Women’s World Cup: You have to put a whole game together - we didn't do that, says Sciver-Brunt after defeat to SA

IANS | October 29, 2025 11:01 PM

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted her side fell short in all departments as South Africa outplayed them by 125 runs in the semifinal of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. A masterful 169 from Laura Wolvaardt meant England conceded 319/7 before being bowled out for 194 in 42.3 overs.

Women’s World Cup: Very special day and I'm so glad we won in the end, says Wolvaardt

IANS | October 29, 2025 10:51 PM

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said her record-breaking century in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal win over England was very special, as her childhood dream got fulfilled. Laura’s masterful 169 off 143 balls – her tenth ODI ton laced with 20 fours and four sixes - powered South Africa to a commanding 125-run win over England at the ACA Stadium, and booked a place in their first-ever 50-over World Cup final.

PKL 12: Puneri Paltan fight off resilient Telugu Titans, set up ultimate clash with Dabang Delhi

IANS | October 29, 2025 10:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Puneri Paltan booked their place in the final of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 12 after scripting a magnificent comeback to register a 50-45 victory against Telugu Titans at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. This will be the third final in four years for the Season 10 champions, where they will face Dabang Delhi K.C. on Friday.

Poona Club Open: Shaurya Bhattacharya and Yuvraj Sandhu emerge halfway leaders

IANS | October 29, 2025 9:39 PM

Pune, Oct 29 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya struck a tournament low of eight-under 63 while Yuvraj Sandhu posted a four-under 67 on day two as the duo emerged joint halfway leaders at a total of 10-under 132 at The Poona Club Open 2025, an INR 1 crore event, being played at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune on Thursday.