On Day 3 of the first Test in Galle, Sri Lanka surpassed a 200-run lead against New Zealand, with play paused on September 21 for a rest day due to local elections. Meanwhile, in Chennai, India is approaching a 400-run advantage over Bangladesh in their opening Test. Here’s a summary of the top 10 sports stories from today.
1. India's Growing Lead Against Bangladesh
India is nearing a 400-run lead against Bangladesh in the first Test, with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant remaining unbeaten in the morning session of Day 3. The lead, which stood at 308 overnight, is expanding as Bangladesh struggles to keep up.
2. Afghanistan Secures ODI Series Against South Africa
Afghanistan clinched a 2-0 lead in their three-match ODI series against South Africa after a commanding 177-run victory. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan played key roles, with South Africa bowled out for 134 while chasing a target of 312.
3. Rashid Khan Makes History
The win marked Afghanistan's largest margin in ODIs, and Rashid Khan made history by becoming the first bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul on his birthday in this format, surpassing previous records of four-wicket hauls by others.
4. Sri Lanka Extends Their Lead
Sri Lanka has established a 202-run lead with six wickets remaining in their second innings against New Zealand. Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal both scored half-centuries, aiming to dominate the match on September 22.
5. South Africa Women Win Series Against Pakistan
After a narrow loss in the second T20I, South Africa's women's team rebounded to secure a 2-1 series victory over Pakistan. Annerie Dercksen's explosive 44 runs off just 23 balls helped chase down a target of 153.
6. Duleep Trophy 2024 Updates
In the Duleep Trophy, Abishek Porel scored an impressive 82 for India C, reducing their deficit to 63 runs. Washington Sundar also made significant contributions for India B against India D, which has a 67-run first-innings lead.
7. Katherine Sciver-Brunt Announces Pregnancy
Former England cricketer Katherine Sciver-Brunt shared the joyful news of her pregnancy with wife Nat Sciver-Brunt on Instagram, featuring a photo with their dogs.
8. Surrey Wins County Championship Again
Surrey was crowned County Championship winners for the third consecutive season after Somerset's loss to Lancashire. Somerset needed to win to maintain their title hopes with just one round of matches left.
9. Cristiano Ronaldo Scores for Al Nassr
In a Saudi Pro League match, Cristiano Ronaldo netted a penalty in the 33rd minute as Al Nassr secured a 3-0 victory over Al Ettifaq, with additional goals from Salem Al Najdi and Talisca.
10. Iga Swiatek Withdraws from China Open
Iga Swiatek has announced her withdrawal from the China Open for personal reasons, expressing her regret on social media.
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