Sports News, March 27: CSK thump GT with ease, Shivam Dube shines, Hasaranga to miss time with injury and more; a look at today's top 10 trending sports stories

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Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 27's sports roundup.

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 27's sports roundup.

Highlights:

CSK's tall left-handed batter Shivam Dube played an attractive knock with the bat against the Gujarat Titans.

In the 8th match of the 2024 IPL, the Sunrisers Hyderabad will host the Mumbai Indians.

Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings remained faultless to start the 2024 season as they won their second successive match. Meanwhile, Afghanistan stunned India in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 27's sports roundup:

CSK school Gujarat Titans

In the seventh match of the 2024 IPL, the Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 63 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 26 (Tuesday). As a result, CSK surged to the top of the points table.

Shivam Dube's quick-fire half-century wows fans

CSK's tall left-handed batter Shivam Dube played an attractive knock with the bat against the Titans. Dube scored 51 runs off 23 balls with the help of 2 fours and five sixes.

MS Dhoni takes a stunning catch

Even at the age of 42, MS Dhoni continues to be athletic and agile. The CSK's poster boy took an outstanding catch behind the stumps during the game against Gujarat Titans. Dhoni dived full length to his right and completed a two-handed catch.

SRH host MI as both teams seek two points

In the 8th match of the 2024 IPL, the Sunrisers Hyderabad will host the Mumbai Indians. Both teams lost their first match of the campaign and would look to open their account in the win's column on Wednesday.

Wanindu Hasaranga to miss time

Sri Lanka's spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is expected to be sidelined for at least a week as he continues to battle with a heel injury. His availability for the Sunrisers Hyderabad is questionable for at least two to three more matches.

Indian-origin cricketer on trial for rape

Nikhil Chaudhary, a cricketer of Indian descent who represented Hobart Hurricanes in the 2023-24 season of Australia's Big Bash League (BBL), faces rape allegations. The incident in question is reported to have occurred in 2021. Born in Punjab, the all-rounder is currently undergoing a trial process in the District Court of Townsville, Queensland.

India stunned by Afghanistan in World Cup Qualifiers

Afghanistan defeated India 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on March 26. Sunil Chhetri, who was playing his 150th match, scored the only goal for India.

Women's Asia Cup 2024 schedule revealed

On March 26, the Asian Cricket Council unveiled the itinerary for the 2024 Women's Asia Cup, slated to be held in Sri Lanka in July. The event will commence with a match between the reigning champions, India, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 19.

Harry Brook set to return to cricket

After opting out of England's tour of India and the Indian Premier League, Harry Brook is set to play County cricket. The right-handed batter will return to action after more than three-and-a-half months.

England salvaged draw against Belgium

Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time goal helped England salvage a 2-2 draw against Belgium. Youri Tielemans scored both goals for Belgium while Ivan Toney converted a penalty for England. 

 

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