Briefly: HIL: Delhi SG Pipers beat Gonasika 4-2 in shootout
Rourkela
Delhi SG Pipers fought back against a gritty Gonasika, beating their rivals 4-2 in a shootout after the inaugural Hockey India League match ended 2-2 at the end of regulation time. Tomas Domene (5th, 39th minutes) converted two penalty corners for Delhi, while Struan Walker (26th) and Victor Charlet (35th) were the goal scorers for Gonasika.
Hyderabad
ISL: Hyderabad salvage draw, BFC beat Chennaiyin
Despite enjoying midfield superiority, Hyderabad FC could not cash in on home advantage as their Indian Super League match against East Bengal ended in a 1-1 draw. In Chennai, Bengaluru beat Chennaiyin 4-2 with Ryan Williams scoring a brace and Sunil Chhetri also getting a goal.
Mount Maunganui
New Zealand fight back to beat Sri Lanka in first T20I
Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell made half-centuries in a 105-run sixth-wicket partnership to help lead New Zealand to an eight-run win over Sri Lanka in the first T20I. Outstanding bowling at the death also turned the match in New Zealand’s favour as SL slumped from 121/0 to 164/8 in reply to the hosts’ 172/8.
SYDNEY
Bencic inspires Switzerland to United Cup win over France
Former Olympics champion Belinda Bencic sparkled on her return to the elite circuit after her maternity break, leading Switzerland to a 2-1 win over France in the United Cup mixed team tournament.
