit of the game," Mishra wrote in a tweet, leaving cricket fans in splits. Congratulations @cricketireland on a massive victory. Hope England doesn’t say winning through DLS isn’t in the spirit of the game. #EngvsIRE pic.twitter.com/0S4L5f1ZTi — Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) October 26, 2022 × Mishra's dig at England was based on the recent comments by former and current England players around the spirit of cricket debate following Indian women's team star Deepti Sharma's run-out of England women's team batter Charlotte Dean in an ODI game between the two sides at Lord's last month. Several former and current England players had criticised Deepti for running Dean out on the non-striker's end despite the dismissal being within the rules of the game. Also Read: ICC official reacts as Indian players skip lunch after being served 'cold sandwiches' in Sydney On Wednesday, England got off to a shaky start in the 158-run chase against Ireland in the T20 World Cup as captain and opener Jos Buttler was out for a duck before Alex Hales got dismissed cheaply on 7 off 5 balls. Ben Stokes too couldn't trouble the scorers much and was dismissed for 6 off 8 balls. Moeen Ali was in the middle batting on 21 off just 12 balls with Liam Livingstone when rain halted play with England still 53 runs behind the target and 33 balls left. They ended up falling behind by 5 runs in the DLS method to suffer their first defeat of the tournament.

Veteran India spinner's 'spirit of cricket' jibe at England after their loss vs Ireland leaves fans in splits

<p>Lionel Messi continued his fine form for Paris Saint-Germain this season with a magnificent brace against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG ran riot against the Israeli side as they registered an emphatic 7-2 win to secure their entry in the Last 16.</p>

<p>Messi was phenomenal yet again as he scored twice and provided as many assists to run the show for PSG. The Argentine maestro was on top of his game as he opened the scoring for PSG in the 19th minute before finding the back of the net once again in the 44th minute to make it 4-0 for his team.</p>

<p>His second goal was a fantastic strike from outside the box and saw the Argentinian break yet another Champions League record held by his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo. His goal against Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday meant Messi has now become the first player to score against 39 different teams in the Champions League, surpassing Ronaldo.</p>

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<p>The Argentine maestro also became the oldest player to score two goals and provide two assists in the same game in the Champions League at the age of 35 years and 123 days. He has been enjoying brilliant form this season after struggling in his debut campaign for the reigning Ligue 1 champions.</p>

<p>Maccabi Haifa were a no-match against PSG on Wednesday as the French giants took control of the game right from the kick-off. Messi opened the scoring in the 19th minute before Kylian Mbappe scored to make it 2-0 in the 32nd minute. Neymar and Messi then extended PSG's tally to 4-1 before halftime.</p>

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<p>In the second half, Mbappe bagged his second before Sean Goldberg scored an own goal. Carlos Soler netted in the 84th minute for PSG to complete an emphatic 7-2 victory. Messi will now return to action when the French champions host Troyes in the Ligue1 on Saturday.</p>


Lionel Messi continued his fine form for Paris Saint-Germain this season with a magnificent brace against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG ran riot against the Israeli side as they registered an emphatic 7-2 win to secure their entry in the Last 16.

Lionel Messi continued his fine form for Paris Saint-Germain this season with a magnificent brace against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG ran riot against the Israeli side as they registered an emphatic 7-2 win to secure their entry in the Last 16. Messi was phenomenal yet again as he scored twice and provided as many assists to run the show for PSG. The Argentine maestro was on top of his game as he opened the scoring for PSG in the 19th minute before finding the back of the net once again in the 44th minute to make it 4-0 for his team. His second goal was a fantastic strike from outside the box and saw the Argentinian break yet another Champions League record held by his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo. His goal against Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday meant Messi has now become the first player to score against 39 different teams in the Champions League, surpassing Ronaldo. Also Read: RB Leipzig one step closer to last 16 after stunning 3-2 win over Real Madrid in Champions League The Argentine maestro also became the oldest player to score two goals and provide two assists in the same game in the Champions League at the age of 35 years and 123 days. He has been enjoying brilliant form this season after struggling in his debut campaign for the reigning Ligue 1 champions. Maccabi Haifa were a no-match against PSG on Wednesday as the French giants took control of the game right from the kick-off. Messi opened the scoring in the 19th minute before Kylian Mbappe scored to make it 2-0 in the 32nd minute. Neymar and Messi then extended PSG's tally to 4-1 before halftime. Also Read: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe both score twice as PSG romp past Maccabi Haifa 7-2 In the second half, Mbappe bagged his second before Sean Goldberg scored an own goal. Carlos Soler netted in the 84th minute for PSG to complete an emphatic 7-2 victory. Messi will now return to action when the French champions host Troyes in the Ligue1 on Saturday.

Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League record as PSG run riot against Maccabi Haifa

<p>The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain here on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The Group 1 Super 12 match was scheduled to start at 1.30PM IST but rain forced the players to reman indoors. Both teams shared a point each as rain refused to relent, forcing the umpires to call off the match.</p>

<p>The covers were removed ahead of the scheduled inspection, but it started raining heavily again at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.</p>

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<p>Earlier, in the rain-hit opening game of the day at the MCG, Ireland stunned England by five runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method following multiple interruptions.</p>

<p>For both New Zealand and Afghanistan, Wednesday's game was their second outing in the Super 12 stage.</p>

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<p>While New Zealand beat defending champions Australia by 89 runs in their opening match, Afghanistan lost by five wickets to England.<br />
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The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain here on Wednesday. The Group 1 Super 12 match was scheduled to start at 1.

