India Beat Japan by 8 Wickets in Asian Games Women's Cricket
India began their Asian Games women's cricket title defence with an eight-wicket victory over Japan.
Japan were bowled out for 57. Left-arm spinner Shree Charani took 4/10, while Shafali Verma scored an unbeaten 40 from 15 balls.
Abhishek Sharma Hits Record 30-Ball T20I Century
Abhishek Sharma produced a record-breaking innings against Afghanistan in India's third T20I.
He reached his century in only 30 balls and finished with 108 runs, including 11 sixes.
India Complete 3–0 T20I Series Sweep Against Afghanistan
India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3–0 series sweep.
Abhishek Sharma's record century was the centrepiece of India's commanding performance in the final match.
4. Quimcy Dsouza Reaches Teqball Semifinal
Indian teqball player Quimcy Dsouza has reached the women's singles semifinal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
5. Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Officially Begin Today
The 2026 Asian Games officially begin in Japan on September 19. The Games are being hosted across the Aichi-Nagoya region and run through October 4.
6. Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Toor Named Flag-Bearers
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and shot-put athlete Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been named India's flag-bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony.
7. Sports Ministry Steps In Over Accommodation Issues
Reports of accommodation and transportation problems affecting India's Asian Games contingent have prompted the Sports Ministry to intervene.
India Trail South Korea 0–2 in Davis Cup
India ended the opening day of their Davis Cup Qualifiers tie against South Korea trailing 0–2 in Seoul.
Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal both won their opening sets but eventually lost their singles matches.
Davis Cup Doubles Match Becomes Crucial for India
With South Korea holding a 2–0 lead, India's doubles rubber on Saturday becomes a crucial match in the tie.
India need victories in all three remaining rubbers to keep their Final 8 hopes alive.
Brentford Defeat Chelsea 3–0 in Premier League
Brentford defeated Chelsea 3–0 in a Premier League match on Friday.
Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and substitute Fabio Carvalho scored the goals in the second half.
🏏 CRICKET
- India beat Japan by eight wickets.
- Shree Charani took 4/10.
- Shafali Verma scored 40* off 15 balls.
🇮🇳 INDIA
- India advance to Asian Games semifinal.
- Abhishek Sharma hit a 30-ball T20I century.
- India completed a 3–0 Afghanistan series sweep.
🎾 TENNIS
- India trail South Korea 0–2.
- Both Indian singles players lost in three sets.
- Doubles rubber is next.
⚽ FOOTBALL
- Brentford beat Chelsea 3–0.
- Three second-half goals decided the match.
- Premier League action continues today.
