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Belgium reached the World Cup knockout stages as group winners after Leandro Trossard's double helped them beat New Zealand 5-1. The Red Devils' first win saw them top Group G on goal difference. They will play the third-place finisher from another group on Wednesday. New Zealand has been eliminated.
India opener Shafali Verma said India should keep things simple against Australia in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. She believes India has the confidence to win, having recently beaten Australia in a T20 series. Verma stressed the importance of backing their strengths and not overthinking.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old sensation, is set to debut for India. Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara recalled Sooryavanshi's bold declaration to hit 13 sixes during an IPL match. The young prodigy amassed 776 runs in 16 IPL innings this year, showing immense confidence.
India seeks to level the series against Ireland in the 2nd T20I on Sunday in Belfast after a shocking defeat. Ireland's debut pacers exposed India's top order, causing a batting collapse. Shreyas Iyer's men aim for an improved batting show to secure a win before facing England.
India faces Australia in a crucial Women's T20 World Cup match on Sunday. India needs a win to reach the semifinals. They have struggled with fielding and batting, dropping many catches. Australia is unbeaten and has a strong record. India's hopes depend on this do-or-die clash.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said Sanju Samson needs to be careful after his poor show against Ireland on Friday. Samson got just 5 runs. Manjrekar warned that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is waiting for his chance, showing Samson cannot take his spot lightly. India lost by 34 runs.
France comfortably beat Norway 4-1 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Ousmane Dembele scored a quick first-half hat-trick, showing Norway's second string defence struggled. France topped Group I with this win. Desire Doue added a late goal for France.
Luke Humphries defended his US Darts Masters title, beating Luke Littler 8-7 in a thrilling final at Madison Square Garden. Humphries became the first player to win back-to-back titles in New York. The world number one said, "This is the most iconic venue I think darts will ever go to."
Harshit Rana returned to India's XI on Friday, showing his skill after injury. He got career-best T20I figures of 3 for 24 against Ireland. Many wondered if he'd regain form after knee surgery and missing IPL 2026. His spell showed he's ready to play again.
Brody Couch's 26 runs and three wickets helped San Francisco Unicorns win a thriller. Chasing 192, Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 87, but Couch's late assault saw them over the line with two wickets and two balls to spare. The Unicorns got off to a shaky start.
US Open badminton: Devika Sihag stunned third seed Riko Gunji of Japan 22-20, 21-19 on Friday. Rounak Chouhan also reached the semifinals, beating Israel's Misha Zilberman 23-21, 21-11. Kidambi Srikanth strengthened India's chances, winning his quarterfinal match. Many Indian players are showing good form.
A father used a football board to help his visually impaired son 'experience' Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Portugal won 5-0, with Ronaldo scoring a brace. The clip showed the son's joy as his father guided him through the play.