Indore, Oct 19 (IANS) Under the festive glow on the eve of Diwali, Holkar Stadium was a cauldron of anticipation, with 16,300 spectators eyeing to celebrate an Indian victory. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur had set the stage for India’s highest successful chase with their third-wicket stand going past a century.
Auckland, Oct 19, (IANS) Kane Williamson and Nathan Smith have been named in New Zealand’s 14-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. Both players last appeared in the Champions Trophy final against India in March but missed the start of the home summer due to injury setbacks.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) In a thrilling turnaround, Patna Pirates stormed back from a halftime deficit to overpower Puneri Paltan 38–27 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Sunday. Ayan Lohchab was the star yet again with his 17 points leading the way, coupled with the defensive unit that allowed them to beat the table-toppers.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Cricket great Sunil Gavaskar has backed Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back strongly in the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide after their disappointing returns in Perth.
Hyderabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Kochi Blue Spikers picked up a motivating 15-13, 9-15, 15-8, 15-13 win over Calicut Heroes in the Prime Volleyball League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday. Mouhsin Pa was named the Player of the Match.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS)Indian women's football is celebrating its best year yet. For the first time, all three national teams - senior, U20, and U17 - have qualified for the 2025 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. This marks a historic hat-trick, as all three teams will compete against Asia’s top sides next year.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) U Mumba secured a thrilling 7–4 win in the tie-breaker against the Haryana Steelers, earning a crucial victory that helped them qualify for the top eight in PKL Season 12 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. Sandeep’s 9 points was the highlight for the winning team.
Indore, Oct 19 (IANS) In a match that swung like a pendulum, England held their nerve to break India’s hearts by clinching a thrilling four-run win at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday and book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh lauded Jack Faint for turning a terminal diagnosis into a movement of courage and purpose with his 4,000 km run from Leh to Kanyakumari.
Hyderabad, Oct 19 (IANS) The Goa Guardians pulled off a spectacular comeback to defeat the Delhi Toofans 14-16, 11-15, 15-11, 16-13, 15-11 in the Prime Volleyball League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday. Prince was named the Player of the Match as the Guardians climbed up to fourth on the table with 10 points.