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain here on Wednesday. The Group 1 Super 12 match was scheduled to start at 1.30PM IST but rain forced the players to reman indoors. Both teams shared a point each as rain refused to relent, forcing the umpires to call off the match. The covers were removed ahead of the scheduled inspection, but it started raining heavily again at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Also Read: ICC official reacts as Indian players skip lunch after being served 'cold sandwiches' in Sydney Earlier, in the rain-hit opening game of the day at the MCG, Ireland stunned England by five runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method following multiple interruptions. For both New Zealand and Afghanistan, Wednesday's game was their second outing in the Super 12 stage. Also Read: Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma looked scared against Pakistan pacers: Shoaib Akhtar While New Zealand beat defending champions Australia by 89 runs in their opening match, Afghanistan lost by five wickets to England.

T20 World Cup: New Zealand, Afghanistan share points as match gets abandoned due to rain

<p>India defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the last-ball thriller on Sunday in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 to get off to a winning start in the tournament. However, their top-order woes were left exposed once again during the game as openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma failed to fire.</p>

<p>The Men in Blue rode on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 and a crucial 40-run-knock from Hardik Pandya to chase down the tricky target of 160 runs after a poor start at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has said that&nbsp;the Indian openers looked scared against the Pakistan pacers in the powerplay.</p>

<p>Both Rahul and Rohit were dismissed for four runs each leaving India in a spot of bother early in the high-pressure chase. While Rahul played one onto his stumps against Naseem&nbsp;Shah after being beaten by pace, Rohit edged one from Haris Rauf to get caught at first slip.</p>

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<p>It was a horrendous start for&nbsp;India and their woes were further compounded when both Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel too departed cheaply leaving the team reeling on 31/4 at one stage in the run-chase. Akhtar said the Indian openers looked under pressure and advised Rohit to stay calm.</p>

<p>"India’s openers are looking a little under pressure and scared. Rohit needs to calm down as a captain, his batting is bearing the brunt of it," said the former Pakistan pacer in a video on his YouTube channel where he analysed&nbsp;the game.</p>

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<p>Akhtar also praised Kohli for his match-winning 82 and labelled it the greatest knock of his career so far. However, the former Pakistan pacer also surprisingly urged Kohli to retire from T20Is and focus on ODIs, arguing that the senior batter can score more hundreds in the 50-over format.</p>

<p>Rahul and Rohit's performances in big matches have been a concern for the Indian team for a while now and the openers will be hoping to prove the notion wrong going forward in the T20 World Cup this year. India will face Netherlands in their next Super 12 clash on Thursday.</p>


India defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the last-ball thriller on Sunday in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 to get off to a winning start in the tournament. However, their top-order woes were left exposed once again during the game as openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma failed to fire.

India defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the last-ball thriller on Sunday in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 to get off to a winning start in the tournament. However, their top-order woes were left exposed once again during the game as openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma failed to fire. The Men in Blue rode on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 and a crucial 40-run-knock from Hardik Pandya to chase down the tricky target of 160 runs after a poor start at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has said that the Indian openers looked scared against the Pakistan pacers in the powerplay. Both Rahul and Rohit were dismissed for four runs each leaving India in a spot of bother early in the high-pressure chase. While Rahul played one onto his stumps against Naseem Shah after being beaten by pace, Rohit edged one from Haris Rauf to get caught at first slip. Also Read: ICC official reacts as Indian players skip lunch after being served 'cold sandwiches' in Sydney It was a horrendous start for India and their woes were further compounded when both Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel too departed cheaply leaving the team reeling on 31/4 at one stage in the run-chase. Akhtar said the Indian openers looked under pressure and advised Rohit to stay calm. "India’s openers are looking a little under pressure and scared. Rohit needs to calm down as a captain, his batting is bearing the brunt of it," said the former Pakistan pacer in a video on his YouTube channel where he analysed the game. Also Read: Huge upset! Andy Balbirnie, Joshua Little star as Ireland stun 2010 winners England on DLS method Akhtar also praised Kohli for his match-winning 82 and labelled it the greatest knock of his career so far. However, the former Pakistan pacer also surprisingly urged Kohli to retire from T20Is and focus on ODIs, arguing that the senior batter can score more hundreds in the 50-over format. Rahul and Rohit's performances in big matches have been a concern for the Indian team for a while now and the openers will be hoping to prove the notion wrong going forward in the T20 World Cup this year. India will face Netherlands in their next Super 12 clash on Thursday.

Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma looked scared against Pakistan pacers: Shoaib Akhtar

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is looking into the matter after the Indian players complained about being served 'cold food' following their&nbsp;practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The players were expecting a full sumptuous lunch after their three-hour-long training session at the SCG but were dejected to find only fruit, falafel, and cold sandwiches on offer. While some of the players did much on some falafel and picked up fruits, others decided to leave and get a proper lunch back at the team hotel.</p>

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India were quick to spring into action after the issues were brought to their notice and they registered an unofficial complaint with the ICC. Reacting to their complaint, an ICC official confirmed that the governing body, which is in charge of the T20 World Cup is looking into the issues faced by the Indian team.</p>

<p>"Yes, the Indian team has told us about their issues with the food after practice. We are trying to figure it out and the issue will be sorted," an ICC source was quoted as saying by news agency&nbsp;PTI.</p>

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<p>While the host cricket association is responsible for the fooding and lodging of the visiting team during a bilateral series, the ICC is in charge of the same during the World Cup. Earlier, a BCCI official had revealed the problem was that ICC should have provided hot Indian meals to the players instead of serving them cold sandwiches.</p>

<p>"It's not like any boycott. Some players did pick up fruits and falafel but everyone wanted to have lunch and hence they had food after going back to the hotel," a BCCI official told PTI on the conditions of anonymity.</p>

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<p>"The problem is that the ICC isn't providing any hot food after lunch. In a bilateral series, the host association is in charge of catering and they always provide hot Indian meals after a training session. But for ICC, the rule is the same for all countries," he added.</p>

<p>India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by four wickets in a thrilling opening game on Sunday and will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on Netherlands in their next Super 12 clash on Thursday.</p>


The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is looking into the matter after the Indian players complained about being served 'cold food' following their practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is looking into the matter after the Indian players complained about being served 'cold food' following their practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday. The players were expecting a full sumptuous lunch after their three-hour-long training session at the SCG but were dejected to find only fruit, falafel, and cold sandwiches on offer. While some of the players did much on some falafel and picked up fruits, others decided to leave and get a proper lunch back at the team hotel. The Board of Control for Cricket in India were quick to spring into action after the issues were brought to their notice and they registered an unofficial complaint with the ICC. Reacting to their complaint, an ICC official confirmed that the governing body, which is in charge of the T20 World Cup is looking into the issues faced by the Indian team. "Yes, the Indian team has told us about their issues with the food after practice. We are trying to figure it out and the issue will be sorted," an ICC source was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Also Read: Huge upset! Andy Balbirnie, Joshua Little star as Ireland stun 2010 winners England on DLS method While the host cricket association is responsible for the fooding and lodging of the visiting team during a bilateral series, the ICC is in charge of the same during the World Cup. Earlier, a BCCI official had revealed the problem was that ICC should have provided hot Indian meals to the players instead of serving them cold sandwiches. "It's not like any boycott. Some players did pick up fruits and falafel but everyone wanted to have lunch and hence they had food after going back to the hotel," a BCCI official told PTI on the conditions of anonymity. Also Read: T20 WC: BCCI slams ICC as lack of hot food prompts India to order online after practice session - Report "The problem is that the ICC isn't providing any hot food after lunch. In a bilateral series, the host association is in charge of catering and they always provide hot Indian meals after a training session. But for ICC, the rule is the same for all countries," he added. India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by four wickets in a thrilling opening game on Sunday and will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on Netherlands in their next Super 12 clash on Thursday.

ICC official reacts as Indian players skip lunch after being served 'cold sandwiches' in Sydney

<p>RB Leipzig took a big step towards the Champions League knockout stage with a 3-2 home win over an under-strength Real Madrid side thanks to goals from Josko Gvardiol, Christopher Nkunku and Timo Werner on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The German side are second in Group F on nine points, one behind leaders Real and three ahead of Shakhtar Donetsk, who they face in their final group game next week in need of a draw to guarantee a top-two spot.</p>

<p>With Real Madrid having already qualified for the last 16, manager Carlo Ancelotti rested several regular starters and his side were dominated early on by the young Leipzig team.</p>

<p>The home side took the lead 13 minutes into the game with Gvardiol scoring on the rebound from a Thibaut Courtois save after a bullet header by Andre Silva.</p>

<p>With the European champions still recovering from the first blow, Leipzig extended their advantage five minutes later when David Raum tried to pass into the box but the ball deflected off a defender into the path of Nkunku who was quick to react and rifled the ball in off the crossbar.</p>

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<p>Leipzig had two more great chances but Courtois saved Amadou Haidara's strike from the edge of the box and Nkuku put a close-range shot wide after beating the onrushing Courtois to the ball but ending up with a tight angle trying to find the empty net.</p>

<p>"I think we came out very distracted in the beginning of the game and were caught sleeping against a team that is very aggressive," Real goalkeeper Courtois told Movistar Plus.</p>

<p>"Coach Ancelotti warned us before the game that they are a feisty team at home, very aggressive, but we still started slow and paid the price.</p>

<p>"It’s unacceptable our performance in the beginning of the match, we can’t concede two goals from corners in the start of the match."</p>

<p>However, what was a one-sided affair slowly became a ding-dong battle, with Real growing in strength and the hosts slowing down after their frantic but hard to maintain rhythm of the first minutes of the match.</p>

