Men’s Nations Cup: Pakistan clinch final against New Zealand

IANS | June 20, 2025 11:17 PM

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), June 20 (IANS) Pakistan defeated France in a dramatic shoot-out while New Zealand overcame South Korea via another shoot-out in the semifinals on Day 4 of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2025 at the National Hockey Stadium here on Friday. A day of dramatic finishes, huge celebrations, and impressive goalscoring sent the tournament into Saturday’s final games on an exciting high.

MP League: Rewa Jaguars handed first defeat in 21-run loss against Lions

IANS | June 20, 2025 10:40 PM

Gwalior, June 20 (IANS) Jabalpur Royal Lions produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Rewa Jaguars by 21 runs in Match 16 of the Madhya Pradesh League 2025 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium on Friday, ending Rewa’s unbeaten streak in the tournament.

RPL Season 1: Second consecutive win for Delhi Redz; beat Kaling Black Tigers

IANS | June 20, 2025 10:07 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) The Delhi Redz are slowly beginning to pick up momentum in their campaign at Season 1 of the Royal Premier League (RPL). On Friday, the Redz defeated the Kalinga Black Tigers 21-7 for their second consecutive win of the season at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex).

1st Test: Jaiswal’s hundred, Gill’s fifty propel India to a commanding 215/2 at tea

IANS | June 20, 2025 8:50 PM

Leeds, June 20 (IANS) Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed his first Test century on English soil, while Shubman Gill hit his first fifty as the Test captain and number four batter as the duo’s unbroken 123-run partnership for the third wicket propelled India to a commanding 215/2 in 51 overs at tea on Day One of the first Test of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley on Friday.

Nayeem's five-for, Shadman's fifty give Bangladesh an edge over Sri Lanka going into final day

IANS | June 20, 2025 8:00 PM

Galle, June 20 (IANS) After four days of hard-fought, seesaw Test cricket at the Galle International Stadium, the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh remains delicately poised with all three results technically still possible. At stumps on Day 4, Bangladesh sit at 177 for 3 in their second innings, leading Sri Lanka by 187 runs with seven wickets in hand.