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Asia Cup: Saif, Towhid help Bangladesh stun Sri Lanka by four wickets in last-over thriller

IANS | September 21, 2025 12:21 AM

Dubai, Sep 21 (IANS) Saif Hasan and Towhid Hridoy struck superb half-centuries after Musttafizur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan had laid the foundation by claiming five wickets between them as Bangladesh came back strongly to beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the opening match of the Super 4 stage of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 here on Saturday.

PKL 12: Historic 100th league win for coach Manpreet as Steelers beat Thalaivas

IANS | September 20, 2025 11:27 PM

Jaipur, Sep 20 (IANS) The clash between Haryana Steelers and Tamil Thalaivas at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur turned into a pulsating contest, with the Steelers holding their nerve to eke out a 38-36 victory in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) here on Saturday. Beyond the scoreline, the night carried special significance as Steelers’ head coach Manpreet Singh became the first-ever PKL coach to register 100 wins — a historic milestone.

3rd ODI: Smriti hits epic 125 but Australia beat India by 43 runs, win series 2-1 (ld)

IANS | September 20, 2025 10:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The series decider between India and Australia lived up to its billing, producing a staggering 748 runs - the highest aggregate in a women’s ODI - featuring 99 fours and 12 sixes at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday.

Asia Cup: Shanaka's attacking 64* helps Sri Lanka post 168/7 in Super 4s opener vs Bangladesh

IANS | September 20, 2025 10:20 PM

Dubai, Sep 20 (IANS) A brilliant counter-attacking half-century by Dasun Shanaka helped Sri Lanka recover from a precarious position to reach a challenging 168/7 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in the opening match of the Super 4 stage of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

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.

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Asia Cup: Saif, Towhid help Bangladesh stun Sri Lanka by four wickets in last-over thriller

PKL 12: Historic 100th league win for coach Manpreet as Steelers beat Thalaivas

3rd ODI: Smriti hits epic 125 but Australia beat India by 43 runs, win series 2-1 (ld)

Asia Cup: Shanaka's attacking 64* helps Sri Lanka post 168/7 in Super 4s opener vs Bangladesh

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

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