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Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century sealed India’s fourth win from four World Cup matches as the hosts defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in Pune on Thursday. Star batsman Kohli reached his century and ended the match in style with a six against spinner Nasum Ahmed when he needed three runs to complete his century and India required two more runs to ...

Bangladesh were restricted to a below-per-total of 256 runs despite having a flying start against India in the 17th game of the World Cup in Pune. Earlier on batting, openers Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Liton Das picked up 63 runs in the first powerplay at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday. They showed vigilance at the beginning and then ...

Football superstar Neymar has a torn ligament and meniscus in his left knee and will have to undergo surgery after being injured during Brazil’s 2-0 loss to Uruguay, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Wednesday. The 31-year-old, who joined Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in August, was stretchered off in tears just before halftime in Brazil’s 2026 ...

New Zealand successfully defended 288/6 to win their clash against Afghanistan in the 16th match of the World Cup at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. The Black Caps appeared to be in a spot of trouble at 110/4 in the first innings after three quick wickets derailed a solid start. But a partnership worth 144 between Glenn Phillips ...

New Zealand and India are the only teams who remain unbeaten after playing three matches in the World Cup and the former have a chance at taking the top spot at least temporarily when they face Afghanistan on Wednesday. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. New Zealand will be wary of the threat that ...

South Africa keep holding their choker-character as they once again failed to beat underdog Netherlands in World Cup contest. The Proteas suffered a 38-run defeat to the Duthes to fall into an upset in the 15th game of the tournament at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Tuesday. They also lost to the same team by 13 runs ...

Bangladesh beat visiting Maldives by 2-1 goals in their second leg of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier held on Tuesday at Bashundhara Kings Arena in the city, reports BSS. Bangladesh had no any alternative option but to win the match after the two teams had a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the World Cup qualifying play-off held ...

A complaint has been filed against star Pakistan keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan for offering prayers (namaz) on the cricket field during the game against the Netherlands in World Cup 2023, reports Indian media. Vineet Jindal, an advocate in the Supreme Court of India, wrote to the ICC, saying Rizwan offering prayers during the match ‘raises questions about the spirit of the ...

Temba Bavuma’s South Africa will be aiming for a third win on the trot when they take on the Netherlands in Match No. 15 of the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday. The Proteas have begun with a couple of impressive wins over Sri Lanka and Australia so far in their campaign. ...

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will play two games in China next month as the club looks to cash in on the signing of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Miami missed out in a place in the MLS playoffs and will conclude the regular-season campaign against Charlotte on October 21. That leaves November free of games for the club but some ...