Rajasthan 152-5 (20 overs)
Kolkata 152-8 (20 overs)
Toss: Rajasthan, chose to bat
Rajasthan: Rahane 72, Watson 33; Vinay 2-30, Shakib 1-23
Kolkata: Gambhir 45, Yadav 31; Faulkner 3-11, Tambe 2-31
Man of the match: James Faulkner (Rajasthan)
ABU DHABI // James Faulkner celebrated his 24th birthday with an excellent performance to guide Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in a super over after scores were tied at 152.
The super over also ended in a tie with each team scoring 11 but Rajasthan were awarded the win on the boundary count, scoring 17 fours and a six against Kolkata’s 12 fours and a six.
Faulkner took three wickets in the second last over to turn the game around when Kolkata needed 16 runs to win from 12 balls. He then came in and bowled an excellent super over, conceding five singles and a six.
“I am going to sleep well tonight and I am sure the rest of the squad is going to as well,” Faulkner said.
“In all seriousness, this is my first super over, I have watched a few in T20 cricket before. I got hit for a pretty big six in that last over.”
Rajasthan have capped off their UAE sojourn on a high and move to third place in the IPL table behind the unbeaten Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
It means Rajasthan are well placed as the tournament shifts to India with the completion of five rounds played in the UAE.
The fans could not have wished for a better spectacle than the one produced last night at the Zayed stadium. Chasing 153 to win, Kolkata were 98 for five with captain Gautam Gambhir falling after coming good for 45 runs. Gambhir had one run in four games in the UAE before this.
Suryakumar Yadav (31 off 19) produced a cameo knock but became Faulkner’s first victim when Kolkata required 16 off the last two overs.
After Yadav’s dismissal to a skied shot, caught by Steven Smith at mid-on, Faulkner then bowled Robin Uthappa and Vinay Kumar in successive deliveries to take his figures to three for 11 from two overs and set up an exciting finish.
Shakib Al Hassan (29 not out off 18) and Sunil Narine (1 not out) took two runs off the final delivery from Kane Richardson to tie the game.
“To be able to come out on top of such a game is a nice feeling for us,” said the Kolkata captain Shane Watson, who batted the super over with Smith.
“I was just going to run as fast as I could. Steve [Smith] is calm under pressure. We just needed two. If you are on the wrong side of this [match], it can be disappointing as well.”
A dejected Gambhir said: “We deserve to be in a better position, all the games we have lost we were in positions we could have won.”
He said it was important that he finally found some form with the bat. “Someone has to try and be positive upfront, that is my job, and that has been my job the last three years. Hopefully from here on, I can be more aggressive at the top.”
Ajinkya Rahane had played the anchor role for Kolkata during their innings with a well-compiled 72 off 59 deliveries to guide them to 152 for five off their 20 overs.
‘IPL MATCHES Have COMMUNICATED JOY AND ENTHUSIASM OF THE UAE’
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development, has paid tribute to the Indian Premier League for creating a “bigger awareness” of the sport among fans in the country.
“We have been thrilled and excited watching these wonderful matches and we will be still following it when it returns to India,” said Sheikh Nahyan in an interview during the innings break in the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals last night at the Zayed Cricket stadium.
“The IPL matches have communicated the joy and the enthusiasm of the UAE.
“We have been thrilled with the exciting matches and we will be carefully watching our favourite teams when they continue playing in India.
“I’m confident that our international guests have felt comfortable in our community. The UAE has a sizeable population from every cricket-playing country in the world. They have been able to support their players.
“Almost 17 and a half per cent of the world, which is 10 million Indians, work and live in our country. They have contributed immensely to the development of the UAE.
“And they have retained their affection for cricket. The IPL here has reunited them with their native India, a very good friend of the UAE.
“We are grateful to the support of our leaders. The superb IPL teams have heightened the excitement for cricket in the UAE. Our country is anticipating a good showing from the UAE in the World Cup in 2015 in Australia and New Zealand.”
Sheikh Nahyan, who is also the chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board, said the wings of cricket have spread across the UAE and applauded Sunil Gavaskar (IPL chairman), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL franchises.
