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March 4, 2025 4:23 PM

South Africa, New Zealand seek limited-overs silverware in rare showdown

South Africa will re-embark on an agonising quest for their first piece of ICC silverware since 1998 when they face New Zealand in Wednesday's semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Lahore, the scene of a high-scoring tussle between the duo last month. The pair have faced each other in the 50-over format just twice since 2019 - most recently in Lahore in a Tri-Series fixture on February 10. South Africa batted first and posted 304 for six, but their inexperienced bowling line-up could not conta...

January 5, 2025 9:36 AM

Cricket: Australia beat India by six wickets to win series 3-1

Australia held their nerve to chase down their victory target of 162 after lunch on the third day of the fifth test on Sunday, beating India by six wickets for a 3-1 series win and reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. Travis Head, who was 34 not out, and debutant Beau Webster, unbeaten on 39, got Australia over the line to also secure the hosts a spot in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's in June. "It's unreal, it's been an amazing...

November 28, 2024 2:58 PM

World Chess Championship: Gukesh gets first win over Ding, levels scores after game three

Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju got his first win over title holder Ding Liren of China on Wednesday (November 27) in game three of the World Chess Championship. Playing with the white pieces, Gukesh earned a decisive victory to level the scores at 1.5-1.5 entering the first rest day. Ding struggled with time management as Gukesh showcased an audacious opening strategy with the 32-year-old defending champion spending over half an hour deciding his 13th move. As the pressure built, Ding was l...