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India Beat South Korea, Confirm Spot In Playoffs Of Billie Jean King Cup 2025

Team India confirmed their playoff berth in the Billie Jean King Cup 2025, after bagging second place at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1. The hosts progressed to the next round after registering a 2-1 win against Korea Republic in their final game of the tournament at the Mahalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex on Saturday in Pune. This is only the second time that India have qualified for the playoffs of the Billie Jean King Cup, previously doing so in 2020. Along with the hosts, it was New Zealand who secured top spot at the tournament organized by MSLTA in association with ITF, AITA, and PMDTA.

How A Random Thought Led To Abhishek Sharma Smashing All-Time IPL Record

It was a 'random' thought Abhishek Sharma wrote in his diary that led him to smash the highest individual score by an Indian in the IPL. Sharma raised the power-hitting bar with a sensational 141 off 55 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad made short work of the 246-run target set by Punjab Kings to end to their four match losing streak on Saturday. But to his own admission, Sharma too was under pressure to perform after a string of failures and he overcame a bout of sickness to play one of the most memorable knocks in the IPL.

"If I Tell You Everything...": Nicholas Pooran's Hilarious Response To Query On His Strokeplay

Following his explosive inning against the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) left-hand batter Nicholas Pooran shared thoughts on his hitting abilities in the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league. Gill-led GT's four-match win streak came to an end as explosive knocks from Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran helped LSG secure their fourth win of the tournament at Ekana Stadium on Saturday. Pooran slammed 61 runs off just 34 balls, which was laced with seven maximums and one boundary in his innings which came at a staggering strike rate of 179.41.

Abhishek Sharma Names MI Star Who Supported Him During Tough Times. It's Not Hardik Or Rohit

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Abhishek Sharma rose the highest as his team secured a ground-breaking victory against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Saturday. Abhishek was utterly dominant with the bat in the match, scoring 141 runs off just 55 balls, to take the team home with 2 overs to spare. After the game, Abhishek revealed that he was battling fever over the last four days but continued to receive words of encouragement from former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh and current Mumbai Indians vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav.

AS Monaco Beat Faltering Olympique Marseille To Take Second Place In Ligue 1

Monaco beat slumping Marseille 3-0 on Saturday to take second place in Ligue 1 from their opponents and boost their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. The principality club lead Marseille by one point with five matches remaining, but seventh-placed Lyon are only four points further adrift with a game in hand. Lille are fourth, two points behind Marseille and above Strasbourg on goal difference. Monaco inflicted a fourth defeat in five Ligue 1 games on Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille, who are in danger of throwing away a Champions League place after sitting second in the French top flight for much of the campaign.

Own Goal Helps LaLiga Leaders Barcelona Beat Leganes

Barcelona needed a Jorge Saenz own goal to edge Leganes 1-0 and move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Saturday. Second-placed champions Madrid face Alaves on Sunday and have to play catch-up after Hansi Flick's side scraped their way to a narrow but vital win on the road. The Catalan giants are fighting for a potential quadruple this season and took another small step towards the league title at Butarque stadium.

"Abhishek Sharma Played Well But...": Punjab Kings Coach Fumes After Heavy Loss To SRH

Abhishek Sharma delivered one of the most explosive knocks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, hammering a sensational 141 off just 55 balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS). His innings, laced with 14 boundaries and 10 towering sixes, came at a staggering strike rate of 256.36, leaving the PBKS bowlers gasping for answers. The left-hander, who had been searching for form, finally found his rhythm and punished the Punjab attack with a mix of clean hitting and fearless strokeplay. Reflecting on the carnage, PBKS spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi admitted that the team missed crucial chances which allowed Abhishek to take the game away.

"Hazam Nahi Ho Rahi" Abhishek Sharma Gets Special Praise From Mentor Yuvraj Singh

Abhishek Sharma set IPL 2025 on fire as he smashed an incredible 55-ball 141 to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a scintillating victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS). Abhishek registered the highest-ever individual score by an Indian in IPL history, and earned due praise from his mentor, legendary India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Yuvraj has often praised Abhishek in a humorous manner, and maintained the same as he congratulated him for the incredible innings. Yuvraj took to X to celebrate Abhishek's historic ton.

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India Beat South Korea, Confirm Spot In Playoffs Of Billie Jean King Cup 2025

How A Random Thought Led To Abhishek Sharma Smashing All-Time IPL Record

"If I Tell You Everything...": Nicholas Pooran's Hilarious Response To Query On His Strokeplay

Abhishek Sharma Names MI Star Who Supported Him During Tough Times. It's Not Hardik Or Rohit

AS Monaco Beat Faltering Olympique Marseille To Take Second Place In Ligue 1

Own Goal Helps LaLiga Leaders Barcelona Beat Leganes

"Abhishek Sharma Played Well But...": Punjab Kings Coach Fumes After Heavy Loss To SRH

"Hazam Nahi Ho Rahi" Abhishek Sharma Gets Special Praise From Mentor Yuvraj Singh