Image source: AP/GETTY/INDIA TV Ajax Amsterdam beat Panathinaikos 13-12 in a marathon shootout that spanned 34 penalties, while West Indies are trailing by 63 runs despite restricting South Africa to just 160 on the first day of the second Test.
On Thursday, August 15, Ajax Amsterdam took 34 penalties to beat Panathinaikos in a record-breaking shootout 13-12 in a UEFA Europa League qualifier, the longest penalty shootout in UEFA competition. Meanwhile, West Indies lost by 63 runs with just three wickets remaining despite getting South Africa out for just 160 on the first day of the second Test in Guyana. Batsmen from both teams struggled with slow wickets with 17 wickets falling on the day. All this and more is brought to you in today's Sports Wrap.
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17 wickets lost on first day of West Indies vs South Africa test match
South Africa managed to stay in the lead on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies in Guyana despite being bowled out for 160. Shamal Joseph's five-wicket haul was overshadowed by a disappointing performance from the West Indies batsmen, with the home team trailing by 63 runs with three wickets to spare.
Ajax wins Europa League match with record 34 penalties scored
Ajax Amsterdam faced Panathinaikos in the third qualifying round of the Europa League on Thursday, August 15, and won 13-12 on penalties after 34 tries after a 1-1 draw after extra time.
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Aman Sehrawat promoted to OSD of Northern Railway after winning bronze medal
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India A to face Australia A in second one-day match at Mackay
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The Hundred 2024: Top three finishers in the men's and women's categories confirmed. Welsh Fire women and Oval Invincibles men advance to the finals
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