<p>Vinicius Jr got Real back into the game just before the break with a header that went just inside the left post. Real came back even stronger in a lively second-half, with the Spanish giants dominating possession and missing several chances albeit leaving themselves exposed to counter-attacks.</p>

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<p>Leipzig coach Marco Rose saw the opportunity and made three substitutions to seize on the opportunity to counter. They missed three chances through Nkunku and Dani Olmo before substitute Werner struck from close range to finish a quick attack in the 81st minute and put Leipzig 3-1 up.</p>

<p>After being fouled, Rodrygo got up to convert a penalty for Real's second goal in added time butit was not enough to avoid their first loss in all competitions this season.</p>

<p>"We knew Madrid were strong on the ball and there would be phases where we were pushed back," said Werner. "Rose told us to be brave when in possession and that's what we did.</p>

<p>"We have achieved what we wanted. We have it in our own hands (to go through to the last 16) and don't even need to win against Shakhtar now."</p>


RB Leipzig took a big step towards the Champions League knockout stage with a 3-2 home win over an under-strength Real Madrid side thanks to goals from Josko Gvardiol, Christopher Nkunku and Timo Werner on Tuesday.

RB Leipzig took a big step towards the Champions League knockout stage with a 3-2 home win over an under-strength Real Madrid side thanks to goals from Josko Gvardiol, Christopher Nkunku and Timo Werner on Tuesday. The German side are second in Group F on nine points, one behind leaders Real and three ahead of Shakhtar Donetsk, who they face in their final group game next week in need of a draw to guarantee a top-two spot. With Real Madrid having already qualified for the last 16, manager Carlo Ancelotti rested several regular starters and his side were dominated early on by the young Leipzig team. The home side took the lead 13 minutes into the game with Gvardiol scoring on the rebound from a Thibaut Courtois save after a bullet header by Andre Silva. With the European champions still recovering from the first blow, Leipzig extended their advantage five minutes later when David Raum tried to pass into the box but the ball deflected off a defender into the path of Nkunku who was quick to react and rifled the ball in off the crossbar. Also Read: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe both score twice as PSG romp past Maccabi Haifa 7-2 Leipzig had two more great chances but Courtois saved Amadou Haidara's strike from the edge of the box and Nkuku put a close-range shot wide after beating the onrushing Courtois to the ball but ending up with a tight angle trying to find the empty net. "I think we came out very distracted in the beginning of the game and were caught sleeping against a team that is very aggressive," Real goalkeeper Courtois told Movistar Plus. "Coach Ancelotti warned us before the game that they are a feisty team at home, very aggressive, but we still started slow and paid the price. "It’s unacceptable our performance in the beginning of the match, we can’t concede two goals from corners in the start of the match." However, what was a one-sided affair slowly became a ding-dong battle, with Real growing in strength and the hosts slowing down after their frantic but hard to maintain rhythm of the first minutes of the match. Vinicius Jr got Real back into the game just before the break with a header that went just inside the left post. Real came back even stronger in a lively second-half, with the Spanish giants dominating possession and missing several chances albeit leaving themselves exposed to counter-attacks. Also Read: Qatar faced unprecedented criticism over hosting FIFA World Cup, reveals emir Leipzig coach Marco Rose saw the opportunity and made three substitutions to seize on the opportunity to counter. They missed three chances through Nkunku and Dani Olmo before substitute Werner struck from close range to finish a quick attack in the 81st minute and put Leipzig 3-1 up. After being fouled, Rodrygo got up to convert a penalty for Real's second goal in added time butit was not enough to avoid their first loss in all competitions this season. "We knew Madrid were strong on the ball and there would be phases where we were pushed back," said Werner. "Rose told us to be brave when in possession and that's what we did. "We have achieved what we wanted. We have it in our own hands (to go through to the last 16) and don't even need to win against Shakhtar now."

RB Leipzig one step closer to last 16 after stunning 3-2 win over Real Madrid in Champions League

<p>Barcelona will be eager to show everyone that they are better than rivals Bayern Munich when the two teams face off in the Champions League on Wednesday, manager Xavi Hernandez said.</p>

<p>Barcelona were beaten 2-0 by Bayern in last month's Group C fixture, a result that Xavi said was not a true reflection of the team's talent.</p>

<p>But having won only one of their four matches in Europe this season, Xavi wants his team to show their true worth at Camp Nou on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"We have to show ourselves that even if we are knocked out (of the Champions League) we are a good team and we can compete against the best teams out there," Xavi told a news conference on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"That game in Munich was a disgrace because we deserved much more. That was an accident because we lacked the final touch.</p>

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<p>Even though Barcelona had more possession than Bayern and outshot them 18-13, the German side scored twice in four minutes against the run of play to secure the win.</p>

<p>Barca's indifferent form in the competition has left them in danger of being eliminated early in the competition as they are third in the standings with four points, eight points behind leaders Bayern and three behind second-placed Inter Milan with two group matches remaining.</p>

<p>Inter host bottom-placed Viktoria Plzen, who have yet to score a point, in the other group fixture on Wednesday.</p>

<p>If the Italians win, they would qualify for the last 16 and knock out Barca thanks to a better head-to-head record. Bayern have already secured their place in the next round.</p>

