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Afghanistan v Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2023

<p>AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI: Babar Azam-led Pakistan completed the cleansweep with a comprehensive 59-run win over Afghanistan ahead of Asia Cup 2023</p>

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Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 59 runs in 3rd ODI despite Mujeeb's fastest fifty to claim no.1 spot in ODI rankings

<p>AFG vs PAK: Mujeeb Ur Rahman's record-breaking half-century only managed to delay the inevitable for Afghanistan in the third ODI</p>

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman hits fastest ODI fifty for Afghanistan, breaks 40-year-old record vs Pakistan

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LSG vs DC Predicted Playing XI: Delhi Capitals need a breath of fresh air in their pace attack which hasn't been menacing so far.

Mohit Sharma has taken just 2 wickets in the season so far.

Dushmantha Chameera has a good record against Nicholas Pooran.

LSG may unleash Mayank Yadav against Delhi Capitals.

Mitchell Starc, Axar Patel, KL Rahul

LSG vs DC Predicted Playing XI: Axar to bring in another overseas pacer to support Starc, only one change expected for host side

RCA ad hoc committee convenor Jaideep Bihani lashed out at Rajasthan Royals for not letting Rajasthan Cricket Association get involved in the management.

Rajasthan Royals have lost two close encounters while chasing.

RR lost to Lucknow Super Giants at home by 2 runs.

RR have lost 6 out of 8 games this season.

Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel

Rajasthan Royals accused of match-fixing by RCA ad hoc committee convenor, calls for investigation after Riyan Parag-led side's 2-run loss to LSG

Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 39 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Shubman Gill scored 90 runs against KKR. 

GT defeated KKR by 39 runs. 

Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill reacts as he walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans

'We never say that one of us...': Shubman Gill reveals Sai Sudharsan's approach after GT's thumping win against KKR

Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 39 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Ajinkya Rahane blamed teammates after KKR's defeat against GT. 

 Ajinkya Rahane adjusts the field during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match

'Thought 199 chaseable on this wicket': Ajinkya Rahane indirectly blames teammates after KKR's humiliating defeat against GT

Gujarat Titans (GT) remained table toppers after registering a 39-run dominating win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

GT are currently IPL 2025 table toppers. 

Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: Gujarat Titans remain on top after 39-run dominating win against Kolkata Knight Riders

PSL 2025: Peshawar Zalmi lost the match by two wickets to hosts Karachi Kings. Babar Azam got some runs under his belt after three disappointing appearances.

Khushdil Shah took 3 wickets and then played a cameo in the run chase.

Babar Azam missed his first fifty of the season by 4 runs.

Peshawar Zalmi suffered their third loss from four games.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam ignores Australian youngster who took 2 wickets from 5 balls for last over, loses to Karachi Kings by 2 wickets in low-scoring encounter

Tennis

Emma Raducanu discusses her informal coaching setup with Mark Petchey ahead of the Madrid Open. Discover why trust matters more than contracts for the British star.

Emma Raducanu has sparked intrigue about her coaching future.

It happened after revealing her current arrangement with Mark Petchey remains informal.

Emma Raducanu looking for a new coach? British icon addresses the change

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Bulgarian chess prodigy Ivan Kukushkin has made a bold statement after securing his second victory in as many games against an International Master at the 2025 Grenke Chess Freestyle Open. 

While the big names in chess have come to the tournament, 10-year-old Kukushkin is stirring the waters. 

Although Kukushkin's confidence is commendable, Carlsen is by no means unbeatable.

Magnus Carlsen in the frame

'Everybody can beat Magnus Carlsen, he is not a computer': 10-Year-Old Chess Phenom confident he can beat World No.1

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3rd ODI, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

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Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 59 runs in 3rd ODI despite Mujeeb's fastest fifty to claim no.1 spot in ODI rankings

Mujeeb Ur Rahman hits fastest ODI fifty for Afghanistan, breaks 40-year-old record vs Pakistan