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Rajasthan Royals will look to settle scores when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL clash at Jaipur. RR, in good form this season, aim to avenge their earlier defeat as both teams chase important points

Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down 206 to defeat Gujarat Titans by five wickets, powered by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. Sai Sudharsan’s century helped Gujarat post 205, but RCB held their nerve to seal a crucial IPL victory

Sreenidi Deccan FC registered a dramatic 2-1 win over Rajasthan United FC in the IFL Championship Stage opener. Late goals from Hadi Idrissou and David Castaneda sealed victory after Isaac Nortey gave the hosts an early lead

Titans and YMCA Secunderabad entered the final of the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament after narrow semifinal wins. Titans staged a 70-69 comeback against GHMC Sanathnagar, while YMCA Secunderabad defeated Nizam Basketball Academy 70-66 in a close contest

India’s Shambhavi Kshirsagar and Divyanshu Dewangan set a junior world record to win gold in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo. India now leads the medal tally with 12 medals, including four gold, with two days remaining

Reeds FC registered a comfortable 4-1 win over Bolarum Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division football league at Gymkhana Ground. Atharva, Dhanunjay Reddy, Shaik Sameer Hussain and Md Arbazullah scored for the winners

Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla secured a second-place finish at the prestigious CDI Hagen dressage competition in Germany, scoring 70.94 per cent with his mare Floriana. The result strengthens his international standing and highlights his growing success on the global stage

Andhra Premier League 2026 will feature seven teams and 558 players, with an increased auction purse. Matches will be held in Mangalagiri, Kadapa and Visakhapatnam, providing a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent

India began their Thomas Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win over Canada in Denmark. After Lakshya Sen’s opening loss, the Indian team bounced back strongly with wins in all remaining matches to move closer to the quarterfinals

Hyderabad golfer Saatvic Kumar Singh secured second runner-up position in the IGU Haryana Junior Golf Championship 2026 at Panchkula. The DPS Hyderabad student finished third with a total score of 300, including a strong final round performance

Hockey India is conducting a special goalkeeping camp in Bengaluru for the Indian women’s team, featuring senior and junior players. The initiative aims to strengthen the squad ahead of upcoming tournaments, with support from Anandana, the Coca-Cola India Foundation

AIFF held discussions with Genius Sports and ISL club representatives on a proposal for commercial rights, focusing on technology integration, fan engagement, revenue-sharing models, and aligning the league with global standards to drive long-term growth and sustainability.

US President Donald Trump praised Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh at the National Champions Day event in Washington DC. The Wake Forest star clinched the 2025 NCAA Division I title and has been a rising talent in Indian tennis

Delhi Capitals have signed England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Ben Duckett for the remainder of IPL 2026. Rehan has played five Tests, nine ODIs, 13 T20Is and will join DC for Rs 75 lakhs

YMCA Secunderabad defeated St. Francis Boys 66-47 to reach the semi-finals of the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament. Nizam Basketball Academy beat Freestyle Ballers 73-53, while Titans overcame KVBR 48-31 to join the semi-final line-up

Prachi Gaikwad won gold in junior women’s 50m rifle 3 positions at ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, while Naraen Pranav bagged bronze in junior men’s 10m air rifle. India now leads the medal tally with two golds and seven other medals

Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 101 as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in an IPL clash. Akeal Hosein picked four wickets, helping CSK dominate MI, who collapsed to 104 all out in 19 overs

Women cricket internationals Md Shabnam and Pangi Karuna Kumari were felicitated by RVVK Prasad Memorial Cricket Trust in Visakhapatnam. The event marked the 80th birth anniversary of RVVK Prasad, with cash awards and tributes to his contribution

Sreenidi Deccan FC will take on Rajasthan United FC in their opening match of the Championship Stage. The team aims for a strong start after a recent loss, with players and coach confident of securing three points

The Telangana Basketball Association will host the Players Conclave 2026 in Hyderabad on April 24. The event will bring together stakeholders, announce TJBL player selections, and focus on developing grassroots basketball and professional opportunities in the state

Chennai Super Kings have signed fast bowler Akash Madhwal as a replacement for injured Ayush Mhatre for the remainder of IPL 2026. Mhatre was ruled out after a hamstring injury, while Madhwal brings prior IPL experience

Young Sporting FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Susai FC in the TFA C-Division football league championship at Gymkhana Ground. Syed Uzair Quadri scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute

India’s men’s and women’s badminton teams will begin their Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2026 campaigns in Denmark. The men face Canada first, while the women take on hosts Denmark, with a challenging group stage schedule ahead

The NRAI National Judges Course 2026 has begun in Delhi NCR, bringing together officials from across India. The programme aims to strengthen technical expertise in shooting sports and prepare judges for international standards and upcoming ISSF certification.