India make 172/5 in 40 overs against Pakistan in Women''s World Cup
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Colombo (PTI): India lost key wickets of Harleen Deol (46) and Jemimah Rodrigues (32) on either side of a 15-minute fumigation break for bugs on the field to reach 172/5 in 40 overs, looking for a late surge against Pakistan in their Women's World Cup match here Sunday.
Harleen, who looked set for a big knock, fell for 46 off 65 balls with four fours and a six trying to clear the ropes in the 34th over, while Rodrigues fell leg-before in the 35th to Nashra Sandhu.
On a slow wicket where Pakistan spinners managed to keep things in control while snaffling two key wickets, India also struggled to put pressure back on the opponents.
Harleen and Rodrigues added 45 runs for the fourth wicket.
Deepti Sharma (11), accompanied by Sneh Rana (4) are at crease.
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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
