QPlay: Delhi, KXIP Win; Police at Ravindra Jadeja’s Wedding
All the latest sports news in The Quint’s morning wrap.
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1. KXIP Notch Their First Win, Delhi Daredevils Beat RCB
Glenn Maxwell played a scintillating cameo hitting an unbeaten 32 off 14 balls under pressure to power Kings XI Punjab to a six-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiants to notch their first victory in the ninth edition of the IPL cricket tournament at Mohali on Sunday.
Chasing a target of 153, Kings XI Punjab was in a spot of bother as they slumped to 119 for 4 in the 17th over after a fluent opening stand of 97 between Manan Vohra (51) and Murali Vijay (53). But it was Maxwell who helped the team romp home in 18.4 overs as they won their first match in their third encounter.
Pune Supergiants have now lost two consecutive matches after having won their first game in Mumbai.
Quinton de Kock smashed the first century of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League to power Delhi Daredevils to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at Bengaluru on Sunday.
Chasing an imposing 192 for win, de Kock blazed his way to 108 off just 51 balls with the help of a whopping 15 boundaries and three sixes and in the company of young Karun Nair (54 off 42) and added 134 runs off 12.4 overs for the third wicket to help Daredevils achieve the target with five balls to spare.
2.Police Show up at Ravindra Jadeja’s Wedding
Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja tied the knot with Riva Solanki on Sunday at Rajkot, where a reveller opened celebratory firing in the air, prompting the police to launch an inquiry.
The 27-year-old all-rounder, who wore a ‘Sherwani’ and ‘Kathiawadi saafa’, riding a horse, a sword dangling by his side, looked totally at ease during the marriage procession.
The 25-year-old bride, Riva, a mechanical engineer and the daughter of a local contractor, looked resplendent in a red and golden bridal lehenga with ethnic Gujarati embroidery.
As the marriage procession was moving, apparently one of Jadeja’s relatives, who was within a few feet of the horse-mounted cricketer, was seen firing shots in the air from his revolver.
No one was injured, but cops arriving at the scene said it’s illegal to use even licensed firearms except in cases of self-defence.
3. Mumbai Indians to Seek Replacement For Lasith Malinga
Mumbai Indians have decided to ask the BCCI for a replacement for their injured pace bowler Lasith Malinga after the Sri Lankan sling-arm action bowler was ruled out of the ninth season of the IPL on Sunday due to a persistent knee injury.
Mumbai Indians’ medical team found him unfit for at least another four months because of a recurring knee injury.
Malinga is also expected to miss Sri Lanka’s upcoming tour of England, as well as the Caribbean Premier League because of the injury to his left knee.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) medical staff will now assess Malinga’s injury and decide whether he needs a surgery or not.
4. Sri Lanka’s Herath Retires From ODIs and T20s
Sri Lankan left-arm off spinner Rangana Herath announced his retirement on Sunday from limited-overs cricket in order to focus on his Test career.
The 38-year-old veteran cricketer said he informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) about his decision to bid adieu from the ODI and T20 formats last week, and the Board has accepted it.
The spinner picked up 18 T20 International wickets from 17 matches and took 74 wickets in 71 ODIs.
5. Messi Scores 500th Career Goal But Barca Lose to Valencia
Barcelona’s stuttering title bid suffered another setback when they lost 2-1 at home to Valencia as they registered a third straight La Liga defeat for the first time since 2003.
Luis Enrique’s shell-shocked side are level on 76 points with Atletico Madrid, who knocked the defending champions out of the Champions League midweek, and remain on top only due to a superior head-to-head record.
An own goal by Ivan Rakitic put Valencia ahead after 27 minutes and Santi Mina added a second just before halftime to stun the Barca supporters at the Nou Camp.
Lionel Messi scored his 500th career goal to reduce the deficit after 64 minutes but the struggling hosts, who have squandered a nine-point lead, could not find an equaliser.
6. Rafael Nadal Beats Gael Monfils, Wins Monte Carlo After Four Years
Rafael Nadal ended his four-year wait for a ninth Monte Carlo Masters title by defeating Gael Monfils 7-5, 5-7, 6-0 on Sunday in his 100th career final.
Nadal won eight consecutive titles before losing the 2013 final to Novak Djokovic and, after struggling with fitness in recent years. He demonstrated his return to form by overwhelming the home favourite in the third set to win his 28th Masters title.
7. Leicester, Arsenal Draw; Liverpool Win
Leaders Leicester City salvaged a point with a penalty from the last kick of the game to draw 2-2 with West Ham United on Sunday and open up an eight-point gap over Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the Premier League.
Goalscorer Jamie Vardy was sent off early in the second half and he will be suspended for the next match against Swansea City. They dropped points for the first time after five straight wins.
Arsenal, who drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace on Sunday, remained fourth on 60 points, behind Manchester City, 3-0 winners at last season’s champions Chelsea on Saturday, on goal difference.
Liverpool, showing 10 changes from the side that beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3 to reach the Europa League semi-finals, won 2-1 at Bournemouth on Sunday with their goals coming at the end of the first half from Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge.