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3rd ODI: Smriti’s 125 goes in vain as Australia beat India by 43 runs, win series 2-1

IANS | September 20, 2025 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana smashed a blistering 125 off 63 balls and was supported by fine half-centuries by Deepti Sharma (72) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (52). But the trio’s efforts weren’t enough to carry India over the line as Australia secured a 43-run win in the third ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday to seal the series 2–1.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh elect to bowl first against Sri Lanka in Super 4s opener

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:58 PM

Dubai, Sep 20 (IANS) Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Super 4 stage of Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Saturday.

3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana smashes fastest century by an Indian batter in women's ODIs

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium by smashing the fastest century by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs when she hit a breathtaking hundred off just 50 balls in the ongoing series decider against Australia.

China Masters 2025: Satwik-Chirag stun second seeds, storm into 2nd final of season

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:21 PM

Shenzhen (China), Sep 20 (IANS) The top Indian men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, stormed into their second final of the season with a commanding performance at the China Masters 2025 here on Saturday.

3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana smashes fastest fifty by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs

IANS | September 20, 2025 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana registered her name in the record books by smashing the fastest half-century by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs. Smriti reached the milestone in just 23 balls during the ODI series decider against Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.

Asia Cup: Pakistan bring in motivational speaker ahead of tense India match

IANS | September 20, 2025 6:31 PM

Dubai, Sep 20 (IANS) Demoralised after being beaten comprehensively in a crucial league match that ended in controversy over no handshake, Pakistan have roped in a motivational speaker to help their team handle the pressure of a rematch between the two neighbours in the Super 4s stage of the Men's T20 Asia Cup here on Sunday.

Asia Cup: Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman reprimanded by ICC for breaching Code of Conduct

IANS | September 20, 2025 6:17 PM

Dubai, Sep 20 (IANS) Afghanistan cricketers Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman received official reprimands for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their Asia Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

3rd ODI: Mooney smashes 138 as Australia post their joint-highest total in women's ODIs

IANS | September 20, 2025 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Beth Mooney produced a batting masterclass for ages by smashing a scintillating 138 as Australia zoomed their way to a gigantic 412, their joint-highest total in women's ODIs, in the series-deciding game against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.

Asia Cup: Close the room, switch off phone, and sleep, Suryakumar Yadav shares his mantra to shut off outside noise

IANS | September 20, 2025 4:42 PM

Dubai, Sep 20 (IANS) Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav shared his mantra for ignoring ‘outside noise’ during a candid interaction with the media at the press conference ahead of the team’s 2025 Asia Cup Super 4s match against Pakistan.

Asia Cup: Samson's fifty, Arshdeep’s 100th wicket help India to 21-run win over Oman

IANS | September 20, 2025 12:27 AM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 20 (IANS) A gritty half-century from Sanju Samson (56 off 45) and a historic milestone for Arshdeep Singh, who became the first Indian men’s cricketer to claim 100 T20I wickets, headlined India’s 21-run victory over Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday night, keeping their unbeaten run intact in the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025.

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3rd ODI: Smriti’s 125 goes in vain as Australia beat India by 43 runs, win series 2-1

Asia Cup: Bangladesh elect to bowl first against Sri Lanka in Super 4s opener

3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana smashes fastest century by an Indian batter in women's ODIs

China Masters 2025: Satwik-Chirag stun second seeds, storm into 2nd final of season

3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana smashes fastest fifty by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs

Asia Cup: Pakistan bring in motivational speaker ahead of tense India match

Asia Cup: Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman reprimanded by ICC for breaching Code of Conduct

3rd ODI: Mooney smashes 138 as Australia post their joint-highest total in women's ODIs

Asia Cup: Close the room, switch off phone, and sleep, Suryakumar Yadav shares his mantra to shut off outside noise

Asia Cup: Samson's fifty, Arshdeep’s 100th wicket help India to 21-run win over Oman

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