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Australia Women clinch first ODI in Mohali, defeat India by 8 wickets

Mohali, Sep 14 (UNI) Australia’s women’s cricket team secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over India in the first ODI at the Yadavindra Cricket Stadium in Punjab. Chasing a target of 282, Australia reached the total in just 44.1 overs, powered by standout performances from their top order.
Phoebe Litchfield led the charge with a brisk 88, while Beth Mooney (77) and Annabel Sutherland (54) notched up crucial half-centuries. Captain Alyssa Healy contributed 27, and Ellyse Perry, who retired hurt, added 30. Litchfield’s match-defining knock earned her the Player of the Match award.
India’s bowling effort struggled to contain Australia, with Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana being the only wicket-takers. Gaud dismissed Healy, conceding 55 runs in 8 overs, while Rana claimed Litchfield’s wicket, giving away 51 runs in 10 overs. Radha Yadav proved expensive, leaking 61 runs in 8 overs at an economy rate of 7.60.
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T20 WC imbroglio : After boycott threat, talks successful, ICC literally confirms Pak playiing India at Colombo on Feb 15

10 Feb 2026 | 1:14 AM

Chennai, Feb 9 (UNI) In a sign of good development between India and Pakistan cricketing ties amid the
imbroglio over Pakistan's refusal to play India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan
Cricket Board (PCB) late on Monday night concluded successful talks; jointly committing to the ongoing
ICC Men's T20 World Cup, while confirming the contest to be held as scheduled at Colombo in Sri Lanka
on February 15.

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Pakistan to play India match in T20 World Cup

10 Feb 2026 | 1:02 AM

Islamabad, Feb 9 (UNI) In a reversal of its boycott decision, the Pakistan government on Monday permitted the country's national cricket team to play the T20 World Cup match against India in Colombo on February 15, Dawn reported.

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Haryana has transformed into sports powerhouse, says CM Saini; Distributes ₹24 crore in awards

10 Feb 2026 | 12:34 AM

Chandigarh, Feb 9 (UNI) Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday asserted that Haryana has firmly established itself as a premier sports powerhouse, transitioning from a state traditionally recognized for its agriculture and military service to one that now defines India’s sporting identity.

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Pak media outlet claims Pakistan to play India match in T20 World Cup

10 Feb 2026 | 12:08 AM

Islamabad, Feb 9 (UNI) Pakistan have agreed to play the match against India in the T20 World Cup, leading Pak media outlet Dawn claimed on Monday night, quoting state-run Pakistan TV.

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Centre doing injustice to South, says CM Revanth Reddy

10 Feb 2026 | 12:04 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 9 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the upcoming municipal elections in Telangana would witness a three-way contest between the Congress, BRS and BJP, and urged voters to cast their ballots keeping the future of the state in mind.

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