The Islanders have showcased their immense attacking prowess throughout the season, having scored 41 goals in 14 games so far in the 2022/23 ISL season. However, in their most recent game, Mumbai City FC's defensive solidarity and commitment earned them plaudits.
Sen won the opening game of the men's singles contest but Denmark's Rasmus Gemke fought back by engaging the Indian in long rallies to win 16-21, 21-15, 21-18 in the BWF World Tour Super 750 event, organised by the Badminton Association of India
India signalled their intent by choosing to bat when they won the toss, and even the loss of captain, Shafali Verma and Sonia Mehdiya relatively early, didn't derail their plans. G Trisha's sparkling 57 off 51 balls was studded with six boundaries. She received good support from the reliable
The two sides have met 17 times in the ISL. The home side have won eight games, while the Highlanders have won five, and four games have ended in draws. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, Mumbai City FC beat NorthEast United FC 3-1 in Guwahati
Rohit Kumar opened the scoring in the seventh minute, and then, Roy Krishna added his name to the scoresheet with a goal from outside of the box in the 34th minute.
Rohit Kumar scored for the second game running and broke the deadlock inside ten minutes before Roy Krishna's stunner doubled the Blues' advantage in the 34th minute.
Sarma spent almost an hour talking to officials from the Badminton World Federation, discussing ways to make this BWF World Tour Super 750 event a grand success.
The Islanders, who continue to be unbeaten in the season, confirmed their ISL playoff spot last week with their 11th win of the season, while the Highlanders added a point to their season tally that stands at four.
Temba Bavuma will lead the 16-member strong squad for the three-game ODI series, starting from January 27 onwards. These ODIs form a part of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2020-23, which carries qualification points for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, as per ICC