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Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Portugal, under the guidance of Roberto Martinez, have made a strong start to their qualification campaign, securing dominant victories over Armenia and Hungary.
India and China have faced off 49 times in women's international hockey, and the contest has largely favoured the Chinese side.
Among major cricketing nations, India's demolition of UAE in the 2025 Asia Cup also stands out, they chased 58 in just 4.4 overs, winning with 92 balls remaining.
India beat hosts UAE by 9 wickets as they chased down 58 runs within 4.3 overs to record their biggest ever T20I win in terms of balls remaining.
Facing UAE in familiar UAE conditions, the Men in Blue will aim for a dominant start to boost their net run rate and confidence.
India vs UAE Playing 11 prediction: Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma are likely to be two openers. In this case Jitesh Sharma is expected to be India's keeper, not Sanju Samson
The pitch in Dubai generally supports pace bowlers early on with some movement and bounce, especially under lights.
Currently ranked 10th in the world, India enter the match as favorites against South Korea, who hold the 12th spot in the FIH rankings.
Rashid Khan and co. get a convincing opening win in the tournament that will boost their net run rate as well.
Delhi and Jaipur emerge as the winner son the night with the latter winning the golden raid against Gujarat after a 30-30 thrilling match.
When asked directly about Samson's spot in the playing XI, Suryakumar avoided a straightforward answer, but did so in his trademark witty fashion.
All participating team captains sat for a pre-tournament press conference ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav made it clear during the tournament-eve press conference that his side will bring intensity and aggression to the field, especially against Pakistan.
India's next opponents, Singapore, have struggled in the competition so far. They were handed a heavy 0-9 defeat by Japan, and are expected to pose a less formidable threat compared to the Japanese.
India's title wins now stand at four (2003, 2007, 2017, 2025), making them the second-most successful team in tournament history behind five-time winners Korea.
India have earned an automatic qualification to the FIH Hockey World Cup next year as well. This is the fourth Asia title for the Men in Blue.
The live streaming of the Pakistan vs Afghanistan T20 tri-series final match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.
Sinner and Alcaraz, ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the world respectively, have built a compelling on-court rivalry in 2025.
First up, the Bengal Warriorz will face the Telugu Titans in Match 19 at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag, as both teams look to build momentum after inconsistent starts.
A win for Anisimova would place her in elite company, becoming only the fourth player since 1975 to defeat current or former World No. 1s in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final of the same Slam.