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KOLKATA, India (AP) -- Punjab Kings reclaimed top position in the Indian Premier League after a rainout against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Unbeaten Punjab has five points after three games while Kolkata got its first point. Kolkata reached 25-2 in 3.4 overs when the rain arrived at Eden Gardens. Punjab fast bowler Xavier Bartlett found the outside edges of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the space of three balls in his first over. On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals host Mumbai Indians. ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh's Sameer Rizvi turned the spotlight on himself with a composed and commanding knock that steered Delhi Capitals to a consummate win over Lucknow SuperGiants at Ekana on Wednesday. The Meerut-born batter walked in at No. 4 with DC under pressure at 21/2 in a chase of 142. The situation became even more tense almost immediately as Delhi slipped to 26/4 within six deliveries of his arrival, with LSG's fast bowlers striking hard and tightening their grip on the contest. Go B ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remain one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, sharing the record of five titles with Mumbai Indians and boasting 10 final appearances. Their dominance in a fiercely competitive league reflects not just on-field excellence but also a well-structured system built over the years. A major factor behind their sustained success has been the stability provided by the ownership group, which has consistently backed players and maintained a balanced squad. CSK's p ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- Tommy Fleetwood's best season got even better Sunday when he ran off four straight birdies around the turn and closed with a 7-under 65 for a two-shot victory over Keita Nakajima in the DP World India Championship. Fleetwood had cause to celebrate for the third time in the last three months -- the FedExCup title with his first win on U.S. soil, the leading points-earner in a road win for Team Europe in the Ryder Cup and now his first European tour win of the year. Nakajima had a t ...Read More >
NEW DEHLI (AP) -- Japanese golfer Keita Nakajima shot a bogey-free 7-under 65 to take a two-stroke lead at DP World India Championship after the third round, moving in sight of his second title on the European tour. The 25-year-old Nakajima, a former top-ranked amateur, has two European Ryder Cup stars as his nearest challengers with Tommy Fleetwood (69) in second place and Shane Lowry (69) a stroke back in third. No. 2-ranked Rory McIlroy, the main attraction at Delhi Golf Club, shot 68 and w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Shane Lowry ran off five straight birdies on the back nine and then got up-and-down for birdie on the 18th hole Thursday for an 8-under 64, giving him a one-shot lead over Keita Nakajima in the DP World India Championship. Rory McIlroy decided to leave driver out of his golf bag at tight, tree-lined Delhi Golf Club. He had a collection of bogeys and birdies and settled on a 69 in the inaugural tournament. "Dog was out of the bag, probably asleep in the locker," McIlroy said. ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AP) -- South Africa opted to field against host India after captain Laura Wolvaardt won a rain-delayed toss Thursday at the Women's Cricket World Cup. Afternoon showers and a wet outfield delayed the toss by an hour, with South Africa taking the conditions into account when choosing to bowl first. The chasing side could have an advantage owing to possible dew at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VCDA Stadium. The game was set to begin at 4 p.m. local time, but no overs hav ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, India (AP) -- Captain Chamari Athapaththu won the coin toss and opted for Sri Lanka to bowl first against India in the opening match of the Women's Cricket World Cup on Tuesday. Eight teams will contest 31 matches for a chance to lift the trophy on Nov. 2 after the final in either Colombo or Navi Mumbai. Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and Navi Mumbai are hosting India's leg of the tournament. Colombo in Sri Lanka is the other venue, and where Pakistan will play its matches. India i ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Top-ranked and seven-time champion Australia will be trying to prevent India from winning a Women's Cricket World Cup at home -- yet again -- when play begins in the tournament next week. India hosts Sri Lanka at Guwahati, India, on Tuesday to start the 31-match tournament which culminates with the final on Nov. 2. Matches are also being played in Sri Lanka. Eight teams are entered -- India, defending champions Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakis ...Read More >
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