South Africa’s Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp put up a valiant fight against India’s dominant spin attack on day two of the one-off Test in Chennai. Their resilience and patient batting helped South Africa claw back some ground despite facing a daunting first-innings deficit.
Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp’s resilient batting performance frustrated India’s bowlers on the second day of the one-off Test in Chennai, leaving the hosts with a mountain to climb in the final two days. India declared their innings at 603/6, setting a daunting target for South Africa. Luus and Kapp’s 93-run partnership, punctuated by calculated batting and a stubborn defense, wore down the Indian attack and put the visitors in a strong position.
The second day of the lone Test match between India Women and South Africa Women gets underway at 9:30 AM IST in Chennai. Follow our live coverage for scores and updates throughout the day.
The highly anticipated lone Test match between India Women and South Africa Women is set to begin at 9:30 am IST in Chennai. Fans can catch all the action live on the network and through streaming on the app and website. Stay tuned for live updates and scores throughout the day.
India Women are set to face South Africa Women in a historic Test match in Chennai, marking only their fifth home Test since 2022. With an impressive unbeaten streak and strong spin bowling, India are considered favorites, while South Africa will be looking to overcome recent losses.
A three-way race is underway for hosting the upcoming FIDE World Chess Championship, with Chennai, Delhi, and Singapore vying for the honor. The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is set to finalize one venue from India after both cities met the necessary requirements. The AICF is leaning towards Delhi, having hosted the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai previously.
A month after the Pune Porsche accident, another high-profile hit-and-run case involving the daughter of a Rajya Sabha MP has emerged in Chennai. Madhuri, the daughter of YSR Congress Party Rajya Sabha MP Beeda Masthan Rao, allegedly ran over a man sleeping on a pavement with her BMW. The man, Surya, died of his injuries, and Madhuri was granted bail. Meanwhile, the Pune Porsche case continues to draw attention, with the JJB facing scrutiny for granting lenient bail conditions to the minor accused. The investigation into both cases highlights the concerns surrounding road safety and the accountability of those involved in such accidents.
An IndiGo flight traveling from Chennai to Mumbai received a bomb threat message. The flight landed safely in Mumbai, and passengers disembarked after security checks. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Several areas of Chennai will face power cuts on Friday (May 17) due to maintenance work by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO). The power outage will affect Pattabiram, Thandurai, Iyyappan Nagar, Sekkadu, Gopalapuram East & West, Thendral Nagar, Mullai Nagar, South Bazar, Vallalar Nagar, Venkatapuram, Anna Nagar, C.T.H. Road, Charles Nagar, Drivers Colony, Modern City, Kamarajapuram, Sasthri Nagar, I.A.F. Road, and all other surrounding areas from 9 am to 12 noon on Friday.
Amidst rising corporate demand, managed office solutions provider Table Space has expanded its portfolio by acquiring over 13.5 lakh sq ft of managed workspace in key Indian cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. The company intends to further expand its presence by adding an additional 17.5 lakh sq ft in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
