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Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana delivered a dramatic send-off to Shafali Verma after claiming her wicket, but India's response was decisive as they easily chased down a lacking total of fifty-five runs. Despite Fatima's stellar effort of taking three wickets amid a batting downfall for Pakistan, Harmanpreet Kaur's leadership secured India a convincing seven-wicket win, reinforcing their supremacy in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup tournament.

Opening the innings alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sooryavanshi gave East Zone a fiery start in the first session. The pair continued the good partnership they had built during the knockout matches and helped their team settle quickly.

In a crushing defeat, Pakistan's women faced a historic batting collapse against India in the Women's Asia Cup, recording their lowest T20I score. Despite this setback, mentor Wahab Riaz remains optimistic about the squad's future potential, citing necessary changes for upcoming tournaments. To move forward in the competition, Pakistan must secure a victory against Hong Kong.

Russias No. 1 chess grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi has two tattoos. Both carry different stories. His left-arm full sleeve took eight sessions over eight months, with flights from Moscow to Munich to meet his tattoo artist. From a phoenix and a favourite quote to Greek mythology, chess pieces and the pain involved, Nepo opens up about the stories behind his ink.

In a dominating performance, India triumphed over Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women's Asia Cup 2026. The young spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat played pivotal roles in dismantling the Pakistan batting lineup, which mustered a mere 55 runs, their lowest in T20 history. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrated a significant personal achievement, while Irfan Pathan humorously recalled his previous jibes after such a resounding victory.

At just twenty-two years and 220 days old, Shafali Verma made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score 3,000 runs in T20 internationals. She also claimed the title for the fastest to reach this milestone in terms of balls faced. In a decisive match, India easily chased down Pakistan's meager total of fifty-six, securing a resounding seven-wicket victory.

In a stunning performance, India triumphed over Pakistan by seven wickets during their Group A encounter. Pakistan struggled significantly, managing a mere 55 runs, marking their lowest T20I score. India's spinners dominated, with Shree Charani leading the charge by taking three wickets. Shafali Verma made history by surpassing 3,000 T20I runs. With this victory, India completed the group stage undefeated and confidently secured a semi-final berth.

Pakistan suffered their lowest T20I score ever, bowled out for just 55 runs. India's bowlers, led by Charani and Rawat, triggered a dramatic batting collapse. Pakistan lost six wickets for only eight runs after a promising start. This historic low occurred during Pakistan's 200th T20 International match. India continued their strong record against Pakistan.

The long-standing no-handshake tradition persisted between the captains of India and Pakistan during the Asia Cup match. In Dubai, Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat first. Notably, Harmanpreet Kaur marked her 150th T20I match as captain. With both teams already in the semi-finals, India's aim remains to uphold their dominance over Pakistan.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli enters his home race leading the 2026 Formula 1 championship, becoming the first Italian driver to hold this position before Monza in over seven decades. With an impressive six wins and six pole positions under his belt this season, the stakes heighten as he faces a grid penalty for a power-unit change at the renowned Monza circuit, making this race all the more captivating.

Uruguay have announced a 46-player preliminary list for upcoming FIFA international matches. The squad includes prominent players like Federico Valverde and Darwin Nez. India will host Uruguay on October 6 in Kolkata. This match follows India's encounter with Brazil three days prior. The Panama friendly has been rescheduled to September 25.

Born in St Charles Village in Trinidad, not far from the capital Port of Spain, Ramadhin lost both his parents when he was a toddler. He was raised by his grandparents, who had migrated from India to work on one of Trinidad's cocoa estates.

Hesson dismissed the report and said Salman had been informed well in advance that he would not be part of the Buckingham Palace visit.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka joked she might get high after the strong smell of cannabis interrupted her US Open match. The Belarusian complained to the umpire while facing Kamilla Rakhimova, but recovered to win in straight sets. Sabalenka later admitted the smell was unusually strong, while suggesting wind may have carried it into Louis Armstrong Stadium.

In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, American Grandmaster Levon Aronian assesses the upcoming World Championship clash between Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov. He discusses the immense pressure on Gukesh after becoming the youngest world champion, Sindarovs adventurous style, and the strategic battle ahead. Aronian also reflects on his own career, revealing why he has no regrets about never winning the classical world title.

How did the Alpine APL Pipers assemble a dream team featuring Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, Vidit Gujrathi, Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh and Volodar Murzin? Coach Pravin Thipsay reveals the strategy behind navigating the GCL draft, balancing star power with depth, and preparing for opponents recent rapid form. As defending champions, the Pipers must also manage expectations, media attention and the pressure to repeat their success.