<p>"Regardless of what happens in Milan, we have to win. We have to play as if only our game matters, to show that we are better than Bayern," said Xavi.</p>

<p>"I don't like to talk about miracles... we have a small hope. Though we are in a very uncomfortable situation.</p>

<p>"The numbers are all against us. But ... unexpected things can happen."</p>

<p>Barcelona, who also exited the tournament following the group stage last season, suffered another setback when they were handed a 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid in this month's El Clasico.</p>

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<p>Xavi said that he and his players will watch the Inter game together in the changing room, but refused to send a message to the Viktoria Plzen players ahead of the match.</p>

<p>"I already have too much in hand to start playing the coach of other teams," Xavi laughed.</p>

<p>"We have not been at the level that we wanted in some games. I have the feeling that we (at times we) had it in our hands and now it is not up to us. So we are facing this situation only because of our own mistakes."</p>


Barcelona will be eager to show everyone that they are better than rivals Bayern Munich when the two teams face off in the Champions League on Wednesday, manager Xavi Hernandez said.

Barcelona will be eager to show everyone that they are better than rivals Bayern Munich when the two teams face off in the Champions League on Wednesday, manager Xavi Hernandez said. Barcelona were beaten 2-0 by Bayern in last month's Group C fixture, a result that Xavi said was not a true reflection of the team's talent. But having won only one of their four matches in Europe this season, Xavi wants his team to show their true worth at Camp Nou on Wednesday. "We have to show ourselves that even if we are knocked out (of the Champions League) we are a good team and we can compete against the best teams out there," Xavi told a news conference on Tuesday. "That game in Munich was a disgrace because we deserved much more. That was an accident because we lacked the final touch. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo returns to first-team training after serving punishment for Tottenham Hotspur walkout Even though Barcelona had more possession than Bayern and outshot them 18-13, the German side scored twice in four minutes against the run of play to secure the win. Barca's indifferent form in the competition has left them in danger of being eliminated early in the competition as they are third in the standings with four points, eight points behind leaders Bayern and three behind second-placed Inter Milan with two group matches remaining. Inter host bottom-placed Viktoria Plzen, who have yet to score a point, in the other group fixture on Wednesday. If the Italians win, they would qualify for the last 16 and knock out Barca thanks to a better head-to-head record. Bayern have already secured their place in the next round. "Regardless of what happens in Milan, we have to win. We have to play as if only our game matters, to show that we are better than Bayern," said Xavi. "I don't like to talk about miracles... we have a small hope. Though we are in a very uncomfortable situation. "The numbers are all against us. But ... unexpected things can happen." Barcelona, who also exited the tournament following the group stage last season, suffered another setback when they were handed a 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid in this month's El Clasico. Also Read: Man City boss Pep Guardiola warns Erling Haaland to lay off the carbs during World Cup break Xavi said that he and his players will watch the Inter game together in the changing room, but refused to send a message to the Viktoria Plzen players ahead of the match. "I already have too much in hand to start playing the coach of other teams," Xavi laughed. "We have not been at the level that we wanted in some games. I have the feeling that we (at times we) had it in our hands and now it is not up to us. So we are facing this situation only because of our own mistakes."

Champions League: Barcelona out to prove they are better than Bayern Munich, says head coach Xavi

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo was deservingly punished by Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag after he refused to come on as a substitute and left the stadium before the full-time whistle during the club's 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur last week. Ronaldo was widely criticised for his antics as the 37-year-old chose to let his frustrations known to the United boss.</p>

<p>Ronaldo had expressed his desire to leave United earlier this summer and was actively looking for a move away from the club throughout the transfer window. However, any move failed to materialise for the Portuguese superstar as none of the top clubs showcased any interest in securing his services.</p>

<p>He had to continue at United after missing the entire pre-season for the club and has since struggled to start games under new manager Ten Hag. While has been a regular feature for United in the Europa League, Ronaldo has not got many starts in the Premier League this season and has only one goal to his name.</p>

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<p>He was named on the bench against Tottenham last week but refused to come on as a substitute a few minutes before the final whistle. He then stormed off the pitch and left the stadium before the game finished. Ten Hag took immediate action against Ronaldo and dropped him from the club's squad against Chelsea while also making him train separately.</p>

<p>However, Ronaldo returned to training with the first team at United's training base - Carrington on Tuesday. He is reportedly back in contention to return to the playing XI in United's clash against Moldovan side Sheriff at Old Trafford on Thursday.</p>

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<p>While he has returned to training, the rumours about Ronaldo leaving United have not died down with the likes of Chelsea and Napoli among the clubs in for the 37-year-old. As per reports, United are ready to let the Portuguese forward leave in January next year if a suitable offer arrives for him.</p>

<p>It remains to be seen if Ronaldo will return to action when United host Sheriff in their next Europa League clash on Thursday.</p>


Cristiano Ronaldo was deservingly punished by Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag after he refused to come on as a substitute and left the stadium before the full-time whistle during the club's 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur last week.

