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Women’s World Cup: Kranti and Deepti pick three each as India beat Pakistan by 88 runs

IANS | October 5, 2025 11:06 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) India extended their dominance over Pakistan in women’s ODIs with a commanding 88-run win in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Defending 247, the Indian bowlers were relentless, with Kranti Gaud (3-20) and Deepti Sharma (3-45) leading the charge to bowl out Pakistan for 159 in 43 overs.

Archery Premier League: Mighty Marathas, Prithviraaj Yodhas, Rajputana Royals win on Day 4

IANS | October 5, 2025 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Mighty Marathas defeated the Chola Chiefs, the Prithviraaj Yodhas secured their second consecutive win over the Chero Archers in a Shoot-Off, and the Rajputana Royals continued their strong form with a victory against the Kakatiya Knights on Day 4 of the Archery Premier League (APL) at the DDA Yamuna Sports Complex on Sunday.

WPAC 2025: India bags its biggest haul as sprinters help Brazil end event in blaze of glory

IANS | October 5, 2025 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) India capitalised on home conditions to finish with the best-ever performance and medal tally in the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, bagging 22 medals (6 gold, 9 silver, 7 bronze), finishing in 10th position in the competition held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.

PKL 12: Bharat’s Super 10, Shubham’s High Five power Telugu Titans to fourth consecutive win

IANS | October 5, 2025 10:02 PM

Chennai, Oct 5 (IANS) Bharat Hooda produced a Super 10 and Shubham Shinde contributed a High Five even as Telugu Titans had to dig deep to cling onto a 40-35 win against the UP Yoddhas in a Season 12 match of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday night.

Women’s World Cup: Unusual scenes in Colombo as Pakistan's Muneeba Ali is run out in bizarre fashion

IANS | October 5, 2025 8:42 PM

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Oct 5 (IANS) Unusual scenes unfolded at the R. Premadasa Stadium during the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash as Pakistan opener Muneeba Ali was run out in a bizarre fashion. Pakistan are chasing a challenging total of 248 after bowling out India for 247.

BFI Cup 2025: Amit Panghal, Vishwanath, Husamuddin in semis; Manju Rani, Ankushita, Arundhati, Priya and Parveen reach finals

IANS | October 5, 2025 8:34 PM

Chennai, Oct 5 (IANS) Asian Games gold medalist Amit Panghal (Services) led the charge in the men’s quarterfinals with a commanding 4:1 win over teammate Usman Ansari in the BFI Cup 2025 here on Sunday. He was joined by teammate S. Vishwanath (Services), who breezed past C. Lukas (Tamil Nadu) 5:0, and World Championship bronze medallist Mohammad Husamuddin (Services), who sealed his place in the semis with a 5:0 triumph against M. Henthoi Singh (Services).

Women’s World Cup: 247 a fighting total, pitch and conditions will suit our bowlers, says Jemimah

IANS | October 5, 2025 8:00 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) India’s total of 247 may not be huge, but middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues believes it’s a fighting total, adding that the pitch and Colombo’s conditions are tailor-made for their five bowlers to do well against Pakistan in the ongoing 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Sunday.

Women’s World Cup: Harleen’s 46 and Richa’s 35* take India to competitive 247 v Pakistan

IANS | October 5, 2025 7:45 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) Harleen Deol's composed knock of 46 and Richa Ghosh’s brisk unbeaten 35 meant India posted 247 in their 50 overs against Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. It was a stop-start innings, stretched over four hours due to multiple interruptions, including players leaving the field for pest control measures.

I will do everything I can for the people, says Harbhajan on helping Punjab flood victims

IANS | October 5, 2025 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged people to contribute whatever they can towards those adversely affected by the floods or calamities in the country. He described the condition of his state, Punjab, and mentioned the notable work he has undertaken as a Member of the Parliament.

Women’s World Cup: 'Bugs break' halts play, India reach 154/4 in clash with Pakistan

IANS | October 5, 2025 6:41 PM

Colombo, Oct 5 (IANS) Unusual scenes unfolded at the R. Premadasa Stadium during the high-profile clash between India and Pakistan in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup as play was halted to allow ground staff to carry out pest control measures.

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Women’s World Cup: Kranti and Deepti pick three each as India beat Pakistan by 88 runs

Archery Premier League: Mighty Marathas, Prithviraaj Yodhas, Rajputana Royals win on Day 4

WPAC 2025: India bags its biggest haul as sprinters help Brazil end event in blaze of glory

PKL 12: Bharat’s Super 10, Shubham’s High Five power Telugu Titans to fourth consecutive win

Women’s World Cup: Unusual scenes in Colombo as Pakistan's Muneeba Ali is run out in bizarre fashion

BFI Cup 2025: Amit Panghal, Vishwanath, Husamuddin in semis; Manju Rani, Ankushita, Arundhati, Priya and Parveen reach finals

Women’s World Cup: 247 a fighting total, pitch and conditions will suit our bowlers, says Jemimah

Women’s World Cup: Harleen’s 46 and Richa’s 35* take India to competitive 247 v Pakistan

I will do everything I can for the people, says Harbhajan on helping Punjab flood victims

Women’s World Cup: 'Bugs break' halts play, India reach 154/4 in clash with Pakistan

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