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HIL 2024-25: Arshdeep’s twin strikes sink UP Rudras, Hyderabad Toofans win 3-1

IANS | January 26, 2025 12:28 AM

Rourkela, Jan 26 (IANS) Arshdeep Singh proved to be the match-winner for the Hyderabad Toofans as his brace propelled them to a comprehensive 3-1 win against the UP Rudras in the Men’s Hockey India League match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Arshdeep’s two goals (28', 60’) came after Gonzalo Peillat scored the opener in the 25th minute, while Jobanpreet Singh (40’) pulled one back for the UP Rudras.

ILT20 Season 3: Gritty Gulf Giants defeat MI Emirates in a thriller

IANS | January 26, 2025 12:16 AM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Gulf Giants were forced to dig deep, and they responded brilliantly, to defeat the MI Emirates by two wickets, in a nail-biter in Season 3 of the ILT20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Saturday. The Gulf Giants looked down and out at one stage before their lower order showed nerves of steel to guide the side over the finish line against the MI Emirates. The win helps the Gulf Giants move to fifth on the points table.

Jyothi Yarraji sets 60m hurdles national record; Tejas Shirse equals record

IANS | January 26, 2025 12:02 AM

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Young woman hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, who was conferred with the prestigious Arjuna award earlier this month, started her 2025 season in scintillating fashion by rewriting the 60m hurdles national record, which already stood in her name, en route to a top place finish at the ‘Meeting de Nantes Metropole’ in Nantes, France on Saturday.

2nd T20I: Varma’s 72 not out takes India to thrilling two-wicket win over England

IANS | January 25, 2025 11:18 PM

Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Tilak Varma sealed the deal for India by hitting a brilliant 72 not out and taking the hosts to a thrilling two-wicket win over England in the second T20I at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. The nail-biting win also gave India a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. After restricting England to 165/5 in 20 overs, India were quick off the blocks but were soon reduced to 78/5, thanks to the visitors’ bowlers taking scalps with absolute rockets.

SA20 Season 3: With all-round show, Joe Root steers Paarl Royals into playoffs

IANS | January 25, 2025 10:54 PM

Paarl (South Africa), Jan 25 (IANS) England legend Joe Root struck a masterful 78 not out and claimed two wickets to steer the Paarl Royals into the SA20 playoffs at a fiercely hot Boland Park here on Saturday. Royals became the first team in Season 3 to qualify for the next stage of the competition after their 11-run victory over Pretoria Capitals. The Royals top the standings with 24 points.

ILT20 Season 3: Hales, Curran shine as Desert Vipers cruise to 8-wicket win vs Sharjah Warriorz

IANS | January 25, 2025 10:42 PM

Sharjah, Jan 25 (IANS) Alex Hales and Sam Curran powered the Desert Vipers to a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 Season 3, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. Hales and Curran shared a stunning 128-run partnership off just 65 balls, which turned a modest chase of 152 into a one-sided affair. Hales smashed a 36-ball half-century while Curran followed with a blistering 33-ball fifty. The duo ensured the Vipers sealed the win in 14.5 overs to inch closer to the play-offs stage.

ISL 2024-25: FC Goa close gap with leader Mohun Bagan after 2-0 win over Chennaiyin

IANS | January 25, 2025 10:29 PM

Margao (Goa), Jan 25 (IANS) Iker Guarrotxena and Aakash Sangwan scored a goal each in the first half as FC Goa defeated Chennaiyin FC 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday night. The Gaurs are placed second in the table with 33 points after this win, cutting the gap with the top-positioned Mohun Bagan Super Giant (37) to four points.

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