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Sean Abbott, Travis Head Lead Australia To T20 Series Sweep Against South Africa

Sean Abbott took four wickets and Travis Head made 91 as Australia completed a series clean sweep with a five-wicket win in the third and final T20 International against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday. Seam bowler Abbott followed up a player-of-the-match performance in the second match with a career-best four for 31 as South Africa made 190 for eight after deciding to bat first. The left-handed Head slammed eight fours and six sixes in a 48-ball innings before being caught at long-off when just five runs were needed for victory.

Dominant Australia take T20 clean sweep over Proteas

Sean Abbott took four wickets and Travis Head made 91 as Australia completed a series clean sweep with a five-wicket win in the third and final Twenty20 international against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday.

Perfect 10 for Verstappen with record win in Italy

MONZA, Italy: Runaway Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen celebrated a record 10th win in a row by leading Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez one-two at Ferrari's home Italian Grand Prix on Sunday (Sep 3).

Head leads Australia to T20 series sweep of South Africa

Left-handed opener Travis Head smashed a career-best 91 from 48 balls to lead Australia to a five-wicket win and a clean sweep of their three-match Twenty20 International series against hosts South Africa in Durban on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan Beat East Bengal 1-0 To Win Durand Cup Title For First Time After 23 Years

A moment of sheer brilliance from Dimitri Petratos proved decisive as 10-man Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 in a fiercely contested final to clinch Durand Cup title for the first time after 23 years in Kolkata on Sunday. Mohun Bagan were one-man down after Anirudh Thapa was sent off in the 62nd minute, but they still scored the decisive goal through a brilliant solo effort from Petratos in the 71st minute. In a swift counter-attacking move, the Australian player skilfully weaved past the East Bengal defence, before unleashing a powerful strike from 25 yards out. East Bengal goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill was left a mute spectator.

Former Umpire Piloo Reporter Passes Away At Age Of 84

Former Indian umpire Piloo Reporter, who was among the first neutral umpires to officiate in Test cricket, died in Mumbai on Sunday. He was 84. Reporter officiated in 14 Tests and 22 one-day internationals in a career lasting 28 years, including in the 1992 World Cup organised in Australia and New Zealand. Reporter also officiated in 13 first-class matches in which he was a match referee in two. His first match as an umpire was the Delhi Test between India and England in December 1984 while his last appearance was in the Mumbai Test between these two teams in February 1993.

South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat In Dead Rubber vs Australia

South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I LIVE Cricket Score:South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the third and final T20I in Kingsmead, Durban. The Proteas, despite being the hosts, have struggled to impose themselves on the field, with the men from Down Under putting on a show. After winning the first match by 111 runs, Australia secured the series with an 8-wicket triumph in the second match. More of the same would be expected from them in the hope of a series sweep. (LIVE Scorecard)

Italy makes Basketball World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time in 25 years

For the first time in 25 years, Italy is going to the quarterfinals of the Basketball World Cup.

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Sean Abbott, Travis Head Lead Australia To T20 Series Sweep Against South Africa

Dominant Australia take T20 clean sweep over Proteas

Perfect 10 for Verstappen with record win in Italy

Head leads Australia to T20 series sweep of South Africa

Mohun Bagan Beat East Bengal 1-0 To Win Durand Cup Title For First Time After 23 Years

Former Umpire Piloo Reporter Passes Away At Age Of 84

South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat In Dead Rubber vs Australia

Italy makes Basketball World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time in 25 years