Cristiano Ronaldo was deservingly punished by Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag after he refused to come on as a substitute and left the stadium before the full-time whistle during the club's 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur last week. Ronaldo was widely criticised for his antics as the 37-year-old chose to let his frustrations known to the United boss. Ronaldo had expressed his desire to leave United earlier this summer and was actively looking for a move away from the club throughout the transfer window. However, any move failed to materialise for the Portuguese superstar as none of the top clubs showcased any interest in securing his services. He had to continue at United after missing the entire pre-season for the club and has since struggled to start games under new manager Ten Hag. While has been a regular feature for United in the Europa League, Ronaldo has not got many starts in the Premier League this season and has only one goal to his name. Also Read: Man City boss Pep Guardiola warns Erling Haaland to lay off the carbs during World Cup break He was named on the bench against Tottenham last week but refused to come on as a substitute a few minutes before the final whistle. He then stormed off the pitch and left the stadium before the game finished. Ten Hag took immediate action against Ronaldo and dropped him from the club's squad against Chelsea while also making him train separately. However, Ronaldo returned to training with the first team at United's training base - Carrington on Tuesday. He is reportedly back in contention to return to the playing XI in United's clash against Moldovan side Sheriff at Old Trafford on Thursday. Ready for our latest Carrington workout #MUFC || #UEL pic.twitter.com/1hszLMaWAb — Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 25, 2022 × Also Read: 'Hard to say it will end': Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr wants racists to be banned from stadiums While he has returned to training, the rumours about Ronaldo leaving United have not died down with the likes of Chelsea and Napoli among the clubs in for the 37-year-old. As per reports, United are ready to let the Portuguese forward leave in January next year if a suitable offer arrives for him. It remains to be seen if Ronaldo will return to action when United host Sheriff in their next Europa League clash on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to first-team training after serving punishment for Tottenham Hotspur walkout

<p>Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes skipper Rohit Sharma's form is the only concern for the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India registered a thrilling four-wicket win against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game of the tournament on Sunday to get off to a flying start.</p>

<p>The Men in Blue rode on a stellar knock from Virat Kohli and all-round heroics from Hardik Pandya to clinch the last-ball thriller against Pakistan. However, their batting woes were left exposed once again as the top-order failed to deliver in yet another high-pressure game.</p>

<p>Both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul got dismissed on 4 runs each highlighting India's concerns at the top. Gavaskar believes Rohit being out of touch now remains India's only concern going forward in the tournament as the Hitman has not managed to score runs at the consistency he is known for.</p>

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<p>"The only concern really has been that Rohit Sharma of late has not quite scored with the same capability we know him to. I think if he gets going it really makes people’s life really easy for people to follow," Gavaskar was quoted as saying by India Today.</p>

<p>Rohit and Rahul once again fail to give India the start they needed in the tricky 160-run chase as a result of which the team found itself under massive pressure with 31/4 at one stage before Kohli and Pandya's rescue act. Gavaskar urged Rohit and Rahul to aim at giving a good platform at the top which can make life easy for the middle-order batters.</p>

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<p>"A good platform is what everyone looks at. You give a good platform, a good start and it makes that much easier for somebody coming down at four or five to start hitting the ball from the first ball," said Gavaskar.</p>

<p>"They don’t have to give themselves time to settle in, they don't have to give themselves time to steady the ship, like India had to do against Pakistan when they were four wickets down for 31. So, even if you get a slightly slower start, maybe get to about 40 after losing 1 wicket, that is a much better platform than 31/4," he added.</p>

<p>India will lock horns with Netherlands in their second Super 12 encounter on Thursday (October 27).</p>


Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes skipper Rohit Sharma's form is the only concern for the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India registered a thrilling four-wicket win against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game of the tournament on Sunday to get off to a flying start.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes skipper Rohit Sharma's form is the only concern for the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India registered a thrilling four-wicket win against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game of the tournament on Sunday to get off to a flying start. The Men in Blue rode on a stellar knock from Virat Kohli and all-round heroics from Hardik Pandya to clinch the last-ball thriller against Pakistan. However, their batting woes were left exposed once again as the top-order failed to deliver in yet another high-pressure game. Both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul got dismissed on 4 runs each highlighting India's concerns at the top. Gavaskar believes Rohit being out of touch now remains India's only concern going forward in the tournament as the Hitman has not managed to score runs at the consistency he is known for. Also Read: I won't be surprised if Hardik Pandya becomes India's next captain, says Pakistan legend Waqar Younis "The only concern really has been that Rohit Sharma of late has not quite scored with the same capability we know him to. I think if he gets going it really makes people’s life really easy for people to follow," Gavaskar was quoted as saying by India Today. Rohit and Rahul once again fail to give India the start they needed in the tricky 160-run chase as a result of which the team found itself under massive pressure with 31/4 at one stage before Kohli and Pandya's rescue act. Gavaskar urged Rohit and Rahul to aim at giving a good platform at the top which can make life easy for the middle-order batters. Also Read: Marcus Stoinis' fiery half-century helps Australia thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in T20 World Cup 2022 "A good platform is what everyone looks at. You give a good platform, a good start and it makes that much easier for somebody coming down at four or five to start hitting the ball from the first ball," said Gavaskar. "They don’t have to give themselves time to settle in, they don't have to give themselves time to steady the ship, like India had to do against Pakistan when they were four wickets down for 31. So, even if you get a slightly slower start, maybe get to about 40 after losing 1 wicket, that is a much better platform than 31/4," he added. India will lock horns with Netherlands in their second Super 12 encounter on Thursday (October 27).

