IPL 2014 Match 56: Anderson delivers in the right place at the right time to hand Mumbai playoffs berth

The Mumbai Indians go ballistic after qualifying for the playoffs

The Mumbai Indians go ballistic after qualifying for the playoffs

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New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson delivered in the right place at the right time, smashing an unbeaten 95 to not only knock the Rajasthan Royals out of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but also hand the Mumbai Indians a spot in the playoffs.

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World Twenty20 22nd Match: Hales’ stunning century keeps England alive

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Hales celebrates after bringing up his maiden Twenty20 International century

England opener Alex Hales kept his team’s chances of progressing to the next round of the World Twenty20 alive after he hammered his maiden Twenty20 International century during a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Chittagong.

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World Twenty20 12th Match Group B qualifying round: Netherlands advance to next round after inspiring performance

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Netherlands defied the odds to qualify for the Super-10 stage of the World Twenty20

The Netherlands achieved the impossible today as they chased down a target of 190 inside of 14 overs to not only beat Ireland by six wickets, but to also qualify for the Super-10 stage of the World Twenty20.

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West Indies vs Pakistan 4th ODI: Pakistan secure ODI series victory despite Marlon Samuels’ century

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Samuels’ century was spoiled by Pakistan and the rain

The rain Gods must have been smiling down on Pakistan during the fourth ODI as they were able to secure an unassailable 2-1 series win over the West Indies, despite a valiant century by all-rounder Marlon Samuels.

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