World Sports Highlights, Monday, 18 March 2024
Welcome to the highlights of the sports world news and events for 18 March 2024. The final of the Pakistan Super League 2024 between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United was played in Karachi. Before that, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in the third ODI to clinch the series 2-1 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Afghanistan took the hold in the third T20I against Ireland. Atletico Madrid lost 0-3 to Barcelona in the La Liga with their former player Joao Felix scoring on his return. Elsewhere, Inter Milan drew to Napoli in Serie A. Catch the highlights of the sports world for Monday, 18 March, here. Cricket News | Football News)
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AFG Vs IRE, 2nd T20I: Afghanistan Win By 10 Runs
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 10 runs in a low-scoring game as Afghanistan set a 153-run target for Ireland. Ireland kept losing wickets after a good start and were left 10 runs short of the target. Mohammad Nabi played a crucial 58-run innings. Afghan captain Rashid khan was awarded the player of the match for his 4-0-14-4 bowling figures and quick cameo of 25 off 12 balls while batting.
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St. Patrick's Day Schedule!
1. Cheltenham Festival: JCB Triumph Hurdle (1.30 pm)
2. Cheltenham Festival: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (2.50pm)
3. All-Ireland Senior Hurling Club Championship final: Ballyea v Cuala (3pm)
4. Cheltenham Festival: Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup (3.30pm)
5. All-Ireland Senior Football Club Championship final: Slaughtneil v Dr Crokes (5pm)
6. Women’s Six Nations: Ireland v England (6pm)
7. Boxing: Michael Conlan v Tim Ibarra (3am Saturday morning)
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Indian Wells, Men's Singles
Former world no. 1, Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5) 6-1 to win his second-straight BNP Paribas Open title at Indian Wells. The Spanish tennis star two took only one hour and 42 minutes to claim victory, marking Alcaraz’s first title since his triumph at Wimbledon last year.
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