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31 Oct

Australia Outclass India by Four Wickets in Melbourne Thriller; Hazlewood and Marsh Lead the Charge

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Melbourne, October 31, 2025 — Australia claimed a convincing four-wicket victory over India in the second T20 International at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking a 1–0 lead in the series. The visitors struggled to recover from an early batting collapse, while Josh Hazlewood’s sharp bowling and Mitchell Marsh’s explosive batting powered Australia to a comfortable win.India’s innings never quite took shape after they were invited to bat first. The top order faltered under relentless pace and movement from the Australian bowlers. Within the first six overs, India had stumbled to 49 for five, with key batters including Suryakumar Yadav and…

31 Oct

CM Bhagwant Mann Applauds Indian Women’s Cricket Team for Historic Semifinal Triumph Over Australia

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for their brilliant win against Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, calling it a moment of immense pride for the entire nation. Expressing his joy over the victory, Mann hailed the team’s performance and lauded captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who hails from Punjab, for her inspiring leadership. “A great victory for the Indian women's cricket team... Defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025... Congratulations to the entire team including the captain and…

29 Oct

Rohit Sharma Becomes World No. 1 ODI Batter After Match-Winning Century in Sydney

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Sydney, October 29, 2025: Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma has achieved a career milestone by rising to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI batter rankings for the first time. The 38-year-old veteran claimed the No. 1 spot after his unbeaten 121-run masterclass in the final ODI against Australia, steering India to a commanding nine-wicket win at the Sydney Cricket Ground.Rohit’s majestic innings, laced with 13 fours and three sixes, not only sealed India’s victory but also propelled him past Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and teammate Shubman Gill in the global rankings. This marks a new high in Rohit’s illustrious career,…

29 Oct

Rain Halts Suryakumar Yadav’s Comeback Show in Washed-Out T20 Against Australia

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Canberra, October 29, 2025: Suryakumar Yadav rediscovered his flair with a stylish unbeaten 39 before rain washed out the opening T20 International between India and Australia at the Manuka Oval on Wednesday.The Indian captain, who had endured a lean run throughout 2025, looked back to his best as he joined vice-captain Shubman Gill in an entertaining 62-run stand off just 35 balls. Gill remained unbeaten on 37 from 20 deliveries when play was abandoned due to persistent showers.Suryakumar’s innings was a reminder of his trademark elegance — crisp drives, audacious pulls, and a signature six over square leg off Josh…

27 Oct

India’s Pratika Rawal ruled out of Women’s World Cup 2025, Shafali Verma named replacement

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Navi Mumbai, 27 October 2025 — India suffered a major setback today ahead of the semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 when opening batter Pratika Rawal has been officially ruled out of the tournament because of a severe ankle injury. The injury occurred during the group stage match against Bangladesh at the Dr DY Patil Stadium. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Shafali Verma will replace her in India’s squad for the remainder of the competition. Rawal, aged 25, had been one of India’s standout performers in this edition of the tournament, amassing 308 runs in…

26 Oct

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 950th Career Goal, Eyes Historic 1,000-Goal Milestone

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Riyadh, October 26, 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo reached a remarkable milestone on Saturday, scoring his 950th career goal during Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win over Al-Hazm in the Saudi Pro League. The decisive goal came in the 88th minute, securing the victory and maintaining Al-Nassr’s perfect start to the season with six wins from six matches.Ronaldo, 40, has been in prolific form this season, netting six goals in as many appearances. Since joining Al-Nassr in January 2023, he has scored 106 goals in 119 matches, underscoring his enduring impact on the pitch. Following the match, Ronaldo shared his excitement on Instagram, writing, “Happy…

25 Oct

Rohit Sharma’s Century and Kohli’s Milestone Propel India to 9-Wicket Win Over Australia

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Sydney, October 25, 2025: India showcased a dominant performance to defeat Australia by 9 wickets in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, ensuring they avoided a clean sweep in the series, which Australia won 2-1.Australia managed a total of 236 runs, but the Indian bowling lineup, spearheaded by Harshit Rana, put the hosts under pressure. Rana was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 39 runs, while spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar controlled the middle overs and restricted scoring opportunities.Chasing 237, India’s batting was led by Rohit Sharma, who remained unbeaten on 121, marking his…

23 Oct

India Women Enter Semifinals of ODI World Cup with Victory Over New Zealand

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Navi Mumbai, October 23, 2025: Host nation India Women have secured a spot in the Women’s ODI World Cup semifinals after defeating New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS method) in their round-robin clash on Thursday. With this win, India became the fourth and final team to qualify for the knockout stage, while New Zealand and Sri Lanka were eliminated from the tournament.At the DY Patil Stadium, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl. India posted 340 runs for 3 wickets in 49 overs, their highest-ever World Cup score, despite one over being lost to rain. Smriti Mandhana scored…

23 Oct

Australia Clinch ODI Series with Two-Wicket Win Over India in Adelaide

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Adelaide, October 23, 2025 — Australia defeated India by two wickets in a tense encounter at Adelaide Oval, sealing the three-match ODI series 2–0 with one game still to play. Despite a fighting total from India, the hosts displayed resilience and depth to chase down the 265-run target with 22 balls to spare.Batting first, India posted 264 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with a composed 73, while Shreyas Iyer contributed a fluent 61. The pair built a solid platform, but the middle order struggled to convert starts into big scores as…

23 Oct

Virat Kohli’s Adelaide Chapter Closes on a Sour Note as Star Batter Departs for Another Duck

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Adelaide (Rajeev Sharma): The crowd at Adelaide Oval, known for its affection toward Virat Kohli, was left stunned on Thursday as the Indian stalwart walked back to the pavilion without scoring. For the second time in a row this series, Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck, marking a difficult outing in what could be his final appearance at one of his most cherished venues. Kohli’s dismissal came in the second ODI against Australia, when pacer Xavier Bartlett delivered a sharp inswinger that struck him plumb in front. Having faced just four deliveries, Kohli appeared dejected as the umpire raised…