The Mumbai Indians put an end to their winless streak with a 49-run victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi.
Rohit Sharma led from the front at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night, scoring his 37th IPL half-century in his 190th match.
Playing their first game of the tournament, two-time champions the Kolkata Knight Riders ended up with 146 for 9 in 20 overs.
Kerr’s unbeaten 179 powers New Zealand to record ODI chase against South Africa
New Zealand registered the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history on Wednesday, beating South Africa by two wickets on the back of an outstanding unbeaten 179 from captain Amelia Kerr.
Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia
Iraq has grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday, sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence.
DR Congo score extra-time winner to qualify for World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974 after Axel Tuanzebe netted an extra-time winner to see off Jamaica 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday.
Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up
Brazil has beaten Croatia 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up in Orlando on Tuesday, with Igor Thiago converting a late penalty and Gabriel Martinelli adding a stoppage-time goal to seal the win.
Italy, Denmark miss out on World Cup after shootout defeats
Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup after losing in a penalty shootout against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their playoff final, while Denmark suffered the same fate against the Czech Republic.
