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India face must-win clash against Chinese Taipei to keep quarterfinal hopes alive

Sydney, March 9 (UNI) Still reeling from their heavy 0–11 defeat to Japan, India now face a do-or-die battle against Chinese Taipei in their final Group C match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 at Western Sydney Stadium here on Tuesday.
The Blue Tigresses must win by at least two goals to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive. They will also need Japan to defeat Vietnam in the other simultaneous group match to advance to the knockout stage.
India are currently placed fourth in the group with zero points from two matches, having earlier lost 1–2 to Vietnam before suffering the heavy defeat against Japan.
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Smith hits fifty as Rawalpindiz misery continues

22 Apr 2026 | 2:50 PM

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Leicester City relegated to League One after draw with Hull City in Premier League

22 Apr 2026 | 2:45 PM

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India drawn with Bangladesh & Maldives in SAFF Women's Championship 2026

22 Apr 2026 | 2:15 PM

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WBSC unveils schedule of first softball Olympic qualification event

22 Apr 2026 | 2:03 PM

Lausanne, April 22 (UNI) The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has unveiled the official game schedule for the Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage, the first qualification event of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The group stage will be played in Prague of the Czech Republic on June 16-20, Lima of Peru on July 14-18 and Oklahoma City of the United States on September 12-16.

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