Rohit Sharma's form is the only concern for Team India in T20 World Cup, says Sunil Gavaskar

<p>Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has said he won't be surprised if star all-rounder Hardik Pandya takes over as the new captain of the Indian cricket team after Rohit Sharma. Younis' comments came after Hardik's brilliant all-round performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday.</p>

<p>While Virat Kohli stole the thunder against the arch-rivals with his unbeaten 82 off 53 balls, Hardik too played a crucial role in India's victory with a match-winning effort. He picked up a three-wicket haul to help India restrict Pakistan to 159 before scoring 40 off 37 balls to help India attain a crucial victory.</p>

<p>India were reeling at 31/4 when Hardik joined Kohli in the middle, The duo went on to stitch a brilliant stand of 113 runs and revived India's chances in the game with their partnership. Speaking after India's thrilling last-ball win, Hardik kept advising him throughout their partnership and he deserved the credit for the victory.</p>

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<p>Pakistan legend Wasim Akram heaped praise on Hardik during a debate on A Sports which also involved his former bowling partner Younis. Pointing out his leadership skills in IPL where he led Gujarat Titans to a title triumph earlier this year, Akram said Hardik is mentally strong and knows how to deal with pressure.</p>

<p>“Hardik Pandya has captained for the first time in the IPL and led his team to the title,” said Akram.</p>

<p>"He knows how to handle the pressure. He has the finisher's role in the team and you can be a finisher only when you are mentally strong and have self-belief. He knows how to read the game and take it deep," he added.</p>

<p>Younis agreed with Akram and said he wouldn't be surprised if Hardik is made the captain of the Indian team after Rohit. “I won’t be surprised if he is the next Indian captain," said Younis.</p>

<p>Kohli had revealed after his enthralling knock that it was Hardik who kept speaking to him and asked him to take the game deep. The senior batter said Hardik always believed he could chase it down if the game went down the wire. With 16 runs to get off the final over, India had a poor start but luck favoured the brave as they managed to get over the line.</p>

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<p>Akram praised Hardik for his leadership qualities and said he has now become a force in the Indian team after winning the IPL as captain but is still learning.</p>

<p>"He first became IPL captain and end up winning it. Now he is a force in the team,&nbsp;he gives advice to the captain and he is learning," said Akram.</p>


Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has said he won't be surprised if star all-rounder Hardik Pandya takes over as the new captain of the Indian cricket team after Rohit Sharma.

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has said he won't be surprised if star all-rounder Hardik Pandya takes over as the new captain of the Indian cricket team after Rohit Sharma. Younis' comments came after Hardik's brilliant all-round performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday. While Virat Kohli stole the thunder against the arch-rivals with his unbeaten 82 off 53 balls, Hardik too played a crucial role in India's victory with a match-winning effort. He picked up a three-wicket haul to help India restrict Pakistan to 159 before scoring 40 off 37 balls to help India attain a crucial victory. India were reeling at 31/4 when Hardik joined Kohli in the middle, The duo went on to stitch a brilliant stand of 113 runs and revived India's chances in the game with their partnership. Speaking after India's thrilling last-ball win, Hardik kept advising him throughout their partnership and he deserved the credit for the victory. Also Read: 'I want him to retire': Shoaib Akhtar after Virat Kohli's marvellous knock sinks Pakistan in T20 World Cup Pakistan legend Wasim Akram heaped praise on Hardik during a debate on A Sports which also involved his former bowling partner Younis. Pointing out his leadership skills in IPL where he led Gujarat Titans to a title triumph earlier this year, Akram said Hardik is mentally strong and knows how to deal with pressure. “Hardik Pandya has captained for the first time in the IPL and led his team to the title,” said Akram. "He knows how to handle the pressure. He has the finisher's role in the team and you can be a finisher only when you are mentally strong and have self-belief. He knows how to read the game and take it deep," he added. Younis agreed with Akram and said he wouldn't be surprised if Hardik is made the captain of the Indian team after Rohit. “I won’t be surprised if he is the next Indian captain," said Younis. Kohli had revealed after his enthralling knock that it was Hardik who kept speaking to him and asked him to take the game deep. The senior batter said Hardik always believed he could chase it down if the game went down the wire. With 16 runs to get off the final over, India had a poor start but luck favoured the brave as they managed to get over the line. Also Read: 'To hell with the Spirit of the Game': Hardik Pandya shares his take on run out at non-striker's end Akram praised Hardik for his leadership qualities and said he has now become a force in the Indian team after winning the IPL as captain but is still learning. "He first became IPL captain and end up winning it. Now he is a force in the team, he gives advice to the captain and he is learning," said Akram.

