The 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL) season concluded on March 17 (Sunday) with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) winning their maiden title. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is set to join the Mumbai Indians (MI) training camp on March 18 (Monday).
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on March 18's sports roundup:
RCB win the WPL 2024 title
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 17 (Sunday) defeated Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League (WPL) final to win their maiden title. Smriti Mandhana's team registered an eight-wicket win over Meg Lanning's side in the final.
RCB win Rs 6 crore, DC pocket Rs 3 crore
After winning the WPL title, the RCB received a cheque of Rs 6 crore while DC, who finished as the runners-up, was awarded with a sum of Rs 3 crore.
Rohit Sharma to join MI training camp
The Sports Tak learned that Rohit Sharma will join the Mumbai Indians training camp on March 18 (Monday). A source revealed that Rohit was given an extended break due to his involvement with the national team.
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United in PSL final
Mohammad Rizwan's Multan Sultans will cross swords against Shadab Khan's Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final on March 18 (Monday).
Mitchell Starc joins KKR camp
The most expensive player in IPL history, Mitchell Starc has joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) training camp ahead of the upcoming season of the cash-rich tournament.
Afghanistan win 2nd T20I against Ireland
On the back of captain Rashid Khan's splendid spell with the ball, Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 10 runs in the 2nd T20I. Rashid bagged 4 wickets and conceded just 14 runs in his spell of 4 overs.
Carlos Alcaraz defends Indian Wells crown
Carlos Alcaraz defended his Indian Wells crown by defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 in the final on March 17 (Sunday). Iga Swiatek clinched the women's singles title by defeating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0.
Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 3-0
Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez were on target for Barcelona as the club defeated Atletico Madrid 3-0 in a LaLiga fixture on March 17 (Sunday).
Amad Diallo's winner seals Manchester United's place in FA Cup semis
In virtually the last kick of the match, Amad Diallo found the back of the net as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 4-3 in the FA Cup quarterfinal clash on March 17 (Sunday).
Chelsea down Leicester City
In another overtime thriller in the FA Cup, Chelsea registered a 4-2 win over Leicester City in the quarter-finals to seal their place in the semis.
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