“They have given us eight international teams of sensational cricketers and enchanted us for 15 days,” he said.
“On our cricket pitches, we have seen vivid evidence of the skilled competitors performing as a global citizen. The rules of the game have guided behaviour. The spirit of the game has elevated behaviour.
“Competitors have shaken hands and left the field educated in their abilities. Players and fans alike have seen a way to a better world.
“I offer special greetings to all of you who have been associated with these matches. I applaud your commitment, perseverance and you love of the game.”
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If you go
The flights
Emirates (www.emirates.com) and Etihad (www.etihad.com) both fly direct to Bengaluru, with return fares from Dh 1240. From Bengaluru airport, Coorg is a five-hour drive by car.
The hotels
The Tamara (www.thetamara.com) is located inside a working coffee plantation and offers individual villas with sprawling views of the hills (tariff from Dh1,300, including taxes and breakfast).
When to go
Coorg is an all-year destination, with the peak season for travel extending from the cooler months between October and March.
Company Profile
Company name: Cargoz
Date started: January 2022
Founders: Premlal Pullisserry and Lijo Antony
Based: Dubai
Number of staff: 30
Investment stage: Seed
EMIRATES'S REVISED A350 DEPLOYMENT SCHEDULE
Edinburgh: November 4 (unchanged)
Bahrain: November 15 (from September 15); second daily service from January 1
Kuwait: November 15 (from September 16)
Mumbai: January 1 (from October 27)
Ahmedabad: January 1 (from October 27)
Colombo: January 2 (from January 1)
Muscat: March 1 (from December 1)
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Director: Nag Ashwin
Starring: Prabhas, Saswata Chatterjee, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Shobhana
Rating: ★★★★
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Xpanceo
Started: 2018
Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov
Based: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality
Funding: $40 million
Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)
Company Profile
Name: Direct Debit System
Started: Sept 2017
Based: UAE with a subsidiary in the UK
Industry: FinTech
Funding: Undisclosed
Investors: Elaine Jones
Number of employees: 8
Company profile
Name: Tratok Portal
Founded: 2017
Based: UAE
Sector: Travel & tourism
Size: 36 employees
Funding: Privately funded
The specs
Engine: 2.4-litre 4-cylinder
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Day 4, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance
Moment of the day Not much was expected – on Sunday or ever – of Hasan Ali as a batsman. And yet he lit up the late overs of the Pakistan innings with a happy cameo of 29 from 25 balls. The highlight was when he launched a six right on top of the netting above the Pakistan players’ viewing area. He was out next ball.
Stat of the day – 1,358 There were 1,358 days between Haris Sohail’s previous first-class match and his Test debut for Pakistan. The lack of practice in the multi-day format did not show, though, as the left-hander made an assured half-century to guide his side through a potentially damaging collapse.
The verdict As is the fashion of Test matches in this country, the draw feels like a dead-cert, before a clatter of wickets on the fourth afternoon puts either side on red alert. With Yasir Shah finding prodigious turn now, Pakistan will be confident of bowling Sri Lanka out. Whether they have enough time to do so and chase the runs required remains to be seen.
TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENCE (THAAD)
What is THAAD?
It is considered to be the US's most superior missile defence system.
Production:
It was created in 2008.
Speed:
THAAD missiles can travel at over Mach 8, so fast that it is hypersonic.
Abilities:
THAAD is designed to take out ballistic missiles as they are on their downward trajectory towards their target, otherwise known as the "terminal phase".
Purpose:
To protect high-value strategic sites, such as airfields or population centres.
Range:
THAAD can target projectiles inside and outside the Earth's atmosphere, at an altitude of 150 kilometres above the Earth's surface.
Creators:
Lockheed Martin was originally granted the contract to develop the system in 1992. Defence company Raytheon sub-contracts to develop other major parts of the system, such as ground-based radar.
UAE and THAAD:
In 2011, the UAE became the first country outside of the US to buy two THAAD missile defence systems. It then stationed them in 2016, becoming the first Gulf country to do so.
