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Indian T20 vice-captain Shubman Gill's run drought continued as he struggled to make an impact in the third T20I against Australia in Hobart, falling for 15 runs off 12 deliveries on Sunday. He was trapped lbw by Nathan Ellis inside the power play.

With this win, Punjab FC have six points from two matches, going one step closer to qualification in the semi-finals. Ninthoinganba Meetei, Samir Zeljkovic and Manglenthang Kipgen scored the goals for the winners, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).

During the title clash against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Mandhana scored a valuable 45 in 58 balls, with eight fours. Her runs came at a strike rate of 77.59. She let Shafali Verma let her arms loose at the other end, and they put on a century stand.

From finally winning a toss to Washington Sundar's blitz while chasing 187 runs, everything went right for India in the third T20I at Hobart, as they levelled the series 1-1 with two matches to go.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and former Indian cricketers extended their wishes to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on his 60th birthday, as the actor celebrates his special day on Sunday.

With this win, the series is levelled at 1-1, with two matches left. Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bowl first. After powerplay heroics from pacer Arshdeep Singh (3/35), it was a partnership between skipper Mitch Marsh (11) and Tim David (74 in 38 balls, with eight fours and five sixes) of 59 runs for third wicket and a 64-run stand between Marcus Stoinis (64 in 39 balls, with eight fours and two sixes) and Matt Short (26* in 15 balls, with two fours and a six) took Australia to 186/6 in 20 overs. In the run-chase, contributions did come from skipper Abhishek Sharma (25 in 16 balls, with two fours and two sixes), skipper Suryakumar Yadav (24 in 11 balls, with a four and two sixes) and Tilak Varma (29 in 26 balls, with a four and six). India was 145/5 in the 15th over in a tricky spot. However, a blitz from Washington (49* in 23 balls, with three fours and four sixes) and Jitesh Sharma (22* in 13 balls, with three fours) helped India keep series alive.

NorthEast United FC stunned reigning champions FC Goa with a thrilling 2-1 victory in the last Group B match of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.

Sunday's title clash will be India's third time in the Women's World Cup final

Jamshedpur FC finally found their spark in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, claiming a 2-0 victory against Inter Kashi in their final Group B match at the GMC Stadium, in Bambolim on Saturday, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Opting to chase in the high-pressure final, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said the conditions and weather influenced her decision.

Williamson, a one-time T20 World Cup finalist and one of the pillars of an explosive Kiwi line-up in T20Is for the past 14 years, put down the curtains on his T20I career just months before the ICC T20 World Cup to be hosted next year in India and Sri Lanka, finishing as tthe team's second-highest run-getter in the format.

Live coverage of a match at Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy Thane has begun. The updates are being generated by AI.

'As a little girl, she used to make balls out of cloth and play with a wooden bat on the roadside,' recalls her mother Sunita

Rishabh Pant's match-winning fifty propelled India A to a thrilling three-wicket win over South Africa A in the first unofficial Test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru on Sunday, giving the hosts a 1-0 series lead.

Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Yogasana Bharat, and MY Bharat, this week's edition saw special participation from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), focusing on the message that 'Clean Air, Fit Body' must be India's shared goal, as per a press release.

The match was initially supposed to start at 3:00, with the toss set to take place at 2:30 PM. However, the toss and match were delayed due to rain, and a final timing for both has now been issued.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Piyush Goyal told the media, 'We are really happy. We extend our best wishes to our sisters. I am hopeful that our team will make us proud. Winning and losing are a part of the game, but our team is going to play really well today.'

The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 will begin on November 7 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, promising three days of exciting six-a-side cricket in the unique six-over format. The tournament features 12 teams divided into four pools, with top international and domestic players coming together for one of the sport's most entertaining events, as per a release from Hong Kong Sixes.

Fiery half-centuries from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis stormed the hosts Australia to 186/6 in their 20 overs against India in the third T20I of the five-match series being played at Bellerive Oval here on Sunday.

India A now leads the two-match series 1-0, and second match will be played at BCCI CoE grounds from next Thursday

The New Zealand Cricket Team have included fast bowler Kyle Jamieson and spinner Ish Sodhi as New Zealand announced the T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against West Indies.

South Africa Women's journey to the World Cup final showcases resilience and improved batting, particularly in chasing targets. They overcame initial struggles, but inconsistencies and performance against strong teams remain concerns. Their 6-2 record and aggressive batting make them a contender for the trophy.

The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 has been a rollercoaster for the Indian Women's Cricket team. From dominant performances to heartbreaking defeats, their journey to the final has been a testament to their resilience and growing stature in the sport....

Live match coverage has begun at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. AI-generated updates will be posted here.

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to field first in the third T20I of the five-match series against Australia, which is being played at Bellerive Oval here on Sunday.