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Sri Lanka to play with India in final following win over Pakistan

25 Sep 2023 11:14 AM IST

The Sri Lankan women’s cricket team set up the final of the Asian Games cricket tournament against India following a six-wicket wins over Pakistan in their match on Sunday. The title clash will take place on Monday. Sri Lanka had elected to field first, and its bowlers wasted no time

Indian women’s cricket team thrashes Bangladesh to confirm medal

25 Sep 2023 11:13 AM IST

In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, the Indian women’s cricket team outshone Bangladesh, clinching victory by eight wickets and booking their place in the finals of the Asian Games 2023. This win not only guarantees India a medal in the tournament but also serves as a testament to their

India crushes Australia in second ODI to secure series triumph

25 Sep 2023 11:07 AM IST

India secured a resounding victory in the second ODI in Indore, with KL Rahul and his teammates delivering outstanding performances. Ravindra Jadeja claimed the final wicket, dismissing Sean Abbott for 54 runs, leading India to a 99-run (DLS) victory over Australia. This win gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in

Indian men’s hockey team knocks out Uzbekistan 16-0 in Asian Games

25 Sep 2023 10:30 AM IST

Following the remarkable win over Uzbekistan, Indian hockey player Mandeep Singh said that the team will take things step by step, and focus now shifts to their next match against Singapore. The Indian men’s hockey team dominated Uzbekistan in their opening Asian Games match at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park

Lekh Ram, Babu Lal claim India’s second rowing medal in Asian Games

25 Sep 2023 10:29 AM IST

Lekh Ram and Babu Lal Yadav clinched India’s third medal and second rowing medal in the ongoing Asain Games with a bronze medal finish in the men’s pair final on Sunday. Lekh Ram and Babu Lal Yadav clinched India’s third and second rowing medals today to secure a podium finish.

Indian men’s volleyball team’s journey ends with quarterfinal loss to Japan

25 Sep 2023 10:28 AM IST

India’s sensational run in men’s volleyball came to an end after they were defeated by Japan in the quarter-finals on Sunday at the Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou. Japan won the tie by winning three straight games by 25-16, 25-18, and 25-17 to secure their spot in the semi-finals. Japan

‘Want to see an Indian race in MotoGP’: John Abraham

25 Sep 2023 10:28 AM IST

Ahead of India’s maiden MotoGP race at the Buddh International Circuit at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Bollywood star and bike enthusiast John Abraham reached the race track on Sunday, saying he wants to see an Indian racer competing in the MotoGP some day. Abraham, who played the main antagonist

Taniksha Khatri loses to world No 2 Man Wai Vivian in quarterfinals

25 Sep 2023 10:27 AM IST

India’s Taniksha Khatri crashed out of the Women’s Epee Individual event of fencing at the Asian Games as she failed to win against World No. 2 Hong Kong’s Man Wai Vivian. She lost the game 7-15 on Sunday in Hangzhou. Khatri had advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Uzbekistan’s Egamberdieva

Indian men’s doubles duo Saketh-Ramanathan progress into pre-quarter-finals

25 Sep 2023 10:26 AM IST

Indian men’s doubles duo Saketh Myneni and Ramanathan Ramkumar have progressed to the pre-quarter-finals at the Asian Games after registering a dominating straight-set win over Nepal’s Bastola Abhishek and Khadka Pradip on Sunday. Saketh-Ramanathan defeated Nepal 6-2, 6-3, in just 57 minutes. Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal started the Asian

Indian chess team shines in first round at Asian Games

25 Sep 2023 10:25 AM IST

India’s Gujarathi Vidit Santosh, Erigaisi Arjun Kumar, Dronavalli Harika and Koneru Humpy clinched a win in the first round of the men’s and women’s individual chess at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. In the men’s round, Santosh beat Bangladesh’s Rahman Mohammad Fahad by 1-0. On the other

Australia Falls Short as India Secures 1st ODI Win by 5 Wickets

23 Sep 2023 10:40 AM IST

In the first ODI clash between India and Australia at Mohali, it was a day filled with remarkable performances. A century partnership by the openers, Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with a powerful half-century from Suryakumar Yadav and a stellar five-wicket haul by Mohammed Shami highlighted India’s triumphant five-wicket

Impressive victory propels Sri Lanka cruise into semis

23 Sep 2023 10:40 AM IST

Inoshi Priyadharshani’s four-wicket haul helped the Sri Lanka women’s team set up a semi-final clash against Pakistan as they defeated Thailand by eight wickets in the Asian Games quarterfinal. The match was played at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Friday. Sri Lanka will face Pakistan on Sunday.