A memorable victory followed by a much-deserved recovery session ahead of today's Super 4s encounter 😃👌
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 12, 2023
Here's a quick round-up of #TeamIndia's remarkable win over Pakistan in Colombo 🎥 🙌#AsiaCup2023 | #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/h0n4yeIZbN
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:24am on 12 Sep 2023,Tuesday Sports
After India's dominating 228-run win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super 4, players let loose with a celebratory pool dance. A video shared by BCCI shows Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and others enjoying themselves in the pool with hilarious dance moves. It capped off an all-round performance by India - KL Rahul and Kohli scored centuries, the top 4 got 50+ scores, and Kuldeep Yadav took a 5-wicket haul to rout Pakistan for just 128. India plays Sri Lanka today in less than 24 hours after yesterday's stupendous match.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:57am on 12 Sep 2023,Tuesday Sports
India has won the toss and chose to bat against Sri Lanka in today's Super 4 match at Premadasa. The Indian squad remains unchanged with Shreyas Iyer still on the bench for his back injury. India's fitness was tested in the Pakistan game which saw strong performances from Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, and KL Rahul on his return from injury. Sri Lanka also won their first game against Bangladesh thanks to key contributions from Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis, and bowlers like Theekshana. Both teams look to continue the momentum as Sri Lanka rides a 13-match ODI winning streak, second only to Australia's record. A win today would take India closer to the Asia Cup finals. [image: BCCI]
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:52pm on 11 Sep 2023,Monday Sports
India inflicted a crushing 228-run defeat on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup match, their biggest ever win against the neighbours. Riding on scintillating centuries from Virat Kohli (122*) and KL Rahul (111*), India posted a daunting 356. In response, Pakistan's chase never got going as Kuldeep Yadav's 5-wicket haul punctured their innings. The huge margin of victory underscores India's total domination after the batters' gallant exploits. Despite the rain interruptions causing delays, Kohli and Rahul's brilliant hundreds set the platform before Yadav ran through Pakistan's batting. The comprehensive win marks a significant boost for India heading into the World Cup. [photo courtesy: BCCI]
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:23pm on 11 Sep 2023,Monday Sports
After rain delays, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul hammered aggressive centuries against Pakistan on the reserve day. Their big third-wicket partnership exploited Pakistan's defensive tactics as they frequently rotated strikes. Kohli became the fastest to 13000 ODI runs, surpassing Tendulkar. India finished at 356/2, the highest runs against Pakistan in the ODIs. Kohli remained unbeaten on 122 (94 balls) and Rahul not out on 111 (116 balls). On Sunday before the washout, Gill and Rohit had flattened the bowling in a blistering opening stand. Heavy rain later forced the match to the reserve day. But weather forecasts remain bleak with precipitation chances above 70%.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:02am on 11 Sep 2023,Monday Sports
An Indian-origin man, Sayak Mukhopadhyay, disrupted the US Open tennis match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova for 50 minutes by gluing his feet to the court in a dramatic climate change protest. Mukhopadhyay was with the group Extinction Rebellion NYC. He stood up shouting slogans before sticking his feet down. He was arrested for trespassing but said it conveyed the message directly. Gauff said she couldn't get too mad since it was peaceful. Mukhopadhyay felt public disruptions are effective communication. He was safely freed by police emergency personnel and charged. The high-profile stunt aimed to spur climate action through public arenas.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:50pm on 10 Sep 2023,Sunday Sports
The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 match is set to resume on the reserve day after rain interrupted play on Sunday in Colombo. India were 147/2 in 24.1 overs when showers forced an early stoppage. However, heavy rains are forecast again on Monday evening, putting the contest in doubt. Multiple inspections failed to get play restarted Sunday despite ground efforts. If a full 50-over match is completed Monday, it will be tough for India's bowlers to play Sri Lanka the next day. The reserve day was controversially added just for this fixture after their previous washout. With more rain likely, the prospect of a result remains uncertain. (Image courtesy: BCCI)
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:19am on 10 Sep 2023,Sunday Sports
The India-Pakistan match began with fireworks as Rohit Sharma dispatched Shaheen Afridi for a towering six in the first over. But it was Shubman Gill who took the attack to Afridi during the powerplay, unsettling his rhythm. While Gill was aggressive, Rohit adopted a cautious approach against Naseem's pace. Their precision partnership saw India rapidly reach 50 in just 8.2 overs. Gill scored freely while Rohit anchored prudently. At the powerplay end, India was 61-0. Gill notched up a sublime 37-ball fifty. Rohit then launched an assault on Shadab Khan to bring up his 42-ball fifty too. The day's play had to be suspended for heavy rain. Match will resume tomorrow from the point it stopped. India is 147/2, with Virat (8*) and KL Rahul (17*) still batting.
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— Vineel Krishna (@rvineel_krishna) September 9, 2023
Pranati Nayak of Odisha AM/NS Gymnastics HPC
wins BRONZE medal in Vault at the
FIG World Challenge Cup 2023.
Congratulations Pranati!👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/bTqXLLJ4vI
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:11am on 10 Sep 2023,Sunday Sports
Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak bagged a Bronze medal in vault at the World Challenge Cup in Hungary, a major boost ahead of the Asian Games. The two-time Asian Championships medallist tied for third place with Greece's Athanasia Mesiri with an overall score of 12.966 points. In the tie-break, Nayak registered 13.066 versus Mesiri's 13.000 to clinch the Bronze. The 28-year-old Nayak performed a backward Tsukahara 720 vault, scoring 13.066 and 12.866 in her two attempts. Nayak's determined performance earned India a podium finish at the prestigious World Challenge Cup event.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:16am on 10 Sep 2023,Sunday Sports
Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to field against India in the hotly anticipated Asia Cup Super 4 clash. Shorts91 brings you live updates as the arch-rivals take the field. India made two changes, bringing back fit-again Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul. Skipper Rohit Sharma wanted to bat first to post a strong total. Babar felt chasing would be easier in the high-stakes tie. With key players returning, India aims to seize advantage by posting a challenging score after losing the toss. CLICK on the LINK BELOW for all the LIVE action.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:18am on 10 Sep 2023,Sunday Sports
As India-Pakistan gear up for a crucial Asia Cup match, the weather in Colombo offers hope. Local news channels report that though Colombo will remain cloudy chances of rain before 7pm are scarce. However, post 7pm there could be mild showers, but the intensity is expected to be much less. With fans praying for an uninterrupted contest, the weather gods seem to be relenting. If the forecast improves further, an exciting match appears on the cards. For now, cautious optimism prevails as the prospect of action-packed India-Pakistan cricket brightens up a cloudy evening in Colombo. [Photo: BCCI]