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In pursuit of 331 runs, Healy smashed a 107-ball 142, with 21 fours and three sixes, which is the highest score in a run-chase against India. Australia have outdone Sri Lanka, who chased down 302 against South Africa last year. With this win, Australia is at the top of the table, having won three matches and drawn one in four games. India, after starting its campaign with wins over Sri Lanka and arch-rivals Pakistan, has slipped to two losses against South Africa and Australia and now sits in third spot.

The three-match T20I series will start from October 18 at Hagley Oval and will be followed by ODIs starting from October 26, which is a three-match affair as well.

It boiled down to a hit-and-miss match in the tiebreaking shootoff in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, where the two most consistent Royals' compound archers - Ojas Deotale and Ella Gibson - hit the target, while none of the four Yodhas' players found the yellow dot, as per a press release from APL.

Deepika, representing the Chola Chiefs, which finished fourth in the competition with four wins and six losses, said that she is glad that the nation is hosting some of the world's best archers.

It was an important victory that took them to the top of the standings on points difference after an all-round performance from the Paltan, led by Pankaj Mohite (7) and skipper Aslam Inamdar (6), as per a press release from PKL.

Jesus Chourio was named the Player of the Match, as per a press release from PVL.

Olympic medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt will be the chef de mission of the Indian contingent

Campbell and Hope, with their half-centuries, staged a commendable fightback for the West Indies as they trailed by 97 runs after being forced into a follow-on by India during the second Test at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. WI was bundled out for 248 runs in their first innings after India had declared their first innings at 518/5.

Captain Shan Masood, who made 76 in a 161-run stand with Imam ul Haq (93), was given out LBW to Prenelan Subrayan in the second session, but opted to take the DRS review

This week's special partners were doctors and health professionals, underscoring the critical role of preventive health and the importance of physical activity in combating lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, according to a press release from the Union Sports Ministry.

Sutherland, who turned 24 today, did not let India capitalise on a 155-run partnership for the opening wicket between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, as she helped the Aussies take down India to 330 all out from a fine position of 234/2 at one point with figures of 5/40 in 9.5 overs.

Kuldeep's five-wicket haul was instrumental in reducing WI from 156/4 to 248 all out in the visitors' first innings, giving India a gigantic lead during the second Test at Delhi on Sunday. After a chart-topping 17-wicket Asia Cup title-winning campaign, Kuldeep's appearances in these two Tests are his first since the home series against New Zealand last year, which India lost by 0-3, marking one of their darkest chapters in cricket. Kuldeep was in the squad for the England tour, but had to watch all five Tests from sidelines.

At the end of the day's play, Pakistan was at 313/5, with Mohammed Rizwan (62*) and Salman Agha *(52*) unbeaten, having stitched a 114 run partnership for the fifth wicket.

The Indian Elite contest showcased experience and emerging talent as, Abhishek and Seema claimed top honours to take home the cash prize of INR 4,00,000 each. Pal took victory in the men's race, clocking 1:04:17, while Seema dominated the women's field with a time of 1:11:23 to win comfortably. The victory marked Abhishek's third victory at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, while Seema impressed on her debut, making an immediate impact on one of the World's most prestigious half marathons.

Campbell and Hope, with their half-centuries, staged a commendable fightback for the West Indies as they trailed by 97 runs after being forced into a follow-on by India during the second Test at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

Under the life ban, Iqbal cannot take part in any athletics activities nor coach or hold office at any level

The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Sunday paid a rich tribute to two of the state's most celebrated women cricketers, Mithali Raj and Raavi Kalpana, by naming a stand and a gate after them at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Openers Pratika Rawal (75 in 96 balls, with 10 fours and a six) and Mandhana (80 in 66 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) laid down the platform with an incredible 155-run stand for the opening wicket. However, India could not capitalise on it a lot as a five-wicket haul from Annabel Sutherland (5/40) and Sophie Molineux (3/75) managed to take regular wickets later on, restricting India to 330 runs in 48.5 overs.

Aussies complete the chase in 49 overs to beat India by three wickets

Hope achieved this milestone in his career during the second Test against India at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. During the match, at the end of the third day, Hope was unbeaten at 66* in 103 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. His runs came at a brisk strike rate of over 64.

Goals were scored by Arshdeep Singh (2'), PB Sunil (15'), Araijeet Singh Hundal (26') and Roman Kumur (47') for the winning side, while Gus Nelson (41') and Aidan Max (52') scored for New Zealand, as per a press release from Hockey India.

Following India left-hand opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's exceptional knock in the second and final Test of the series at Arun Jaitley Stadium, West Indies legendary cricketer Brian Lara hilariously urged the southpaw, 'don't beat up our bowlers so bad,' as he lauded the youngster's impressive batting skills.

Riding high on their historic bronze medal finish in the mixed team event, the Indian contingent will now look to carry that momentum into the individual events of the BWF World Junior Championships that get underway at the National Centre of Excellence on Monday.

Kuldeep Yadav has become the fastest left-arm wrist spinner to claim 5 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, achieving this feat in just 15 Tests and equalling Johnny Wardle's record of 5 five-wicket hauls, although Wardle took 28 Tests to reach the milestone.

The 29-year-old opener broke the long-standing record of Australia’s Belinda Clark (970 runs in 1997) of the highest run-getter in a calendar year