I won't be surprised if Hardik Pandya becomes India's next captain, says Pakistan legend Waqar Younis

<p>Marcus Stoinis' quickfire half-century helped Australia thrash Sri Lanka by seven wickets as the hosts recorded their first win in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday (October 25). Australia chased down the tricky&nbsp;target of 158 runs with as many as 21 balls to spare after Stoinis went berserk with the willow in Perth.</p>

<p>It was a sensational knock from the star all-rounder, who came out to bat at number five when Australia were 89/3 with Sri Lanka trying to take control of the game. However, he took little time to settle down and went after the Lankan bowlers from the word go to pull Australia back into the contest.</p>

<p>Stoinis slammed an unbeaten 59 off just 18 balls and completed his fifty off just 17 balls to record the fastest fifty by an Australian in T20Is. His half-century off 17 balls is also the second-fastest fifty overall in T20 World Cup history. His stellar knock was laced with six sixes and four fours as the Sri Lankan bowlers were taken to the cleaners in Perth.</p>

<p>Stoinis' blitzkrieg ensured Australia nailed down the target comfortably as the hosts bounced back from their shambolic defeat against New Zealand in the opener to bag their first points in the tournament.</p>

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<p>It was absolute carnage in Perth as Stoinis went on a rampage against Sri Lanka en route to his quickfire 59.&nbsp;After taking down Wanindu Hasaranga in the 15th over with two sixes and a four against the spinner, Stoinis battered Sri Lanka's best spinner - Maheesh Theekshana in the next over.</p>

<p>The all-rounder smoked three sixes in the 16th over to get 20 runs off it before wrapping up the run-chase in the next over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia initially struggled in the run-chase as they lost opener David Warner (11) early before Finch and Mitchell Marsh added 34 runs for the second wicket. While all three struggled to score quickly, it was Glenn Maxwell, who broke the shackles first with 23 off just 12 balls before Stoinis went berserk.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/everyone-was-part-of-it-to-some-degree-tim-paine-makes-stunning-claim-on-australian-ball-tampering-scandal-528246">Everyone was part of it to some degree: Tim Paine makes stunning claim on Australian ball-tampering scandal</a></p>

<p>Earlier, Australia produced a disciplined bowling effort to stop Sri Lanka at 157/6 in 20 overs. The Lankans rode on Charith Asalanka's 25-ball 38 and crucial knocks from opener Pathum Nissanka (40) and Dhananjaya de Silva (26) to post a fighting total on the board.</p>

<p>Australia will now look to continue their winning momentum when they lock horns with England on Friday (October 28) while Sri Lanka will hope to bag their first points in the tournament when they face New Zealand in their second Super 12 clash on Friday (October 29).</p>

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Marcus Stoinis' quickfire half-century helped Australia thrash Sri Lanka by seven wickets as the hosts recorded their first win in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday (October 25).

Marcus Stoinis' quickfire half-century helped Australia thrash Sri Lanka by seven wickets as the hosts recorded their first win in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday (October 25). Australia chased down the tricky target of 158 runs with as many as 21 balls to spare after Stoinis went berserk with the willow in Perth. It was a sensational knock from the star all-rounder, who came out to bat at number five when Australia were 89/3 with Sri Lanka trying to take control of the game. However, he took little time to settle down and went after the Lankan bowlers from the word go to pull Australia back into the contest. Stoinis slammed an unbeaten 59 off just 18 balls and completed his fifty off just 17 balls to record the fastest fifty by an Australian in T20Is. His half-century off 17 balls is also the second-fastest fifty overall in T20 World Cup history. His stellar knock was laced with six sixes and four fours as the Sri Lankan bowlers were taken to the cleaners in Perth. Stoinis' blitzkrieg ensured Australia nailed down the target comfortably as the hosts bounced back from their shambolic defeat against New Zealand in the opener to bag their first points in the tournament. Also Read: 'I want him to retire': Shoaib Akhtar after Virat Kohli's marvellous knock sinks Pakistan in T20 World Cup View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × It was absolute carnage in Perth as Stoinis went on a rampage against Sri Lanka en route to his quickfire 59. After taking down Wanindu Hasaranga in the 15th over with two sixes and a four against the spinner, Stoinis battered Sri Lanka's best spinner - Maheesh Theekshana in the next over. The all-rounder smoked three sixes in the 16th over to get 20 runs off it before wrapping up the run-chase in the next over. Australia initially struggled in the run-chase as they lost opener David Warner (11) early before Finch and Mitchell Marsh added 34 runs for the second wicket. While all three struggled to score quickly, it was Glenn Maxwell, who broke the shackles first with 23 off just 12 balls before Stoinis went berserk. Also Read: Everyone was part of it to some degree: Tim Paine makes stunning claim on Australian ball-tampering scandal Earlier, Australia produced a disciplined bowling effort to stop Sri Lanka at 157/6 in 20 overs. The Lankans rode on Charith Asalanka's 25-ball 38 and crucial knocks from opener Pathum Nissanka (40) and Dhananjaya de Silva (26) to post a fighting total on the board. Australia will now look to continue their winning momentum when they lock horns with England on Friday (October 28) while Sri Lanka will hope to bag their first points in the tournament when they face New Zealand in their second Super 12 clash on Friday (October 29).

Marcus Stoinis' fiery half-century helps Australia thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in T20 World Cup 2022

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