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Delhi Open 2025: Niki Poonacha/John Lock rally to victory as double battles start

IANS | February 12, 2025 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India’s Niki Poonacha and Zimbabwe’s Courtney Lock kicked off their Delhi Open 2025 doubles campaign with a hard-fought 2-6, 7-6(5), 10-6 victory over Czech duo Marek Gengel and Dalibor Svrcina at the DLTA Complex here on Wednesday. The second seeds endured a tough opening set but fought back in a tense tiebreaker before sealing the win in a decisive match tiebreak.

1st ODI: All-round Sri Lanka stun Australia for 49-run victory

IANS | February 12, 2025 6:45 PM

Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) Australia's woes in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy worsened as they succumbed to a 49-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the two-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday. A brittle batting display saw the visitors bowled out for just 165 in 33.5 overs, chasing a target of 215 set by Sri Lankan, riding on captain Charith Asalanka’s masterful 127 off 126 balls.

Ranji Trophy: Nizar's heroic knock helps Kerala break J&K hearts to seal semis spot

IANS | February 12, 2025 6:19 PM

Pune, Feb 12 (IANS) Kerala scripted history by securing a place in the Ranji Trophy semifinals for only the second time, after surviving a nerve-wracking final day against Jammu & Kashmir, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Wednesday. The match, which hung in balance until the last 30 minutes, ended in a draw, with Kerala advancing due to their slender one-run first-inning lead.

3rd ODI: Gill, Iyer, Kohli fuel India to their highest total in Ahmedabad against England

IANS | February 12, 2025 5:56 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) Opener Shubman Gill’s (112) seventh century in the 50-over game alongside crucial half-centuries by Shreyas Iyer (78) and Virat Kohli (52) helped India post a massive total of 356, their highest-ever total at the venue, against England in the third and final ODI being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday.

Shubman Gill becomes fastest to score 2,500 ODI runs in 50th match

IANS | February 12, 2025 5:21 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill continued his stellar form with a record-breaking century in the third and final One-day International against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. The 25-year-old opener reached his seventh ODI hundred off just 95 balls, cementing his reputation as one of the most consistent batters in the format.

It feels good to be PKL’s most successful captain, says U Mumba skipper Sunil Kumar

IANS | February 12, 2025 5:04 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) With 74 victories to his name as a skipper, Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) franchise U Mumba's Sunil Kumar is the most successful captain in the league and has made a legacy for himself in the event.

KKR announce first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour ahead of IPL 2025

IANS | February 12, 2025 4:30 PM

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced a first-of-its-kind Trophy Tour ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Last year, they won their third IPL title, adding to the ones they claimed in 2012 and 2014.

Adil Rashid dismisses Virat Kohli for record-equalling 11th time across formats

IANS | February 12, 2025 3:51 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (IANS) England’s seasoned leg-spinner Adil Rashid dismissed India star batter Virat Kohli for the 11th time in international cricket during the third ODI here at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Golf: Aditi, Pranavi among four Indians in Saudi Ladies International

IANS | February 12, 2025 1:20 PM

Riyadh, Feb 12 (IANS) Pranavi Urs and Aditi Ashok will join Diksha Dagar and Tvesa Malik at the 5 million USD sixth Saudi Ladies International. The four will be part of 112-player field in an event that has a combination of individual and team events.

India begin Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ships campaign with 5-0 win over Macau

IANS | February 12, 2025 1:01 PM

Qingdao (China), Feb 12 (IANS) Last edition’s bronze medallists, India, kicked off their Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 campaign with a thumping 5-0 victory over Macau in Group D at the Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Gymnasium on Wednesday.