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New Zealand Win Maiden Women's T20 World Cup As South Africa Falter In Successive Final

New Zealand produced a clinical performance in a high-stakes final to beat South Africa by 32 runs and win their maiden Women's T20 World Cup title in Dubai on Sunday. It turned out to be a historic Sunday for New Zealand cricket as the White Ferns got their hands on the ICC trophy hours after the men recorded their first Test win in India after 36 years. South Africa, playing their second successive final, sent New Zealand in to bat and the Sophie Devine-led side thrived under pressure to post an above par 158 for five at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Close In On Win Despite Ruturaj Gaikwad's Century For Maharashtra

Defending champions Mumbai closed in on an outright win despite fine hundreds by Maharashtra skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and seasoned middle-order batter Ankit Bawne on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match on Sunday. Maharashtra were all out for 388 in their second innings, leaving Mumbai with a victory target of 74 with a full day's play left in the game. At 13 for no loss at stumps, Mumbai were just 61 away from victory with openers Prithvi Shaw and Ayush Mhatre batting on 7 and 6 respectively.

John Stones Bags Controversial Winner As Manchester City Survive Wolverhampton Wanderers Scare

Manchester City snatched a controversial 2-1 win at Wolves as John Stones' last-gasp goal was given after a VAR review to send the champions to the top of the Premier League on Sunday. Pep Guardiola's side trailed to Jorgen Strand Larsen's surprise opener for Wolves early in the first half. Josko Gvardiol dragged City back on level terms before the interval and, with just seconds left in stoppage-time, Stones headed the visitors to a dramatic sixth win in eight league games this season. Bottom of the table Wolves claimed Stones' goal should have been disallowed for offside and interference by Bernardo Silva on keeper Jose Sa.

"He Understood What...": Rohit Sharma's Massive Praise For New Zealand Batter With Indian Roots

Rohit Sharma praised Rachin Ravindra for his match-winning performance as New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the opening Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Ravindra was named Player of the Match after the Black Caps (New Zealand) secured their first Test victory on Indian soil in 36 years. Ravindra's crucial innings of 134 in the first innings allowed the Kiwis to establish a commanding lead of 356 runs after they bowled out Rohit's team for just 46.

Tommy Paul Joins Jannik Sinner And Carlos Alcaraz As 2024 3-Time Title Winner

Tommy Paul joined Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as a three-time ATP title winner in 2024 when he swept past Grigor Dimitrov in the Stockholm final on Sunday. The fourth-seeded American, who claimed his maiden crown in the Swedish capital in 2021, downed the third seed from Bulgaria 6-4, 6-3. Paul, 27, did not drop a set all week and boosted his chances of making the season-ending ATP Finals for the first time.

'Bhaagne Ki Zarurat Nahi': Sachin Tendulkar Pokes Fun At Virender Sehwag On His Birthday

The Indian cricket fraternity on Sunday took to social media to extend birthday wishes to Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag, who turned 46 on Sunday. Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar took to X, funnily saying that his age of 46 is a "perfect mix of four and six", just like Sehwag's explosive batting. "Happy 46th,Viru! 46 ka matlab hai 4 aur 6 ka perfect mix--bilkul tumhari batting ki tarah. Koi bhagne ki zarurat nahi. Tumhara saal bhi tumhare shots ki tarah dhamakedaar ho!," posted Sachin.

"Just Be Quiet...": Rishabh Pant's Cryptic Post Viral After Bengaluru Test Loss

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had an injury scare during the recently concluded 1st Test against New Zealand, which India lost by 8 wickets on Sunday. Pant copped a blow to his operated-knee on Day 2 before being taken off the field. He did not keep the wickets after injury, with Dhruv Jurel replacing him behind the sticks. However, Pant took the game to the New Zealand bowlers on Day 3, smashing them all over the park in Bengaluru. Unfortunately, Pant missed out on his century by a solitary run before India suffered another batting collapse.

"Need To Be Extra Careful": Rohit Sharma Provides Mammoth Injury Update On Rishabh Pant

India captain Rohit Sharma opened up on star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's injury concern during the recently-concluded 1st Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Pant, who suffered a life-threatening car crash in December 2022, limped off the field on Day 2 after receiving a blow to his operated knee. While he did come out to bat and scored 99 runs in the second innings, Dhruv Jurel kept the wickets for the team during New Zealand's successful 107-run chase on Day 5.

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New Zealand Win Maiden Women's T20 World Cup As South Africa Falter In Successive Final

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai Close In On Win Despite Ruturaj Gaikwad's Century For Maharashtra

John Stones Bags Controversial Winner As Manchester City Survive Wolverhampton Wanderers Scare

"He Understood What...": Rohit Sharma's Massive Praise For New Zealand Batter With Indian Roots

Tommy Paul Joins Jannik Sinner And Carlos Alcaraz As 2024 3-Time Title Winner

'Bhaagne Ki Zarurat Nahi': Sachin Tendulkar Pokes Fun At Virender Sehwag On His Birthday

"Just Be Quiet...": Rishabh Pant's Cryptic Post Viral After Bengaluru Test Loss

"Need To Be Extra Careful": Rohit Sharma Provides Mammoth Injury Update On Rishabh Pant