The bio
Who inspires you?
I am in awe of the remarkable women in the Arab region, both big and small, pushing boundaries and becoming role models for generations. Emily Nasrallah was a writer, journalist, teacher and women’s rights activist
How do you relax?
Yoga relaxes me and helps me relieve tension, especially now when we’re practically chained to laptops and desks. I enjoy learning more about music and the history of famous music bands and genres.
What is favourite book?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower - I think I've read it more than 7 times
What is your favourite Arabic film?
Hala2 Lawen (Translation: Where Do We Go Now?) by Nadine Labaki
What is favourite English film?
Mamma Mia
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THE BIO: Mohammed Ashiq Ali
Proudest achievement: “I came to a new country and started this shop”
Favourite TV programme: the news
Favourite place in Dubai: Al Fahidi. “They started the metro in 2009 and I didn’t take it yet.”
Family: six sons in Dubai and a daughter in Faisalabad
Results
5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,200m. Winner: Majd Al Megirat, Sam Hitchcott (jockey), Ahmed Al Shehhi (trainer)
5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m. Winner: Dassan Da, Patrick Cosgrave, Helal Al Alawi
6pm: Abu Dhabi Fillies Classic Prestige (PA) Dh110,000 (T) 1,400m. Winner: Heba Al Wathba, Richard Mullen, Jean de Roualle
6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Colts Classic Prestige (PA) Dh110,000 (T) 1,400m. Winner: Hameem, Adrie de Vries, Abdallah Al Hammadi
7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m. Winner: Jawal Al Reef, Richard Mullen, Ahmed Al Mehairbi
Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 (T) 2,200m. Winner: Harbour Spirit, Adrie de Vries, Jaber Ramadhan.
KEY DATES IN AMAZON'S HISTORY
July 5, 1994: Jeff Bezos founds Cadabra Inc, which would later be renamed to Amazon.com, because his lawyer misheard the name as 'cadaver'. In its earliest days, the bookstore operated out of a rented garage in Bellevue, Washington
July 16, 1995: Amazon formally opens as an online bookseller. Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies: Computer Models of the Fundamental Mechanisms of Thought becomes the first item sold on Amazon
1997: Amazon goes public at $18 a share, which has grown about 1,000 per cent at present. Its highest closing price was $197.85 on June 27, 2024
1998: Amazon acquires IMDb, its first major acquisition. It also starts selling CDs and DVDs
2000: Amazon Marketplace opens, allowing people to sell items on the website
2002: Amazon forms what would become Amazon Web Services, opening the Amazon.com platform to all developers. The cloud unit would follow in 2006
2003: Amazon turns in an annual profit of $75 million, the first time it ended a year in the black
2005: Amazon Prime is introduced, its first-ever subscription service that offered US customers free two-day shipping for $79 a year
2006: Amazon Unbox is unveiled, the company's video service that would later morph into Amazon Instant Video and, ultimately, Amazon Video
2007: Amazon's first hardware product, the Kindle e-reader, is introduced; the Fire TV and Fire Phone would come in 2014. Grocery service Amazon Fresh is also started
2009: Amazon introduces Amazon Basics, its in-house label for a variety of products
2010: The foundations for Amazon Studios were laid. Its first original streaming content debuted in 2013
2011: The Amazon Appstore for Google's Android is launched. It is still unavailable on Apple's iOS
2014: The Amazon Echo is launched, a speaker that acts as a personal digital assistant powered by Alexa
2017: Amazon acquires Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, its biggest acquisition
2018: Amazon's market cap briefly crosses the $1 trillion mark, making it, at the time, only the third company to achieve that milestone
Barbie
Director: Greta Gerwig
Stars: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, America Ferrera
Rating: 4/5
Company Profile
Name: HyveGeo
Started: 2023
Founders: Abdulaziz bin Redha, Dr Samsurin Welch, Eva Morales and Dr Harjit Singh
Based: Cambridge and Dubai
Number of employees: 8
Industry: Sustainability & Environment
Funding: $200,000 plus undisclosed grant
Investors: Venture capital and government
