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Despite setbacks in previous two seasons, Deccan Warriors captain Faysal Shayesteh renew focus on promotion.

Twelve teams -- nine winners from the group stage, two finalists from last season (Services and Goa) and hosts Telangana -- are divided into two groups of six each.

PKL Season 11 has been one of the most entertaining and tightly contested seasons in the history of the tournament. A journey that is now in its second decade, the tournament has arrived in Pune, the home of the Puneri Paltan, who are also the defending champions.

It was a 46-overs-a-side affair, which India won by chasing down an easy target of 241 in 42.5 overs, but they carried on batting till the end of the final over

Liverpool moved nine points clear at the top of the standings after a 2-0 win against the four-time defending champion on Sunday.

Faysal Shayesteh opened the scoring for the Deccan Warriors with an inch-perfect free-kick in the 23rd minute, while Angel Orelien doubled the lead in the 72nd minute. The visitors managed a late consolation goal in the 91st minute through a volley from Gogou.

Akshit CC set an imposing total of 339 in 46.1 overs, with Mujtaba's knock featuring 22 boundaries and four sixes, supported by Chetan Kumar Goud's vital 50.

Anmolpreet Singh's 60, combined with vital contributions from Ramandeep Singh's unbeaten 39 and Nehal Wadhera's 31, helped Punjab post a competitive total of 196/6 in 20 overs.

Tarun secured a hard-fought victory over AWA’s M Rishabh Singh, while Palak triumphed over SPARS’ Sri Saanvi.

The summit clash followed a match play format featuring four singles and two doubles matches, ending in a 3-3 tie. In the singles, both the Golden Eagles and the Valley Warriors claimed two victories each. Similarly, the doubles matches were evenly split, with each team securing one win. The suspenseful playoff came down to Mithun Reddy G (Golden Eagles) and Madhav Kota (Valley Warriors), both playing off a 5 handicap. In a gripping finish, Reddy sank the crucial putt, clinching the Golden Eagles' hard-earned victory and the season championship.

The event welcomed distinguished guests M.C.R. Krishnam Raju, an international volleyball and beach volleyball player, and Dr. C. V. Krishna Reddy, Director of the Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions, Hyderabad. Also in attendance were Nalla Prashanth Reddy, Vice Chairman of NNRG, Thigulla Sampath Reddy, Director of NIHOC International School, and Nalla Sindhu, Director of NIHOC International School.

Nikhil’s explosive innings, studded with 18 boundaries and a six, propelled Jaisimha to an imposing 355/6 in 50 overs.

Participants will receive certificates, ensuring recognition and motivation for their efforts.

Hyderabad faltered in their second innings, managing only 194 in 79.1 overs despite a valiant 86 by Alankrit Rapole.

Telangana’s U17 boys' football team is preparing for the 68th School Nationals Football Championship, organized by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), which began on Saturday in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. The championship will showcase 38 teams from all across the States and Union Territories.

HIL is set to commence on December 28. This year's edition is historic as it marks the inaugural season of the Women's Hockey India League, alongside the much-anticipated men's competition

Virat went back to trusting his game and he looked like a different player in the second innings than he did in the first innings, says the former Australian Captain

Uncapped pacers Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett added to the Australian squad for the Adelaide Test

In the men’s Class 10 final, Hitesh delivered a stellar performance, defeating Maharashtra’s Vishwa Tambe with a decisive 11-6, 11-5, 11-4 victory. Adding to the state’s achievements, Nisha Kumari and Vijaya Deepika Gangapatnam secured silver medals, finishing as runners-up in the women’s Class 8 and Class 4 finals, respectively.

Smith was among Bumrah's victims during a devastating opening spell in the first innings, where the pacer tore through the Australian top-order.  

Singapore-born, Australia-raised David was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 3 crore at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah

While Rohit is expected to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul could come in at three pushing Gill to number 5

Feels that the opening combination should not be tinkered with after a 295-run win in the series opener against Australia

Allan Border expresses his disappointment over the team's inability to contain Virat Kohli during the first Test in Perth