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Chasing a challenging target of 179, Hyderabad’s innings faltered at crucial junctures despite valiant efforts from skipper Tilak Varma (46 off 34 balls) and opener Tanmay Agarwal (47 off 33 balls).

Abhirath M’s blistering 91-ball 132 powered Jai Hanuman to a dominant nine-wicket win over Combined District in the HCA A Division One-Day League Cum Knockout Tournament on Monday.

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.

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

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

Rishiket Sisodia’s sensational 166 off 123 balls, featuring nine fours and nine sixes, powered Gemini Friends to a commanding 169-run victory over Combined Districts in the HCA A Division One-Day League Cum Knockout Tournament on Tuesday.

Kohli's brilliant hundred was the perfect icing on the cake for India after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal put the visitors in the driver's seat with a brilliant 161

After the heavy roller was used before play on Day 2 and again after Australia’s first innings ended at 104, India gained a useful 46-run lead, which helped ease the pitch under the scorching sun. This made batting easier for Jaiswal and Rahul, who finished Day 2 unbeaten on 90 and 62, respectively. The pair have put India in a strong position, with their second innings total standing at 172/0 after 57 overs.

The trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Test series between England and New Zealand, a contest that dates back to the two nations' first Test encounter in 1930

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday backed the retention of national team players in the Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2025 while franchise skipper Hardik Pandya summed it up as "five fingers but one fist".

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra enters top 20 list in the same category

Table tennis, squash and triathlon have also been axed in a bid to limit the cost and streamline logistics given that only four venues will host the entire showpiece

Samson and Suryakumar brought out fireworks ranging from splendid to brutal in their 173-run stand at a run-rate of 15.04 to leave Bangladesh shellshocked, as India posted its highest-ever T20I total. It is also the highest score posted by a full member of the ICC.

Pant, who returned to test cricket after 21 months with a blistering century in Chennai, has been given time off ahead of a three test series against New Zealand later in October

Vikas Jain (41) along with his associates was facilitating online cricket betting.

"New coaching staff has different style but there is no problem. Good understanding is important, and I have that with Gambhir," said Rohit

Rashid had missed the previous ODI series against Ireland and was even out of Afghanistan’s one-off Test against New Zealand, which has seen no play for four days due to rain in Greater Noida.

Hyderabad clinches the Take Sports-All India Buchi Babu Tournament beating Chhattisgarh by 243 runs on the final day.

The league, featuring six competitive teams—Alleppey Ripples, Thrissur Titans, Trivandrum Royals, Kochi Blue Tigers, Calicut Globstars, and Kollam Sailors—is designed to nurture regional talent.